Records Volume 29: The English College at Madrid

Publications of the Catholic Record Society

THE Catholic Record Society was founded 10 June 1904,forprinting Registers andother old Records of the Faith, chiefly personal and genealogical , since the Reformation in England and Wales

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THE ENGLISH COLLEGE

BY J. WHITEHEAD & SON LTD., LEEDS

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The papers that form this volume, with the exception of two printed as appendices, are preserved in the archives ofthe English College at Valladolid The story as to why they came to be deposited there calls for a special monograph too lengthy for this introduction Let it suffice to say " Charles III ofSpain, irritated against the Pope, because the Pope, when Charles ruledinNaples, " held him in check on various Church matters, no sooner put his " foot into Spain than he put into effect his secret hatred against " Rome, but covering it always with a cloak of piety And as the " most sure method of injuring the Holy See was to take awayits " influence in Spain, there fell like a hailstorm on the Church in " that Country innumerable most despotic and anti-canonical decrees, requiring the presentation of and the Regium exequatur "for Apostolic Letters, Bulls, and Pontifical Briefs, which con" cerned the Bishoprics and the Inquisition, and prohibiting recourse to Rome for favours and indults, enforcing such tyrannical "laws with terrible penalties "* In 1767 , the Society of Jesus was expelled from Spain, and all its property and the property under its care were taken possession of by the King Amongst this were the Papal Colleges, for the education of priests for the English Mission, at Valladolid, Seville, and Madrid, which, since their inception , had allbeenunder theadministrationofthe Jesuits. " News of these proceedings reached London in due course , and " the steps Bishop Challoner at once took for preserving the rights "of the English Catholics in these Colleges " may be read in Canon Edwin Burton's " Life and Times of Bishop Challoner" ([1909] vol. ii, p 102).

The upshot of it all was that the three Colleges were united in that of Valladolid under the government of the English secular clergy and the patronage of the King of Spain The Rev. Philip Mark Perry was sent out to Spain as Rector of the College, and he forthwith sold the property in Madrid to the Duke of Alba With the proceeds, Dr. Perry bought land in the vicinity of Valladolid, therent of whichwas to be used for the ends of the Collegethere, and the Duke of Alba straightway exchanged the Church and houses of St. George's for property in Madrid belonging to the Company of Biscayners, an ancient Guild of merchants, known now as the "Congregation of Natives of the Basque Provinces . " This Congregationstill retains the greater part of the propertythey thus acquired, and it is to-day bounded by the Calle de las Huertas , Callede Echegaray, Calledel Prado and Calledel Principe,inMadrid. The church , the second one built as the church of the Seminary, waspulled down and rebuilt on a different plan by theCongregation

* P . Manuel T. Miguelez, O.S.A., Jansenismoy Regalismo en España (1895), p 283

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in 1898. It is now dedicated to St. Ignatius of Loyola (who was a Basque) and is under the care of the Trinitarian Fathers . This transaction by Dr. Perry brought to an end all connection of the English with St. George's, Madrid

Very little has hitherto been printed about this College, and that little is, in the main, misleading Foley, misled by Petre , * attributes the foundation of the College to the influence of Fr. Robert Persons at the Court ofSpain. Fr. Persons' name , however , is not mentioned once in any of the papers concerning the foundation of St. George's, and he was dead before it was actually made . His work at Madridis indicated by Guilday who more cautiously writes : " The so-called English College of St. George, at Madrid, "Iseems to have been at first little more than a residencefounded " by Personsfor a procuratorand a few companions who managed " the Spanish pensions and other endowments bestowed on the English College in Spain Its historyis still somewhat obscure . " Tierney says: "It appears to have been founded and endowed "by an Italian, whose name is not recorded , " though Dodd (II, 431) clearly states: " Cæsar Bogacio, an Italian gentleman; who , "about the year 1611, laid the foundation of an English College "at Madrid; where, at that time, he resided. He purchased a " house and lands for that purpose" Canon Burton, in the work above quoted, gives Fr. Joseph Creswellas the founder, who, indeed, had a great share in the undertaking .

The true story is to be found in the paper that comesfirst and bulks most largely in this volume It was written by one of the Rectors of St. George's , Fr. Juan de Cabrera, not for publication, but for the information of his successors His account is corrob-

* Foley: Records of the English Province of the Society of Jesus (1882),

vii, lv

Petre: Notices ofEnglish Colleges and Convents (ed Husenbeth, 1849),

p. 12 .

Guilday: TheEnglish CatholicRefugees on the Continent(1914), p. 136. Tierney-Dodd: Dodd's Church History of England (1841), IV, cclxv. Juan de Cabrera was born at Villarobledo (Albacete) towards the end of 1658. When fifteen years of age he entered the College of theSociety of Jesus at Villarejo de Fuentes After finishing his noviciate he studied philosophy and theology, duringwhich time his great talent became manifest His brilliance adapted him for high positions in the Society and he successively lectured on philosophy, became Superior of the Residence at Navalcarnero, Rector of the College at Caravaca , Rector of the Casa de Probacion at Villarejo, Prefect of the Casa Profesa at Toledo, and then Rector of St. George's English College at Madrid (1718-27). For the last three years of his life he was Spiritual Father of the Casa Profesa in Madrid In the year 1719 he publishedaworkentitledCrisis Politica, which was ofsufficient merit to figure in the Catálogo de Autoridadesprinted bytheAcademy of Language This work, based on the principles of St. Thomas Aquinas, treats of public lawand policy. His method of dealingwith the subject is exact and precise, the doctrine is solid, the information he gives is varied and remarkable, and his style is pure and terse without affectation He had gone to his native town on business in the year 1730, when he was surprised by death, on Nov. 12 , aged 72 , and was buried there in the Church ofSt. Blas There is a long death notice and eulogy of him amongst the Madrid MSS (vol 30) at the English College, Valladolid

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orated and augmented by extracts from the account books and a miscellaneouscollection of documents and letters that follow.

In making the selection of additional papers, all those have been taken which enlarge upon or confirm Cabrera's narrative, or which mention any English name From about 1684 until the expulsion ofthe Jesuits from Spain there is a break in the Registers of students at the English College, Valladolid, and the gap has to be filled by such information as can be gathered from account booksand letters Forthis purpose the Madridpapershave proved useful, and in some cases essential It is not surprising, then, that this volume consists of little handfuls of facts, little bits of a puzzle, and that there are pages which may seem nothing to the reader; but, when the full history of the English foundations in Spain comes to be written, they may prove to be facts of great import not to be come by elsewhere , the very key pieces of the puzzle. The time is not yet ripe for the writing of that history, noris it opportune to add manynotes to the papers in this volume

Untilrecentlythe Madrid papers , like all the rest inthe archives at the English College, Valladolid, were tied up roughlyin bundles They havenow been bound into thirty-onevolumes, ofwhichtwentysix are in small folio, the remainder in various smaller sizes. Of these volumes, Cabrera's narrative forms the first and the miscellaneous documents here printed the second, with the exception ofthe Nuncio's brief (cf. page 189), whichis in vol 31. The other volumes of the Madrid papers are: 8 of Miscellanea, 4 of death notices and eulogies of Spanish Jesuits, 4 of the papers concerning the lawsuit with Aquiles Napolitano and over the Accounts, 2 of receipts from Carmelite Convents for the interest on censos , 2 of receipts from bricklayers , carpenters, etc., I of the lawsuit concerning the Patronage, I of the lawsuits with IgnacioNoble(over the censo of Beatrix de Chaves) and with the English College at Valladolid on the same subject, I of agreements with tenantsof the houses , I concerning a house in the Carrera de San Jeronimo, I concerning the house of Alonso Arceo, etc., I of receipts for interest of various censos , I of the Ecclesiastical Visitation of the foundation masses of Maria Martinez , I of Correspondence , chiefly circular letters of the Generals, S.J., and Provincials, and I which is a History of Our Lady of Aranzazu by Fr. Francis Moran , S.J. There is a further volume, in its original pig-skin binding, which is atranslation into Latin ofFr. Person's" Memorial fortheReformation of England. " The names of the author and the translator have been rigorously obliterated on the title page. The translation is most probablyby Fr. RichardWalpole, S.J. Thewriting is in a contemporary hand, and the book is in an excellent stateof preservation

More than once these papers have run great risks ofperishing or being lost. Dr. Perry was, fortunately, keenly interested in historicalmatters and it is through his energetic effortsthat they

* A. Jessop: One Generation of a Norfolk House (1879), p 312 § (10).

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and the papers of the College at Seville and the Residence at San Lucar de Barrameda were saved from dispersion at thetime of the expulsion of the Jesuits from Spain But long before, we learn from a letter of Br. George Garnett (cf. p 271), Br. John Wood had takenit into his head to burn many papers he judged to be of no permanent interest . Those papers were most probably private correspondenceof a type similarto that of a few letters here printed from the correspondenceof Fr. Edward Risley (cf. pp. 295-306). Theselatter owetheir preservation to the fact that they had become mixed up with the bundles of death notices whichwere seldom referred to. The papers were very badly cared for during the time ofFr.William Sankey, as can easily be imagined when the account of his financial administration of St. George's is read . That this was so in actual fact appears from the death notice of Fr. Diego Castillo, who, in 1661 , was sent by his Jesuit Superiors to check the accounts of St. George's. " Fr. Castillo went to live in that " Seminary; he began by arranging the papers , whichthrough the " carelessness of those who had had them in their charge were in a confused and mixed up state. "* A few years later many papers must have perished when Fr. Kendal was turned out of St. George's by the Spaniards He took with him the papers belonging to the Office of the Procurator of the English Jesuits There is a reference to this in the account printed in the appendix to this volume. Another reference in strong terms comes in Fr. Christopher de Mendoza'sother memorial where he writes of Fr. Kendal's death and says the papers " lay in a confused heap , in " three or foure open and old broken boxes, a trunke (and great part of them scattered all over ye floore of his chamber , where in his sicknesse they were trampled under ye feet) scarce one " leaf agreeing with another, in ye same manner he had cast them "in, at his comeing away soddeinly, or rather being turned out of "St. George's. "

" The transcripts were made by the editor As first prepared all errors in the originals were marked with a sic. But the pages were so bespattered with that word as to become unsightly and tedious to the reader. It was judged better, then, to remove them and to give an assurance that what is printed corresponds, after very careful collation, as nearly as possible with the originals In this work of collationand more especially in the translationofthe Spanish documents, the editor acknowledges with gratitude the indefatigable assistance of the Rev. John Petit, M.A. The trans"

*"Pasóse el P.Castillo a vivir en aquel Seminario; empezó a disponer papales, que por descuido de quien les habia tenido a su cargo, estaban " confundidosy revueltos " This extract I oweto the Rev. Fr. Carlos Gálver, S.J., of Madrid

"An AccountofAffairs in Spain, etc. , " by Fr. Christopher de Mendoza Cardwell transcripts at Stonyhurst, vol iii, p 649. To the Rector of Stonyhurstwho so kindly granted permission for my copies of this document and that printed in the Appendix to be made from those at Stonyhurst, and to the Rev.LeoHicks, S.J. , whofacilitated them ,Iacknowledgemyindebtedness and express my thanks

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lations are intended to give as literally as possible the meaning of the text, despite the difficulties those will realise who read Spanish, and, throughout, any attempt at literary excellence has been sacrificed to this end

During the time the Collegewas under the administrationofthe English Jesuits, there is some difficulty in deciding who was at certain periods actually in charge; the Procurator of the English Jesuits in Madrid , as was Fr. Creswell, sometimes signing receipts and legal documents during the same period as did the Rector of the College. For this reason the following list of Rectors is uncertain as to precise dates during those years.

Rectors

of St. George's College , Madrid.

Juan Romero

Secular Priest : 1676-80 1681-82

William Goodridge, Agustin de Navasvere Harper 1611-14

JosephAltamirano 1682-92

English Jesuits : Francisco de Velasco 1692-95

AnthonyHoskins 1614-15

Joseph (Antonio)

Henry Bentley 1615-16 Zapata 1695-99

MichaelWalpole 1617-19

John Blackfan 1619-21

Francis Forcer

John Norton, vere Knatchbull

William Stillington

Francis Felton

ThomasBabthorpe

John BluetThomas Babthorpe (2nd time)

Edward Risley, vere

1621-26

Balthasar Cañavate 1699

JosephGranados -1699-1701

Francisco Moran 1701-02

Tomas de Castro 1702-03 - 1626-31

EugenioDavila(Vice1631-34 rector) 1703

1635-36

Marcos de Rioja 1703-05 1636-39

Francisco Sierra 1706-07

Geronimo de Aranda 1705-06 1639-40

Juan de Torquemada 1707-08 - 1640-44

Miguel Hurtado 1708-11

Luis Geronimo de Haughton 1644-51 Ortega 1711-14

William Sankey - 1651-62

Thomas Kendal- 1662-69

Spanish Jesuits:

Fernando Corts 1714-17

Juande Cabrera 1718-27

Gabriel de Guijarro 1727-30

Pedro Ortiz de Mon- Ignacio Muñiz 1730-51 cada 1669-74

Domingo Fernandez

JuanAntonio Sanchez 1751-58

Alfonso Tegros 1758-64 de Nava - 1675-76

Juan de la Cruz - 1764-67

Then " the wheel comes full circle " by the appointmentof another secular priest, the Rev. Philip Mark Perry, as Rector of the combined Colleges of Madrid, Seville, and Valladolid, in 1768

At its beginning, the College at Madrid was undoubtedlyhard pressed to meet the financialclaimsput upon it. Had CæsarBogacio contented himself, or had Fr. Creswell been content, with the gift Bogacio made of the houses (though even in that he gave away what was not his to give), things might have turned out better. It was the last minute codicil to his will, in which he made the College his heir, that brought in its train the overwhelming financial obligations that made it necessaryfor Fr. Creswell to use for St.

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George's debts money left by Doña Luisa de Carvajal for founding a noviciateofthe Society in Flanders, and his successors to resort to other shifts in order to raise money Later on, by one means or another , the financial position greatly improved , for Fr. Forcer had spare money to give to the Collegeat Seville and lend tothat at Valladolid, and at the enquiry held towards the end of Fr. William Sankey's rectorate it was found the College ought to have had a very considerable balance in hand (cf. p 126)

As for the chequered career of the College itself, Cabrera's Memorial and the supplementary documents show howits foundation wasstrenuously opposed fromthe beginning Who was behind this opposition remains still to some extent a mystery. In reply to a question on this point, a contemporary English Jesuit, Fr. Thomas Carleton, als. Compton, wrote: "I wonder you desire my answer to ye ninth and last point, ifI should write the thruth, " and it cameto bee knowne, I thinke both you and I should have " little thankes for owrpaines. It is true Sr John DigbienowEarle " of Brstol then Embassador was said to have a finger in it, and " perhaps he had, but they werre farre from being heretiques, that " were the cheefe cause of it" (cf. p 240). Though Fr. Carleton mentions Sir John Digby, it is not improbable that Fr. Creswell's relations withSir Charles Cornwallis played some partin the opposition Gillow writes:* " Sir Charles Cornwallis, the Resident "Minister of James I at the Court of Madrid, held considerable " communication with Fr. Creswell, which ended in open rupture " after some arrogant language asserted by the Resident to have " been used by Fr. Creswell, whom he describes as a vainglorious " man. " The Spanish Jesuits were undoubtedlyopposed to the foundation, but there is an indication in Fr. Baldwin's apology for the Seminary that the Benedictines "left no stone unturned to get the Seminary out of the hands of the Jesuits (cf. p 203 §3), and the Benedictines' agent in Madrid, with the permission of the executors of Cæsar Bogacio's will, lived for a year in the house , and even wentso far as to describehimselfas Rector The Dominicans, too, were in the offing (cf. p. 203 §4).

Shortlyafter the College as suchwasdisbanded and thestudents dispersed comes another unsolved mystery. To save from the wreck something forthe EnglishMission, four students from Valladolid, acting in the name of St. George's , transferred a mortgage that Fr. Thomas Sylvester, bursar of the College at Valladolid, had put upon his College, to the buildings of St. George's It is incredible they should have done this without some instigationon the part of their superiors, but no one seemed to knowexactlywhat happened to the money, and litigation on the point which began later, in 1645, was not finally settled until 1735 .

In 1622 the Spanish Province made an attempt to obtain the well-placed site ofSt. George's for a new Casa Profesa , offering in exchange their old house in another part of Madrid This attempt

* Gillow : Bibliog. Dict of English Catholics (1885), I, p. 590

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was rendered nugatory by the action of Fr. Francis Forcer (cf. p 205) andtheagent in Rome ofthe English SecularClergy (cf.p. 95n) But Fr. Forcer had an ulterior motive in objecting to the change, which was to turn the College into one for Jesuit students. When this, however, became known to the Fr. General, it elicited a very sharp rebuke and Fr. Forcer's summary removal from Madrid (cf. p. 215).

In 1637-8 the closing down of the English College at Valladolid, which had meritedthe name of " the Englishman's grave, " was discussed (cf. p 227), and a suggestionwas made that it should be transferred to the houses of St. George's , Madrid, but this was not carried into effect In 1652 the reverse was mooted (cf. p.306), thattheestate ofSt. George's should be unitedtothatofthe College at Valladolid . This, also, came to nothing.

A second attempt was made in 1663 to change the site of St. George's for that of the Casa Profesa, to be checked this time by Fr. Edward Risley and the Patron, the Duke of Medina de las Torres, whose secretary swore he would be readyto set fire to the Collegeifit were occupied as the Casa Profesa (cf. p. 309).

Six years later the first Spanish Rector of St. George's was appointed, and the reply of the EnglishProvince to this manoeuvre wastocommission Fr. Christopher de Mendoza, "to sell all thesaid estate and unite it to one of the Colleges in Spain" (cf. p. 317) That of Seville was chosen as the College to which St. George's should be united, but beyond tentative efforts nothing seems to have come of this

The opportunity for the appointment of a Spaniard as Rector was furnished by the calamitous administrationof the College by Fr. William Sankey. During his rectorate began the long lawsuit between the Patron and the administrator of St. George's, which ran concurrently withanother suit broughtup by a priest sacristan, Aquiles Napolitano, who wasurged onand suppliedwithinformation by Sebastian de Cubas, a clerk or major-domo, who had been dismissed in Fr. Risley's time, after about eight years' service. This led to the Government, as Protector of Pious Works, holding an enquiry into the accounts of St. George's After repeated audits an enormous sum of money seemed to be missing and the Rector , Fr. William Sankey was dismissed from his post. He was succeeded by Fr. Thomas Kendalwho in his turn was ejected by the Spanish Jesuits, who thenceforward kept control of the College. A feeble effort was made to begin again withstudents, and in 1677 four came This was probably the result of a complaint made a few years before by the secular clergy of England as to the state of the Spanish Colleges and of a consequent investigationon the part of the Nuncio * But within three years these students had all left, one going to Flanders, one to the Capuchins, eventually becoming a Dominican , and the other two to Valladolid. For a time one or two students at the College at Valladolid were sup-

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portedbySt.George's, which, however, always paid verygrudgingly (cf. pp. 326-350), and finally, from 1739 onwards, no students at allwere maintained, thus justifying in this case the complaints * as to the state of the Spanish Colleges In these papers we have , from the beginning to the end, an insight into the inner history of one of the continental foundations ; not a pleasing picture, and one upon which a final judgment cannot be passed until the papers of the other Spanish Colleges can be read in conjunction .

E.H.

Burton, op. cit , p 103. According to the registers and account books of the English College at Valladolid , during the hundred years from 1673 to 1773 , seventy-nine students (including those supported at Valladolid bythe Madrid College) were admitted Ofthe total number, 30 joined the Society, 29 became secular priests, 13 left ve infecta or were expelled, 4 died at the College or on the way to England, 2 left to become Carthusians, and I a Franciscan .

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A SUMMARY OF THE FOUNDATION OF AND LATER EVENTS AT THE ENGLISH COLLEGE OF ST GEORGE , MADRID , BY FR JUAN DE CABRERA , RECTOROF THAT COLLEGE, 1718-1727, WRITTEN IN THE YEAR 1722 .

(Thefirst numberdenotestheSpanish text, thesecondthecorresponding translation )

Chap. 1. The Originof the Seminary of St. George

Chap. 2. Cæsar Bogacio's Deed of Gift for the Foundation of the Seminary of St. George

Chap 3. Opinion on the Legacy and Deed of Gift of Cæsar Bogacio

Chap 4. The Seminary of St. George is Founded

Chap 5. Opposition to the Seminary and Expulsionof the Students

Chap 6. The attempt to Change the Site of this Seminary for that of the Casa Profesa

Chap 7. In which a mistake about the houses of the Seminary is corrected, and some information on all the houses is given, whichmay be very necessary in certain circumstances

Chap. 8. Obligations of this Seminary:

§1. Obligations on account of Censos -

§2. Whether the Seminary is subject to the Obligationof Subsidy and the Visitation oftheOrdinary

§3 Obligation ofsupporting Students

§4. Whether, besides what has beenrelated , there is any other Obligation by reason of the Deed of Gift

Chap. 9. Appeal to the Government by Don Aquiles Napolitano , and the Origin of the Lawsuit concerning the Accounts $5. Whether there is any Obligationarising from the Patronage

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Chap. 10. Copy of the Memorial which Don Aquiles Napolitano presentedto the RoyalCouncil , and of the one that he gave to the Duke of Medina de las Torres

Chap. 11. A short Statement of the Lawsuit concerning the Accounts

Chap. 12. Other Accounts of the College which the Council Inspected

Chap 13. Some things that should be noted when the case arrives that a Statement of Accounts is demanded

Chap 14. The Report, referred to in the preceeding Chapter, examined and approved by the Fathers Consultor

§1. What St. George's Seminary_Inherited by the death of Cæsar Bogacio

, 132 65 , 132

§2. The Deed of Gift of Cæsar Bogacio in favour ofthe Seminary of St. George 67 , 134

§3 The weakness of the Deed of Gift as regards the House of Don Alonso de Arceo

§4. Conclusionfrom all that hasbeensaid [Chap 15.] Account ofthe Customs ofthis Seminary.

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I. The Congregation of Our Father St. Ignatiusand St. Francis Xavier

2. The Novena of St. Francis Xavier-

3. Holy Week-

4. The Patronagesof the FatherRector (End of Cabrera's narrative.)

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DOCUMENTS AND LETTERS BEARING UPON THE VICISSITUDES OF ST. GEORGE'S ENGLISH COLLEGE, MADRID. (This list indicates only the principal topic of each paper.)

I. License by Pope Paul V to postpone the foundation beyond the year, Nov. 29, 1611

167

2. Fr. Joseph Creswell's appeal to King Philip III on behalf of the Seminary [n.d.]- 167

3. Statement by Cæsar Bogacio's executors on behalf of the Seminary [n.d.] 179

4. Briefofthe Nuncio at Madrid erecting and instituting the College, Dec. 24 , 1611 189

5. Licensebythe Cardinal Archbishop ofToledo toremove the chapel to another part ofthe house, etc., May21 , 1612

6. Bull of Pope Paul V, freeing the College from the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Toledo and subjecting it immediatelyto the Holy See , 3 July, 1612 192

7. Appointment by Cardinal Farnese of a substitute as Protector of the College, Aug. 14 , 1612

8. Receipt given to the Rev. William Goodridge as Rector , 9 July, 1613

9. The Duke of Lerma to Fr. Francisco de Porres, prohibiting Fr. Joseph Creswell from leaving Madrid, and permitting temporary return of the students , Sept. 9, 1613

10. Fr. Joseph Creswell, to the Cardinal Archbishop of Toledo, about the return of the students to Madrid, Sept. 29, 1613

II. Statement of Accounts : 1610 to 1613 , Nov. 20 , 1613

12. Receipt given to Fr. William Goodridge as Rector , Jan. 1 , 1614

13. Statement by the Vicar General of Madrid about the exemption of the College from the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Toledo, 11 June, 1616

14. Reasons assertedby Fr. William Baldwin in favour of an English Seminary at Madrid [? circa 1619] -

15. Fr. General Mutius Vitelleschi to [Fr. Francis Forcer] that the business of the Seminary at Madrid had been carried on with due authority from Superiors, 4April, 1620

16. Fr. General MutiusVitelleschi to Fr. Francis Forcer on the unsuitability of changing the site of the Casa Profesa for that of St. George's Seminary, 11 July, 1622 -

17. Bernardo de Oviedo to Fr. Pedro de Carvajal about the changeof sites, Aug. 29, 1622

18. Fr. Pedro de Alarcon, Provincial of Toledo, agrees conditionallyto the exchange of St. George's for the Casa Profesa , Sept. 6, 1622

19. Fr. Pedro de Alarcon to Bernardo de Oviedo aboutthe exchangeof sites, Sept. [6], 1622

20. Fr. Pedro de Alarcon to Fr. Pedro de Carvajalabout the exchangeof sites, Sept. 6, 1622

21. Fr. General Mutius Vitelleschi to Fr. Pedro de Alarcon that the Spanish Provincials and Rectors are the Superiors of the English Fathers and of their Seminaries, Feb. 25, 1623

22. Fr. General MutiusVitelleschi to Fr. Francis Forcer on superiority over the Seminaries, and reprimanding him for attemptingto make of St. George's a College for Jesuit students, 28 May, 1625

23. Same to Same in stronger terms, Aug. 4, 1625

24. Dimissorial Letters of the Nuncio at Madridin favour ofWilliam Maurice Gunter , Sept. 4, 1625

25. Fr. General MutiusVitelleschi to Fr. John Norton on complaints aboutthe administrationofSt. George's, Aug. 10, 1627

26. Fr. Thomas Land, Bursar at the English College, Valladolid, to [Fr. William Stillington] about Fr. John Norton'sillness, and money matters, 26 March , 1631 216

27. Same to Same about the dismissal of the student Fr. Peter Edwards, Aug. 3, 1631 - 217

28. Fr. General Mutius Vitelleschi to the Countess of Olivares about the patronage of the College , Oct. 6, 1632

29. Statement of Brother George Garnett concerning an alleged gift by Fr. Francis Forcer to the English College, Seville [n.d.]

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30. Draft minutes of three consultations concerning a proposed transfer of the English College at Valladolid to Madrid , Salamanca, or some other site , Oct., 1637; Feb. 13, 1638; Sept. 10 , 1638

31. A brief declaration of the state of the finances of St. George's, circa 1640

32. Fr. General Mutius Vitelleschi to Fr. Thomas Bapthorpe about Brother George Garnett

33. Fr. Thomas Bapthorpe to Fr. Edward Risley aboutthe censo of Doña Beatrix de Chaves, etc., 20 June , 1645

34. Fr. Thomas Compton to Fr. Edward Risleyaboutthe students who transferred the censo of Beatrix de Chaves, and about the alleged opposition of the English Ambassadorto the foundationofSt.George's, 24 June, 1645

35. Fr. Thomas Port to Fr. Edward Risley about the students, Aug. 14 , 1645-

36. Fr. Francis Suarez , Rector of the English College, Valladolid, to Fr. Edward Risley about the censo of Beatrix de Chaves , Oct. 27 , 1646

37. Fr. Risley's reply to the above letter, Nov. 3, 1646

38. Same to Same on same subject, Nov. 7, 1646

39. Fr. Thomas Bapthorpe to Fr. Edward Risley, replies to the calumnies in the memorials of Sebastian de Cubasand Aquiles Napolitano , [? 1647]

40. Same to Fr. Nathaniel Southwell about the censo of Beatrix de Chaves, Aug. 14, 1647

41. Brother George Garnett to Fr. John Freeman, Bursar at the English College, Valladolid, on the litigation over the censoof Beatrix de Chaves , Sept. 10, 1647 -

42. Fr.WilliamStillingtontoFr.John Freemanonthesame subject, Nov.5, 1647 -

43. The " Paulina," an excommunication by the Nuncio at Madrid , of the persons who had stolen from the office of the nunciature documents concerning the litigation over the censo of Beatrix de Chaves, Jan. 10 , 1648

44. Fr. Edward Risleyto the Fr. General, S.J., aboutthe " Paulina" and the censo of Beatrix de Chaves , Jan. 30, 1648

45. Br George Garnettto Fr. Risley about a housewhich Fr. Bluet bought , 2 March, 1648

46. Fr. Nathaniel Southwell to Same about the " Paulina , " 2 May, 1648

47. Fr. Forcer to Fr. John Freeman about the censo of Beatrix de Chaves, 28 June, 1748

48. Fr. Risley to Fr. Nathaniel Southwell on the same subject, [n.d.]

49. Fr. Diego de Pangua, Rector of the English College, Valladolid, to Fr. John Freeman on thesame subject, 17 Nov., [? 1648] - - 274

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50. Fr. N. Southwell to Fr. Risley on the same subject, Nov. 21, 1648

51. Fr. Risley to the Spanish Assistant to the General, S.J., on the same subject, 22 April, 1649-

52. Fr. N. Southwell to Fr. Risley about the same subject and Fr. ThomasWorthington, 6 May, 1649

53. Fr. James Montford to the Same (personal), 20 June , 1649 -

54. Fr. Risley to Fr. N. Southwell about the censo of Beatrix de Chaves and Br Thomas Draycott, Aug. 12, 1649

55. Fr. Thomas Worthington to Fr. Risley (personal), Aug. 31, 1649

56. Fr. Joseph de Ayala, Rector of the English College, Valladolid, to the Provincial, about the censo of Beatrix de Chaves , Jan. 12, 1650

57. Fr. N. Southwell to Fr. Risley about various members of the Society, 19 March , 1650 -

58. Fr. N. Southwell to the Same about the censo of Beatrix de Chaves and the Rector of Valladolid, 8 April, 1650

59. Fr. HenryMore to the Same (personal), and about the state of St. Omer's College, 16 April, 1650

60. Fr. HenrySilisdon tothe Same on affairs ofthe Society, etc. (partly in cipher), 28 April, 1650

61. Mrs. Elizabeth Somerset to the Same about her husband's death and his will, 8 May, 1650

62. MaryKnatchbull, Abbess , O.S.B., to the Same aboutthe state of her Convent at Ghent, 22 May, 1650 295

63. Fr. Risley's replyto the above [n.d.]- 297

64. Fr. Charles Darcey to Fr. Risley on affairs of the Society and political news, 3 June, 1659- 298

65. The Same to the Sameon similar topics, IJuly, 1650

66. Fr. Francis Foster to the Same on similartopics (partly in cipher), 4 July, 1650-

67. Fr. Richard Barton to the Same on similar topics, 3 July, 1650 301

68. Fr. Henry More to the Same on similar topics, 9 July, 1650 301

69. Fr. Francis Foster to the Same on similar topics (partly in cipher), 18 July, 1650 302

70. The Same to the Same on similar topics, Aug. 29, 1650 303

71. Mary Vavasour, O.S.B., to the Same on the state of the Convent at Brussels, Oct. 10 , 1650 304

72. Fr. Charles Darcey to the Same on affairs oftheSociety and political news, Oct. 11 , 1650 305

73. The Sametothe Same complaining oflackof newsfrom Spain, Nov. 1, 1650 306

74. Fr. Martin de Esparza to Fr. Joseph de Ayala about a proposed union of St. George's with the English College at Valladolid, 1 June, 1652- 306

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75. Fr. Thomas Compton to Fr. William Sankey about the first Rector of St. George's , 5 May, 1653 -

76. Fr. Francis Metham to the Same (a fragment) about himselfand his brotherWilliam, Sept. 18 , 1662

77. Fr. Thomas Kendal to Fr. John Paul Oliva, Vicar General, S.J., about the proposed change of St. George'sfor the Casa Profesa , Sept. 12, 1663

78. Fr. Christopher de Mendoza to Fr. Thomas Kendal about a Captain Rivett and a Mr. Genkins, Sept. 11 , 1664

79. Fr. William Sankey to Fr. Pedro Ortiz de Moncada , first Spanish Rector of St. George's, about the debt to the Noviciate at Louvain, Aug. 8, 1670

80. Fr. Christopher de Mendoza's Memorial about a proposed union of St. George'swiththe English College at Seville [1673]

81. Fr. William Sankey to Fr. Pedro Ortiz de Moncada about the debt totheCollegeat Louvain ,Dec. 1 , 1673

82. Fr. Sebastian Yzquierdo , Spanish Assistant to the General, S.J., to the Same, about Br Thomas Draycott, Aquilles Napolitanoand the LouvainDebt, Dec. 30 , 1673

83. Sentence of Fr. General Charles de Noyelle on the dispute about the Louvain debt, Sept. 16 , 1682

84. Fr. Juan de Fuentes, Rector of the English College, Valladolid, to Fr. Joseph Altamirano, pressing for payment of students' expenses, April 16, 1692-

85. Fr. Domingo de Medina, Rector of the English College, Valladolid, to Fr. Antonio Zapata, on the death ofa student, Mr. Francis Stafford, May 30, 1696

86. Brother Beltran de Caudevilla, Bursar at the English College, Valladolid, to Fr. Balthasar de Cañavate , pressingfor payment of students' expenses, Feb. 21, 1699

87. The Same to the Same on the

subject, April 25, 1699

88. Fr. Manuel Sincero, Provincialof Toledo, to Fr.Diego Alfonso de Sosa, Rector of the English College, Valladolid, on the same subject, Jan. 21, 1702

89. TheSametotheSame onthesame subject, Oct. 29, 1702

90. Br Beltran de Caudevilla to Fr. Marcos de Rioxa on the same subject, Feb. 28, 1703

91. TheSame totheSame on the same subject,May 12 , 1703

92. The Same totheSame onthesame subject,July11 , 1703

93. DeathNotice and eulogy ofFr. Thomas Butler , March 21, 1705

94. Fr. Diego Alfonso de Sosa to Fr. Geronimo de Aranda on the payment ofthe expenses ofthe student Thomas Powell, Sept. 4, 1706

95. Thomas Powell to the Rector of St. George's on th same subject, Sept. 29, 1706

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96. Fr. Diego Alfonso de Sosa to Fr. Francisco Sierra on the same subject, Feb. 12, 1707

97. The Same to the Same on the same subject, March 5, 1707 -

98. The Same to the Same on the same subject, April 30 ,

1707 -

99. The Same to the Same about the student Joseph Greaton, Sept. 7, 1707

100. Fr. General Miguel Angel Tamburini to Fr. Fernando Corts about means of obtaining financial help for St. George's, June 16, 1716 -

101. The Same to the Same about supporting a studentat the English College, Valladolid, July 13 , 1717

102. Fr. Jorge Mesia to Fr. Fernando Corts about the student, John Francis Clark, Oct. 2, 1717

103. TheSame to the Same onthesame subject, Oct. 15, 1717

104. TheSame to the Same on the same subject, Oct. 25, 1717

105. Appointment of Fr. Ignacio Muñiz as Rector of St. George's, June 17 , 1730 -

106. Fr. General Francisco Retz to Fr. Manuel de Zuazo on the dispute between the two seminaries over the censo ofBeatrixde Chaves , June 5, 1734

107. The Same to the Same on thesame subject, Jan. 8, 1735

108. Declaration by Fr. Ignacio Muñiz as to the number of inhabitants at St. George's , Jan. 26, 1735

109. Fr. Gines de Montoya, Provincial of Toledo, to Fr. Francisco Grande, including the decision of Fr. General Francisco Retz on the litigation over the censoof Beatrix de Chaves , Sept. 30, 1738

110. Fr. JosephOrtizto Fr. IgnacioMuñiz about aproposed visitation of the College by Government officials , Sept. 20, 1748

III. Appointment of Fr. Juan Antonio Sanchez as Rectorof

St. George's , Sept. 12 , 1751

112. Annual Letter of St. George's for the year 1761

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113. Fr. General Lorenzo Ricci to Fr. Patricio Olgavan on

114. Report byFr. Alfonso Tegroson the temporalities ofSt. George's, June 20, 1764 some matter concerning the Nuncio and the English Province of the Society, Nov. 16 , 1763

115. Declaration concerning the state of St. George'sbyFr.

Juan de la Cruz, Sept. 20, 1764

Appendix A: Nature and present state of the Office at Madrid, by Fr. Christopher Mendoza, 1675

Appendix B: Notes on the first Rector of St. George's, the Rev. William Harper, alias Goodridge

Appendix C: A Memorandum on " The true state of the English College at the Court of Madrid in Spain, " 1670

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RECORDS OF THE ENGLISH COLLEGE AT MADRID

[On the loosepaper wrapper: -]

Resumen Historial del Seminario de Inglesses de S. Jorge.

[Titleand author'sname in Cabrera's hand, the rest infourdifferent hands ]

Por el Pe JUAN DE CABRERA

[N° 1° , foj 68 en folio on a small square ofpaperpasted inmargin.]

68 fojas utiles y la portada

Visto

Es papel de importancia para la inteligencia de las cosas del Seminario, empieza = Habiendo examinado los papeles del Archivo de este Seminario = y acave: Lo2º el Pe Rr quedaba sin arbitrio, y el administrador se constituia Do de esta ma = El Memorial, qe hizo el P. Cabrera año 1722, se debe leer por lo respectivo a la pia d" . Se hallan insertas algs cartas q: tienen union con el resumen . [Page 1]

Resumen de la Fundacion, y Sucessos del Seminario de Inglesses de S. Jorge

Habiendo examinado los papeles del archivo deeste Semino me ha parecido reducir, y poner con algun methodo, lo que se halla dividido, y sin union en algunos papeles sueltos , paraque con sola la molestia de leer este breve resumen pueda qualquiera hacer se capaz de los principios de este Semo y de lo que ha succedido en diversos tiempos asta el presente.

Cap. 1º

ORIGEN DEL SEMO DE S. JORGE .

Cesar Bogacio llamado Fundador de este Semo de S. Jorge fue Italiano de nacion, y natural de la Ciudad Republica de Luca: Todos los instrumentos, y escrituras le dan el titulo de Criado de Su Magd sin expression de la linea, y classe de su minist° ô calidad desu empleo, que parece, fue de Cirujano de la Persona Real: Por esta razonvivio en Valladolid , Corteentonces delos Reies de España, y entre las muchas obras pias, que estan fundadas en dña Ciudad, le agradó mucho, y gano la voluntad la fundacion del Collo de S. Albano, donde los mancebos Inglesses Catholicos, que se refugian

enestos reinos, estudian Philosophia, yTheologiadebajodelgovierno, yenseñanzade los Padres de la Compañia de Jesus, y se crian ministros habiles de la gloria de dios, que restituidos despues á su Pais puedan instruir a los catholicos, y mantener la causa de dios , y de la Religion [2] contra las astucias, y engaños de los herejes Conla mudanza de la Corte à Madrid, vino tambien aesta Villa Cesar Bogacio, y en ella vivio algunos años, y adquirio algunos bienes ; y aunque llego á consentir, y tratar de hacer donacion de ellos ael Convento de Agustinas Recoletas, no tubo effecto esta determinacion; y como bien impressionado su animo del Semo de S. Albano, se avivo la memay afficion a su instituto, y se resolvio fundar en Md otro Semº semejante a el de Valladolid Para cuio effecto en 31 de Julio de 1610 hizo donacion de ciertas casas en la Calle del Principe al Pe Joseph Cresuelo de nacion Ingles y Prefecto de la Mission de Ingalaterraante Sebastian Perez escribano de Su Magd y despues en el codilicilo q otorgo ante el mismo escribano en 23 de Sete del mismo año, ratifico dicha donacion, y en el revoco la clausula de institucion de heredero del testamto que tenia echo en Valladolid ante Migl Moreno en 27 de Agto de 1604, en el qual dejaba por heredera á su alma, dejando é instituiendoen el codicilo por unico, y universal Heredero de sus bienes ael Semo q se habia de fundar

La donacion, que otorgo Cesar Bogacio contiene ciertos encargos, y se hizo debajo de ciertas condiciones que porque mejor, y mas claramte consten a todos, y no omitir cosa alguna de las en ella contenidas , meha parecido noreferirlas por maior,y con generalidad, sino poner aqui un traslado de dha donacion, que es el que se sigue.

Cap 2º.

DONACION , QUE HIZO CESAR BOGACIOPARA LA FUNDACION DEL SEMO DE S. JORGE .

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[3] En la Villa de Madrid Corte del Rey Don Phelipe não Señor a treinta y un dias del mes de Julio de mil seiscientosy diez años dia del bien aventurado Pe Ignacio El Sor Cesar Bogacio criado de su MagdNoble y natural de la Ciudad y Republica de Luca Vezino desta Villa de Madrid Por ante mi el presenteescrivano y Testigos Dixo que por quantoal tiempo q la Corte estubo en la Ciudad de Valladolid con occasion de tener alli el dho Cesar Bogacio la casa de su habitacion Junto al Collegio de los Ingleses de aquella Ciudad vino a conocer los sanctos intentos de los Collegiales que en el se crian y el buen exemplo que davan a quella Ciudad y todo este Reyno por lo qual les hizo donacion de la dha casa para ensanchar la del dho Colegio de que resulto desde entoncestenerlos particular amor y amistad y entendiendo Juntamente que suelen padescer muchas enfermedadesy morir muchos dellos cada año por ventura por no ser aquel sitio proporcionado a su compleçion naturalnão Sor despues aca le ha dado desseo y devocion que se les fundasse en esta corte un Collegio y seminario semejante al de Valld para

HISTORICAL SUMMARY

vivir en elde primerassientopor ser el cielomejory deaquipoderse mudar a los otros Collegios despues de hechos al ayre y mantenimientos de la tierra quando sea necessario y convenga y tambien para q se ensanche la doctrina y aya mas numero de Theologos para volver a Inglaterra e instruyr a los Catholicos en na sancta fee y conbertir a los ciegos descaminados della y hallandose agora librede todasotras obligacionesy desseando de emplearsu hazienda en obra tanpiay sa[n]cta y ayudar a la fundacion del dho Seminario y Collegio por entender que sera obra muy açeta a dios não Sor , Otorga y conoce por esta presente escritura y de su libre voluntad haze donacion agora y para siempre xamas al Pe JosepheCresuelo de la Compania de IHS y natural de la misma Inglaterra para el dho Collegio y seminario y para el effecto sobre dho del sitio y casas que aqui y van especificadas para que en ellas se funde y haga el dho Collegio con las condiciones que se siguiran― Primeramente, el dho Cesar Bogacio haze donacion de las casas en que vive en la calle del Principe desta villa de Madrid que estan en la esquina frontera de las casas del Dotor Juan Gomez que son desde la dhaesquinay calledel Prado hastael oratoriode lasmismas casas las qualestienen huespedde Corte y se [4] se obliga de entregarlasal dho PeJosephCresuelo, o, a quien supoder tubiere quando su Magd les hubiere hecho mŕd de libertar las dhas casas luego dentro de quinze dias q ubiere salido dellas el Huesped de Corte que agora vive en la mitad dellas y entregara al mismo t[iem]po lo titulos que tiene y comoson libres de vinculoy Mayorazgo y tienen seis ducados de censo perpetuo que es de Don Pedro Suarez de Mendoza Pero tienen estas casas sus derechos perpetuos de cobrar del suelo de las casas del Dotor Juan Gomez y otras casillas onze ducados cada año poco mas o menos que desta demasia tambien haze donacion el dho Cesar Bogacio como de las dichas casas las quales cede y da de la formay como las tiene y possee y aposseydo siempre.

Iten el dho Cesar Bogacio haze assimismo donacion al dho Pe Joseph Cresuelo para el dho effecto de otras dos casas las unas que estan pegadas con las suso dhas en la dha calle del Principey comiencan desdel oratorio suso dho que eran del DoctorBalbuena con la Caballeriças cocheras y las otras pegadas a estas mismas que llegan hasta la otra esquina, en las quales vivio muchos años el Sor Doctor Don Alonso de Agreda del consejo Real de su Magd de las quales casas con sus pertinencias haze desde luego donacion para quando não Sor le lievare al dho Cesar Bogacio desta presente vida porq ella durante las a de tener y gozar y para despues de sus dias las da al dho Pe Joseph Cresuelo para el dho Collegio al qual y a la persona o personas que tubieren su poder da desde luego facultad en forma de tomarla posession y entrar en las dhas casas con authoridad de Justicia o sin ella y quiere y manda que de su authoridad tomen tambien entre sus papeles los Titulosy recaudos que tiene de la compra que hizo de las dhas casas las quales cede yda desde agorapara entoncesy deentonces para agorade laforma y manera qoy en dia las tiene y possee declarando que estas tres

casas en la delantera contienen todo el sitio quetienen desde esquina a esquina en la dha Calle del Principe y todo ello se comprehende en la dha donacion sinque quede vaçio ni parte alguna al dho Cesar Bogacio declarando como declara que estas dos casas no pagan çenso perpetuo ninguno al dho Don Po Suarez de Mendoza ni a otra persona aunque tiene el derecho de la ventena sobre ellas el dicho Don PoSuarezde Mendozay sobretodas tres casas tiene fundado el dho Cesar Bogacio dos mill ducados de principal de que paga çenso a los Herederos del Doctor Balbuena arrazon de a catorze a la redemcion de las quales obliga desde [5] desde luego sus bienes mueblesy rayces dros e aciones avidos y poraver porque quiere en su bida pagallos para q de todo puncto queden libres las dhas casas del dho censo como tambien lo estan de todo generode ypoteca y obligacion en favor de su Magd y de su Real hazienda y de otras personas y sinoredimiere el dho Censo ensuvidadafacultad al dho Pe Joseph Cresuelo y al dho Collegio para que despues de fallescido de sus bienes hagan adiudicar los dhos dos mill da y los reditos que se devieren y los paguenalq lo ubiere deavery rediman el dho censo

Iten desde luego el dho Cesar Bogacio haze Donacion al dho Collegio y seminarios para quando não señor le llevare desta vida de todos los retablos y pinturas de pincel y de bulto que tiene oy en dia enel dho su oratorio en las casas adonde vive las quales an de poder tomar de su authoridad al tiempo que fallesciere

Iten por quanto el dho Cesar Bogacio se obligo de dar a Da Beatriz de Salvatierra su Pe o Hermanos ocho cientos ds para su dote al Monasterio de las Monjas Augustinas Recolectas quando hiziere profession en el attento que tiene poca edad y paraque en caso que no profesasse, o , muriesse los deve al Pe o Hermanos por su muerte del declara que esta deuda y su riesgo della a de correr por quenta del dho Pe JosephCresuelo y del dho Collegiode manera que en ningun tiempo aya de pagar ni pague el dho Cesar Bogacio los dhos ocho cientos ds ni parte dellos. Y le an de sacar a paz y salvo della, no obstante que si professare la dha Da Beatriz en el dho Monasterio estara el dho Cesar Bogacio relevado de pagar ningun dote porque su Magd de la Reyna nuestra señora a mandado passar el dho Monasterio y todas las Monjas del en que entra la dha Da Beatriz al Monasterio de Sancta Isabel desta villa y parece que haziendo profession alli no se a de pedirningun dote por gozar ella desdeluego de la mŕd que reciben las professas q es de sustentarlassu Magd: sin que reciban dote de las que de nuevo entraren . Iten el dho colegio a de ser obligado para despues de los dias del dho Cesar Bogacio de dar quarenta mill maravedis en cada un año a Da Maria Bogacio Monja Professa en la Villa de Olmedo en el Monasterio de Santa Isabel de la Cruz de la dha villa de Olmedo que es de la Orden [6] Orden del Señor San francisco los quales se an de dar a ella en la dha villa para sus necessidades de seis en seis meses en dos pagas por mittad comencandodesde el dia del fallescimiento del dho Cesar Bogacio y si não señor la llevare antes que el dho Cesar Bogacio no a de pagar el dho Collegio cosa alguna de lo qdo en este capitulo

HISTORICAL SUMMARY

Iten assimismo despues del fallescimiento del dho CesarBogacio a de dar el dho Collegiocinquenta ds en cada unaño a Maria Ramirez su Criada por los dias que ella viviere si estubiere en su casa al tiempo de su fallescimiento o otra Criada que le sirviere hasta su falescimiento nombrandola el dho Cesar Bogacio por su testamento o codocilio o en otra manera.

Iteneldho Collegioa de enterrar el cuerpodel dho Cesar Bogacio qdonão Sor le llevare a mejor vida con la cera y acompañamientode Religiosos y cofradrios que el dho Collegio pareciere señalandole para esto de sus bienes cien ducados con los qualestambien an de hazer una bodilla para su cuerpo como luego se dira y an de deçir la misa cantada de Requien con los responsos ordinarios y mas todas las missas reçadas que ubiere en el dho Collegiose an de decir por su alma cien dias continuados en dias no referiados y su cuerpo an de sepultar devaxo del altar que quisieren elegir en su Iglesia haziendo una bovedilla llana a poca costa para el solo y con su dinero comoesta dho en el qual altar an de poner el sanctoCrucifixo que tiene oyen diaen su oratorio y a de quedar para el dho Collegio como esta dho arriba yen el dho altar se an de deçir dos missas cada dia para siempre Xamas por su alma y an de hazer seis Collegiales cada dia para siempre Xamas media hora de oracion mental todos juntos lo uno ylo otro por su alma del dho Cesar Bogacio,yquando não Sor le hubiere hecho mŕd de que no le sean mas menesterestas oraciones y sacrificios an de ser por franco Lambertiy su alma En agradescimientoquea ayudadoaeffectuar estasanctaobra ydespues para sus deudoscereanos que a tenido y tiene el dho Cesar Bogacio y quando las almas de los suso dichos no lo ayan menester sean y se aplequenpara los demas del Purgatorio y en estas obrasconvierte eldho Cesar Bogaciolas pompasy capilla de su entierro nosolamente por no se poner en peligro de vanidad y recevir su premio en [7] en este mundo sinotambien para queel dho Collegio y delos Religiosos del y esto haran por la caridad y reconocimiento del beneficio que haze en dar tan buen principio a la fundacion del dho Collegio y yseminarioyser el primero que a puesto la mano en esta sancta obra declarando como declara que ni en el entierro ni en ninguna pared quiere se le ponga Epitafio ni armas ni otra señal alguna solamente pide y suplica al Pe Rector y Collegiales y especialmente al dho Pe Joseph Cresuelo y si necessario es encargasus almas que pongan en la Sacristia o en otra parte publica mas conveniente una piedra en la pared en que este esculpidola obligacion perpetua de deçir dos missas en su altar cada dia y la oracion mental que estadhala que les entregarael dho Cesar Bogacioparael dho effecto con obligacion que no la quitaran Xamas y en sus libros secretos pondran la memoria desta escritura y de las dhas donacionespara no la pierdan los Relligiosos de cumplir punctualmente lo q esta dho y declarado de suso .

Iten porqueel dho Cesar Bogaciopretendequecontoda brevedad se cumpla y ponga en execucion esta sancta obra pide y encarga al dho Pe Joseph Cresuelo y a la persona o personas a quien tocare que procuren con todo cuydado que su Magd liberte las dhas casas

y qe se traygan a España con la mayor brevedad que se pudiere los Collegiales que la an de empecar paraque se consignan quanto antes los bienes que se esperany pretenden deste Seminario y Collegio en beneficio de la Christiandad y para mayor espuela obliga y se an de obligar el dho Pe Cresuelo y los dhos Collegiales si los ubiere pocoso muchoslos que acetaren y ratificarenesta dha donacion que por todo el año venidero de mill seiscientos y onze años y mas presto si ser pudiere abran traydo y teneran en las dhas casas hasta el numero de doze Collegiales Ingleses que esten en formade Collegiocon su Rector y consiliarios yofficialesexercitando su instituto deste dho Collegio y cumpliendo las cargas y obligaciones que estan declaradas arriba y no lo cumpliendo dentro del dho termino por no libertar su Magd las dhas casas de Huesped deCorte o por otra qualqa causa que sea o ser pueda aunque aqui no se Espacificque passando el dho termino esta Escritura y las donacionesen ella contenidos se an y an de ser nullas y de ningun valor y efecto como si Jamas se ubiessen prometido ni hecho sin qe sea necessario hazer por ello pleito vereficacion ni diligencia alguna y el dho Cesar Bogacio de su authoridad o como quisiere dodra [sic for podrá] recobrar su posession de las dhas casas por su persona si fuere vivo o por el sus herederos o quien para ello tubiere su Titulo sin que se les pueda pedir ni fabrica ni gasto ni beneficio alguna que hubiessen hecho en las dhas casas que si el dexar de cumplirlo declaradoen esta donaçion avra sido por culpa suya y no del dho Cesar Bogacio. [8] Y en caso que dentro del dho año de mill seiscientos y onze se cumpliere por parte del dho Pe Joseph Cresuelo y Collegiales con lo q esta dho al punto que se elegiere Retor y seestableciere este dho Collegio an de estar obligados y se a de obligar por ellos el dho Pe Joseph Cresuelo de que ratificaran esta Escritura de donacion el dho Rector y Collegiales de la forma y manera que en ella se contiene y declara obligando asy y a los sucessores del dho Seminario y Collegio al cumplimiento de todo ello con las fuerças y sumissiones necessarias en la forma y manera acostumbrada a contento del dho Cesar Bogacio o de su Heredero. Iten el dho Cesar Bogacio haze esta donacion de suelo y casas entanprincipalsitiocomoson yconcomodidaddepoderensancharse mas y hazer una obra muy grande para que en este Collegio aya mucho numero deCollegialesqueestudienartes y Theologia Escolastica y las demas scienciasy disciplinas que se ensenan en los otros Collegios destos Reynos y en Roma cuyo fin e intento a de ser de hazerse tales los Collegios en virtud y letras que con su sciencia y sanctidad podamos y puedan todos esperar q haran gran provecho a las almas de Inglaterra en reducirlas al conocimiento amor y obedienciade nãoSor y profesar su fe en secretoyen publico aunque les queste la vida por ello para onra y gloria de su divina Magd y a exemplo de su sancta Iglesia y [ojo, i.e. N.B. in left margin]

* si por misericordia de Dios nuestro Señor el Reyno de Inglaterra se convertiessea susanta fee por lo qual ubiessen de çesary çesassen

de hecholosestudiosy seminarios Ingleses destos Reynos pues en el suyo pudiessen estudiar estas mismas sciencias y Theologia y prefessarlaen las universidades de la misma Inglaterrasin los estorbos y molestias que agora padescen los catholicos sucediendo este caso que plegue al Sor lo viessemos luego entonces [de aqui se saca que el fundador quiso que este Semino siempre se gobernasse por la compa de IHS in margin, in Cabrera's hand] quedera en election del Provincialde la Compania de IHS que tubiere la Jurisdicion della en esta villa de Madridy de la persona que entonces tubiere el cuydadode los Seminarios Ingleses destos Reynoscon aprobacion y consentimiento del Pe General de la misma Religion que entonces fuere y del Embaxor de la Republica de Luca que entonces ubiere en estos Reynos de aplicar este mismo Collegio al uso que por entonces a todos ellos parecera ser de mayor servicio de Dios não Sory en mayor beneficio de la sancta Iglesia Catholica instituyendo en el otras personas que acudan a lo q en esta escritura esta capitulado y cumplan con todas las obligaciones della para cuyo effecto les da poder cumplido en forma.

[* The underlining is by Cabrera ]

Yen laformaque dha es el dho Cesar Bogacio haze ladhadonacion del dho sitio y casas en favor del dho Collegio y seminario y Collegiales del y del dho Pe Joseph Cresuelo en su nombre para que lo tengan ayan e gozen para siempre xamas con las condiciones y en la forma y manera que de [9] de suso se contiene y declara y no de otra manera y les da poder para tomar la posession delloy enel entretanto que por ellos es tomada y aprehendida ladhaposession se constituyo por su ynquilino tenedor y posseedor y confiessa y declara que por hazer esta dha donacion no viene en pobreza porque como va dicho y declarado le quedan muchos bienes para se poder alimentar y sustentar en las casas que dexa reservadas para si porsus dias y otros bienes que tiene de mas de los contenidos en estaescritura yporquanto toda la donacionquees fechaenmayor suma de los quinientos sueldos que la ley dispone en lo demas no vale si la tal donacion nose insinuada por ante Alcalde y competente Juezpor tantootorga quela insinua ypublica y la insinuo y publico por ante mi El presente Escrivano como ante publica persona y se obliga que las dhas casas y sitio en la forma que dha es son suyas yque no las tiene vendidas cedidas ni renunciadas ni otras passadas a personaalga y que al Collegio y Collegialesdel le seran ciertas y seguras y que a ellas ni apte alguna dellas no les sera puesto pleyto enbargo ni contradicion alguna y si puestos é movidos le fuere saldra a la causa actor y defensor y lo seguira y feneceraen todas instancias y tribunales hasta lo difinir fenecer y acabar y dexar con todo ello en Paz y en su salvo quieta y pacificamente al dho Collegio sin daño ni costa ni contradicion alguna sopena de les dar otras tantas casas ysitio en esta villa de Madriden tan buenaparte y lugar como suso dhas estan y ala ebiçion e saneamgto dello se

obligo tan cumplidamente como obligar sepuede para lo qual asi tener yguardar ycumpliry pagar y aver por firme obligo su persona y bienes avidos y por aver y por esta carta dio poder cumplido a todas y a qualqa Justicia y Juezes de su Magd de qualesqe partes que sean a cuyo fuero y Jurisdicion se sometio y especialmentese sometio al fuero y Ju[ris]dicion de los Señores Alcaldes deste Corte y qualquier dellos ynsolidan renunciando como renuncio su proprio fuero Jurisdicion e domicilioy vezindad y la ley si convenerit de Jurisdicione omnium Judicum paraq por todo remedio y rigor de derecho y via executiva le compelan y apremien a la paga y cumplimiento de lo q dicho es como si esta cartay lo en ella contenido fuesse sentencia definitiva de Juez competente dada contra el y por el consentida y no apelanda y passada en cosas Juzgadassobre lo qual renuncio todas y qualesqr leyes y fueros dios de su favor en general y en especial y la ley e dãos que [?diz q se nñal]renunciacion de leyes ffa non vala

El dho Pe Cresuelo que presentava aviendo visto oydo e entendido estaescritura Dixo y otorgo que la acetava y aceto en todo y por todo comoenella se contieneyse obligo queentodo el[10]año siguiente de seiscientos y onze y antes si ser pudiere abra sacadode su Magd mŕd y libertad de las dhas casas de Huesped de Aposento y tendra puesta en ella hasta doze Collegiales Ingleses que esten enformadeCollegio con Rector yconciliarios y officialesexercitando su instituto de este dho Collegio y an si mismo se obligo al dho Rector y Collegiales que dentro de ocho dias primeros siguientesde como estubieren en las dhas casas en forma de Collegio ratificaran y aprobaran esta escritura en todo y por todo como en ella se contiene para que cumpliran todo lo en ella contenida y ansi mismo se obligo El dho Pe Joseph Cresuelo que no tomaran otro sitio en esta villa para haze[r] el dho Collegio y Seminario a unque se le den mayory en mejor parte sino qa de quedar y queda obligado ahazerel dho Collegioen el sitioy casas que da el dho Cesar Bogacio como de suso va declarado y para lo cumplir se obligo en formay dio poder a las Justicias quedelo suso dho puedan y devan conozer ylo recivio por sentenciapassa[da]en cosa Jusgadarenunciando las leyes desufavoryla generalenformay lo otorgaron las dhaspartes ante mi el presente escrivano y testigos que fueron presentes a lo que dho es Angelo Eduardo y Juan de Cerayn y Ambrosio Lissi estantes en esta Corte y los dhos otorgantes que yo el escrivano Doy fee que conozco lo ffirmaron de sus nombres Cesar Bogacio Joseph Cresuelo paso ante mi Sebastian Perez Va al cavo de un renglon, siempre Vale Yo el dho Sebastian Perez de Caviedas escr° del Reynfo Señor residenteen su Corte y provincia dellafuy presente a lo que dho es y lo signe En la villa de Madrid a dos dias del mes de Septiembre del año de mill seiscientos y onze yo Juan de ochavezescrivano de su Magdvesino desta villa de Madrid hize sacar este traslado de la escritura de Donacion original que para este efecto se me entrego y va cierto q corrogido con el ylo volvi a la parte siendoTestigosfrancode barrio y Juan Dias y Juan de Paredes estantesen esta Corte ===

HISTORICAL SUMMARY

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Donacion hecha por Cesar Bogacio Pongase dentro lo original in four different hands] [15]

Cap. 3º.

JUICIO DE LA HERENCIA , Y DONACION DE CESAR BOGACIO .

Siemprecelebrareel celo de Cesar Bogacio, conquequiso emprehenderla fundacion de una obra tan piadossa, como la de un Semo destinadoa un fin de tantagloriayservicio de N.Señor; Peroaunque para con dios pudiesse merecer por su buen animo, y piadossos intentos la gloria de Fundador, parece, qui no midio, y tanteo bien los medios, que eran neccos assi para la obra ideada, como para las cargas, que dejo, y cumplimiento de su ultima voluntad, especialmte no habiendo tenido presentes las deudas, y dependenciassuias, que parecierondespues : Por cuia razon la herencia, y donacion fueron occasion para que los PP Prefectos de la Mission de Ingalaterra consumiessen grandes cantidades, superiores a el valor que dono Cesar Bogacio No quiero, se cuentan las partidas, que en varias relaciones echas con occasion de Cuentas se refiere, ha pagado el Semino solo me contento, que se vea cierta relacion, que â otro intento escribi, de la parte, que los bienes, y caudal de Cesar Bogo tubieron en la fundacion de este Semo Y por ella se conocera , que las dependencias de dho Cesar recibieron del Semo y de los Padres Ingleses maior beneficio, que recibio el Semo por su herencias y donacion.

Cap 4°

FUNDASE EL SEMINARIO DE S. JORGE .

No podia dejar de conocer el Pe Joseph Cresuelo, que la renta de las casas , que habia donado Cesar Bogacio, no podia alcanzar a la fundacion , y manutencion del Seminario ideado, porque parte de las casas habia de convertirse en Semo capilla, ó Iglesia, y los alquileres de los cuartos que se podian dar en arrendamto [16] no podian suplir todo el gasto, especialmenteno habiendo[se scored] de alquilarse toda la vivienda, por estar las casas con huespedes de aposentopor su Magd q occupaban la mitad de dhas casas . Pero con todo esso el Pe Cresuelo, confiado, que conseguiria del Rei la libertad deesta carga, y que otros con el exemplo de CesarBogacio contribuirian con sus limosnas, y applicarian algunos caudales a estaobra pia, se aplico con todo cuidado a la disp" del Semino . Y porque una de las clausulas de la donacion era, que dentrode un añohabia de estar formado, y poblado con doce Collegiales, dispuso el Pe Cresuelo viniessen del Semo de Sant Omer doce mancebos InglesesCatholicos con su Maestro que fue el Pe Juan Tonson; los

doce Collegialesfueron los siguientes, conadvertencia, q losappellidos eran suppuestos, porque los que vienen á estudiar en estos Reinos, occultan los appellidos proprios, para que ni ellos, quando vuelvan á Ingalaterra, ni sus Parientes Catholicos sean conocidos de los herejes. Llamaban se pues los Collegiales; Roberto Lucio. Gualtero Montano. Jorge Sourthrovello . Thomas Barleo. Rogerio Campiano. Thomas Compton. Luis Risdon Gillermo Harveo . Antonio Taylero . Henrique Compton. Juan Portlando. Thomas Porto .

Vivian estos Collegialesen las casas con alguna incommodidad , porque no se habia dispuesto aun viviendaen forma de Semo , por varios embarazos, y difficultades , que occurrieron , por cuia razon antes que passasse el año convenido, gano el Pe Cresu[e]lo un Breve de la Santidad de Paulo quinto con comission al Sr Nuncio para que este prorogasse el tiempo, y diesse el termino, que le pareciesse para dar principio a la fabrica del Semo. El Brebe de Su Santidad se despachoen 29 de Nove de 1611. Pero ya dentro del mismo año teniael Pe Cresuelo vencidaslas difficultades, quele detenian, siendo la principal (fuera de lafalta de medios, y dinero, q siempre ha sido trancendental a todos tiempos asta aora en este semo) sobre la casa que hace esquina a la Calle del Prado. Lo primero, porq dn Alo de Arceo Vecino de Valdepeñas, su possehidor contradijola donacion de dha Casa , vendiendola á otro tercero despues de la muerte [17] de la muerte de Cesar Bogacio, diciendo, q este dono en esta parte lo que no era suio. La razon de este pleito, y dino que costo al Pe Cresuelo, puede verse en la relacion, que arriba citamos. Lo 2º porque en dha casa tenia dnJuan de Contreras Secreto del R¹ Consejo de las IndiasAposento por su Magd por cuia razon habitaba, y occupaba la mitad de la casa, en la qual se habia de hacer la fabrica; y paraque desembarazasse , y dejasse libre, dandole su Magdaposento en otra parte, empezo á trabajar el Pe Cresuelo desde luego, que accepto la donacion, consiguiendo, que Su Magd mandasse a el duque de Lerma escribiesse desu orden adaGaspar Bullon Aposentador Maior, una carta del tenor siguiente. "Su Magd ha entendido, que la casa , que tiene de Aposento el Secreto Juan Ruiz de Con" treras, esta diputadapa una obra pia de mucho servo de N. Señor , "yq se ha de hacer alli una Iglesia: y para se pueda comenzaresta obra, manda, que V.M. procure de aposentar en otra casa aldho Juan Ruizde Contreras á su satisfaccion, ó señalandolela cantidad de dino que le toca por su offo dios gde a V.M. En Arandaa "21 de Agto de 1610. El duque de lerma. "

Este mismo real animo expressoSu Magd en dho decreto ,enque dice, que habiendo entendido, que el Pe Joseph Cresuelo , y dho Secreto se habian convenido en que dho Pe le diesse 40rsde Vnpara alquilar otro quarto para su habitacion, y que dejasse libre la casa mandaba Su Magd a los Aposentadores, que por relevar de esta pension al Sem° diessen 40rsal referido da Juan Ruiz de Contreras; el qual o porq no se losdaban, ô no le señalabanaposento, differiala mudanza, asta que á instancias del Pe Cresuelo , dio orden Su Magestad á el Sr dn Juan de Aniña Presidente de Castilla que antes que

passasseel año de 1611, hiciesse , que dho Secreto despojasse lacasa , como se executo, mandando el Sr Presidente a dn Gero PerezValenzuela Alcalde de Corte, que aquel mismo dia se diesse possession al Pe Cresuelo de la dha casa, y que se le quitas [18] se a dn Juan Ruiz deContreras. Lo qual passo por dice de 1611 ante Bartholome Gallo de lo dho se ve con claridad, q a este Semo no se le puede oponer falta de Lica de Su Magd para su fundacion , como parece quealguno quiso soñar, porq dejando aparte, que los 12 Collegiales, quando vinieron a Md besaron la mano ael Rei N Sr y enterado de todo los recibio con grande agrado, y approbo el intento,y fin de su venida , consta de la licencia necca pa la fundacion en losdecretos , que dejamos referidos .

No solo allano el Pe Joseph Cresuelo las difficultades, que se han dicho , antes de cumplirse el año de 1611, sino dispuesta ya la habitacion, hizo se erigiesse el Seminario con la authoridaddelSr JnAnto CaetanoNuncio de Su Santidad en estos Reinos de España, el qual no solo diosu Bulletode ereccionde Semºcon 12 Collegiales, un Rector , y officiales en 23 de dice del mismo año, sino que honro con su visita al Seminario, y dijo Missa en una Capilla, que para los exerciciosde debocion de los Collegialeshabia dispuesto, y adornado tambien el PeCresuelo , y en la qual se colloco pocos dias despues el SanctissimoSacramtocon lica del Consejo del SrCardenaldespachada á 27 de dice del mismo año de 1611. Es verdad, que duro pocoel uso de esta Capilla, porque en 21 de Maio de 1612 consiguio lica del mismo Consejopara mudar el Santissimo Sacramto á otra pieza maior cerca dela Porteria, y quetubiessepuerta a la Calle, habiendo precedido visita, é informe de la decencia de dha Capilla, é Iglesia de da Juan de Avillaneda Visitador de esta Villa de Md. Demas de esto para maior honor de este Semo alcanzo el Pe Cresuelo una Bulla mui honrossa de la Santidad de Paulo quinto despachada a 3 de Julio de 1612, en la qual Su Santidad exime al Seminario, Rr y Collegiales, y sus bienes de la Jurisdiccion delSr Arzobispo de Toledo, y los pone debajo de su proteccion, sugetandolos immediatamte a la Silla Apostolica . Tenemosya formado, é instituidoel [19] Seminario, ycorroborado con la authoridadPontificia; yen possession de el a los doce Collegiales, que oieron el curso de Philosophia del Pe Juan Tonson, siendo Rr de dho CollounClerigo Secular Ingles de nacion nombrado por el Pe Joseph Cresuelo Mas con motivo de este offo de R conferido aun Secular no dejo de notar algunas cosas , aunque antes se debe supponer, lo primero, quepor este tiempo noestabaeste Semo admitidopor nãoPe General , antes Su Paternidad algunos años despues escribio no le admitiria sin oir primero los informes de este Provincia Lo2º quesondignas de notarse las palabras del Sr Nuncioen su breve acerca del R del Semino dice assi . Ita, quod liceat moderno á dicto Josepho iam nominato, et pro tempore ab eodem , et eius locum tenentibus deinceps constituendo Rectore illorum omnium (scilicet Bonoru Seminarii) corporalem, realem, et actualem possessionem per se , velalium, seu alios dicti Collegii nomine, propriaaucthoritatelibere

apprehendere, et apprehensam perpetuo retinere, fructus quoque, redditus, proventus, iura, obventiones, et emolumenta ex eis proveniencia percipere, exigere &c . Por las quales palabras consta , que a el Pe Cresuelo, y sus successores en la Prefectura, o Vice Prefectura de la Mission se les da facultad de nombrar Rr delSeminario, y que a dho Rr se le da facultad de tomar possession de la hacienda, bienes, y derechos pertenecientesal Collo y de percebir, y cobrar sus rentas Esto suppuesto, no dejo de estrañar, que despues en los pleitos, y differencias que se ofrecian salian los Padres , ô el Pe Cresuelo a la defensa monstrandose parte, como quiera que por dho Breve solo le tocaba nombrar RT y echo este nombramiento no parece debia entremeterse [20] en los pleitos de la hacienda, pues no era su Administrador , pues dha facultadde administrarse habia conferido a el Rr por el Sr Nuncio demas de esto habiendo de vivir uno, ó dos Maestros de la Compa en el Collo para que enseñassen Philosophia y Lenguas a los Collegiales , parece que el Pe Cresuelo ideo con improporcion el officio de Rr en un Secular, si no es , que quisiessen reducireste offo á solo titulo, y que el Rr no fuesse mas , que como un Ayo de los Collegiales , ó capellan, q les dijesse missa , y saliesse con ellos a el campo los dias que hubiessen assuetos, ó alguna recreacion Finalmente un Clerigo, que se miraba secular , y por otra parte el, sus Collegiales, y bienes del Collegio sugetos immediatamente a la Silla Apostolica podra reclamar, y resistirse, si en algun tiempo se pretendiesse poner dho Semo debajo del govierno, y [o]bediencia de N.P. General, y de la Compa. cuio govierno, y dependencia parece, q pretendio Cesar Bogacio, y se da á entender lo primero por haber eligido para otorgar su donacion el dia 31 de Julio expressandoen ella ser dia deN. P. S. Igno Lo 2º en haber echo la donacion pa effecto de fundar el Seminoen el Pe Joseph Cresuelo de la Compade Jesus ; porq no se ha de presumir, quiso, q la Compafundasse el Semo y q despues le desamparasse . Lo 3° porque previniendo en su donacion al caso deseadode la conversion del Reino de Ingalaterra á N. Sta fee y que por essa razon cessassen los Semos de Ingleses en España, por q entonces podrian estudiar con mas commodidad en su tierra, dispone lo q se debe hacer coneste Semºy da la comissionpara ello a laspersonas siguientes por estas palabras Entonces quedara en la elecciondel Provincialde la Compa de Jesus, que tubiere la Jurisdiccion de ella en esta villa de Md y de las personas , que entonces tubieren el cuidado de los Seminarios Inglesses de estos Reinos con approvacion y consentimiento [21] miento del Pe General de la misma Religion , que entonces fuere, y del Embajador de la Rebublica de Luca, que entonces hubiere en estos Reinos &e , de cuio tenor se convence , que Cesar Bogacio quiso, que este Sem° estubiesse siempre debajo del cuidado dela Compa yquela Persona, quecuidasse deltubiesse + [+ del Generalde la Comparight margin]la approbacion, y licencia pa ello, q tienen los Administradores , que cuidan de los demas Semos Ingleses de estos Reinos

Cap. 5º.

CONTRADICCION DEL SEMO , Y EXPULSION DE LOS COLLEGIALES

Como los juicios , y sentimientos de los hombres son varios , y diversos como los rostros, duro poco la estancia de los Ingleses Seminaristaseneste Collo porq la fundacion , quetubolaapprobacion de unos ,fue desaprobadapor otros. Muchos decian, era desacierto habertraidomozos estrangerosáestudiar en la Corte, qdolos mismos Cortesanos, y naturales embiaban sus hijos á el estudio de las Universidades; que la inquietud, y bullicio de la Corte es contraria a la quietud, y sossiego necco para el estudio ; y que la libertad, regalo, ylicencia, de las Cortes era perjudiciala la innocencia de las costumbres, y crianza de la jubentud; y que si este daño podia cautelarsecon el cuidado recogimto y clausura de los Collegiales, no era facil cautelar, q no juntassen con otros Inglesses herejes, que assisten en la Corte con occassiondel Embajador de Ingalaterra, los quales con su trato, y persuassiones podian dañar mucho a las plantas tiernas de los Collegiales, y quando estos estubiessenconstantes en la fee, no se certaba, fuessen despues con[o]cidos en Ingalaterra, donde no podrian instruir, ni predicar, frustrado de esta suerte el fin de su venida, y estudios Y ulti[ma]mente, que segun escribianãoEmbajadoren Londres á los ministros de Su Magd era necco mucho cuidado, y vigilancia, porq no todos los Inglesses, que vienen â España, y parecen Catholicos, los son, sino grandes herejes, como se conocia, qdo volvian [22] á su Pais Estas, y otras razones eran el assumpto, y materia de las conversacionesde los Cortesanos ; no se hablaba con tanto recato, que no llegassen las voces á los Ministros de Su Magd y Presidente de Castilla, el qual aprecio tanto las razones contra el Semino (aunque en mi pobre juicio son sin efficacia) que ponderadasen una consulta las propuso a Su Magd yel Rei trato este nego en el Consejode estado ,y con su Confessor , y quedo resuelto, que el Semo de Inglesses fundado en Md se trasladasse á Ocaña, Salamanca, ó Alcala, lugares sanos , y mas aproposito, que la Corte pa los estudios Llego a entender esta resolucionel Pe Cresuelo , y antes, que se publicasseeldecreto , hizo extraordinarias diligaspara que se supprimiesse, visto a elPresidente deCastilla, perofue como buscar abrigo en la nieve, y blandura en el hierro, por haber sido el aucthor de la consulta a Su Magd conq viendo cerrada, é impenetrable esta entrada, se valio de un gran Señor, Consejero de estado, a quien hablo con tanta efficacia , y energia deshaciendo todas las razones , que se allegaban contra el Semo con tanta claridad , que convencido de su inefficacia elSeñor , hablo á Su Magd en este assumpto, y consiguio, quese suspendiesse el decreto

Poco duro esta serenidad con ocasion que dio el Pe Cresuelo: Acostumbraba este Pe imprimir algunos papeles de las noticias, que por cartas de Catholicos de Ingalaterra tenia acerca de la Persecucion , que padecian en aquel Reino, y que cada dia era mas encendida Contaba los tormentos, que habian padecido algunos de los que habianido de losSemosde España,yotras cosaspertenecientes

a dha Persecucion: Entre estos papeles salio uno, en que con palabras encarecidassignificaba la crueldad grande, q usaban los Ministros de Ingalaterra, y esto con nombres, y palabras de opprobio, y menosestimacion de la que se debe a los Reies, aunquesean crueles , y tiranos ; este papel se embio á Londres, y con su vista concibio terrible enojo el Rei, y por su Embajadorse quejo sentidamte a el Rei Catholico, dequeteniendo [23]pazsentadaentre lasdos coronas , permitiesse en su Corte Seminario, y Junta de gente fugitiva, que por noser castigada por sus delitos, se habia ausentadode Su Reino, que mandasseponer remedio, no dando lugar a que gente atrevida, como esta, turbasse la paz, de que gozaban los Reinos.

Esta queja tan sentida refresco de nuevo con las demas razones el intento, de que saliesse el Seminario de Md, habiendo parecido assi a el Consejode Estado y á Su Magd quien mando ael Presidente de Castilla diesse orden de la expulsion . Sintio vivissimamente esta ultima resolucion el Pe Cresuelo ; y perdiendo con la passionlos estribos de la prudencia hablo con mas libertad, de la que pide la modestia; decia entre otras cosas, se escandalizarian mucho los Catholicos de Ingalaterra, viendo eran perseguidosen Md como en Londres, echados de la Corte de España, como de la de Ingalaterra con esta diffa que de Londres ellos se huian, y salian, pero que de la de España eran arrojados, conque se les cerraba la puerta a los Catholicos para esperar, como asta alli, en el amparo de España, y del Rei Catholico Tubonoticiade este Lenguaje el Presidentede Castilla, y embiando á llamar al Pe Cresuelo , le dijo con palabras graves, y sentidas, mirasse como hablaba del Rei Catholico , y de Sus Ministros , que por la bondad de dios tenian tan probada su intencion en punto y nego de Religion, que no ignoraba que mui a costa de su real hacienda amparaba, y recogia el Rei en sus Reinos a los que venian huiendo de Ingalaterra, y que por ampararlos mas , habia tomadoSu Magdla resolucion, de que el Semo saliesse deMd y passasse á otra parte; que el modo paraq se executassesin ruido, le dejaba á su disposicion, y arbitrio; pero que en qto a la salida, no tenia, q cansarse, porq era precisso obedeceral Rei Respondioel Pe que obedeceria, pero que convenia hacer antes ciertarepresentacion à Su Magd mas el Presidente le desengaño assegurandole , que el Rei attenderiaa el Semo en qualquiera parte, queestubiesse; [24] Con esto se despidio al Pe Cresuelo con animo al parecerdeexecutar luego lo quese le ordenaba; mas no fue assi, antes ibaentreteniendo, ydilatandolaexecucion, asta queel Presidentellamoa su Confessor , que era un Pe de la Compa y le dijo, hablasse de su parte al Pe Provincial, que se marabillaba de la puntualidad de la Compa en obedecerlos ordenes del Rei, que el Pe Cresuelo se resistiesse tanto á executar su voluntad, que el la apreciaba mucho, y que por su decorono habia querido valersede otros medios, yassi que mandasse a dho Pe saliesse luego con el Semin° de la corte. Hablo el Pe Provincial al Pe Cresuelo , el qual dio varias escussas, y pretextos para su detencion, que referidas por el Pe Provincial al Presidente se mantubo en su resolucion, por ser esta la del Rei, y assi dijo al Pe Provincial, que pusiesse precepto rigurosso al Pe Cresuelo paraq

partiesse quanto antes á otra parte á disponer casa para el Semo . Y que no viniessea Md asta que [estubiesse over some other word] en dhacasa el Semo A vista de esta resolucion el Pe P¹ luego q llego al Collo junto la Consulta de Provincia, y tratado en ella este punto, fue llamado el Pe Cresuelo , y el Pe Provi le puso precepto en virtud de sta obediencia para que dentro de dos horas partiesse á Alcala segun el orden del Rei intimado por el Presidente, obedecio el Pe y partio á Alcala, donde tomo casa competente pa el Semo yllevo á ella á los Collegialescon mucha paz, y quietud , y dentrode quatro ó cinco dias el Pe se restituio a Md Con ocasion de esta mudanza se empezo á dudar, si por ella perderiael Semo la herencia de las Casas en fuerza de una clausula del Codicilo de Cesar Bogo que dice assi que si acaso el dho Collo no se hiciere , ni tubiereeffo por qualquiera causa, q sea, en tal caso suherederoha de ser su alma, y se haia de hacer, y cumplirlo contenido en el testamento. Consultoseel caso con letrados, q fueron eldr dn Pedrodiez Noguerol, el drdn Lope Salcedo, el LicdoDn Juan Anto de Herrera,y el Licdo dn Anto Fernandez Montiel, y debajo de su firmadijeron, que el Semo effectivamente se fundo, y esta pronto á cumplir, y perpetuarseen Md y assi no debe perder la herenciade las casas , impidiendosele su estancia

[25] Continua el capitulo , passado este pliego, q contiene otro parecer de Abogadossobre el punto , q se verá, en orden a venir los Collegiales algun tiempo al Semº como se consiguio despues dela expulsion.

[The above is written at the top ofthe page in Fr. Cabrera'shand. It is a legal copy, three pages of which are filled with writing. The fourth page is blank except for the endorsement: Parecerde los letrados sobrela mudanza del Semo de Madrid y no se puede hazer. In order not to breakthe narrative it is here transferred to the end of the chapter .]

[29] su estancia en ellas por echo tercero, y tan poderosso como Su Magd y por causas justas Este mismo reparo habia propuesto antes el Pe Cresuelo al Presidente, quien le respondio, que por entonces obediesse,y sacasseel Semo que despues noseria difficultosso, qel Rei le amparasse , y q el consejo real declarasse haber cumplido la Compa con la condicion, que puso Cesar Bogo pues de echofundo el Collo en sus casas, aunque despues por cumplir la voluntad del Rei le mudo á otra parte.

Aunque salieron los Collegiales de Md para estudiar en Alcala, se quedo en la casa Semo el clerigo secular, que tenia titulo de Rr y el Pe Cresuelo no se descuidaba en solicitar la vuelta de los Collegiales á su Sem° y a lo menos consiguio, con el pretextode ser el temple de Alcala malsanoen tiempo de los calores, que su Magestad diesse su lica para que acabado el curso se viniessen los veranos á Md . En cuio assumptoel Sr duque de Lerma escribio al Pe Franco de Porres Rr del Collo Imperial un villete su fha en 19 de Sete de 1613 , en el qual despues de otras cosas , dice assi "Su Magd ha

"tenido por bien, que los Collegiales Inglesses del Semo que solia "residiren Md puedan venir á vivir en las casas , que les dejo Cesar " Bogacio, como antes lo hacian, asta los primeros de Octubre . " De esta lica usabacon gran cui[da]do el Pe Cresuelo , haciendo venir con mucha puntualidada los Seminaristas por el tiempo de verano; y quando ya hubieron concluido sus estudios los q eran Alumnos proprios de este Semo disponia viniessen de Valladolid , ó Sevilla Seminaristas de aquellos Collos para q no se perdiesse la mema y conservar la possession de estar en Md los veranos, y poco a poco ir ganando terreno, para que se quedassen tambien los imbiernos. No solo mantenia el Pe Cresuelo al Rr Secular en el Seminario , sino que tambien retubo, y conservo la capilla con Sacramto y puertaabierta á la calle; y aunquelos Pes Inglesses habitaban en el Collo Imp¹, venian algunas veces a el Semo y decian missa en la Capilla : no con ta[n] frequencia, como quando estabanen el Seminº los Collegiales , porque entonces con pretexto de visitarlos venian muchas veces, decian mis- [30] -sa, oian confessiones , daban communiones , con lo qual se empezoá haceralgun concursode personas, que frequentaban los sacramentos, de suerte que los del Varrio, y muchos otros de la Corte estaban persuadidos, que aquella era casa , y Iglesia de la Compa Mas como antes tubieron contradiccion los Collegiales, aora la empezoa tener la Capilla, y Iglesia. Porque se dio un memorial a Su Magd y entre otras cosas se decia no haber Iglesia en el Semo ó si la habia era sin lica por cuia razon se dio comission al Sr dn diego de Ayala, quien visito por su persona la Iglesia, y approbo su decencia, y habiendoseinformado delas Bullas del Sr Nuncio, y de Su Santidad, y de las licas de Su Magd y del Ordinarioconsulto á Su Magdquien quedosatisfechocomose prueba de no haberse executado, ni reformado cosa alguna. Otro memorial fingido, y en nombre de los VecinosdelVarrio se puso en manos del Sr Cardenal sin forma alguna poniendo nota a la Iglesia, y que en ella estaba con poca reverencia el Santissimo ,y de su orden vino á visitarlael Vico de Md y despues de haber pedido las licas y despachos , q tenian para decir missa en ella, y tenerel Santissimo Sacramento dio mandamto paraq ninguno [bajo] pena de excomunion maior dijesse missa en dha Capilla: y habiendo le notificadoel breve de exempcion dado por su Santidad, dijo demas de otras cosas , las palabras sigtes Que el dho llamado Collo de los Inglesses habia muchos dias, que se habia deshecho , y que los que en el habia, estudiaban en Alcala, y que la casa estabaprofanada,y se alquilaba, y habia alquilado con camas de ropa, como casa de possadas , y vivian en ella mugeres y otros personas , a qui[e]n por ningun caso podiacompeter, ni competia el privilegio, q su Santidad por aquellas letras concedio al dho lugar, el qual se extinguio , y acabocon estar , comoestabaprofanado Esta respuestadel vicario no parecio a los Padres Inglesses conforme a verdad, y justicia, y assi acudieron al Tribunal del Sr Nuncio, y este inhibio al Vicario , y avoco a si la Causa , que se quedoen este estado, y los Padrescon su

Capilla y altar. Este memorial referido se juzgo dado, y compuesto por algun hereje, y assi lo declararon los vecinos del Seminario [31] Estacapilla (fuesse pordesgracia, ó por malicia) sequemopassadoalgun tiempo; mas conlimosnas, que buscaronlos Padres, yTestamentarios de Cesar Bogacio se mejoro, labrando una buena Iglesia donde collocaron el Santissimo Sacramto (estando patente todo el dia) con grandefiesta, y celebridad de missacantada, ySermon,que predico el Pe Pedro Sanz de la Compañia de Jesus con persuassion de toda laVilla, que esta era Casa, 6 Semo de la Compa. Esto creian los Seglares, pero lo cierto es , que á muchos de los Jesuitas de la primera estimacion, y authoridaddesagradabay habia desagradado , assi la fundacion del Semo en Md como lo que en consequencia de dha fundacion se executaba, y habia executado desde sus principios, ygeneralmenteles parecia mal, que no estando admitidoeste Semo por N. Pe General, y teniendo un Rr Secular con la facultaddeAdministrar sus bienes, y hacienda, los Padres Inglesses se internassen , ymezclassen tantoen qualquiera diffa y pleito del Semo comopartes formalissimamteinteressadas .

Por esta ninguna approbacion, q los Padres graves de la Prova tenian de lo executado por los Padres Ingleses, determinaron Consultar á N. P. General, informandole de todo, y remitiendo un memorial, q formoel Pe Pedro de la Paz, y approbo el Pe Hernando Lucero Provincial de esta Prova de las razones , y motivos que habia para que no hubiesse tal Semo en Md Y mientras N. P. General determinabalo que en las circunstancias, que ia occurrian, se habia de executar, el pe Provincial ordeno a los Padres Inglesses las cosas siguientes . Lo 1º que asta que constasse, que N. P. General habia acceptado el Semo para q estubiesse ácargodela Compa no tratassen los Padres Inglesses esta obracomonuestra, sinosolamenteaiudando por de fuera, comolo hace la Compa respecto de las demas [32]obras pias Lo 2º que la fiesta, y solemnidad de la dedicacion de la Iglesia corriesse toda por los Testamentarios de Cesar Bogacio. Los 3° . que los Padres Inglesses no fuessen al Semin° adecirmissa sin tener licencia del Superior, la qual daria solamente, qdo fuesse necco para excussar la nota. lo 4° que en dha Iglesia no oiessen confessiones de ordino ni sentassen Confessonariopa las mugeres Lo 5° que no se quedassen á comeren el Semo sin expressa y particular lica laqual se daria raras veces, y con mucha Causa . Lo. 6º. que remitiessen al Clerigo Seglar , que era Rr del Semo el govierno de la Casa, y de los q en ella vivian sin mezclarse, ni tomarlo á su cargo: y que todo lo dicho se executasse , y guardasse con puntualidad asta que N. P. G¹ declarasse lo que se debia executar. No consta, qualesserian las Providencias que tomaria N. Pe en vista de los informes, que se le embiaron, pero no se puede dudar , sinoq serianlas mas oportunas en el Caso presente pr elbuengovierno , comotambien procedio justificadamente en cerrar los oidosa las razones, quecontenia el memorial contradiciendo el Semo en Madrid, porque dejando á parte lo que se pudiera discurrir, si entonces se tratara de su primera institucion, ia en el estado que el Semo tenia, no era bien, le perdiessen de vista los Padres Inglesses , assi por lo

que mira al buen nombre de la Compa como por la cantidadgrande de dino, que en este nego tenian consumida, como consta de una declaracion qel Pe Cresuelo, habiendo salido ia de Md embio para dar razon de lo q se debia al Novdo de Lobaina ; cuio tenor es el quese siguecuia originalesta al folio 31 de un processo delpleitode las cuentas " digo yo Joseph Cresuelo de la Compa de Jesus , y " declaro, que de los 5 qtos 7690 822 mrs que hacen quince mil trecientos, y ochenta, y seis [33] y seis ducados, que yo emplee en la fundaciondel Seminario Ingles de S. Jorge en las Casas de Cesar Bogacio en la calle del Principe en Madrid por pagar duedas ,y censos, ycumplirmandas, y obligacionesdel dho Cesar, y enobras , y gastos del Seminº y casas, q se compraron pa ampliarel sitio, como consta en particular por la cuenta fenecida con Juan de "Cerain su testamentario , y depositario de sus bienes , y firmado " desu nombre fecha a 21 de Nove de 1613 , que queda en mi poder; " los once mil trecientos y noventa, y nueve ducados de los dhos " 150386 ducados, pertenecen al Novdo Ingles de la Compa de Ihs, qestubo en Lobaina, y aora esta en la Ciudad de Lieja: y para q en todo tiempo conste, de la verdad, he dado esta escritura "firmada de mi nombre en Vatin a 29 de dice de 1620. Joseph " Cresuelo " Lo contenido en esta declaracion se refiere en varios papeles, y para que se vea, no es voluntariarelacion, me ha parecido poner aqui la declaracion del Pe Cresuelo , y decir donde se hallara la original: Y en consideracion del echo, que contiene, y por otras razones , no es maravilla, que N. P. General no condescendiesse con la pretension del memorial del Pe Paz. antes bien con lica de Su Paternidad administraron las casas del Semo los Pes Ingleses, como fueron el Pe Valpolo Pe Franco Forcer, Pe Juan Norton, y otros ,y finalmente accepto, y recibio este Sem° N Pe Gen¹ del mismo modo q los Semosde Ingleses de Sevilla ,y Valladolid [Here ends Cap. 5.] [25] +

CLAUSULAS DE LAS DE LA DONACION Y COBDICILLO DE CESAR VOGACIO DEUAXO DE CUYA DISPUSICION MURIO " "

Dixo que por quantoAl tpo que la Corte estuvo en la ciudad de Valladolid con ocasion de tener el dho çesar bogaçio la cassa de su auitaçionjunto al collegio de los Ingleses de Aquella ciud Vino a conoscerLos Santos yntentos de los collegiales que en el se criany el buem exenplo q dauan A aquella ciudad y todoesterreyo Por lo qual les hiço dejaçion de la dha cassa Para ensancharla del dho Collegio de que resulto desde entonces tenerles particularAmor y amistad y entendiendo juntamenteq suelen padecer muchas Enfermedades y morir muchos dellos Cada año. por Ventura por no ser Aquel sitio proporcionado a su conplesion Natural não Sr despues aca Le a dado deseo y deuocion que se les fundasseEn estacorteun collegio Y seminario semejante Al de ualladolidpara viuir enelde primer Asiento Por ser el cielo mexor Y de Aqui podersemudarA los otros Collegiosdespues de hechas Al ayre y manTenimientos de la tierra quando sea neçess° y Conuenga y Tanuien Paraque se ensanche la Doctrina y aya mas numero de teologos para boluer a

Inglaterra A ynstruir a los Catolicos en nữa sta fee y conVertir a los çiegos Y desCaminados della y allandose Agora libre de todas otras obligacionesy deseando de emplear su haçienda en obra Tan pia y sancta y ayudar A la fumdacion del dho Seminario Y collegio Por enTenderque sera obra muy acepta a Dios não s otorga y conosce por esta prestescripturay de su libre Voluntadhaçe Donaçion agora y para siemprejamas al pe Joseph Cresuelo de la compade Jesusy natural de la misma ynglaterra para el dho collegio y seminº y para El Efecto sobre dho del sitio y casas y demas Vienes que adelante yran deClarados que son las en que Viuia el dho difunto Y otras junto a ellas para q en ellas se funde y haga El dho collo & siga.

Por otra Clausula Da la forma de su entierro en el collegio q Presupone A de ser en las dhas cassas para cuyo efecto y hazer una bouedilla para su cuerpo Solo deuaxo del Altar señala çient dos de sus uienes y que En el dho altar An de poner El Stc Crucifixo que tiene oy dia En su oratorioen el se an de dezir dos misas Cada dia por su Alma perpetuamteyan de hacerseis collegialescadadia Media ora de oraçion Mental todos juntos por su alma

Por otra Claussa Dize que por todo el año Benidro de 611 habran traydo y tendran en Las dhas casas asta el numº de doçe collegiales Ingleses q esten En forma de Collegio con su rrectory Consiliarios y oficiales exercitando su instituto deste dho collo y cunpliendo las cargas y obligaciones que estan declaradas arriua== [libertaronse right margin] Y no lo cumpliendo dentro del dho termino por no liuertarSu magdlasdhascasas deguespedde Corte o por otraqualq Causa que sea o ser pueda aunque aqui no se especifiq da por ninga La dha Donaçion

Y en la forma dha El dho çesar Vogacio hace la dha Donacion deldhosittio Y casas Enfavor del dho Colloyseminario y collegiales dely del dho Pe Cresuelo en su nonbre pa q lo tengan ayan y gozen Para siempre Xamas con las condicionesy en la forma y manaque de suso se contie ydeClaray no de otra manera . [26]Yten dixo que por quanto como de suso Va declaradodexa por su heredro del dho Collegio de Seminario de yngleses quetiene ynstitudo porescritura y al Pe Joseph Cresuelo en su nombre [cobdiçillo right margin] y antes en su Testamento dexaua a su Alma por su heredra Por tanto Dixo que si acaso El dho collegio no se hiçiere ni tuiuere Efecto porqualquier Causa quesea ental cassosu heredero A de ser y sea su alma y se aya de hacer y cumplirlo convdoEn el dho testamento con que sus testamentarios Tengan obligaçion de ynuiar A la Ciudad de luCa donde es natural dos mill duČados Los milllos rrepartan entre las Hijas de sus hermanos y los otros mill a nicolas Vogacio Su hermano para que los goçe por los dias de su uida y despues los den a xentes pobres de La dha çiud y los mil ducados q diçe se den a sus sobrinas Hijasde sus hermanosTanuien seden a sus hermanasSSi fueren pobres y no hauiendo A quien dallo Hermanas ni sobrinas se de A los ospitales de la dha ciudad. Supuestas estas Clausulas y que la Intençion y dispusicion del testadorfue consagrarsus casas y haçienda a Dios y que en ellas se

fundase yeregiese el dhoseminarioy no en otraparte yqueauiendose Erigido ya en ellas y exercitadose su ministerio çerCa de tres años al Cavo de ellos se A mandado que los collegialesVayan a estudiar a Alcala Adonde An estado el currso Pasado aunque se a quedado en ellas El Ror y otros officiales del dho Seminario y se pretende que los dhos estudiantes en las vacaciones Vengan a esta corte a sus Casas Se pregunta que si esto no se haze Y de lo contro Resultase hauerse de pasar para siempre a Alcala (o a otro lugarfuera de la Ctey de las dhas casas de çesar Vogacio Si conforme a drº Le Tendran los dhos legatarios a rrepetir y sacar las cantidades de sus legadosy mandasy los Testamentosdel dho difunto a distribuir La demas haçienda en las otras obras pias q dispone=y si sera buen Medio paraq en esto aya la Siguridad que Conuienequeya q Cursen En Alcala el tpo que ayestudios se uenganlas VacacionesAlacorte a sus Casas asta el dia de s Lucas que ayan de boluer a sus cursos pues conseruandose conesto el nombre y mema del seminario de Md y confirmandose con la Asistencia de los dhos colegiales aun q sea Por tan pocos dias no abra quien Con rraçon pueda dezir ni juzgar que El dho Semino se a deshecho ni que se a llegado El Casso en que los Terçeros Puedan Pretender el dho derecho. AviendouistoLo que se pregunta Y Proponeenel caso rreferido, Me Pareze q deshaçiendose de todo punto el collegio de los yngleses de esta Ctey no siruiendo la casa de El testador de ygla dellos que Es Pa lo que la mando aunque este mismo collo de yngleses se ynstituya y mude AAlcala (o a otra pte Conuinite Para sus estudios con licencia y mandato de Su Md y de su ssd los dhos legatarios substituidos en defecto de no se hazer el colloen esta corte por la disposiçion del Testador Tendran dro adquerido para ellos cobrar sus mandas y los distribuydores de los uienes repartir los demasuienes en otras obras pias porque conforme a derecho aunque Ubo duda si la uoluntaddel testador se pueda Alterar Para que lo q Mando se distribuyese Una Cossa se pueda disTribuir en otra con licencia mandado del Superior no La tiene En q [27] Si el Testador Mando que lo que dexaua Se conuertiese Una Cossa y en defecto de no cumplirse dexo dispuesto y proueido lo que se deuia hazer En Tal casso El superior no puedeEn perjuicio de lossubstitutos comutarla voluntad sino que en todo se A de cumplir y no se cumpliendo entraran Los sustitutos como por el t[exto]y la glosa alli lo tiene Bart ml liberto § Lutius nº 2 ff deAnuis legatis Bald ml dictam. nº 6 § 8° Item dicit Bart de condit ob causamsequitur Jassonml de si fundum sub conditione § stichum n° 18 ff de legat 1° ,y y Asi es muy acertada Resoluçiony la que se deue Tomar para que se cumpla la uoluntad de Cesar Vogaçio y que los legatarios substitutos y los distribuidores de su haçienda no dispongan della y quede toda Al collegio de los yngleses desta corte que este este siempre En pie y que aunque los collegialesVayan A Alcala a estudiar quede la casa e Ygla en sser en forma de collo y que en los meses de vaCaçiones Se uengan a ella los collegialesporque de otra mana No podran siguramte Üiuiendo todo el año en Alcala sin dejar su cassa a La Cte goçar de los uienes del dho cesar uogaçio y los

legatariossubstituidos en su dero y los distribuidores se la saCaran esto me pareçe Salvo en todo en md a 3 de septie 1613

Licenciadodonfrancisco de la CuebaySilba licenciadodon diego gonçalez de Contreras. licdo Miruena Doctor Luis de Casanate. licenciado Juan de mena. Ldo Juan pardo. licenciado diego de Castillo

La uia De madrid A diez dias del mes de setiembre de milly seiscitosytrece as yoantonio de leonescriuo del Rey nño Sr vzo desta dha uia saque este traslado de las dhas Clausuas y parecerdeletrados que esta al pie dellascon lo qual le corregi y concerte y ua ciertoy uerdadro y fueron a El corte Srs Alonsso de Astorga Y Gregorio garçia [?......]de esta corte.

[33 continued] [signed] En fee dello Lo signe En testimonio de Verdad Antonio de Leon [Page 28 is blank ]

Cap 6.

PERMUTAINTENTADA DEL SITIO DE ESTE SEM° POR EL DE LA CASA PROFESSA

Hemos visto la contradiccion, q tubieron los Collegiales y la que despues se movio contra la Iglesia del Semº [34] aora dire brevemte lanovedad, quedos veces en diversostiempos se intentocontra sus Casas en el trueque y permuta de ellas, y de todo este sitio por el sitio que tenia la Casa Professa Este punto se trato la primera vezel año de 1622 , quando la Casa Professa estaba en la Calle del Prado junto al arco, y passadizode la Casa del ExmoSr duque de Medina Celi,yla permuta estabamui adelantada, habiendosetassado ya los sitios, y casas de una, y otra parte, dando mucho calor a ella el Pe Po de Alarcon Prov¹ de esta Prova.

Yo si considero mejoraba mucho de sitio la Casa Professa, pero memaravillo, q los Padres , queintentabanesta mudanza, notubiessen presentes (o si tenian , no les hiciessen fuerza), assi el parecer de los Abogados, que se puso en el Capitulo antecedente, el qual tiene tambien lugar en este Caso; como la primera, y ultima clausula de la donacion de Cesar Bogo. Pues en la 1a dice, dona dhas casas paraqueen ellas se funde el Semo donde se ve, es su voluntad consagrarlas a dios en esta obra pia y en la ultima clausula se dice assi . Y assi mismo se obligo el Pe Joseph Cresuelo, que notomara otrositio enesta villa pa hacer el dho Semo y Colloaunque se le den mejor,yenmejorparte, sino queha de de quedar, y quedaobligado á hacer el dho Collo en el dho sitio, y casas , que da el dho Cesar Bogo como de suso ha declarado, y para lo cumplir se obligo en forma ,y dio podera lasJusticias,que de lo suso dho puedan, ydebanconocer , ylo recibio por senta passada en cosa Juzgada, y renuncio las leiesde su favor, y lo general en forma, y lo otorgaron las dhas partes , &c. Todo este parece, cierra la puertaa la permuta, segundeclaro despues el Pe Jno Paulo Oliva, como ia dire; dejando á parte, que la mudanzahabia de parecer mui mal a los Seglares, que se hiciessen cargo de la donacion, y voluntad de Cesar Bogo pues aun sin esso ,

vemos, que pretendieron despojasse el Consejo Real a la Compa de la administracion con el pretexto de no haber cum-[35]-plido con las cargas,y condiciones, q se pusieronen laescritura dedonacion,lo qual mejor, y con mejor colorido executarian, si llegasse el caso del trueque, ó permuta de las casas, y parece cierto, q el ConsejoReal pondria la mano en esto por razon de la obra pia. Pero no passo adelante estetratado, pues porlas razonesdhas no daria su Consentimto el Pe General Mucio Vitheleschi

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Segunda vez se pretendio la permuta el año de 1663, estando ia la Casa Professa en la plazuela de los herradores, donde aora esta . Tratabasseeste punto con maior secreto , que la primera vez,repugnando siempre con gran constancia el Pe Thomas Kendal Administrador del Semo el qual escribio al Pe Juan Paulo Oliva, entonces Vico G¹ de la Compa con grande efficacia, ponderando no serelsitio de la Casa Professa aproposito para el Semo porestar en el centro de Mdyque lo era pa la Casa Professa , assi por lo que mira á losministerios delaCompacomoalaslimosnaspor estarenmº delComercio ,y de los Mercadores y despues de estas, y otras razones pone a la letralaultima clausula dela donacion, quedejamosescrita, con cuia vista,N. Pe VicoG¹Juan Paulo Oliva respondioal Pe Thomas Kendal la carta del tenor sigte" He visto con attencion, y gusto lo que me " escribe V. R. en una de 12 de Setiembre en orden a que no tenga " effolo que ha oido tratar cerca de la mudanza de la Casa Professa "deessa Corte á esse Semo Ingles de S. Jorge, y del Semo allugar, " dondeesta dha Casa: V.R. este sin cuidado, porq las razones , que propone, en particular el ser dha mudanza contra la voluntad expressa del Fundador de dho Sem° son tan efficaces, q me obligan "a poner perpetuo silencio al tratado, ordenando, no se hable mas " en la materia, ni se intentetransferirla casa adondeesta dho Semo . Y assi se lo escribo al Pe Provincial, conq agradeciendoa V R. su "buen celo , y el aviso, q me ha dado, ruego al Sr le gdey me en"comiendo en sus Stos Sacrificios, oraciones Roma 10 de Nove " de 1663. Juan Paulo Oliva . "* Esta [36] orden lleno de gozo al Pe Kendal, y sirvio de desengaño a los que discurrian sobre la permuta

Cap 7.

DESHACESE UNA EQUIVOCACION ACERCA DE LAS CASAS DEL SEMO Y SE DA RAZON , Y NOT DE TODAS , QUE EN ALGUN CASO SERA

MUI NECC .

Aunque los Collegiales no hubiessen salido de Md por orden de Su Magd era necco que ni en Md ni en otra parte estubiessen á expensas de este Semo por sus grandes empeños , deudas , y falta de medios nacida de lo que dijimos en el Capitulo Segundo de esta historia Por esta razon deseando los Padres Inglesses, como el Pe Valpolo, Franco Forcer, y Juan Norton, que fueron sucediendose en laadministracion deestahacienda, aumentar renta para poder pagar las cargas conalgun maior desahogo, y mantener algunosCollegiales, tomaronel arbitrio de comprar algunas otras casas en la manzana , * The original letter is with the Madrid papersin the Valladolid archives.

y labrar, y perfecionar otras en algunos pedazos de Sitio, q teniael Semo perofue mui corto, ó ninguno el fruto deeste arbitrio; porque como no habia dinero para estas compras, y obras, las executaron (principalmente el Pe Franco Forcer) tomando a lo menos 260 ducados á censo , los 200 en dino de Vellon, y los 60 en plata de los Conventos de Religiossos , y Religiossas Carmelitas descalzas de Md Alcala, Guadalajara, Palencia, Cogolludo, Batuecas, de donde nacia quela renta de las casas era necessaria para pagar reditos; y aesto se añadia (fuera de los huecos) ser viejas las casas, q compraron; y parte de las que labraron solo podian servirá gente pobre, y de mui mala paga Solo tubomejor empleoaquella parte del dino tomado á censo , que sirvio pa redimir otros censos de Cesar Bogo de mas subidos reditos.

Las casas pues, que hacen, y componenla haciendade esteSemo son las quedire, notando lo que me parece á cerca de lostitulosneccos de propriedad, y pertenencia. La 1a casa es la que esquina a la Calle del Prado, y esta en la calle [37] calle del Principe; Îlamase ra ópor mejor, ó porque fue la 1a de que se tuvo possession. Estafue dedaAlonso de Arceo Vecino de Valdepeñas, corrian con esta casa seis cocheras , un trascorral, que salia a la calle del Lobo, y unas caballerizas , y aunque la dono Cesar Bogo parece fue sin tiempo, y no siendosuia; y assi la hubo el Semo de Juan Ruizde Contreras+ [+ (a quien despues de la donacion la vendio dnAlo de Arceo) right margin]por cierta transaccion, y venta cuiaescritura (queeselmejor, y mas seguro titulo para la propriedad) esta en el archivo Para tenercumplida luz de todo este cuento, se ha de leer la relacion, que algunavez se ha citado en este resumen, y se pondra al fin de todo el. En el sitio perteneciente á esta casa, cocheras, caballerizas , y otros edificios viejos accessorios se labro la Iglesia del Semo y la cassa principal de la Calle del lobo, q esta enfrente de la Calle del infante, y otras tiendas accessorias a ella, como tambiense notara ensu lugar. Dicese , q estas cases las compro dnAgustindeArceo de Pedro diaz Lasso, y de su muger da Mariana de Herrera, pero echo menos la escritura de Venta, q estos otorgarian a favor de dn Agustin de Arceo. De este vinieron á su hijo da Alo de Arceo, pero falta el testimo de la herencia, particion ú adjudicacion de ellos á dho dn Alonso. Y habiendo las comprado el Pe Joseph Cresuelo de dnJno Ruiz de Contreras, a quien se las tenia vendidas daAlo de Arceo, habia de haber tambieninstrumto de possession en fuerza de dha escritura de venta, ó transaccion

La Casa, que antiguamente se llamaba segunda, corriadesdela casa antecedente, y Iglesia asta La Casa que haceesquina a la Calle de Las Huertas, en la qual esta incluida ia la maior parte de dha Casa 2ªy otra parte estaincluidaen el Collo Lo que contenia esta casasepuedeveren un privilegiode libertaddehuespeddeaposento por diez años , q se le concedio al dr Franco de Balbuena, que la labro Compro esta casa Juan de Chaves mercader de hierro de Rodrigo deChaves su Pe comoapoderadode Geronimo de Md Patron de las memorias q el dr Balbuena fundo en la Villa deArganda+ [+ y doto con esta casa, y con la q hace esquina a la calle de las

huertasrightmargin]ylaescritura deVenta passo en Md ante Sancho deencredoescribanode Su Magd en 29 de Setede 1595. Mas aunque laescritura, y compra de la Casa esta en cabeza de Juan de Chaves , nolacomproestepara si, sino pa da MaBogaciohija de Cesar Bogacio, como consta de una escritura de declaracion, que hizo en [38] Valladolid en 24 de Agto de 1602 ante SebastianPerez,enla qual declarala compro para dha da Ma Bogacio por 1400 ducados, los 1Ɔcargadosá censo sobrela casa, y los400 ducados restantes en dinero de contado. Faltanen nãoarchivo la escritura de venta, que habia de incluir el poder dado a Rodrigo de Chaves para vender , testimonio del Patronato en Geronimo de Md, y enformacion de utilidad en la venta a favor de las mems. Aunque es verdad, q como consta del privilegio de exempcion de aposento referido, Geronimo de Md era el Patron de dhas mems y como consta de la declaracion echa en Valladolid, Rodrigo deChaves tenia poderde Gero de Mdotorgado en Md ante Pedro Ortiz de Urbinaen 26 de Agto de 1692 [sic] Tiene tambien dho Archivola falta de no tener, ó testamento, ó escritura , ó razon, por donde constecomo esta casa que se compro para daMa Bogacio, vino á ser de Cesar Bogo + [Consta de la clausula 6 del Testamto qe otorgo en Valladolid á 27 de Agto de 1604 ante Migl Moreno qesu Hija, y la Comd de Olmedo renunciaron en el sus derechos right margin in another but contemporaryhand] su Pe que fue quienla dono para el Semo, y en mi juicio esto nacio de haber dha Sa tomado el habito, y professadoen el Convento de Religiossas Francas de la villa de Olmedo

La casa llamada antes 3a y oi llamamos 2a porque, como se ha dicho, esta se incluio en aquella, y en el Semºes la que haceesquina a la Calledel Principe, y calle de las Huertas Esta, ylaantecedente se llamabancasas del dr Balbuena, quien las adjudico a las mems que fundoen la Villa de Arganda ; y Cesar Bogo la compro de Geronimo de Ma Patronde las dhas mem³ en 1700 ducadosLos 700pago luego en dino y los 1Ɔ restantes cargo á censo sobrela Casa .

Falta en el archivo la escritura de venta, pero por un testimo dado en Arganda por Manuel Garcia a 27 de Junio de 1612, el qual esta enel processo viejo del pleito de las cuentasalfolio 120, consta , que laescritura de ventade dha casa se otorgo por el precio referido ante Sanchode Quevedocon fha en Arganda en 16 de Octede 1606 . por Geronimo de Md á favor de Cesar Bogo. Faltatambien la escritura de venta que Alonso de Chinchon, y su muger dueños de los solaresde esta casa otorgaron á favor del dr Balbuena, que los [39] compro para labrar la casa, como se ve por un reconocimtode un censo perpetuo sobredhos solares, que en 2 de Junio de 1568 hico el dr Balbuena, donde dice los compro de Alo de Chinchon Labrador, y de Franca de Santos su muger

ILLACION PARA DESHACER LA EQUIVOCACION CITADA AL PRINCIPIO.

De lo dicho consta claramente, que las casas, que llaman de Balbuena , fueron dos , una la que hace esquina a la calledelas huer-

tas, ótra, queestabaen medio de esta, y de la que hace esquina a la calledel Prado. Muchos papeles sueltos del Archivosupponen, que del dr Balbuena , ú del Patron de sus mems solose compro una Casa , lo qual naceria de no hallar los q escribieron dhos papeles las escrituras de venta delas dos, y no haber visto el testimo arribacitadode M¹Garcia escribano de Arganda Pero como se ha dicho son dos distintas casas , distintas en el precio, pues la de en medio se compro por precio de 1400 ducados , y la q hace esquina a la Calle de Las huertas en 1700, distintas por el tiempo de su venta, pues la de en mediose compro en 29 de Sete de 1595. y la que haceesquina a la calle de las Huertas en 16 de Octe de 1606. La escritura deestaesta fha en Arganda a favor de Cesar Bogo y la escritura de la otra en Madrid a favor de Juan de Chaves.

En consequencia de la falsa creencia, que la casa de Balbuena fue solamteuna, hallaras en repetidos papeles del archivo unaterrible equivocacion, la qual (comolos Letrados allegan en elecho , segunse les informa) tanscendio tambien á Varios allegatos presentadosen el plieto de Cuentas del año 1660. dondese dice, q aunquela donacion de Cesar Bogacio suena ser de tres casas, solamente donò, y pudodonar una , pues, la que hace esquina a la calle de las Huertas; porque las otras dos no eran suias, sino de dn Alo de Arceo, quien des-[40]-pues de la muerte de Cesar Bogacio las vendio á dn Juan Ruiz de Contreras, del qual por venta, ó transaccion las hubo el Collo Mas esto es falso, enquanto se dice, que Cesar Bogo solo pudo donar una casa, y que las otras dos eran de Arceo Y solo se habia de decir que Cesar Bogacio dono dos casas, que son las que fueron del dr Balbuena; pues estas eran ciertamte suias, comose ha visto, peroque dono mal, ó no pudo donar la casa, que haceesquina a la Calle del Principe, y calle del Prado, porque aun no era suio, sinodeldhodaAlonso deArceo Y tanto mas fea es la equivocacion referida, quanto era mas facil salir de ella con sola la vista de las Escrituras de la venta , que de dha Casa otorgo daAlo de Arceoádn Juan Ruiz de Contreras, ydela de transaccion, queesteyelSeminario hicieron despues Porque verdaderamente si hubiera llegado el caso de averiguar, y probar en el Consejo lo que se allegaba por los letrados, se hallaria lo contrario , y la ignorancia, y equivocacion, quenacia de descuido, y poco examen, se attribuiria a mala fee ,y malicia, con queseprocuraba disminuirla donaciondeCesar Bogacio.

PROSIGUE LA RAZON DE LAS CASAS DEL SEMINARIO .

Lacasa antes 4a qaorallamamos 3a estaen la plazuelade Matute; yera de du Fernando Matute, yAcevedo Regidor de Madrid, y Consultor de los Virreyes de Sicilia; con cuio poder la vendio al Pe Francco Forcer Administrador del Semo dn Juan de Ribera , y Vargas por escritura, que passo ante diego Ruiz de Tapiaescribano deSu Magden 12 de Marzo de 1626 , como consta deun mandamto depossession de dha Casa despachadoal Pe Franco Forcer por el Licdo Varona en 13 de dho mes, en el qual dia tomola possession. Pertenecia á esta casa cierto sitio, q oi es la casa , q se sigue.

Falta en el archivo la escritura de venta otorgada al Pe Forcer yla escritura por dondeconste, q dha casa perteneciaa dn Fernando Matute [41] Matute

La casa antes 5a y oi 4a es la que se llama Casa cochera, la qual esta en la Calle del Lobo La casa antecedente de dn Fernando Matutetenia un pedazogrande de sitiosin edificio, quecorrespondia a dha Calle; y en el edifico el Collo unos Portales para Labrar , y encerrar coches, y una casilla pequeña pa el Maestro, y sobre ella un aposento. Assi estubo siempre, asta el año de 1713, que el Pe Luis Geronimo de Ortega Administrador del Seminario deshizo la casa cochera, a lo que parece conel motivode libertar dela molestia,y ruido de los golpes los aposentos del Pe Rry Pe Operario, que estaban immediatos, y labrotres habitaciones, ó quartos enelsitio de dha Cochera, dandoles á todas un patio para la luz Persuado me, queel Pe procedio con buenafee, queriendo mejorar de vivienda a los sugetos de casa, y creiendo, que los tres quartos labrados darian igual, ó maior renta, que daba la Casa cochera: Pero en la Verdad fue una determinacion mui perjudicial al Seminario , lo primero por el dinero que se gastoen la obra, quefue210470rscomo el mismo Pe poneen ellibro de gasto alfolio 48, y constadela Visita del Pe Pl . Lo 20 porque ha bajado la renta annual, pues la cochera rentaba entonces 1800гs y los tres quartos rentan oi 13758 con que se pierden poraño 425гs. lo 3º se dioocasiona mas reparos, porque la cochera no tenia tantos, como las habitaciones echas, pues a lo menos siempre que se muda inquilino, es necco vaia el Albañil ,y el cuezo lo 4° hai el perjuicio, y perdida de los huecos ia de un qto, ia de otro. y de este malestabalibre la casa cochera,puessiempre estas estan alquiladas. Lo5º se le quito mucha luz alaposento del Pe Rr y al qto bajo de la Casa 5a Esta obra se haria con consentimiento, y parecer del Pe Pl que entoncesera, y assi me acuerdo haber oido, que Su Reva dio orden al Pe Procurador G¹ para que viesse, ytanteasse, si convenia estaobra; yhabiendoyoreconvenido años despues al Procurador General, que era entonces, merespondio, que a elnose le habia dicho cosa alguna en este assumpto. Perola obra se hizo, y persevera echa.

La casa antes 6a y oi 5a es una casa Principal en la calle [42] del Lobo enfrente de la Calle del infante, a quien pertenecen como accessorias dos casas tiendas, que tiene a los lados de la puerta principal. Todo esto lo labro el Collo en unos trascorrales y unas cassillas mui viejas, y un palomar, que todo pertenecia a la casa ra que fue de d"Alo de Arceo, y esta en la calle del Principe, como se noto, hablando deesta casa .

Las Casas antes 7a y 9a oi 6a y 8a (y assi las llamaremos aqui) las pongo juntas, porque fueron de un dueño, y porq los papeles, é instrumentos de ellas coinciden en gran parte, y finalmte porque la 6ªfue accessoria de la 8a Esta casa 6a tiene su puerta a laCalle del Lobo y contiene el que oi es passadizo , que sale a dha calle desde nra Iglesia, y un jardinillo, que porventura es lo que aora es patio, incluso el sitio de la escalera secretade la Casa 8a, y el Presbiterio. Compro dha casa accessoria da Ma Arnalte dueña de la casa 8a de .

Alo GonzalezTabernero, y de Ines Velez su muger en 6 de Abril de 1574 años por ante diego Mendez escribano del numo de esta villa de Md y la escritura, que esta en el archivo la saco Franco Suarez successor en su offo en 5 de Maio de 1613

DaMaArnalte dejo esta casa, y la octava a sus sobrinosdndiego Tellez de Barrientos, y da Cathalina Garnica por disposicion de su testamento otorgado en Md a 4 de Julio de 1602, el qual esta enel Archivo. Y dha da Cathalina Garnica le dio s su hijo el Licdo dn diego Francos Garnica, porq se apartassede ciertas pretensiones, la mitadde esta herencia, quefue la mitad de estas casas, por escritura otorgada en Pamplona en 26 de Enero de 1611 ante Beltran de Garralda, escribano de dha ciudad; y despues dho dn diego Francos GarnizayZurramendi por poder, quedio ada Agustina Zuramendi + [+ otorgado en Pamplona en 19 de Abril de 1612 ante Juan de Arraiz left margin] y por lo que le podia pertenecer da Cathalina Garniza por si vendieron esta casa 6a y parte de la 8a que todofue la mitad de dhas casas al Pe Guillelmo Gudrichi Administradorde este Semo en precio de 2100 ducados, por un papel, y cedula, que firmaron juntamte con los testigos, que se llamaron; y aunque alli se obligan, a que se otorgara escri-[43]-tura ante escribano , no se sabe, que se otorgasse; dho cedula ó papel esta en el archivo.

Mas por quanto estas casas estaban sin partirse entre los dos herederos despues que el Collegio compro la parte, que tocaba a da Cathalina Garnica, el Pe Antonio de Hosquines Administrador del Semo Y Diego Maldonado Secreto de Su Magd y como conjunta persona de da Ma Tellez de Barrientos, a quien pertenecia la otra mitadde casas , las partieron con aucthoridad de Justicia, y medida de alarifes , y con la misma echaronsuertes, y á 21 de Junio de 1615 por ante Pedro de la Parra escribano cupo a este Collo la parte de abajo de la casa 8a y la casa accessoria , q es la 6a y porque esta parte valia mas , que la de arriba mil rs a juicio, y tassassion delos alarifes , pago esta cantidad el Collo a diego Maldonado, y da Ma Tellez Barrientos, como se ve por un papel del Archivo, con titulo de Particion de la Casa del Doctor Sta Cruz

La otra mitad de estas casas que pertenecia á da Ma Tellez Barrientos + [+ con la parte, q, con la accessoria componia la mitad, toco al Seminario right margin] es la que se llamaba casa 9a y aora llamamos 8a esta en la Calle del Prado, q antes se decia Camino de S. Geronimo, y calle de la Reina, y oi tiene tribuna al lado delEvango . Esta casa compro da MaArnaltesiendo viudadel Capitan AntoDavila, de Melchor de Torres Aposentador de su Magd y daMaior de Herrera su muger en 21 de Nove de 157[ ] por ante diego Mendez escribano de esta villa, y la escritura de venta esta en el archivo; y como se dijo arriba, da Ma Arnaltela dejo contodo lo demas accesso por mitad a dn diego Tellez Barientos su sobrino por clausula de su testamento y de Dn diego Tellez Barrientos la heredo da Ma Tellez Barrientos su hija, y unica heredera, como constadeltestamento otorgado enMd á 9 de Junio de 1604 ante Juan Pereira de Castro escribano de Prova Y en 22 de Febrero de 1639 comproel Colloestamitad de casa dé dha Sa da Ma Tellez Barrientos,

viuda de dn diego Maldonado por escritura, que esta en el archivo , y passo ante Franco Suarez escribano del numº de esta villa Aqui se ha de notar, que segun los instrumentos , que hablan de la casa accessoria , y de la principal, que es la 8a la accessoriatiene 4rs de censo perpetuo á favor de Franco Prado; [44]y la casa 8a principal tiene 31s 17 ytres gallinas de censo tambienperpetuo,y con esta carga la compro el Colloel año de 1639. como se ve en la escritura de venta . Mas de estas cargas no se habla cosa alguna en los libros, q aora estan en uso de la hacienda del Semo, ni en las Visitas de los Provinciales. Hai en el archivo varios reconocimtos authorizados de estos censos, los quales hic[i]eron los dueños de estascasas áfavorde Francode Prado, y de Lorenzo de Prado Sucessor suio ,y aunqueestan estos instrumentos en não poder (qdo debian estar en poder del deuno de los Censos) es algun indicio de estar quitados, pero no le juzgo por bastante, y mas estandosanoel signo de los escribanos.

La casa antes 8a y aora 7a esta en la calle del Prado , y corresponde a la del Lobo, y a las dos calles tiene puerta, alinda por la calle del Prado con la casa de da Ma Arnalte, y por la del Lobocon casa del Contador Thomas de Aguilar, que despues fue de cierto Capellan de las descalzas ; comunmente ha servido, y sirve esta casa de tienda, y de Taberna; y la compro el Pe Franco Forcer de Franco Cabezas por precio de 220reales, la mitad pagadaen dinero de presente, y la otra mitad cargada á censo sobre dha casa, el qual despues quito el Semo comoconsta de losinstrumtos del archivo. La escritura de ventade dha casa se otorgo en Md ante diego Ruizde Tapia a 11 de Marzo de 1626; la qual escritura se perdio, pero esta en el archivola escritura originalque se saco del Protocolo , quando se quito el censo referido .

Estas son deslindadas todas las casas, que tiene el Semo y la razon de lostitulos, que hai de ellas ; su relacion bien conozodesdice del estilo de historia, y q tiene resabios delibro de Becerro, pero me parecioprocederassi, por escussar la molestia, trabajoalosvenideros, si llegasse algun caso , enque sea nec[e]saria su noticia. Y por qto dhas casas son los proprios, que tiene el Semo pa su renta: paraque nada se desee , añadire aqui otras dos rentillas de otra especie, que tiene este Collo

Una es un censo de456 ducados de Principal sobreuna casa enla calle de Toledo, y de 140гsde renta segun la rebaja de los censos . los dueños, ha tenidoeste censo, y la razon de el se puedeverenel assiento, q hico el Pe Po Ortiz de Moncada en un libro antiguode entrada [45]de entrada, q empiezaen Octubre de 1669 ; y al medio de el pone el assientodelas casas , y de este censo , alli pone claramte el modo conque vinoal Semo y engeneralle dire yo Cesar Bogacio en 10 de Febrero de 1607 ante Gabriel de Ropes se obligoá si ,y sus Herederos á dar el Principal de este censo, y tomar para si los titulos de propriedad, si llegasse cierto caso: este llego el año de 1616 y requirido con dha oblign el Semo como heredero de Cesar Bogo se vio obligado á entregar el Principal, de 456 ducados , y se quedo con los titulos, y propriedad del censo. Los papeles estan en el archivo á

La otra rentilla consisteen 100rs por año, los quales dejo da Ma Martinez a la Iglesia de este Semo para vino, aceite, cera , y hostias por su testamento debajo de cuia disposicion murio por Julio de 1698

Cap 8.

CARGAS DE ESTE SEMINº

Cualquiera Administrador de este Collo es necco este instruido con las noticias de este Capitulo, y assi las recapitulare conbrevedad , y por partes. § 1º.

CARGAS POR RAZON DE CENSOS

No quiero hablar de los censos corrientes, los qualesse han dever en el libro de hacienda del Semo solo hablare del estado de otros censos, que conviene tener presente Cesar Bogacio fundo un censo el año de 1585 ante Pablo Quadrado de 200 ducadosde Principal, hipotecandociertas casas, que tenia en la carrera de S. Hieronimo junto el hospital general, a favor de Balthasar Cataneo Cavallero Ginovés Y el año de 1608 hizo un reconocimto de dho censo , por el qual solo, sinque sea necco presentar la escritura original, quiere ser apremiadoa la paga, yquelo sean sus herederos , yexpressamte hipotecauna casa de las de la donacion, que es la casa q estabaen mode las dos que hacen esquinas a la Calle del Prado, y de las Huertas. Este censo le pago Cesar Bogo a Balthasar Cataneo; y despues que este murio, sus herederos , que estan en Genova han executado dos veces al Semo como heredero, y ha sido condenadoa pagar en la nunciatura, como pago al apoderado por enton-[46]-ces, que fue el añode 1644 y despues consta estar pagado astael añode 1659 como consta de las cartas de pago, y papeles, q hablan de este censo. Desde la Visita del Pe Pl del año de 1680 se ponela cargadeeste censoenduda , astalavisitadel aº de1705 enquedha cargase separa, yecha fuera de las cuentas, y en esta conformidad los demas visitas sigtenola cuentanentre las cargas del Semo. La razondelavisitade 1705, hizo el Pe Vehamont es, por q no consta de los libros del Collo dhacarga,yporque el interessado, q ha pedidonohajustificado. Pero lo cierto es , que es deuda, y carga legitima, q consta de los papeles del archivo, y q si los contadores la pusieron en duda , seria por ver, a nadie pedia, q no es de estrañar viviendolos herederos en Genova, y assi se debe estar a la nota, q se poneen la Visita de 1680 que dice assi. El censo de Bartholome Cataneo, de que se deben 12 ãsypor ellos 10320гs dicen losAbogados, que aunquela deudaes legitima, pero q por no legitimar heredero, no bastan los despachos de la Señoria de Genova, paraque el pago sea legitimo Conque constandode la le[gi]timidad del Heredero, debe pagarse dho censo Passo a otro: Elaño de 1616 el Vice Rr del Collo de S. A[l]bano de Valladolid otorgo una escritura de censo de 20 ducados de plata doble en cabeza de dho Semo á favor de da Beatriz de Chaves, pero se quiere decir , q aunque esta en cabeza del Semo de S. Albano, le debe pagar este Šemo de S. Jorge, porq los 20 ducadosfueronpara

el Lociertoes q en un legajo de papeles del archivo, cuio titulo es de las Cuentas, y estados, q se dejaban los Padres Ingleses ; entre los censos deeste Semo se pone el de da Beatriz de Chaves en cabeza del de S. Albano, y tambien es cierto , q este Semo le pago ms años . Este censo le cedio, o vendio da Beatriz a Ignacio Noble vecino de estaCorte, q quiso obligar al Pe Eduardo Risleo á que le reconociesse. Lo qual el Pe reuso, y por esso Ignacio Noble le executo, y porq en fuerza de la escritura original de censo no podia, porq en ella solo suenaobligado el Collo de S. Albano, presento una escritura de resguardo, que ciertos Collegiales , al parecer de los q venian aqui los veranos hicieron a favor del Collo de S. Albano, y cargandoa este ,el qual [47] resguardo esta echo dos años, y meses despues de la escritura de censo ; mas presento una escritura de fianza echa por el Administrador de este Semº 25 ãs despues, q se fundo el censo , y juntamenteun reconocimtodel censo echo porel mismo: Pero segun parecer del Abogado, dhos instrumentos son nullos y especialmte la escritura de resguardo, porq la hace como R de este Sem° y dandose, y usurpando este titulo Guillermo Arbeo, llamandose Pe Rr no siendotal Rr ni Sacerdote, porq este es uno de los 12 Collegiales que vinieron al principio y los q firman con el compos suios . Los demas instrumentos se califican de Nullos por el Abogado por otros titulos, que se pueden ver en el legajo de papeles, q hablan de esta mata . Yassi se dieron por nulla en la Nunciaturala via executiva seguida por Igno Noble y habiendo appellado se executorio por otras dos Sentas de Jueces Appcos El Collo de S. Albano sintio mucho ver vencido a Igno Noble considerando q habiade recaer el golpe sobre el, como obligado en el censo, acudio á N. P. Gl y este aviso al Pe Plel qual aunq entro lamanoeneste nego se hamantenido este Semo en no pagar, assi por lo dicho, como por las razones, q dejo escritas el Pe Eduardo Risleo, q se debentener presentes, si el Collo de S. Albano hace alguna acometida, como la hizo por mº del Pe Gero Ramos el año de 1720 en q me hablo sobre este puntoque solo respondi, era cuento largo, y no ha vuelto á replicar. § 2.

SI ESTE SEMO ESTE SUGETO A LA CARGA DE SUBSIDIO YAL GRAVAMEN DE VISITA DEL ORDINO ?

Por lo que mira a la carga de subsidio, solo se ha de notar, que los Ses Ju[e]ces del subsidio de Toledo ententaron , que este Semo le pagasse, y dieron sus letras con censuras para q se remitiessen los libros ; dieronse algunas peticiones, y calmo el pleito: tal, o qual papel hai en el archivo acerca de este punto. dado caso que se pagasse, si solo se hubiesse de pagar de la renta de la fundacion de Cesar Bogo, y desuhacienda, mui corta cantidad podia repartirse ael Semo

En qto a la Visita del ordino es cierto, q se intento en tiempo[48] del Pe po Ortiz de Moncada , y hubo su principio de pleito, pero el Pese deffendio con la exempcion de Visita concedidapor la Bullade su Santidad al Semo Esta en el archivo la peticion presentada, en q se respondejuntamte al Fiscal ecclessiastico .

§ 3º. CARGA DE ALUMNOS .

La renta de este Seminario debe emplearse en la paga de sus cargas,y censos , en los reparos de las casas (que por ser viejas,y sin plantas son considerables ), en mantener la Iglesia, y alimentaralumnos, que son los mozos Catholicos Ingleses , que vienen a estudiar Philosophia, y Theologia sana, y Catholica, para hacerse Ministros de la causa de la Religion, y de diosen Ingalaterra. A los principios estudiaron en este Semº 12 Collegiales, y estubieron asta que por orden, y decreto del Rei salieron de la Corte, como queda dicho, permitiendosesolamente, que viniessen en tiempo de verano, como venian ia desde Alcala, ya del Collo de Valladolid

El año de 1677, considerando olvidado ya el empeño del Embajador de Ingalaterraá instancias desu Rei, fueron admitidos eneste Semino quatro Collegiales , y un Mo de la Compa que vinieron del Semo Sant Omer por orden del Pe Richardo Strangi Prov¹ de la Provade Ingalaterrapara estudiar Philosophia. El Mo se llamaba Padre diego Crucio, ú de la Cruz, y los Seminaristas eran dnJuan Flamengo, dn FrancoLegato, dn JosephProcepton, da Rober Warte , todos mancebos seglares de nacion Inglessa, de edad de 17 , á 20 años Estudiaron aqui Philosophia entrage deCollegialesconmanto pardo, y vecaazul, y concluida la Philosophia, fueron embiadospara estudiar Theologia al Collo de Valladolid. Consta de una nota de letra del Pe Po Ortiz de Moncada, al fol ultimo del libro de Entrada de 1669 y del libro de gasto correspondiente.

A estos Collegialespago sus alimentos, y vestuario este [49]este Semino y despues aca ha mantenido, y aora mantiene á otros endho Semo de Valladolid, donde estudian assi Philosophia, como Theologia. Se Pagan poralimentos de cada uno de los Collegiales1400гs por año, y qdoentrana estudiar Philosophia se les paga el vestuario, y otrovestuario qdo empiezan el curso de Theologia. Acabados sus estudios vuelven á su Pais; antes daba el Rei para su viatico, aora no se lo q en esto hai; si no da cosa alguna el Rei, no tengo nota este juzgado, q este Semo de S. Jorge de pa aiuda al viatico de los Collegiales han estudiado de su cuenta, aunque hallo, q alguno ha consentidoen dar pa el viatico; leanse las cartas, que estan en un legajocon titulodel CollegiodeS. Albano, q hablan enesteassumpto. Antes de concluir este punto conviene notar, que para embiar alCollode S. Albano los quatroCollegialesq concluido aqui el curso de artes , fueron á Valladolid a estudiar Theologia, procedio dar memorial al Consejoreal, pidiendo su consentimto El qual mem . q esta en el archivo, con la respuesta del Consejo me ha parecido poneraqui, yes su thenorel sigte M. P. Sr. El RrAdministrador del Collo de S. Jorge de Catholicos Ingleses de esta corte dice, que los Collegialesde dho Collo han acabado el Curso de Philosophia, de que han de defender dos de ellos conclusiones publicas, este mes de Sete . Y considerando, que para estudiar la Theologia con la perfu quese debe, nohai commodidad en esta corte , assi por el corto numº de Collegiales , que se pueden sustentar al presente, asta q diossea

servido, q dho Collo se desempeñe de las cargas, que tiene, como porq necessitan de mas Mos q lean Theologia Scholastica, Moral, escritura, y Controversias, en q desea salgan aventajados pa poder disputar, y convencer a los herejes de su nacion, q es el fin, conquese fundaron estos Collegios : Y porq en la Ciudad de Valladolid hai otro Collo de la misma nacion con Mos q lean las dhas facultades , y condiscipulos para la emulacion, y las disputas, juzga ser de su obli-[50]-gacion representar a V. A. la conveniencia de que los Collegiales de este Collo estudien en el de aquella Ciudad la Theologia, pagando este Collolos alimentos, y demas costa , que alli hicieren los quatroaños , q han de emplear en dho estudio; pues assi se consigue elfin de la fundacion , que de otra suerteporaora parece difficultosso de conseguir, y se emplea la renta con manifiesta utilidad de formar Ministros Evangelicos para tanaltoempleo: Y nofaltanexemplares, porque especialmente los Collegialesdel Semo Irlandes de Santiago en acabando la Philosophia vienen á estudiar Theologia a un Collo desu nacion, quehai en la Universidad de Salamanca, por las mismas razones,y aun no tan efficaces Por lo qual supplica a V.A. ordene en esta mata lo que fuere mas conveniente pa el servo de N. Sr y progresso de dhos Collegiales ,en q recibira merced

La respuestadel Consejo dada por da Anto Monsalvedel mismo Consejo, y Superintendente de este Semo es como se sigue. Habiendo dado cuenta alConsejo delo q refiereeste memorial se haconformado en todocon su contenido, con calidad, de que á su tiempo se trahiga á estudiar otro tanto numºdeCollegiales, Y assi podra V. P. executarlo. Md a 22 de Sete de 1680. dn Anto Monsalve.

Como se pidioel consentimtodel Consejo , paraque losCollegiales passassen alCollodeS. Albano de Valladolidáestudiar la Theologia, parece, hubiera sido conveniente pedirle tambien, paraq los Collegiales, que este Semo pudiesse sustentar, estudiassenen dho Semo de Valladolid la Philosophia, dando el motivo de los empeños de este Colloparaquese le escussasseel gasto , q erainexcussablede mantener un Mo de artes, q las explicasse a los Seminaristas, y juntamtela mejor disp" paraq estos aprovechassen , por razon de tener alli otros condiscipulos pues la concurrencia de muchos por la competa y emulacion suele ser espuela para applicarse con maior [51] cuidado á los libros [* yfinalmente era neccessario se minorassela renta del Seminopues fallarian los alquileres de una de las casas, que era preciso disponer para habitacion de los Collegiales right margin] Estas razones di yo a da Pedro Joseph de lagrava Consejero R¹ y Superintendente deeste Semº habiendo me dicho, se echabamenos en el Consejo, no hubiesse Collegialesen este Semºde S. Jorge, valiendo me tambien del orden antiguo de Su Magd para quenoestubiessenen Mdporque como las razonesde estadoson tan delicadas ,y vidriossas , no queriamos dar ocassion para parecer menos obedientesa los ordenes de Su Magdsi se diesse el caso de alguna queja de los embajadoresdeIngalaterrayse hiciesse mema de lo q una vez se mando Es verdad, queen lo contrariopodiamos dar por escussa la respuesta, y orden del Consejo de q se trahigan Collegiales, à queda referida , aunq creo la dariansin tener nota del orden antiguo delRei , sinoes ,

quemudadasia las circunstas les pareciesse no ser de perjuicioia la estancia de los Collegialesen Md. § 4.

SI FUERADE LA REFERIDA , HAI ALGUNAOTRA CARGA EN FUERZA DE LA DONACION

Cesar Bogacio puso ciertas cargas, y gravamenesen la donacion , que otorgo, de las casas para hacer este Semo. Primeramente despues de la carga de mantener aqui 12 Collegiales , y un Rr, dejo varias rentas vitalicias , ylegados , losqualescumplio el Semo mui á su costa. Lo 20. dispusso , q el Semoenterrassesu cuerpoenla Iglesia óCapilla, qen el se hiciesse, [y que+over en el: +debajo del right margin] altar, que pareciesse se hubiesse de hacer una bobedapasu cuerpo, mandando , q se diessen cien ducados pa el gasto de este entierro, y fabrica de la bobeda: y en el codicilo dispuso q sus testamentarios depositassen su cuerpoen la Parrochia deS. Sebastianastaq hubiesse Iglesia en el Semin° donde, como se ha dicho, se ha habia [sic] de enterrar . Esta carga no tubo effo porq los Testamentarios depositaron el cuerpo de Cesar Bogacio en lla Iglesia del convento de la Victade estacorte, porq en las Parrochias [52]no admiten depositos, y assi no le quisieron recibir en la de San Sebastian . Y en qto a trasladarle a la Iglesia del Semo no lo resistiria este, ni su Administrador, sino que como todo el coste del entierro, y fabrica de la Bobeda se habia de hacer (segun reza la donacion) a costa de los bienes de Cesar Bogo los testamentarios no dieron el dino ni podian pues aun no alcanzaba pa pago de las duedas. Lo 3º que dispuso en su donacion Cesar Bogacio fue, que en el altar (debajo del qual ordenaba se allocasse su cuerpo, y donde se habia de poner la effigie del Crucifijo, q tenia en su Oratorio) se dijessen todos los dias perpetuamente dos missas por su alma. y que para eterna mema de esta oblign se pussiesse en la Sacristia, no ia una tabla, sino una lapida, donde estubiesse dha oblign del Semo escrita, ya los ojosdetodos paraqueno se diesse lugaralolvido. Esta clausula de la donacion hubo deleer el Pe Franco Holgado de Herrera Prov¹ de esta Prova quando visito este Sem° y con sola su leccion (a lo que parece, sin estar instruidode otros papeles, y notas delos successosdeesta Fundacion, achaquequeparece, tenia tambien el Pe queentoncesera Administrador , que seria quien por escrupulo sugeriesse la especie al Pe Provincial) dejo en el libro de Visita un ordenabsolutode que se collocasse en la sacristia la lapida mencionada, y q todos losdias se dijessenlas dos missas por elalma deCesar Bogo comoel le dejo ordenado, teniendo dos sacerdotes secularespa este fin de quien se cobrassen losrecibos de la limosna de las missas , ó diessen certifn de haber las dicho. Consta de la visita de dho Pe Pl fha en 10 de Maio de 1695 Acerca de este orden se debe notar, q aunq en la donacion se dice, a sean dos las missas : pero en el codicilo que fue despues se limita a solauna, si no es en caso, q los bienes suios alcanzassen a la satisfa desus deudas, y no alcanzaron, conqen estaparte el orden se puso sin la nota necca mandando se celebrassen dos missas . Demas

de esto [53]de esto, hallo un papel de letra del Pe Marcos de Rioja Administradorde este Sem° aunq sinfirma, dondedice, quepregunto al Pe Joseph Granado Provl de esta Provincia de Toledo, si habia obligacion á decir estas missas por Cesar Bogacio; y que dho PePi le respondio, no tenia tal obligacion el Semo . y assi de letra del mismo Pe esta notada esta resolucion del Pe Joseph Granado á la margen del orden de Visita del Pe Frano Holgado de Herrera.

Pudo moverse el Pe Joseph Granado para la dha respuesta. Porque la donacion contiene un contrato onerosso á ambas partes ,y assi paraq en una resulte oblign á cumplires necco q la otra cumpla aquello, á q se obliga Y Cessar Bogaciono cumplio lo q dice en su donacion Porq dice, hace donacion de tres casas, y no pudo donar sino solas dos Se obliga á dar las casas libres del censo de 20 ducadosáfavordela memoria del dr Balbuena,y q si noleredimiere , que se redima de los bienes, q dejare; y ni el le redimio en vida, ni despues de su muerte le redimieron los testamentarios, sino que mucho despues le redimio el Semo Dice mas, q deja libres de todas otras cargas, demas de las q refiere, las dhas casas, y no se hallo ser assi, como se puede ver en la relacion otras veces citada, q se pondra alfindeesteresumen Aestose puede añadir, quelaoblig á cumplir cargas se extiende asta donde llega la renta; pues siendocierto, q el fin principalde la donacion,y pretendido por Cesar Bogo es mantener Collegiales, y que la renta no solo de las casas, que dono, sino de todas las demas, q los PP. agregaron no alcanza pa mantener el numo de Collegiales, q ideo Cesar Bogo como habra rentapa limosna de missas , cuia obligacion es fuera de la principalmente pretendida, y á que se ordena la donacion primariamente . Estos fundamentos se me ofrecen por aora para excluir la carga aun de una missa.

§ 5.

SI HAI ALGUNA CARGA POR RAZON DE PATRONATO ?

Es ciertoqueenel año de 1626, el ExmoSr dnGasparde Guzman Conde duque de Olivares, y de S. Lucar la maior, y el Pe Franco Forcer Administradorde este Sem° [54] se convinieron, y otorgaron una escritura de Patronato, en la qualel Pe Forcer dio el patronato de este Collo yCapilla maior de la Iglesia al dho Sr Condeduque pa si, y los Successores en su casa, y Maiorazgo, a quien le adjudicare, con carga de una missa todos los dias, q se habia de celebrar en el altar maior, de una vela en el dia de la Purificacion, de darle la llave del Sagrario el Juebes Santo, y con facultad de poner armas en la capilla maior, y puerta de la calle, de hacer tribuna, de entierro, de poner qualesquiera letreros, o cultos en dha Capilla maior, y otros honores, quetienen los demas Patronatos rigurossos, q se puedenver en dha escritura de Fundacion de Patronato

El Sr Condede Olivares, y duque de S. Lucar se obligo por dha escritura, á conseguirdel Rei N Sr dentro de un año, q habia decorrer desde I de Enº de 1626 asta otrotal die de Enº de 1627 la mercedde exempcion de Huesped de Aposento para todas las casas, q ia tenia, y tubiesse dho Semº en el recinto de la Manzana, donde esta, con calidad, q si dentro del año [no se] diesse dha merced, y los titulos,

yprivilegios deella en toda forma, habia de pagar al Semoencadaun año 1500 ducados, asta la effectiva entrega de los Privilegios, y añadiendo por condicion en otra clausula, q se obligaba a que Su Magd habia de hacer la merced de exempcion meramte por el, á su instancia, yen attencion a sus servicios, de manera, q fuesse , comosi el mismo concediesse dha merced. En esta conformidad, y con lo demas contenidoen la escritura tomo la Possession del Patronato por entrega, q de la escritura original hizo en sus manos el Pe Franco Forcer. Parece se pusieron a lo menos en la Capilla maiorlasarmas del Conde Duque, y se le dio vela, como á Patron asta que murio Por su muerte se le dio la possession, y tenuta del estado deS. lucar La Maior ,y de otros estados , que gozabael Sr Conde duque a da Ramiro Phelipe de Guzman duque de Medina de la[s] torres , quien pidio ante uno de los Alcaldes [55] de Corte la Possession del Patronato del Collegio de S. Jorge, y dho Alcalde vino con su exca al Collo a este fin, en 5 de Febrero de 1654, y el Pe Guillermo Sancheo Administrador del Semo le dio la possession, haciendo dho duque todos aquellos actos, que se acostumbren en casos semejantes, y se continuo por parte del Sem° en ofrecerle la vela como á Patron el dia de la Purificacion

Aunq se executaban estos actos de reconocimiento delPatronato por parte del Collo con todo esso es de saber, q el año de 1644 el Pe Eduardo Risleo puso demanda contra la testamentaria , bienes , yherederos del Sr conde duque pidiendo 120 ducados, q se debian al Semo y la misma prosiguio su sucessor el Pe Guillermo Sancheo contra el Duque de Medina de las Torres, como heredero , y successor del SrConde Duque. El fundamto de este pleito fue, q como consta de la escritura de Patronato el Conde duque se obligo á dar al Semº 1500ducados por el tiempo, q no se concediesse la merceddeexempcionde Huespedde aposento, y q no entregasse losprivilegios, yestos no se entregaron asta fin del año de 1634, habiendo corridoia 8 ãs desde Ide Enº de 1627 , y correspondiendoá cada uno 1500 ducados estaban devengadosia los 120 que se pidieron. Sobreesto se litigo, y allego por una parte y otra, como se puede ver en dos processos, q hai de dho pleito, el qual se dio ya por conclusso , y estando pa sentenciarse, por parte del duque de Medina de las Torres, se introdujeronotros varios articulos , especialmte conocasiondehaberechado de la Sacristia á da Aquiles Napolitano , que hacia, y servia eloffo deSacristan,y a quien el duque de Medina de las Torres habiadado nombramtopara dho offo sobre todo lo qual se litigo; y aunque el Superintendente restituio á su empleo a dho dn Aquiles, el pleito de demandadelos 120 ducados se quedo sin senta yenel estado, que tenia. Suele suceder, q en las contadurias de los Seño-[56]-res entranó biensus contadores, ó bien sus letrados, quepor celo desuservoó por acreditarse, mueven pleitos sobre los derechos perdidos ô q no estan en uso ensus casas,y puede sucederlo mismo acerca de este Patronato, y para saber, y estar instruidoennřas defensas si llegasse elcaso , se veran los dhos dos processos, donde estan las razones por parte del Semo y las respuestas de los allegatos contrarios, y paramasnota

me haparecidoponer aqui las dos cartas sigtes q hablan deeste punto, y un parecerdeun Abogado, que vistoel pleito, explico sudictamen Y resumiendo nãos fundamtos se reducen, a que los privilegios se entregaron despues de 8 años, siendo la obligacion entregarlos dentro deunaño, aunq la merceddeexempciondedos casas se hizo dentro del año de 1626 , como parece de la relacion de uno de los privilegios, mas la merced de exempcion de las demas se hizo el año de 1630 ô 1631. Yel privilegiode la merced de exempcion de pagar algunos maravedis, q eran 3 ducados, se depacho el año de 1633 , como de ella consta [vease una consulta en q el Rei mando el año de 1635 se pagasse media annata por la mercedde libertarnos de la paga delos 3 ducados de incommodo particiony el conde duque debia sacar nos libres de toda esta especie de cargas right margin] y q la razon se tomoel año de 1652 constade la certificacion, que citaelAbogado en su parecer Y consta de lo q esta escritoal fin, y al pie de uno de los privilegios en la ultima oja.*[*Estos 3 ducadosde incommoda particion son carga, y contribucion de Huesped de aposento, y assi dice mal el letrado contrario , diciendo, q la libertad de esta carga no entraba en la oblign del conde duque. Vease la cedula real , y se vera ser cierto lo dicho. left margin]. Y por una certificacion que esta en uno de los processos al fol 20 vta sacada de los libros de la misma contaduria del conde duque por auto del juez, q la pidio, luego q por parte del Pe Eduardo Risleo se puso la demanda , consta, que passaron años asta conseguir la libertao de todas las casas , que fue a lo q obligo el Conde duque No despreciando, qel mismo se obligo á sacar meramente por si, y á su instancia dhas mercedes , y por los privilegios no consta instancia , ni peticion del Conde duque, sino del Pe Juan Norton, que fue, quien solicito los privilegios , como de ellos consta, y assi nro Abogado insistio , y allego contra el Conde duque esto mismo Hevisto

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[57] He visto la escriptura de PatronatoDelcolegio de San Jorge de inglesessu Igla y capilla mr que otorgaron los Sres Conde Duque y P. Franco Forcer de la Compania de Jesus administrador del Colegio y Seminario de los Inglesses en esta Va de Md a 6 dias del mes de Enero de 1626 de dho Colegio, su Iglesia y caplla m³ , y haviendo se puesto en dha escritura de fundacion por condicion expressa que in tanto que por los servicios de dho Sr Conde Duque no obtuviesse merced de Su Magd y privilegio de exempcion de huesped de Aposento para las casas que entonces tenia y tuviesse el dho Colegio en aquel contorno avia de pagar 10500 ds de renta desde I de Enero de 1627 por los tercios delaño= Reconociendo el Pe Eduardo Risleo,, administrador de dho Seminario, se aviafaltado a dha condicion, por no averse entregado los privilegios hasta el año de 34 a que estava obligado precissamte dho SrCondeduqueen 13 de Nobe de 1648 años puso demandaa los bienes yheredes de dho Sr pidiendo se les condenasse a la pagade 12Udeque importavanlos ocho años desde el de 27 hasta el de 34 con los interesses legales ante da Josef Gonzalez Juez Particular de la Cassa del Sr Conde Duque, de que mando Dan traslado al Sr

d luys de Haro , y al Marques de leganes, duque de Medina de las Torres, y da Juana de Velascoy que informase la contaduria , que se hizo haviendo relazion de lo mismo que contiene la fundacion = Y haviendo se recividoa prueba se passo el termino , y se hizopublicaziondeprovanzaspor exa del Consejo yse aligo debien provado= Yestandoconclusose introdujeronporparte del Sr duquede Medina de las Torres algunos articulos que estan sin determinar desde el año de 60 [58]Y haviendo reconozido este pleito con todocuidado Soi de parezer quelajusticiadel Seminario es mas queprobable para los 12U ds porque se puso la demanda y aun si se llieva pleito por mas cantidadpor no averse entregado todos los privilegios, pues por una zertificazion que esta al fol 63 consta queenel añode52se tomo la razon de un privilegioque se despachopara la libertad de huesped de tres pares de Cassas del Seminario

Y Assi lo siento Salva, &c.

El LicdoD. franco Aguado y Romº

[The lower halfof this page is blank, as also the next two pages, 59 and 60.] [61] [Original holograph.]

Pe Edwardo Risleo Pax xpi

Padre mio la de V. R. de 17 de Xbre llego a mis manos oy 9 de febroparece que vino por puerta Longona assi deuendeir las cartas que embiamos de aqui a flandes pues nunca vienen las respuestas delasqueembiamos Ya veo que V. R. tiene alguna noticiade los 12Udtsquelos Herederosdel Condeduque (que esta engloria) deue a esse Semo y Creo que V. R. cita fielmte lasfechasde los Preuilejos de la libertad de las Casas y de la escritura del Patronazgo. Por todos lo quales deuia effectiuamte el año que yo sali de Madrid 12 mil duttos yagora deuensus Herederosmas que 15U/o/ 18Uen esta forma qto yo puedo acordar me por mayor, que si yo estubiera ai entrelos papeles yo sacara en limpioque deuen aun mascantidadde que he añadido a los 12U Porq el Conde deuia dar 1500 dts de Renta cada año hasta que el sem° gozasse complidamte su libertad Pero el Semo no gozo della muchos años despues de la fecha de los Preuilexios, Como perticularmte V. R. vera en uno de los dhos Preuilegios en un cortapies de la junta de aposento abaxo [62] añadido; el qual cortapies se puso años despues, porque los Preuilegios no estauan cumplidos, y tubimos pleito con ellos masque dos años con que la deuda crescio 3U dtts como vera por los fechosdel uno y el otro. lo Pero aunque estos Preuilegiosse despacharon, con su cortapies [no obstante above] no se despacho una pertida de la Incomoda Particion que pagamos al Conde de Paredes ; y la libertad desta Cantidad que era si no me engaña mi memoria de=30 R³ mas o menos y porque era poca la Cantidad se saco una Cedula aparteen papel de la libertad desta dha Cantidad y aunque tenia la dha Cedula sus sacramtos por los Consejos , faltaua ser despachadaenla junta de aposento y aduierto a V. R. que nofaltaua nengun papel quepertenesciaa esse officio y hazienda de S. Jorge si no este Papel

o Cedulaqueyodexe en PoderdeSeb" deCubas paraquela despachasse la dha Cedula enla junta de aposentadores , y hasta que aquella Cedula se despachasse Corrian los 1500 dttos y assi busque V. Ra . esta cedula (si aun esta despachada) y gouiernesse por la dha Cedula y vera que ay mas años q V. R. haze mencion y assi se deue mas Cantidad : y auisame si essa Cedulaesta ai en el officio, si no Sebn de Cubassauedella : pues la dexe en su Poder y me dio palabra de despacharla pero y[o] Creo que no se despacho en aquel añocon que se [63] augmento la deuda en mas yyo dexe memoriales hechos con todas sierconstanciaspara poner pleitoal Condeperoalgunosamigos por justas razones me deuertieron.

Lo que digo agora es Solo Para V. R. pues dize que tieneen su mente de quitar el Patronazgo dessos SS0 =y es que aunque el Sr Conde duque tenia obligacion de Solicitar la libertad de casa de aposento nunca parecera que Su Exa ni sus agentes dieron passo en ello, y Constara por esto por muchos modos , si no nosotros Con nra deligala solicitamos el Rey independiente del Conde, y nose hallara ni en Preuilegio ni en Cedula ni en otro papel, memorial o peticion el Conde hiziesse el menor diliga

4 de feb 1648 . Jorge Garneto

Mi piden la Carta y assi no pudo acauar y aun no se lo que he escrito pardone q

[64][Endorsed : Al Pe Edwardo Risleo de la Compa deIHSMadrid inGarnett'shand. This lreis frombro : Geo : Garnette, and concernes ye Patronatoin a second hand . Carta del Pe Gorje Garnetto sobre la deuda del Patronatodel CondeDuque informa de todo in a third hand.]

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Rd deare father: La libertad de las casas se obtuuo en to del Pe f. Foçer, pero como tubo muchos negocios se descuido en sacar los preuilegios y como el Pe Jn° Norton hallo algunos copias de los decretos que Su magd auia dado para libertad de las dhas casas començodenuebo a dar memorialesal Rey y se valliodel fauor de don FracoCott" qera Embaxor enton[c]es y su Companeroera el pe stillington pero por la temperana muerte del Pe Norton Nose despac[h]aron de todo punto algunos dellos y assi el PeStillington yyo proseguimosel despac[h]arlos, Las personas que ayudan fueron Jno de Cerasa, mi Sra la Condesa de Paredes doctorMartinez Rubio y otros amigos y advierto a V. R. que El Conde ny persona por parte del Conde jamas dio passo poner los despachos, nosotros lo trabajamos, y no se hallara en nenguna pte memorial, ni decreto por donde Consteque el Condeo alguno por pte del Condesolicitassela dha libertad , y aunque el Sr dor Rubio era Criado del Conde y su Contador y sero de mi Sra la Condessa , el nos fauorcio por amistad particular q nos tenia y por su deuocion a nosotros [66] Seb de Cubas saue todo pues el andauasolicitando los officales (a cuyo cargo estaua escribir los Preuilegios y hechar sellos y hazer firmar los) qdo nos otros estaumos ocupados El Conde no obro mas q Como Priuado desu magdysu Ministroa quien venian todaslasmemoriales

El marques de liganez y el duque de medina de los Torres hablaua muchas vezes en nro fauor por ruego de amigos, el Conde nunca hablo al Rey para estos despachos, quien hablo era elPeStillington 2 vezes y yo 4/o/ 5 , si el Conde ubiera querido hablar al Rey no hubiera sido menister tomar el trabaxo q tomamos Con esto he respondido a la de V. R. a quien gde nro Sor de Seuilla y março 14. 1648 ǎ Jorge Garneto IHS.

[Fr Vive scored .]

Fr Vivero's letter containes no secritt but that I will take out of the Prouorofye Indias hands certaine bookes of his and bring them to the English College

Al Pe Edo Risleo de la Compa de Ihs . Madrid

[this letter of bro: george Garnet concerneth ye Patronatoin another hand .]

[67] [Cabrera's hand continued] No cumpliendo, ni habiendo cumplido los Exmos Señores Conde duque, y duque de Medina de las Torres su sucessor en el ducado de San Lucar La maior, los Padres se dieron por desobligados del cumplimto de las cargas, a que sugetaron el Semo por la escritura de fundacion de Patronato

Cap 9

QUEJA EN EL CONSEJO POR D* AQUILES NAPOLITANO , Y ORIGEN DEL PLEITO DE CUENTAS

D" Aquiles Napolitano Clerigo Presbitero, y Commisso del Sto Offo de la Inquisicionfue admitido de los Padres por Sacristan de la Iglesia de este semo . Y segun el concierto, y trato que hicieron , daAquiles habia de cuidar de la Limpieza, y asseo de la Iglesia, y poner el aceite necco pa las lamparas y el vino pa las missas , y se le habian de dar a el las limosnas, que pa uno, y otro diessen los fieles, y dos rs por dia, con viviendaen el Semo, medico, y botica. desconfiadodebia de estar dn Aquiles de perseveraren su occupon pues dissimuladamteadquiriootro titulo de Sacristan el año de 1655 por nombramto del llamado Patron del Semo duque de Medina de las Torres, el qual excedio en dar dho nombramto por no tener como Patron aucthoridad para nombrarSacristan de la Iglesia, ni por la escritura de Patronato consta, se le diesse esta facultad; como tambien elvicario de Md excedio en approbar dho nombramto como leapprobo sin nota del Collo y sin tener superioridad delegadode el, por estar exempto por Bulla Appo[s]tolica de la jurisdiccion ,y superioridad del Ordino

Permaneciodo Aquiles en el empleo de Sacristan asta 17 dedice de1659,en quecon parecerdel Pe pi de esta Provay PP. Consultores le despidio del Semo y de la occupacionel Pe Guillermo Sancheo ,y ia fuesse por verse privado del offo ô por alguna especie de fuerza , que se le hi-[68]-ciesse, segun el refiere en sus memoriales, lleno de sentimiento, dio queja en el Consejo real, presentando cierto memorial, y despues dio otro al duque + [+ de Medina right margin] de las Torres, que como se ve por su leccion, estan respirando passion ; el memorial presentadoen el Consejo se pusoen manosdel Fiscal, y este viendo su contenido pidio, se obligasse alAdministra-

RECORDS OF THE ENGLISH COLLEGE AT MADRID

dor del Semo diesse las cuentas de los caudales , y hacienda, que dejo Cesar Bogacio para la fundacion de este Seminario desde el año, que entroen poder de los Padres Inglesses astael año de 1660: Assi lomando el Consejo , y se dio principioal pleito de las primeras cuentas, el qual juntamtecon el pleito, q se seguiacontra el duquede Medina de las Torres, siguio, y acaloro dho Aquiles con tanta insta que segun el mismo publicaba, gasto grande summa de dinero en contadores, officiales, y expedicion de estos negocios, como no es difficil decreeren unhombre, quedio a luz losmemorialessiguientes, mas denigrativos del buen nombre de los Padres, que lo fue la tinta del papel, donde se escribieron tan apassionadas expressiones

Cap. 10

COPIA DEL MEMORIAL , QUE D AQUILES NAPOLITANO PRESENTO EN EL CONSEJO REAL: Y DEL QUE PUSO EN MANOS DEL DUQUE DE MEDINA DE LAS TORRES .

Vease otra feissima peticion, que da Aquiles presento en el Consejo; la qual esta en processo viejo del pleito de Cuentas, cerca del fin

[The next ten leaves consist of two printed copies ofthe memorials referredto inthe titleofthis chapter .] [69] + Diez marauedis [Printed Stamp: Sello qvarto, diez maravedis año de mil y seis cientos y sesenta] Señor

El Licenciado Don Aquiles Napolitano, Clerigo Presbytero, Comissario del Santo Oficio de la Inquisicion, y ProtonotarioApostolico Con gran dolor suyo, instado de la defensa licita, y natural, mayormente quando la ofensa fue publica se postra a los pies de V. Magestad, dandole cuenta de una accion, obrado por algunosPadres de la Compañia de Iesus, al parecer de todos injusta.

Treinta y tres años ha, Señor, que assisto en la Iglesia de San Jorge desta Villa, procurando cumplir mi obligacion, con grande aumento del CultoDiuino, queha estadoa mi cargo. Y cono menor aprouechamiento de muchas almas; y en especial de los Ingleses Catolicos, que venian con los Embaxadores, y otros que no lo eran, auiendo reducido algunos dellos a nuestra Santa Fe Catolica Y acontecio muchas vezes llamarme a deshora de la noche en tiếpo rigoroso de Inuierno, y entrar en sus posadas, tal vez por encima de las tapias, y siempre con gran riesgo de mi vida, perdiendo gran parte de la salud en estas ocasiones , segun que certificaron los Padres Administradores , los Embaxadores de Inglaterra Catolicos, y es notorio a V. Magestad

No menoshe padecido casi todo este tiempo con algunos Padres, y Legos, que han sido Administradores de la hazienda desta Casa , que deuia ser Colegio, y lo es solo en el nombre; conque siempre ha auido vna singular competencia, ellos en disminuir, yyo en aumentar el Culto Diuino, y demas bienes deste llamado Colegio, ò Seminario

Antes deentraryo en êl, quefue el añode 1626 siendoSacristanes Ingleses, hurtaron el Santissimo Sacramento; y otro por cocer su olla dentro del Pulpito, se quemò el Pulpito, y parte de la Iglesia, segun me informaron los vezinos

En mi tiempo, por mucho que yo lo resistia, de dos Campanas què auia en vn Campanario de madera, vendieron la vna.

Y en vn poco de tiempo que faltè de la Iglesia, auiendome yo despedido, por los muchos gastos que auia hecho para el Culto Diuino, alcancê al dicho Colegio en veinte y ocho mil reales, por cuenta hecha por el Padre Caxa, por orden del Padre Rector dela Compañia; y por lo que yo deseaua el aumento de dicha Iglesia,los dexè de limosna, para que se distribuyessen en ornamentos [70] tos de dicha Iglesia ,y alhajas para nuestra Señora del Amparo, quedandome solamente para mi con cien ducados .

Y quando bolui al dicho Colegio, por orden de la Condesa de Oliuares, como Patrona, a peticion, y ruegos del Padre Administrador de dicho llamado Colegio, Thomas Baptorpio, como consta por su certificacion, diziendo que por mi ausenciael Colegioestaua perdido, no solamente no hallè cosa ninguna en aumento de dicha Iglesia de los 27 mil reales que dexè para ello, sino que las joyas de la Virgen del Amparo, y vnos candeleros de plata, estauan parte empeñados en las Tabernas, y parte perdidos, y vendidos, y la Imagen tan maltratada, y el Niño Iesus hechopedaços, que muchos atribuian a malicia de los Sacristanesel gran descuido

De Cirios pintados de cera, que los deuotos ofrecian a nuestra Señora, auia algunosgrandes, y medianos, y muchas velas pintadas, todos colgadosa los lados de nuestra Señora, que auia mas de cinco arrobas de cera; y en particular auia vna ofrenda grande que ofrecio Pedro Felices , y Maria Hernandez su muger, consus armas ,y letrero

Auiatambien otras Imagines de bulto, asi de cera, comode plata, que dauan a todos mucha deuocion, y testificacion de las mercedes que auian recibido los deuotos de la Virgen Santissima.

Y una infinidadde Ramilletes, y flores de mano, que me costaron muchosducados . Todo esto auia, quando me despedi,y me fuial Hospital de los Italianos; y auiendo buelto, no hallè cosa deestas, ni señal dellas, sino todo desbalijado, y las paredes desnudas: y preguntando la causa de tal espectaculo, me respondioel Padre (que auia poco que auia venido), y que no sabia nada

Ytodo estoes certissimo, pues las personas queofrecieron dichas ofrendas, muchos dellos son viuos, y oy dia sienten no ver sus velas, y votos , y vno dellos es el Padre Fr. Iuan de Felices, de la Orden de San Francisco .

Contra lo capitulado con el Patron han hecho tres Tribunas , dos en la Capilla mayor, y otra en los pies de la Iglesia, que alquilanco los quartos de casas, y dan lasllaues de las Capillas, para queentren mugeres en ellas; y no ha muchos dias que entraua, y salia porvna Capilla vn hombre vestido de muger, a quien venian a matar , y fue vn prodigiono matarle detro de la Iglesia, y en mi fue delitono querer dar estas llaues sino por fuerça, y no parecerme bien estos excessos; a cuya causa el Patrõ me entregò las llaues.

Tuuo principio el nombre deste Colegio en el año de 1610. en que Cesar Bogacio, Ciudadano de Luca, a instancia de su Confessor , hizo donacion de vnas casas que tenia en la calle del Principe, en la del Prado,enla del Lobo, y en la de las Huertas, a la Copa-[71]-pañia de Iesus: Debaxo de condicion, que alli se auia defundar vn Colegio ò Seminario de Ingleses, segun elque estàfundado en Valladolid ,y que no haziendose assi, fuesse Nula la Donacion. Dexò por carga, q se auian de dezir en dicho Colegio dos Missas cada dia perpetuamente por su alma, y las de sus antepassados . ElColegio no se ha fundado, y las Missas puedo assegurar, q de treinta y tres años a esta parte q ha que assisto en èl, no se ha dicho en dicha Iglesia, siendo yo Colector de las Missas que se dizen en ella

Y tambienpuedo assegurarno auer podido tener noticiaen todo este tiempo de la parte donde estàenterrado Cesar Bogacio, y dizen, q la donacion importò sesenta mil ducados , y quãdo motara sesenta mrs; aceptado el contrato , deuiesse cumplir, y tener alDonador con ladebida decencia , y es gran dolor que sea tan antiguo en esta Casa , no hazer cuenta, ni mencion de los Patronatos, y Bienhechores.

El año de 1626, tomò el Patronato de la Iglesia, y Colegio el Duque de San Lucar la mayor, D. Gaspar de Guzman, obligadose aqueen remuneracion de sus seruicios, V. Mag. libertariadehuesped de aposento (para despues de los dias de los que las tenian) las casas del Seminario, y en defecto de no hazerleV.Mag estamerceddentro de vn año, se obligò a dar mil quinientos ducadosen cadavno dellos perpetuamente. Y la merced se hizo dentro del año, y V. Mag. fue servido de hazer otras muchas a instancia del Patron, y por sus seruicios , Y la mas singular fue dar otras casas de aposento a losque tenian las del Colegio, siendo assi, que la obligacion de libertad era por despues de sus dias Conque muchosaños antes començòel Colegio a gozar del beneficio, cumpliendo el Patron mucho mas de lo que era obligado; y sin embargo piden los Padres doze mil ducados , por defecto de cumplimiento , diziendo que aunque la merced se hizo dentro del plaço, era obligacion entregar juntamente priuilegio, yque este no se entregò, comosinofuera priuilegio la merced, auiendose despachadoen virtud della el priuilegio. Obligaronselos Padres , a que el Colegio, ô Seminario, no faltaria, y que se diria vna Missa cada dia perpetuamente en dicha Iglesia por el Fundador, y sus sucessores . Y que el dia de los Difuntosde cada año, se le haria vn Aniuersario puesta tumba, y paños ; y que el dia del Iueves Sãto se le daria la llaue del Sagrario, y el dia de la Candelaria vna vela, y que se auian de poner, y estar sus escudos de Armas, en la Capilla mayor, puerta de la Iglesia, y otras partes Y que se le auia de dar sitio para vna, v dos pieças, y escalerapara la Tribuna. Fue condicion, que enfaltandose el cumplimiento de qualesquier de [72]de estascosas pueda el Patrontomar a tassacion la Iglesia,ydemas cosas que le pareciere, yfundar en el mismo sitio la Iglesia, Colegio, Seminario , Monasterio que quisiere. Y ninguna de las dichas obligacionesse ha cumplido, porque el Colegio, y Seminario noseha

fundado, ni la Missase ha dicho, ni el oficio el dia de los Difuntosse ha hecho, ni la vela se ha dado, ni la llaue Y aunque se pusieron las Armas, los Padres las han quitado, y las tienen guardadasen vn aposentillo donde tienen madera vieja, y otros trastos, y como dicho es , en lugarde la Tribunadel Patron, ay en la Iglesia ties Tribunas de particulares. Sucedio en el Estado de San Lucar, donde esta agregado este Patronato, el Duque de Medina de las Torres, y tomòla possession dêl, en virtud de Carta Executoria del Consejo , dandosela vn Alcalde de Corte, por ante Antonio Cadenas, Escriuano de Prouincia Hallòse presente el Padre Guillermo Sanchez, Administradorde los bienes de dicho Colegio, y entregò las llaues dèl, y delaIglesiaal dicho Duque, el qual me las entregò a mi, declarando el dicho Padre Guillermo, que no auia Colegiales, segun es cierto, que no los ay, ni ha auido, ni otra persona, sino es yo en dicha Iglesia, y Colegio. Demas desto, como tal Patron, y con noticia del defecto de cumplimiento ; y por la grande vtilidad que resultaua de mi assistencia en aquella Casa, me diò Nombramiento para que assistiesse en ella, segun antes auia assistido, y con los mismos emolumentos , sufecha en el año de 1655 .

Y dio este nombramiento , como informado , que desde el año 1626 , que vine yo al dicho Colegio, hallê la Iglesia desnuda, sin ornamentos para el Culto Diuino, y el Colegiolleno de retraidos , y mugeres, y juegos publicos, que para echarlosfuera passe muchos trabajos, y peligros.

Hize (lo que pude, parte de limosnas, y parte co mi caudal)

Ornamentos de tela, lamparas de plata, cãdeleros de plata, ropa blanca, todo sin tener obligacio, y gasto tocante al Culto Diuino, contentandome con la poco que dariande limosna para ello, que era muy poco, y gastauan de antes cada dia para Sacristan, acolitos , y gasto de camas, y demas cosas tocantesal Culto Diuino mas de doze y catorce reales cada dia, y sin embargo estauatodo deslucido, yno auia mas de dos Missas cadadia, y luego queyo entrè, quiseescusar todosestos gastos para beneficiodedicha Iglesia, queporessoquando mefui, alcance al Colegioen los 28. mil reales susodichos , sin quelos Padres ayan aprouechado a la pobre Iglesia del valor de vn alfiler; antes, como es notorio, y constarâ por informacion , han maltratado la hazienda, y limosnas, poniendo hasta en las tabernas caxitas para coger limosna, con Rotulo: Para Nues-[73] Nuestra Senora del Amparo de S. Iorge Sin que yo lo supiesse, hasta quatro años despues de auer cogido las limosnas, que me pertenecian, por razon de los gastos a que estaua obligado. Aprobò el Nombramiento el Vicario desta Villa, como Juez Subdelegado del Nucio de su Santidad, para lo tocante al dicho Patronato, y mando, que ninguna persona me inquietasse en la possession que tenia, pena de Excomunio maior, y que si alguno se agrauiasse , pareciesse, que se le guardaria justicia, y se hizoNotorio en pleyto pendiente al Padre Guillermo Sanchez Y porque se sabia muy bien, que en faltando yo de alli, el Colegio bolueria a estar sin orden como antes: Esto tambien fue bastante causa , para

que el Patron se resoluiesse à darme su Nombramiento, para la conseruacionde dicha Iglesia.

Era vno de los emolumentos que me pertenecian, la entrada del vino,y azeyte,que V. Mag. manda dar libredederechos para el gasto del Culto Diuino de dicha Iglesia, y en possession de percibireste emolumento auia estado mas de veinte años .

Y continuando en ella, y en el gasto del Culto Diuino: Por el mes de Abril del año passado de 659. acudio el Padre Guillermo Sanchez ante D. Geronimo de San Vitores, del Consejo de Hazienda de V. Mag. y Administrador de los millones desta Villa Y por peticion firmada, y jurada: Afirmò que no corria por mi cuenta el gasto del Culto Diuino de la Iglesia de San Iorge, y que assi no me pertenecia la entrada del vino, y azeyte.

Creyò D. Geronimo, segun deuia al Padre Guillermo , como a vn Sacerdote, y de la Compañia de Iesus, y diole la licencia que pedia. Y en una hora entròtodo el vino del gasto de un año, y lo conuirtiò en lo q quiso, sin llegar vna gota al gasto de dicha Iglesia; antes lo dispuso con gran secreto, dexandome gastar ocho y diez reales cada dia hasta 17. de Diziembre del año passado de 659

Llegô estoa minoticia algunosmeses despues, queporauerestado enfermo desde el dia del Corpus hasta el mes de Otubre del año passado de 659. queriendo embiar por vino, y azeyte, por no darme pesadumbreen mienfermedad, queestuuedesauciadodelosMedicos, no me quisieron dezir nada de la accionqueauia hecho eldicho Padre, con lo qualyo tenia particular cuydado de embiar cadadia desde mi cama por vino, azeyte, hostias, cera, racionpara el criado, limosnas de Missas (por no perder los Sacerdotes ) y todo de mi dinero, como consta por certificaciones. Y no solo esto, sino que tienen obligacionde darme Medico, y Botica, y viendome tan malo, y desauciado de los Medicos, no fue el dicho Padre Guillermo en tener caridad de ayudarme de vn vasode agua; y sino fuera por la piedad del Conde de Robres, del Consejo de V. Mag. en el SupremodeAragon, que me hizo curar en su [74] su casa (que tiene puerta en el Seminario) me huuiera muerto; y todos los de su casa quedaron espantadosde ver la puntualidad mia en el gouierno de la Iglesia, y el mal modo del dicho Padre en disfrutar la Iglesia, y a mi en el tiempo en que yo estaua. Y assi en leuantandome de mi enfermedad, auerigue la causa de no auerme dicho, porque no auian entrado el vino. Acudi al dicho Don Geronimo de San Vitores, quexandome de vna sinrazon tan grande; como era estando yo haziendo el gasto, y estando enfermo, quitandome mi sustento, por cuplir con mi obligacion, q bastaua á ablanadar, y mover a piedad vn coraçonde piedra, lleuarse el Padre aquel poco de aprouechamiento, destinado para aliuio de tanto gasto que yo hazia (y con siniestra relacion , a vista de toda la Corte, y de los Ministros de Millones) Present ê las licencias de V. Mag. despachadas en mi fauor , y mandò D. Geronimo de S. Vitores que se juntassen los papeles del dicho Padre , con su peticion, y licencia, y que se remitiesse al Vicario desta Villa, para que declarasse a quien pertenecia el vsar de dicha licencia, y hiziesse la tassa en coformidad del Breue de su San[tijdad, y que hecho , se boluiesse , para dar la permission

Alegué ante el Vicario de mi justicia, y presentè los nombramientos de los Padres Administradores , antecedentes al Padre Guillermo, por donde constaua pertenecerme lo que pretendia; y juntamente hize presentacion del Nombramiento del Patron, mandado cumplir por el Vicario.

Diose traslado de todo al Padre Guillermo, el qual no quiso presentar su licencia, y peticion que dio para ella, sino que respondio sola , y sencillamente, que no me tocaua la licencia.

Y visto por el Vicariosu respuesta, y los autos, declarò: Pertenecerme la licencia, y entrada del Vino, y Azeyte, y mandò al Padre Guillermo, que no se entrometiesse en ella, pena de Excomunionmayor; yque si algo tenia que dezir en contra , lo dixesse dentro de tercero dia. El qual despues de vnas dilaciones, declinò lajuridicion, y auiendose satisfechopor mi parte, concluyòel Abogado, y Procurador del Padre, sobre el Articulo de la declinatoria.

Y estando en este estado el pleyto, y citadas las partes para la vista, conociendoel Padre la muchajusticia queyotengo,yque auia de ser condenado , y que por el mismo pleyto se auian de descubrir otras muchas cosas

En 17. de Diziembre del año passado de 1659. entre las nueue , y diez de la mañana: El Padre Guillermo Sanchez, acompañado de otros Padres de la Compañia de Iesus, y de ocho, à diez Legos, y otra gente Seglar entraron en la Iglesia, y vn Padre dellos se llegò a mi, estandoyo arrodillado delante del Altar mayor, dando gracias, queauia, acabado de dezir Missa, y me tirò por la capa, diziendome con libertad: Salga aqui fuera [75]fuera al patio, y auiendo salido, entraron otros ocho dellos, que estauan escondidos en los portales de las casas de los vezinos, y me quitaron las llaues, y me echaron a empellones en la calle, y con la mayor violenciaque se ha visto, tabien quitaro las llaues de la Sacristia,y caxones a mi criado, y le echaron de la misma manera a empellones, y en continentejacaron mi cama en que yo dormia ,y alhajasen medio de la calle del Principe, con vn despojo elmas violento , y espantoso que jamas se ha visto. Que assi como vna puertecilla que va a dicha Capilla de la Iglesia se hallòcerrada, que en aquella hora suele estar abierta, y se hallò cerrada, auiendome hecho caer de espaldas a la dicha puerta vn cochero que sacaua mis alhajas, de vn empellon que me dio, me huuiera quebrado la cabeça ,y los huessos .

Y para que V. Mag tenga noticia de lo que puedo auer passado con este Padre Guillermo en ocho años que estâ aqui, es, que auiendolenotificado vnNotariodel Nuncio de su Santidad vnmandamiento, para pagar vn censo a los Carmelitas Descalços, hizo pedaços el mandamiento en la casa del Nuncio, y estuuo preso 40. dias por ello, lo qual es bastante para conocersu condicion, en orden a hazer mucho mas conmigo.

Fue esta accion de despojoen estremo inopinado, y en todas sus circunstancias escandalosa , y pudieron resultar della graues inconuenientes, a no atajarlos yo con mi zelo, deteniendo la gente q se auia juntado, diziendoles, que por amor de Dios se fuessen , y apaciguassen , que no me hazian agrauio Y es cierto que mas

sentia yo la contingencia del alboroto, que no la injuria q padecia; y parece increible, que la prudencia con que obra los Padres de la Copañia, la passionlos cegasse de modo a no preuenir un riesgotan grande como podia suceder.

El sentimiento de todos era grandissimo, viendo tratar de aquella suerte a vn Sacerdote de mas de setenta y tres años de edad, y de mas de 33. de assistencia en aquella Casa , y Iglesia, siruiendo y administrando los Santos Sacramentos de Penitencia, y Comunion con toda aprobacion, sin auer mas causa que las referidas . Señor, detestables son en todos derechos semejantes despojos. Oponense a la justicia, siedo hijos de vna tirana violencia. Niegase a los agressores el ser oidos antes de la restituciondel despojado. Y como menospreciadoresde las leyes , ninguna tienen en su fauor.

Todas las circunstancias agrauan el delito cometido en la Corte, contra la justicia, y la veneracion del Sacerdocio , y el puesto de Ministrode la Santa Inquisicion , y contra los derechos , y urbanidad debida al Patronen Pleytopendiente, huyendo el juizio, y passando a la fuerça del poder la razon, accion que ponderô Tacito por la mas injusta de Neron: Pues que será siendoobrado por es-[76][this page has a stamped headingsimilar to that of the first page] estos Padres, exemplares de la justificacion , siendo cierto, que presupuesto lo injusto, campea mas en quien no deue serlo.

Y el presupuesto de injusticia se manifiesta, con no auer causa que la ocasionasse ; y el dezir a todos que assi conuenia, es el mayor agrauio que padeçio por la latitud que contienen estas palabras; mas siendo cierto que al seruicio de Dios no conuenia, segun de los autos consta. No sê donde puede hallar el Padre Guillermo la conueniencia, y si era el inteto el echarme de aquella Casa , ya auia ofrecido al Padre Rector salir della al instante que me lomandasse , y me respondio que no conuenia.

Motiuanesta expulsion, con dezir, que yo ayudaua los derechos del Patron. Califica la passion con que se ha procedido, pues en mi era Accion licita, teniendo su Nombramiento Y sino tenia justicia poco importaua el que yo le ayudasse; y si la tenia , era añadirle nueuo derecho con mi despojo.

Tampoco el auer yo dado cuenta al P. Prouincialantecedentede algunascosas queparecian dignas de remedio, puedeauer sido causa de tenerme por tan malo, que quitando mi persona mas de ocho realesde costacada dia al Seminario, yla indecencia de vana oficina de Boticarios que en êl auia, se tenga por conueniencia que no assista en él

Y esto, con dezir, echemosle de alli, para que no tengamosquien nos registre lo que hazemos, que despues ninguno tendrâ poder para litigar con nosotros .

Tienele, Señor V. Mag. y su Consejo, y demas Juezes , economico , legal, y Politico, para hazer justicia, y contra ella (Reynando vn Rey tanjusto, como lo es V.Mag) no tiene poder ninguno poderoso: Y con esta atencion serà V. Mag seruido de mandar, que con la prisa que fui despojado, sea restituido, y manutenido, remitiendo

este Memorial al Consejo , ò a los Juezes competentesde esta causa . Salua, &c Madrid à 26 de Enero de 1660.

Lic D. Aquiles Napolitano [Endorsedin handwriting : Señor El licdo Don Aquiles Napolitano =] [77] [A printed document of eleven pages. In the top left-hand corner there is written : Repertorio sacadode los Autos q se dio al Sr Presidente y a todos los SSres de Gouno. Y ahora ultimamte dado a Su Magd ( Dios gde) en 27 de 7bre de 666.]

ExmoSeñor. +

El Licenciado D. Aquiles Napolitano , Protonotario Apostolico, Y Comissario de la Santa, y General Inquisicion , y assistenteen el llamado Colegio Ingles de S. Iorge de Madrid 33. años Suplica à V. Ex. que para la determinacion de este pleito se sirua passar los ojos por este Memorial

La Donacion que otorgò Cesar Bogacio al Padre Ioseph Cresuelo , de la Compañia de Iesus, en 31. de Iulio de 610. en Madrid , ante Sebastian Perez , Escriuano Real, fue condicional, la qual en no cumpliendosecon las cargas, y memorias en ella contenidas dentro del termino señalado , por qualquier causa que sea, ò ser pueda, aunque no se especifique, en passandodicho termino, sea la dicha Donacion Nula, fol 9. B. num 13. y de ningun valor, ni efe[c]to [Autos in rightmargin] yel dicho Bogacio, sin pleyto, ni verificacion, ni diligencia ninguna, de su autoridad, ò como quisiere, pueda recobrar su possession de sus casas, y hazienda, por su persona, si fuere viuo, ò por el sus heredores , ò quien para ello tuuiere sutitulo, como si nunca se huuiesse hablado palabra de tal Donacion, y sin que se le pueda pedir, ni fabrica , ni gasto, ni beneficio alguno que huuiessen hecho en las dichas Casas, &c Y en la clausula nouena de dicha Donacion, el dicho Padre Ioseph Cresuelo , lo afirmò, y se obligò en formade cumplirlotodo, y lofirmò [Fol 10. B. num 13 1.m.]

Las Obligaciones , Cargas, y Memorias en ella contenidas , son las siguientes.

I Primeramente, libertar las Casas de huesped de Aposento en el año de 1611. [Fol 9. nu 9. r.m.]

2 Aya de auer doze Colegiales , con Retor, y Consiliarios en dicho año de 1611. [Fol 10. B. num 13. r.m.]

3 Dos Missas cada dia por su Alma, perpetuas, para siepre jamás, ensu Altar,dode ha deestar su cuerpo, en su Bobeda, debaxodel Altar [Fol 9. nu 8. r.m.]

4 Depositar su Cuerpo en la Iglesia Parroquial de San Sebastian de Madrid, consta en su Codicilo. [Fol. 18. num. 67. r.m.]

5 Despues en auiedo Iglesia de S. Iorge, y Colegio, traspassar su Cuerpo a su Capilla, y en su Bobeda, hecha para si solo, debaxo de su Altar. [Fol 9. nu 8. r.m.]

6 Ha de auer Oracion Mental de seis Colegiales , todos juntos, media hora cada dia, por su Alma, perpetuamente. [Vt ibi. 1.m.]

7 Por cien dias, dezir por su Alma todas las Missas que se dixeren cada dia en la Iglesia del dicho Colegio [Ibi r.m.]

8 Assentarenel Libro Secreto del ColegiotodaslasdichasMemorias, para la conseruacion, y cumplimiento dellas [Ibi. r.m.]

9 Poner la Piedra que les dexò labrada, esculpidasen ella toda las dichas Memorias, Y Cargas, en parte publica, en la Sacristia, perpetuamente [Ibi r.m.]

10 Hazer la Tassacion de sus bienes , que ordenò en su Codicilo [Fol 48. n. 32.7.m.]

II Hazer Almoneda dellos , y vn monton aparte, para pagar deudas , y lo mas necessario [Vt ibi r.m.] [78]

No

No consta, ni parece en los autos, que los Padres ayan cumplido en cosa ninguna de las susodichas cargas, y memorias q para el cumplimientodellas dixo hazia la dicha Donacion , y no de otra manera [Fol 10. num 13. r.m.]

Antes consta, que en el mismo dia que murio, que fue en 29. de Setiembre de 1610. descubrieron su animo, de no auer de cumplir nada , pues el dia siguiente 30. dèl, le enterraron en la Vitoria en sepultura comun, sin auer manifestado a la Parroquia de San Sebastian lo contenido en su Testamento, ni Donacion, ni Codicilo, ni Deposito del Cuerpo del dicho Difunto, ni Memorias, ni Cargas, auiendolo todo ocultado, y borrado: con que en el mismo tiempo que murioel pobre Difunto, se hallòluego despojadode toda su hazienda, de sus dos Missas perpetuas, de Sufragios, de Oracion Mental, del Deposito de su cuerpo. De traspassarle, y ponerleensu Sepulcro en su Capilla en dicho Colegio De Memorias en ellibro secreto del Colegio. De la Piedra, y Laude, esculpidas en ella las Memorias. De ponerse en la Sacristia, que hasta vn poco de tierra para cubrirle le negaron. De tassacion, y de Almoneda, como claramente se vè de la Partida de la Parroquia de S. Sebastian , del libro de Entierros (en donde se auia de Depositar), cuyo original està presentadoen los autos, en que dieron a entender, que se auia mandado enterrar en la Vitoria, y que auia mandado dezir 50 Missas , y que se dènal Hospital Real 200. ducados , en cobrandosede vn Capitan, sin que se aya hallado tal testamento, ni tales mandas , sino que todas fueron palabras presupuestas, por no descubrir a la Parroquia la disposicion del dicho Cesar Bogacio, la qual Partida, es la que sigue [Partida del Libro de Entierros r.m.]

Certifico yo el Licenciado Iuan de Vjebar, Teniente Cura desta Iglesia Parroquial de San Sebastiande esta Villa de Madrid, que en vn libro de Entierros de dicha Iglesia, a folio sesenta y nueue , la primera Partida es del tenor siguiente.

En treinta de Setiembre de mil y seiscientos y diez años murió Cesar Bogacio, natural de Luca, de calenturas, recibió los Santos Sacramentos de mano del Licienciado Mendiola Testò ante Bartolome Gallo: Digo, que se abriò el testamento ante el dicho, Mandò al Hospital Real docientos ducados, cobrandose de vn Capitan. Mandò cinquenta Missas , y diez de Alma. Mandòseenterraren la Vitoria Testamentarios a Francisco Lamberti

La qual Partida concuerdacon su original, a que me refiero. Y para que conste doy la presente a pedimento del señor Fiscal del Consejo Real. En San Sebastian de Madrid a doze de Diziembre de mil y seiscientos y sesenta y dos años El Licenciado Iuan Lopez de Vjebar

Y auiendo visto este modo de proceder de dichos Padres , Iuan de Cerain, vno de los Testamentarios del dicho Bogacio, se escandaliçò de modo, que auiendo hecho vn borrador de su Testamento , en que mandaua a San Iorge la mitad de su hazienda, que venia à importarmas de 30U. ducados , le cancelò , y hizo pedaços, con que vino a perder el Colegio tan linda limosna

Con que consta clara, y abiertamente, que la dicha Donacion quedò nula, y de ningun valor, ni efeto: y los Padres en el mismo tiempo que passò dicho termino, perdieron el dominio , y quedò herede-[79]-redera su alma, y hazer obras_pias , y Casar Donzellas huerfanas honradas, como consta en su Testamento, otorgado en Valladolid, ante Miguel Moreno, Escriuano Real, en 27. de Agosto de 1604. [Fol 50. B. r.m.]

Y en su Codicilo, otorgado en Madrid, y su vltima voluntad, dexò heredera su alma, y que se cumpla, como tiene dispuesto en dicho su Testamento, como consta del dicho Codicilo [Fol 19 num 35. r.m.]

Yen quanto a la hazienda, alcançan los Contadoresa los Padres , y aprobado ya por el señor Fiscal, en 167U872 ducados, quedando aparte los bienes del Inventrrio [sic] con las tres pares de Casas de Valladolid , que montan otros 30U . ducados , de que no hizieron Tassacion , ni Almoneda, que el Testador lo señaló para pagar las deudas, que importauan mucho menos , como consta en los Autos. [Fol 96. B. Pieça 1. r.m.]

Y mas, queel pobre difunto, confiado en que se le auian de dezir las dichasMissas, y Sufragios, no mandò se le dixessen otras en otras Iglesias, con que no consta se le aya dicho ninguna desde que muriò hasta oy. Cosa que el Santo Concilio Basiliens lo reprehendeasperamente, y exagera rigurosamente el Concilio Cartaginens 4 ibi: Qui oblationes defunctorum retinent, & Ecclesiis tradere demorantur , vt infideles sunt ab Ecclesia abiiciendi: hi enim tales quasi egentium, nec actores, nec credentesiudicium Dei habendi sunt De testam. I. 7 ibi: Est violare viscera pietatis, qui agit contra mentem testatoris. Y auiendomandadoel Consejopor Auto de 28. deNouiembre del año passado de 1663. despues de auer visto todo este pleyto, que el Padre Guillermo Sanchez declarasse dentrode 15. diasla disposicion que tenia para el cumplimiento de las Memorias contenidas en el Testamento, Donacion, y Codicilo, ordenadas de Cesar Bogacio, auiendo respondido no ser mas Administrador de dicha hazienda , declarò sobre ello el Padre Tomas Kendal, nueuo Administrador, diziendoqueel Colegiono tenia sino 32U . reales de renta,y quetiene decargas 15U500 reales, y 8U. de hueco, y reparos, y 8U500. libres. Y en quanto a las Missas, que se van diziendo, y se diràn , pero no dize con que dinero pagarà las 3. Missas cada dia perpetuas, con la del Patron : porque las limosnas que entraren de Missas para par-

ticulares, seràn para quien diere su limosna; y los Padres no las pueden dezir por su instituto, ni dize palabra en 53. años , si se han dicho, ò no: y que el Cuerpo le traeránde la Vitoria a su Capilla, el qual, como consta de los Autos, fue enterrado en sepultura comun , ynodepositado. Y conlos8U500 reales, quedizequequedanlibres, sustentarian quatro Colegiales , y por no tener viuienda se tomarà parte de vna de las casas, y se baxarà tanto menos de los 8U500 reales, siendo assi, que las casas, cocheras, y caualleriças, antes de ser libres de huesped de Aposento, rentauan cada año 20U338 . reales,ysiendolibres, claro estàquerentaràn al doble Aduirtiendo, que en las cocheras, y caualleriças susodichas , fundaroncasas principales, que oy rentan mucho mas, como consta en dichas quentas, y dixo auer hecho dicha declaracion de orden de sus superiores. Con que el señor Fiscal, visto dicha declaracion, ha concluido y està el pleytoen poder del Relator Y por auer el suplicante cumplido con sus obligaciones en el seruicio de Dios, no conformandose con el Padre Guillermo Sanchez en algunas cosas, al parecer injus-[80]justas, como es en hazerles recuerdos de las obligacionesque tenian (referidas en este Memorial) como tambie porque lo auia dicho à otros Administradores sus antecessores , y auerles aduertido, que como no dezian la Missa perpetua cada dia Reçadapor el Patron, y otra Cantada cada año, con otras clausulas, y como Colector, dio certificacion al Patrono, que en su tiempo no se auia dicho Missa ninguna por dicho Patron , auiendo el Patroncumplido mucho mas de lo capitulado , y auerles contradicho el auer quitadolasArmasdel Patron, y querer poner las de Iorge de Paz Silveyra, de nacion Portugues , por lo que les auia ofrecido: las quales Armas las mandò boluer a poner luego el IlustrissimoSeñor Nuncio de su Santidad, assi en el Altar mayor, como encima de los dos lados de la Puerta mayor de dicha Iglesia, de donde las auian quitado Y para q se conozca el amor, y caridad del suplicante que tenia àdicha Iglesia, y la prudencia con que lleuaua los disgustos, y desayres que le hazian

En el año de 1644. por su codicia, pusieron un retraidoen San Iorge, y estuuo mas de 15. meses, con mesas de juego, y el pobre suplicante dormiafuera de San Iorge, pagando casa, y sustentando la Iglesia siempre a su costa; y el retraido, que fue Diego de San Yuste, en San Iorge (comoes notorio) cosa queel suplicante lo lleuò con la paciencia, y cordura que lo lleuaua siempre: que aunque los dichos Administradores antecessores no cumplian con las dichas obligaciones, no se atreuian a hazerle al suplicante agrauio, assi por ver la Iglesia tan bien gouernada, y luzida , a costa del suplicante, sin costarles a ellos vn marauedi, ahorrando en beneficio de la hazienda 10. reales cada dia de gastos, en Sacristan, Acolitos, Portero, y lo necessario para la Iglesia; como porque no se atreuian, temiendose de lo que les podia suceder, como con efecto sucedioal Padre Guillermo Sanchez, el qual quiso regirse por su capricho, valiendosedela fuerça, no considerandoestauamosen Madrid,donde està su Magestad, y sus Reales Consejos, el qual despues de 33.años de assistencia del suplicante en la administracion de los Santos

Sacramentos en dicho Colegio, sin auer auido causa ninguna, inopinadamente, sin auisar, ni citar, ni con Auto de justicia, de hecho , y contra derecho, entrò el Padre Guillermo acompañado de otros seis Religiososde la Compañia, y otras personas Seglares desu nacion Ingleses, armadosa las II. del dia en 17 de Diziembre delañopassado de 1659. auiendo acabadoel suplicante de dezir Missa estando arrodilladodelante del Altar mayor, le tiraron por la capa, y saliendo al patio, con la mayorfuerça, y violencia que se ha visto, le quitaron las llaues el mismo Padre Guillermo con los otros: y en el mismo instante dos , ò tres dellos fueron a la Sacristia, y quitandola llaue al criado del suplicante, le echaron a empellonesde la Sacristia, que vn Sacerdote que estaua reuistiendose para dezir Missa, se quitò los ornamentes, y no se atreuio a dezirla, por la nota, y escandalo que hazian dentro de la Iglesia, despojando al suplicante de todas las llaues de su aposento, y demas partes; y ellos mismos cargados en sus mismos ombros con la cama, y demas alhajas del suplicante, y lo echaron todo en medio de la calle del Principe ; y auiendoles dichoel suplicante, que mirassenlo que hazian, que èl no auia co-[81] cometido delito ninguno para que le hiziessen tal afrenta ,y que no estauãen las Indias, sino en Madrid, donde està su Magestad (Dios le guarde) y su Real Consejo , que como optimo Padre de Familia, miraria por su honra, y le quiteria los agrauios Y respondio vno de ellos: Echenlo todo en la calle, y despues andeel pleyto, y dieron vnempellon al suplicante, que dio de espaldas sobreuna puerta, con que no se escaparonde auer incurrido en la descomunion: Si quis suadente diabolo, &c. Lacum aperuit, & affodit eum : & incidit in foueam quamfecit Psal 7. Si el suplicante acudiò a su Magestad, y à su Real Consejo, para que le haga justicia, de se quexan los Padres ? Juntaronse a este espectaculo mas de 60. personas , hijos de vezinos, y auiendose determinado a estoruarlo, y que los mismos Religiosos auian deboluerlo a poner todo ensulugar, comoseestaua , ò les auia de costar la vida. Y lo que mas se ha de ponderar, que fue malicia conocida, odio, y vengança, pues auiendo dicho vn mes antes el suplicante al Padre Cepeda, Rector entonces del Colegio Imperial, queel Padre Guillermo le hazia muchosdesayres, sin causa , ni razon, y que le hiziesse merced de dezirle claramente, si la Copañia gustaua que el suplicante se fuesse, que lo haria con mucho gusto Respondio el dicho Padre Cepeda, que no lo tomasseen la boca, porque toda la Compañia le queria, y estimaua mucho, y assi estaua muy descuidado, quando vinieron despues con esta otra accion, que no se ha visto jamas tal afrenta en Madrid : el suplicante, viendo el manifiesto peligro de suceder muchas desgracias , casi de rodillas, suplicò a todos, que por amor de Dios, y de la Virgen de la Soledad, nose mouiessen en cosa ninguna, que seria echarlea perder, queera la mira, y designiode dichos Padres, que el suplicante daria quenta a su Magestad (atencion prudente, y Christiana, que no la tuuieron los Padres ). Particularauxilio fue de Dios en alumbrarle en vn lance tan apretado, y estar en su mano el castigarlos, pues no hizo sino imitar al glorioso Santo Thomas Cantuariense: con quelos hijos de vezino se sossegaron ; y en este despojo tenian preuenido

vn Escriuano, para dar fee dello, como con efeto dixo que les auia dado ochocertificacionesdello: yes muyverisimil, que lasembiaron à diferentes partes del mundo, como se ha visto, porque le han dado el pesame al suplicante por cartas de Italia, Ingalaterra , y de las Indias , y de otras partes, pues la mayor parte dellos eran Procuradores de diferentes Reynos. Dio memorial a su Magestad,y por su Real Decreto de 16. de Março de 660. fue seruido de remitirlo a este Supremo, y Real Consejo, para consultar lo que se ofreciere, y pareciere Al Consejo le ha parecido, con su gran prudencia, y atencion, tomar las quentas a dichos Padres . Dio nueua peticion el suplicante, pidiendo restitucion , y por la ocupacion de dichas quentas no se tomò resolucion Aora de nueuo ha pedido dicha restitucion, presentando con ella los instrumentos donde consta su Despojo violento, con nota, y escandalo, y mandò se junte con lo principal, como con efeto se hizo los años passados, en tiempo del señor Presidente Don Diego de Riaño, que auiendo Martin de Espeleta, con auto de justicia, despojado de su casa a Bartolome Saez, Ebanista, su inquilino, yechadoleel hato en la calle,porManuel Gimenez, Alguazilde Corte: [82] te: auiendole parecido al Consejo muy mal la demasiaque auia hechocon él, mandò el mismo dia bolverlo todo a poner dentro de la misma tienda, donde estuuo hasta que se mudò a su gusto, que oy viue co su tienda en la calle de la Luna: y si el Consejo tuuo esta atencion tan piadosa con vn seglar, mucho mejor la vsarà con el suplicante, por lo referido Quando entrò el suplicate en S. Iorge en el año 1626. hallò la Iglesia, y Sacristia desnuda, q era lastima, no obstante que poco tiempo auia q el Principe de Galès embiò al Padre Francisco Forcer, Administrador entonces de la hazienda de San Iorge, cinco mil ducados de plata de limosna por Felipe de Sierra, y no se supo lo que hizo dellos, y en entrando el suplicante, parte de su dinero , que cobrò de los Reales descargos 80U reales, y parte de limosna hizo Lamparas de plata, Candeleros de plata, y Calize de Plata; Candeleros de açofar, y de todas maneras, Frontales de oro, y seda , y Casullas de telas de oro, vna infinidad de Vestidos para N. S. del Amparo, y N. S. de la Esperança de mucho valor, Ioyas, y Ropa blanca. Y en el año de 1636. assi por verse tan empeñado por el gasto hecho en dicha Iglesia, y luzimientodella, como por ver que las limosnas que entrauande Missas, y de alhajas, se las cogian los Padres , y se laslleuauan a sutierra, y no auia quien les pidiessequenta, que las limosnas huuieran aumentado la Iglesia, y alibiado de gasto al dicho Don Aquiles, y viendolo tan trabajoso por todas partes, pidio licencia, y se despidio, se fue al Hospital de los Italianos por Mayordomo; y para que conociessen los Padres su deseo , y buena voluntad del suplicante para el aumento de dicha Iglesia, hizo que se hiziesse la quenta de lo que auia gastado para el sustento del gasto quotidiano, y del ahorro de la hazienda; y por comission del Padre Prouincial de la Compañia, remitada al Padre Caxa , los alcançò el suplicante a los Padres en 28U . reales , de los quales se tomò solamente 100. ducados, y los 27U . reales los dio, y donò a los Padres , para adorno, y alhajas necessarias para la Sac-

ristia, como se puedever de dicha quenta, que quedòenpoder de los Padres ; y auiendole mandado boluer mi señora la Condesa de Oliuares, a puros ruegos del Padre Tomas Baptorpio, nueuo Administrador, hallò las dichas alhajas de plata, y oro de la Virgen empeñadas en las tabernas, y en el figon, y muchas dellas perdidas (num. 20. B.) [Num. 20. B. l.m.]y en faltandovltimamenteel suplicante, los seis Candeleros de plata de Nuestra Señora, que se encendiantodas las Fiestas de Nuestro Señor, y de la Virgen, se han dessaparecidoya, y no se vèn sino dos, que tampoco se encienden; ni se enciende ninguna Lampara de las siete, conforme se hazia en todas las Fiestas, y Domingos del año en tiempo del suplicante, y aora vnasola enciendenpara el Santissimo Sacramento, y el azeyte lo da el señor Conde de Robres, y con todo esso las mas de las mañanas sale el Sacristan buscando luz por la vezindad, para encender la Lampara del Santissimo Sacramento Y han tenido tan poca caridad, aun conlosvezinos, y feligreses , queauiendoestado algunosen la cama muy malos, y auiendolosembiadosa llamarpara Confessarse, y consolarse con ellos, se han escusado de manera, que se han muerto algunos dellos sin Confession , y sin tener quien les apriete la mano, y entre ellos [83] ellos fue vno el señor Don Iuan de Serigaça, Cauallero de la Orden de Calatraua, como lo diràn los vezinos de la calle; que losfueron à llamarrepetidas vezes , y no fue possible querer ir, estandose muriendo el dicho Cauallero, y al fin murio, sin que huuiesse quien le apretasse la mano, viuiendo frontero de San Iorge.

Tiene la dicha Iglesia tres Tribunas, para dar valor a las casas , que por auer tenido siempre en tiempo del suplicante quinze, y veinte Missas cada dia, que las olan por ellas sus inquilinos , y aora por no auer mas de tres cada dia, dos de los Padres, y essas muy temprano; el señorMarquesde la Puebla buscòvn Capellanpara si, el qual dize Missa a las onze, que sino fuera por esso, se cerràra la Iglesia a las nueue, que para el aumento de la Deuocion, y seruicio de Dios, conuieneque aya un vna Iglesia Missas , y Confessores a sus horas, y los Padres hazenlo contrario , diziendo, queno han menester tantas Missas, ni tantas confessiones ; pero cogen las limosnas de ellas, y dizen que las hazen dezir en Flandes, y para cofessiones tampoco, pues no paran en casa vn punto, sino es quando comen , y quando se recogen al anochecer para cenar, y dormir: y si se hiziera bien la quenta de las limosnas de Missas, y ofrendasque han cogidode 33. añosa esta parte, se hallarà que monta mucho numero de ducados , y sin auer mandado dezir vna solajamas. Yauiendo vistoel dicho Padre Thomas Baptorpio, yel Hermano Iorge Garneto, quando me lleuaron a mi señora la Condesa de Oliuares, diziendola, que ya auia buelto a San Iorge, conforme su Exc. me auia mandado, por el mucho gusto, y contento que mostrò y ofrecimiento que le hizo, le pusieron en las manos del suplicante vn memorial, para que pidiesse a mi señora la Condesa alcançasse vna ayuda de costa para el Colegio, para pagar deudas ,y con efeto tomò el memorial, y alcançò merced de su Magestad de vn Abito de Santiago, que le beneficiaron con vn Titulo de Duque en Italia, con 30U reales de plata.

Y tambien gastan de dicha hazienda en viages que ellos hazen para Seuilla, y Valladolid , Flandes, y Ingalaterra, yportes de cartas de todas partes, y de Roma, y Alemania muchos ducados cadaaño , la dicha hazienda tenga dependencianinguna mas que de las casas, y sitio que dexò en Madrid el dicho Cesar Bogacio. sin que

Que para que el suplicante no viesse la data de las quentas que los Padres dauan a los Contadores, temiendose auia de descubrir lo verdadero, y lo supuesto en dichas quentas, nunca quisieron sacar las dichas quentas fuera del Colegio, sino que iban los Contadoresa ver las quentas dentro del dicho Colegio, como ellos querian, porque sabian que el suplicante no entraria a verlas hazer

Tambien quiero hazer saber à V. Exc como el Padre Guillermo Sanchez estuuo tan rebeldeen declarar, si auia hecho dezir la Missa cada dia por el Patrondel Colegio, que fue necessario assentarlepor publico descomulgado en la Tablilla de San Sebastian, y lo estuuo hasta que a puras reprehensiones secretas de sus superioresdeclarò no se auia dicho ninguna, como consta del pleyto ante el señor Nuncio en 22. de Março de 1661. en el Oficio de Francisco Mãçano, y ante [84] ante el señor D. Antonio de Contreras, del Consejode su Magestad, y Frãcisco de Roa, Escriuano de Prouincia, a que el suplicate se remite

Y porqueel suplicante preguntaua conmuchasveras a los Padres, en que tiempomurio Cesar Bogacio, y donde estauaenterrado, para encender encima de su sepulcro vnas velas, a costa del suplicante el dia de los Difuntos, assi por escusar las muchas murmuraciones del pueblo, sobre la mala correspondencia, y oluido de los Padres del pobre difunto, tan gran bienechor, como porque era el dicho Bogacio de la tierra del suplicante, y no auia vn alma que se acordasse dèl Yaunquepor el añode 1617. ò 1618. vn sobriño del dicho Bogacio, hermano mayor de Bernadino Blancalana, puso pleyto a los Padres , para despojarlos por no auer cumplido nada, le dieron los Padres vnacãtidadde dinero, con q se apartò, y les entregò todos sus papeles , y poder del hermano del dicho Bogacio, con que no se hablò mas dello, y desto ay testigos viuos que lo saben, y jamas fue possiblelo reuelassen ; antestemiendoseque poresta atencion ,y caridad del suplicante, no se viniesseà descubrir lo referido, trataron con las demas cosas el dicho despojo violento, por no tener quien vea sus obras Y ultimamente , estando el Consejopara votar este pleytoen 19. de Agosto deste año de 664. viendo q los Padres pagauan 15U500 . reales alaño de cargas, para sabersi las dexò grauadasel Fundador, ò los Padres , lo remitio el Consejo al señor Fiscal, para que lo vea, y visto, se buelua al Consejocon lo que dixere. Y auiendo el señor Fiscal compulsado las escrituras de censos, citada la parte, se han sacadoonze censos de diuersos Conuentos de Carmelitas Descalços , incorporados en vno que tomò el Padre Francisco Forcer de la Compañia de Iesus, de 26U. ducados, los 6U. dellòs en plata, otorgados en el año de 1626. y 1628. ante Diego Ruiz. de Tapia, Escriuano del Numero desta Villa, con pretexto de que eran para subrogar en otros que sobre si tenian las casas accessorias de San Iorge, a razon

de 14. al millar, que ni se subrogaron, ni tales censos tenian las casas; añadiendo en esta colusion el estelionato de callar eran casas del dicho Cesar Bogacio, y para elfin que las tenia grauadas, conlas condiciones contenidas en este memorial impresso, sacado de la fundacion que està en los Autos. Y para administrarel dicho Padre Forcer esta hazienda, và juntamente incorporado con las dichas escrituras de censos vn Nombramiento del señorNuncio desu Santidad, de Administrador de dicha hazienda, que biene a comprobar, que no era Colegio, ni lo huuo jamas, que si fuera Colegio, el Nombramiento huuiera sido del Prouincial de la Compañia. Ni dexade auer tenido culpa el Padre Carmelita, que dio tanta suma de dinero, en no auer examinado co exactissima diligencia, en saber desde su origen, como posseian dichas casas, pues es manifiesta la colusion , fraude, y estelionato, en auerlas hipotecado por libres de Vinculo, Mayorazgo, Memoria, Capellania, y Aniuersario, y de todo generode cargas, &c. Y en la vltima escritura de censo, que el Padre Iuan Norton tomò vna cantidad de dinero, confiessa que son las dichas casas del dicho Cesar Bogacio: con que se califican losdichos delitos de estelionato , y fraude. Y mas [85] mas, que el dicho Bogacio no dexò censos , sino solamente vno de 2U . ducados de principal, y mandò, que luego despues de su muerte se redima de sus bienes libres, para que la dicha Fundacion quede luego libre de todo genero de cargas; y no solo no le redimieron, ni cumplieron ninguna de las onze Condiciones contenidas en este memorial , mas grauaron las casasde tal manera, que cargaron sobreellas los dichos censos en los dichosaños de 626. y 628. en toda la isla de casas que han labrado , con lo que auian de auer traido los Colegiales.

El [Sr inserted] Fiscal en 9. de Diziembre deste presente añoha buelto el pleyto al Relator, con la respuesta siguiente, que le ha perecido al suplicante imprimir de nueuo este memorial, con dicha respuesta. [Respuesta del señor Fiscal 7.m.]

El [señor scored] Fiscal dize, que aunque por las escrituras que se han copulsado consta de las fundaciones de censos , que en su declaracionrefiere el Padre Thomas Kendal, no consta la causaque dio motiuo à tomar dichos censos; Porque la parte contrariano ha presentadoinstrumento alguno, por donde conste que sobre las casas huuiesse impuestos censos algunos antiguos, que se huuiessenredimidoconlas cantidades destoscensos, que se tomaron, yassi sedeue presumir, que lostomaronpara conuertirlos en otras cosas diferentes de lo que se quiere dar a entender. A que se añade, que las casas quedexò el Fundador, constaporla misma Donacion, que no tenian mas carga de censo que 2U . ducados de principal. Y porque de lo dicho resulta la justificaciondel alcance, que han sacadolos Contadores nombrados , y que por no auer cumplido con la voluntaddel Fundador, no tiene la parte contraria derecho alguno a la dicha hazienda . Y que se deue con ella mandar hazer lo que dispuso el Fundador, en caso de no cumplirse las Condicionesde su Donacion Por lo qual, y por lo mismo que tiene informado Don Ioseph de Cisneros, y que se refiere en el Memorial impresso, dado por Don Aquiles Napolitano , de que haze presentacion, y por lo que està

alegado por el Fisco Pide se mande hazer como tiene pedido, justicia, &c

mas , Prouidencia superior ha sido, en escoger à V. Exc. y a esse Supremo, y Real Consejo de Castilla por instrumento , como optimo Padre de Familia, que auiendo ya venido el tiempo para coger el fruto de su Viña,y no halla cosa de prouecho, sino tododissipado: Et Vineam tuam locabis aliis agricolis (Math. cap. 21.)

para que V. Exc. vea hasta donde ha llegado la poca consideracion , ymenos decorodelosPadres, quevn Retrato de la Virgen Santissima DEL AMPARO, que DonAquiles, coninformacion , y auto del señor Vicario de Madrid, para poderle poner al lado de la Santissima Virgen, en dicha Iglesia de San Iorge, por la gracia recibida, y con voluntad de todos los Padres Administradores quehan sido desde el año de 1643, que se puso , hasta este presente año de 1664. que le quitaron. Y temiendo el suplicante, que a la Santa Imagen no le sucediesse lo mismo quesucedioa su mismo Original, porque quando le hizieron boluer a San Iorge, hallò a la Virgen Santissima DEL AMPAROdegollada, yel Niño Jesus hecho pedaços, y auisandolosel suplicante por Ignacio Noble, para que la boluiessena po-[86] poner ensu lugar, dondeauia estado mas de21. años, ò que se laembiassen: como con efeto se la embiaron, con gran sentimiento de la vezidad, porla mucha deuocionque tienen a la Santa Imagen Conquelo que no se ha executado en 54. años, se remedie por V. Ex. à quie suplica mande se determine dicho pleyto; y juntamente sea restituido el suplicante al dicho Colegio, en la forma que estaua antes, conforme tiene pedido, que en todo recibirà muy gran merced

Lic D. Aquiles Napolitano

[What follows is in handwriting]:

[Copia del Auto/ SSres de Gouno D. Anto de Contreras D. Martin de ArnedoD. Jn° de GongoraD. Diegode RiueraD. frano Çapata D.Anto de Monsalue right margin ]

Dese trasladode todos estos Autos al Sr Duque de Medina delas Torres . Yporahora sea Restituidoel licdo Don. Aquiles Napolitano a la ocupacion y exercicio q tenia en el Colegio y Seminario de Ingleses de San Jorge al tiempo, y quando fue despojadodel ,y lo acordado Mdy Agto 28 de 1665. Relr Licdo Haro.-

[Auto confirdo/SSres de Gouno. D. Anto de ContrerasD.Martin de Arnedo .D. franco de Valcarcel D. Diego de RiueraD. franco Çapata D. Anto de Monsalue right margin ]

Suplicaron los pad[r]es del Auto, tomaron el pleito,y se le detubo Don Pedro Guerrero mucho tiempo su auogado en fin le boluio con su peticion, señalose el dia paralareuistaq fue en 19 de Xbre de dho año, entraron en la sala de los SSres de Gouno los padres con dho su Auodo el qual habló todo lo q quiso, no estando alli por parte de Don Aquiles nadie sino el solo Salió el Auto Sigte= Confirmase el Auto de ariba de 28. deAgtodeste año, en q se mandò dar traslado al Duque de Medina, Y que por ahora fuese Restituido ellicdoDon Aquiles Napolitano a la ocupacion, yexercicio qteniaen

elColegioal tiempo, yquando fuè despojado, comoenelsecontiene . Md. 19 de Xbre de 1665 . Relr Licdo D. Barme de Haro . = [Page 87 is blank, and the following page is endorsed ExmoSeñor Don Aquiles Napolitano, PresbroRel Barme de Haro.]

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. II.

BREVE NOTICIA DEL PLEITO DE CUENTAS

El año de 1660 fue requirido el Pe Guillermo Sancheo , para que diesse cuentas de la administracion de la haciendade Cesar Bogacio, con auto del Consejo Real, con pretexto de ser Protector de las obras pias, segun que habia pedido el Fiscal habiendo visto el memorial de dnAquiles Napolitano Respondióse por parte del Pe Guillermo, y del Semo diciendo, que las cuentas de dho Collo y administracion se daban, y habian dado desde su principioa losSuperiores, y Provinciales de la Compa y q en caso de haber de dar otras cuentasdeclinaba con el respetodebido Jurisdiccion porque habiendo sidofundado elCollo con aucthoridad del Sr Nuncio, yestando corroborada su fundacion por bulla de Su Santidad, y siendo sus bienes , y hacienda Ecclesiasticos, pertenecia tomar dhas cuentas a Juez Ecclesiasto, no al Secular, qual era el Consejo . No fue estimada en el Consejoesta, y otras ms razones, que se allegaron, sino q en vista, y revista fue confirmado el primer auto, de que se diesse la cuenta,sin quepor parte del Fiscal se diesse satisf"a las razonesdelos allegatos del Collo respondiendosolamte que affirmandose en lo que tenia dicho, y negando todo lo perjudicial , pedia se confirmasse, y executasse el auto 1° proveido, à el qual estandoia confirmado con larevista se ledio cumplimto especialmente, viendo, q al Abogado del Collegiomultòel Consejo en 50ducados , por apprehension, que hizo, de que en un allegato insistia aun en la declinatoria Viendo se pues el Pe Guillermo Sancheo compellido yapremiado de esta suerte, debajo de las protestas neccas dispusso sus Cuentas , y formando el Cargo del Valor de los bienes de Cesar Bogacio desde elprincipiode la fundacion asta dho año de 1660, dio su descargo ,y data, en la qual alcanzo a la administracion , y hacienda de dho Cesar [90] en 22 quentos 9370732 mis Estaban ya antecedentemente nombrados Contadores, q viessen, y formassen las cuentas convistadeloslibros, y papeles, q sehabian depresentar Porparte del Fiscal del Consejofue nombrado Ignacio Noble ; y por parte del Pe Guillermo Sancheo , y Semº Diego de Villanueba Ramirez: Estos acudian àhorasia destinadasal Collo para verlos libros, yformarlas cuentas, porq se pidio assi por dho Pe allegando no convenir, q los libros saliessen de Casa, y estubiessen de manifiesto fuera de ella Formo sucuenta diegode Villanueba Ramirez contador porparte del Semo y aunq no concluio alcance tan considerable, como sacò el Pe Guillermo, resulto por su cuenta un alcance de 13 q 8510064 mfs contrala hacienda de Cesar Bogo y a favor de los Administradores . No se conformo con esta cuenta Igno Noble contador por

parte del Fiscal, y sobre suppuestos inciertos formo una cuenta en que resultaban de alcance contra el Pe Guillermo y demas Administradores 67 q. 2720665 mrs Reclamose contra esta cuenta en el Consejo , y por caso de discordia fue nombrado tercero Contador Josephde Cisneros , el qual disponiendo su cuenta sobre suppuestos tambien inciertos, saco de alcance contra dhos Padres 62 q 784178 mrs

Presentadas estas cuentas en el Consejo, por partedel Fiscalse pidio se executasseel alcance , y para esso se sequestrassen todos sus bienes , yfuesse repelido de la administracion el Pe Guillermo Sancheo, q parece, fue pedir se le quitasse la administracion a la Compa. Por parte del Pe Administrador, y sus antecessores se allegoproponiendo agravios contra las cuentas, y ofreciendo prueba sobrellos , la qual mando el Consejo, se reservasse para la definitiva Y tirando, a lo que parece, à echar tierra a este cahos, pues lo actuado, y echo por los contadores mas servia de confussion, que de medio pa descubrir el verdadero estado de las cosas, mando el Consejo, q el Pe Thomas Kendal sucessor del Pe Guillermo Sancheo en la Administracion diesse relacion distinta de la renta, y cargas q tenia el Semo por entonces , para poder dar cumplimto a la fundacion, y al fin, para que se instituio el Semo Y porque durante este pleito, insistia por una [91] por una parte el duque de Medina de las Torres en introducir nuevos articulos en el pleito del Patronato , y por otra da Aquiles Napolitanono se apartaba de su queja, pidiendo se le restituiesse al lugar, y empleo de Sacristan, de que fue despojado, proveio auto el Consejo mandando, q se diesse traslado al duque de Medina de las Torres, del pleito, q se habia seguido, para q viesse, si tenia, q allegar, y por lo q miraba a da Aquiles à fuesse restituidoal Semo ya su empleo. Este auto se dioen 28 de Agto de 1665 , y aunq por parte del Collo se suplico de dho auto, se confirmo en 19 de dice del mismo año, aunque no tubo effecto en la restitucionde d" Aquiles asta II deAgtode 1688. Enel qual añose le dio a dnAnto Monsalve del Consejo real la superintendencia de este Semino, encargandole executasseel auto referido poniendo a da Aquiles en la possession de su offo , como estaba mandado. Assi se executo, y aunque dho dn Aquiles dio varios disgustos, y motivos à nuevo pleito, permanecio en su occupacion asta que a peticion del Pe Po Ortiz de Moncada, q sucedio al PeThomas Kendal , el Superintendente da Anto Monsalve mando, que la Sacristia quedasse al cargo, y cuidado del Pe Administrador, y q en attencion a los achaques , y años de d" Aquiles, el dicho quedasse jubilado con 6 rs diarios, que habia de pagar este Seminario, dejando la vivienda, que tenia en el Collo y saliendo fuera, adonde le pareciesse, con lo qual se conformo el Consejoen 16 de Sete de 1673 .

Cap. 12.

OTRAS CUENTAS DE ESTE SEMIN° QUE TOMO EL CONSEJO .

Aunque el pleito ruidosso de las cuentas, de que hemos hablado , que corrian desde la muerte de Cesar Bogo y principios de este Semº asta elañode 1660, cesso , sin darseen el senta definitiva, el Consejo se introdujo à tomar cuentas no ya como las primeras, que solo

eran de la hacienda de Cesar Bogacio, sino generalmentedetoda la hacienda, y bienes del Semo, assi de la q dejo dicho Cesar, como de las de-[92]-mas casas, que eran independentes de la donacion , y adquiridas de los Padres Inglesses para el Semo. Y assi el año de 1671 dn Anto Monsalve del Consejoreal, y Supremo de Castilla , y superintendente nombrado por dho Consejo de este Collo por su auto, pidio al Pe Pedro Ortiz de Moncada relacion jurada de la hacienda, renta, y cargas del Semo , la qual dio, y presento dho Pe desde el tiempo , q entro en la administracion ; lo mismo sucedioel añode 1672 , en q dio cuentasde toda la hacienda, ydel mismo modo se le pidio relacion jurada el año de 1664 [? 1674], como consta de ella, esta con las dhas arriba en borrador en el archivo, teniendo por cabeza el auto de da Anto Monsalve, que la pedia. No consta, que el Consejo, ò Superintendente del Semo (si acaso le habido despues de dn Anto Monsalve) haia pedido mas relaciones juradas, ò cuentas a los Padres Administradores de esta hacienda , asta el año de 1718 en el qual a 17 de Octe se me notificounautode dn Po Joseph de Lagrava Consejero Real, y superintendente nombrado de este Collo por despacho de 24 de En° de 1717, elqualauto se proveio a peticion de dn Migl Palacio Agente de fiscal ante dn Joseph Ciprian del Valle Secreto de Camara del Consejo, para q dentro de 30diaspresentasse relacionjuradadelestadodelahacienda de este Semº de sus proprios, renta de ellos, y en q se gasta, y de todas las cargas, y censos, q tubiesse al presente Presente la relacion, q se me pedia, dispuesta con grande brevedad, y concission, pero con toda distincion, no confundiendo la q suena hacienda de Cesar Bogo con la demas adquirida por los Padres, sino formando relacion de la q dejo Cesar Bogo pa esta obra pia del Seminario, de las cargas, q tenia, y del destino, a que se aplicaba; y à parte relacion semejante de la demas hacienda independente de Cesar Bogacio pero supponiendo, q de esta no se pediria cuenta , pues se daba a los Superiores de la Religion, aunq ponia aquella razon; paraque constasse de la justificacionde la Compa en lo que estaasu cargo [93] [An inserted document offour pages: contemporarycopy.]

El Rey: Licenciado Da Pedro Joseph Lagrava del mi Consejo saued que por el Testamento y ultima voluntad y disposicion que otorgo en esta Corte Zesar Bogacio en treinta y vno de Julio de el año de mill seiscientos y diez, hizo Donacion de diferentes casas y hacienda para la fundacion y ereccion de vn Colegio Seminario de Yngleses de la Compañia de Jesus en esta Corte, hauiendo entrado los Padres de la Compañia en las referidas casas y hacienda, ocupadola con el supuesto de hacer dicha fundacion, dieron posteriormente el Patronatoen el año de mill seiscientos y veinte y seis al Duque de SnLucarla mayor, porquien se nombró para que cuidase de la Yglesia, Sacristia, y hornamentos á Dn Aquiles Napolitano, el qual lo estubo executando hasta que en el año de mil seiscientos y sesenta , con el motiuo de hauerseledespojado violentamente , de dho Colegioseminario, dio Memorial representandoel malGovierno que tenia el superior de el en las rentas, q estas no se combertian en

el fin destinado por el fundador, pues no hauia Colegial alguno Ingles, y otras muchas cosas; en cuia vista, por dn Antonio de Vidama siendo Fiscal de el Consejo , se dio peticion, en querefiriendo no hauerse cumplido con la disposicion del fundador, y que las rentas destinadaspara la obra pia importaban en cada vn año mas de treinta y seis [94] mil reales, que hauian administrado diferentes Padres dela Compañia, concluió pidiendo : que para que se supiese el estado que tenia esta hacienda y en que se hauian combertido y gastado los reditos de las casas y como se hauia cumplido la fundacion, se mandaseque el Padre Guillermo Sanchez, diese la quenta de la Administracionde las referidas casas, y para ello se nombrasen Contadores; Y hauiendoseseguido vn Juicio dilatado por Autos de vista y revista del mi Consejo , se mandó dar traslado de todos los Autos al Duque de Medina de las Torres, y que por entonces se restituiese al"Licenciado Dn Aquiles Napolitano a la ocupacion y exercicio que tenia en dicho Colegio seminario de Yngleses de Su Jorge, al tiempo y quando fue despojado de el; cuia execucion y cumplimientocon la superintencia y cuidado de dicho Colegio y las cosas a el tocantes y pertenecientes por Real Cedula de catorce de Junio de mill seiscientos y sesenta y ocho, al Licenciado dn Antonio de Monsalue, del mi Consejo, quien en su virtud restituio a Dn Aquiles Napolitano á la referida su ocupacion, dio otras prouidencias y mandó que el Padre Guillermo Grant, Vice Rector de dicho ColegioSeminario, dentro de quince dias, diese relacion jurada de el estado que tenia la hacienda de el Colegioen que consistia que rentaba cada año, en que se gastaba y distribuia, quien le hauia administrado y administraua , y quien hauia tomado y dado las quentas de ella, hasta que tiempo ; Y el alcance que resultaua,y hauiendoselenotificado y presentado diferentes relacionesy quentas deque se dio traslado [95] al Abogado defensor que se nombró, se introdugeron diferentes pretensionesy vna de ellas fue la de que se apartase a los Padres de la Compañia de la Administracion de dicha hacienda, y se nombraseAdministrador Lego, enque por Auto de catorce de Diciembre de mill seiscientos sesenta y nueve , se dijo por entonces no hauer lugar, con efecto resulta se presentaron las quentas desde dicho tiempo, hasta el año de mill seiscientos ysetenta yuno, que por Auto de veinte y tres de Juilo de mill seiscientosy setenta y dos, se aprobaron incluiendose en la Data de ellas, cinco mill Ducados que se hauian pagado y entregado para la redempcion de los Capitales de diferentes censos que estauan impuestos contra dichas casas; respecto de que no resulta que desde aquel tiempose hayan dado otras quentas, ni el estado que tiene dicha fundacion , ni si las referidas rentas se han combertido y combierten en elfin para que se destinaron, siendo combeniente, tener entera noticia detodo, yde el estado en que al presente se halla elreferido Colegio Seminario, confiando de vos que obrareis con el Zelo y rectitud q combiene y se ha experimentado con los demas negocios que han estado à vãocargo, os mando quesiendoos entregadaestamicedula, os encargaisdelasuperintencia deel dho ColegiodeSnJorge deesta Corte , y cuideis de las cosas a el tocantes y pertenecientes, hagais

notorioal superior dedho Colegio, quedentro de el termino que para ello le asignareis, de las quentas de las rentas pertenecientes al referido [96]Colegio, y quepara ello se nombren Contadores,yen su cumplimiento si de lo que proveyeredesy determinaredes se apelare por alguna de las partes interesadasen los casos en que conforme ha derecho se deban otorgarlas Apelaciones las otorgueis para el Consejo, yno para otro Tribunal, porqalos demas Consejos y Tribunales los hiniuo y he por hiniuidos de el conocimiento de lo referido , y les mando no se entrometan â conocer de ello en manera alguna, porque mi voluntad es conozcais vos en la forma referida , para lo qual os doy tan bastante Poder y comision como es necesario y de derecho se requiere: fecha en Madrid a veinte y quatro de Henero de mill setecientos y diez y sieteYo el Rey=Pormandado de el Rey nuestro Señor: Da Lorenzo de Viuanco. [

The lower half of this page and the next two pages are blank.] [99] [Cabrera's text continued.]

Despues que presente la relacion, que se ha dicho , no han requerido al Semo para q forme lascuentas, aunquequandoestoescribo, corre el mes de Octe de 1722. Puede ser cause esta suspension la muerte de d Pedro Josephde Lagrava, q era el Superintendente, q las habia de pedir; y segun el despacho antecedente, q le dieron , habia de ser desde el año de 1672, enlo qual, ô hai equivocacion, ô el Pe Pedro de Moncada nodio cuentasel año de 1674 , aunque diesse , como dio, relacion jurada previa para ellas .

Cap. 13

ALGUNAS ADVERTENCIAS PARA Qºº LLEGUE EL CASO DE PEDIR CUENTAS

La relacion, que se pondra al fin de este resumen, se escribio de orden delos Superiores, y vista en la Consulta de Prova parecio bien, por cuia razon determinaron los PP. CC que el primer instrumto yrespuesta, q se presenteen pidiendonos cuentas, sea dicha relacion , yque para memade esta determinacion de los Padres Consultores, el Administradorq sale de este Collola entregue en mano přia delque nuevamteentra, paraq tenga nota de lo determinado, observandose assi asta que llegue el tiempo, y caso de que pidan cuentas de la hacienda del Semo.

Por tanto quando esto suceda, se ha de sacar un traslado dedha relacion en nombre del Pe Rr q entoncesfuere; y porq dho Pe no la ha de presentar por si, sino procurador, q nombrara entonces , se pondra por cabeza de la relacion q se ha de presentar lo siguiente, ô con que equivalga N. en virtud de poder, q tengo acceptadodel Pe N. Rr del Semo y Collo de S. Jorge, digo, que para que dho P. R mi parte se conforme mejor con la voluntad de V. S. en las cuentas de la haciendadedho Seminoq le estan pedidas, presentola relacion del [100] tenor siguiente &c

El Juez, ô Superintendente vera el allanamiento, que se hace al fin de dha relacion, yexplicara en la conformidad, que pide, sean las cuentas: Y entonces por el mismo procurador se presentara una

breve peticion, en la qual se diga, que para formarmejorlas cuentas , que se piden, es necco se entregue razon de la Conclusionde lasCuentas passadas, y de la Conferenciadel cargo, ydata de ellas, parasaber, si resulto alcance alguno â favor de la hacienda, para cargarle de nuevo en las cuentas presentes , ô â favor del Administradorpara abonarle en la data, q descargo , q se diere Estando el Pe Administrador advertido, que en las cuentas , q el P. Pedro Moncada dio el año de 1672 , que parece fueron las ultimas, alcanzoâ la haciendade la administracion en 140006гs 24 ms como consta de un villete de informeescrito al Superintendente, que esta en el archivo entre las relaciones juradas, q dio dho Pe y en una de ellas hai un renglon, que reza el mismo alcance Estas cuentas, y las relacionesjuradas se presentaron en el offo de Gabriel de Aresti.

Aunque la relacion esta ajustada, y comprobada con instrumtos autenticos, parecio mas conveniente allanarse â dar qualquiera de las Cuentas, que en ella se mencionan; pues es mostrar la espada, ydecir, q no se quiere usar della. Es verdad q uno de los Padres Consultores, vista dha relacion, era de parecer, se presentasse en el Consejo , resistiendo se â cuentas de todas las casas , y declinando jurisdiccion; pero este sentimto nacio de no tener nota del pleito primo de cuentas. Esto fuera volver a andar lo andado , y gastar el dino que no hai, sin fruto alguno, y mas con el exemplar bueno ô malo del Pe Pedro Moncada, que dio cuentas de toda la hacienda , y casas delSemo y hubiera sido acertado, q a lo menos hubiesse echo una representacion, como la q se contieneen la relacion mencionada , pues +[+ quando no de otra cosa right margin] sirvierapara q se viesse , hacia mas de lo que debia. En este punto de cuentas nos hemosde considerar como indefensos, y que el Consejo es casi Juez , yparte; [101]Juez, porq el ha de sentenciar,y parte, porque se litiga con su Fiscal , sin q nos dejen Tribunal para las appellaciones, pues como se ve en los despachos, que dan al Superintendente todos los Tribunales se inhiben pa este juicio, estrechandoa quesolose admita appellacion pael Consejo real. Acudir al Nuncio es perder tiempo, assi por estar vencido el articulo de declinatoria, como porque en qualquiera auto suio favorable, dirian, que hacia fuerza. No niego es cosa dura (dejando aparte para esta Consideracion las casas , q dono Cesar Bogacio) que se quiera introducirelConsejo con el pretexto de Protector de las obras pias, â tomar cuentas de la administracion de unas Casas q no tocan en la donacion, sinoq las adquirieron los Padres Inglesses por si, y con su industria, para administrarlas por si mismos para el Semo con dependencia de sus Superiores assi en cuentas, como en todo lo perteneciente â su administracion , y que presuma el Consejopuede remover a los Padres Administradores del empleo, que les dio la Religion, la qual tiene â su cuidado , y debajo de su govierno el Semo Pero como no es facil atar las manos al Consejo, no habiendo recurso Superior, se elige el medio de hacer este allanamiento , y mas qdo se puede dar buena cuenta ,y hacer patente la justificacionde la Compa redimiendo con el la vexacion de un pleito, mui costosso , y sin fruto ultimamente , pues el Consejono cedera en la que juzgare ser Regalia suia , antes ,

llegando el caso querra ostentar su aucthoridad exercitando qualquiera jurisdiccion, que presumiesse tener.

Esto se experimentò, siendo Superintendente da AntoMonsalve; pues dandole nota el Pe Po Ortiz de Moncada de su assignacionecha por los Superios pa Sup" y Administradorde este Semo el dho Sr Superintendente convirtiendo en propria substancia esta nota y cortesania del Pe lo que [102] en este se debia de attribuir â urbanidad, attribuio el Superintendente â dependencia; y assi dando cuenta al Consejo de varias cosas pertenecientes a este Semino, entre ellas dice de esta suerte En 7 de Sete de 1669 el Pe Ortiz de Moncadade la Compa de IHS me propuso, se le habia nombrado por Rector, y administrador del mismo Collo y Seminario en lugar del Pe Thomas Kendal, y habiendolo participadoal Consejo, le concedi licencia para por entonces assistir en el sin que por esta razon el, ni la Compa adquiriessen nuevo derecho 14 de Junio de 1672. Lo mismo repitedho Superintendente en otrarelacion, q hizo al Consejo en 12 de Julio de 1673. Consta todo esto del Processo viejo del pleito de Cuentas a los folios ultimos de dho processo. Aunque el Pe Po Ortiz de Moncada no pidio expressamente licencia a dn Anto Monsalve para entrar en la administracion del Semo y se debecreer, que la noticia, q le dio del nombramiento echo por sus Superioressolo nacio de un animo cortes , y urbano; podia tener conocido, ô el genio, ô el estilo de semejante Ministros, para no darle ocasion de dar semejante respuesta; y mucho mas habiade haber huidoen la nota de su papel de mostrar su ofrecimiento , ô imaginacion de si podia ser conveniente, se diesse cuenta alConsejo de la eleccion echa en su persona; aventurando el nombramto de los Superiores al parecer, y voluntad del Consejo * [*y abriendo tanto las puertas, a quien no se descuida en entrar por qualquier resquicio. leftmargin]. Muevo me â decir esto por haber encontrado un borrador del papel escrito â dn Antonio Monsalve, que me ha parecido poner aqui, y es el sigte.

A gran suerte .

[Hereis inserteda rough draft, in Moncada'shand, ofthedocument above referred to.] [103]A gran suerte tengo la ocasionq se me ofrecede estrechar mas laobedienciatan debida a V Sa por obligar me la de mis Superiores a q vaca por Rector del Seminario de San Jorge en conformidad de lo q pasa tantos años ha enel de San Albano de Valladolid yen otros quetiene en España la Compania y de lo q V Sa se sirvioinsinuaral Pe Provincial por saber era este su dictamen escrivio a nuestro Generalcon tanto aprieto q ha venido en ello pospuestas las dificultades domesticas q muchas veces se han retardado. En mi Sor han presumido alguna influencia (aunq en la verdad estoi tan falto de ella para todo) en orden a esta administracion por aver la tenido casi ocho años en la de toda la Provincia en el oficio de Procurador General della [104] de ella lo q puedo asegurara V Sa es q deseare entodo el maior acierto y promover aquella Fundacion y hacienda q se destino para tanto bien y propagacion de la fe Catolica y q en

orden a esto no perdonare a desvelo y solicitud de lo q mi corta salud y fuerzas alcanzaren Doi a V. Sa esta noticia por si juzga conveniente participarla al Consejo y tendra V Sa en mi un siervo obedientissimo y resignado en todo a sus ordenes y a NroSr suplico gde la persona y vida de V Sa con las felicidades q puede deeste Collegio Imperial oy [blank] de Sete del 669 BSM de V Ss su mas Humilde servory capan

Sr D Antonio de Monsalve. Pedro Ortiz de Moncada. [105] [Here begins the Statement abovereferredto. It is in the handwriting of a clerk, with the exception of the heading, which has been insertedby Fr. Cabrera , who also makes several corrections in the text. The leaves are numbered I to 17.]

Cap. 14 .

RELACION , QUE SE CITÒ EN EL CAP ANTECEDENTE , VISTA Y APPROBADA POR LOS PP. C.C.

Juan de Cabrera de la Compañia de Jesus Rector , y Administrador del Seminario de S. Jorge de esta Corte, siendorequerido, y citadopor auto de V. Sa para presentar la cuenta de esta administracion, digo, que por quantoaora, y quando por parte del Supremo R¹ Consejo, como Protector de la obras pias, se han pedido semejantes cuentas, se procede en la suposicion de que dho Seminario, y obra pia se mantiene, y subsiste enfuerza de la hacienda, yrenta, que para estefin dejo Cesar Bogacio de nacion Italiano, ynaturalde la Cuidad de Luca, por tanto para que mejor constea todos el sacrificio de mi obediencia â el auto de V. Sa conviene poner a los ojosel echo cierto, y relacion verdadera comprobada en todos sus puntos con escrituras , ê instrumentos auttenticos, y juridicos, de la parte que en la fundacion de dho Seminario [105] tubieron el caudal, y bienes de Cesar Bogacio, de cuia administracion se pide cuenta: La qual relazion , si en alguno de sus puntos pudiesse parecer prolija, hallarà escusa en la discrecion de V. Sa. por el deseo , de que vaya corriente, y seguida la verdad del echo, que en tiempos passados pretendio confundir la ignorancia, passion,ysentimiento del Aucthor de ciertoMemorial, que quiso darse por offendido.

Para el fin propuesto, supongo, que Cesar Bogacio otorgo una Escriturade donacion de tres casas en la Calle del Principe en 31 de Jullio de 1610 ante Sebastian Perez Escrivo de Su Magd en favordel Pe Joseph Cresuelo de nacion Ingles, Prefecto, y Superior de la mission de Ingalaterra para efecto de un Seminario debajo de la enseñanza de la Compañia Demas de esto, aunque por el Testamento, que tenia otorgado en Valladolidante Miguel Moreno de 27 de Agosto de 1604dejaba su Alma por heredera, despues en el [107] Codicilo, que hizo en Madridante Sebastian Perez en 23 de Sete de 1610 , seis dias antes de su muerte revoco la Clausula, en que dejaba por herederasu alma, instituiendopor unico, y universal herederoâ el Seminario de los bienes, que quedassen , pagadas sus deudas, con prevencion a los Testamentarios, que habiendo echo Inventario ,

y almoneda de ellos, las pagassen con lo procedido de su venta,y que no alcanzando el valor de los bienes para satisfaccion de dhas deudas, se acabasse de dar dha satisfaccion del valor de las cassas , que habia donado para fundacion del Seminario.

En este supuesto, y en el que dha Donacion, y herencia son los caminos por donde pudieron venir â este Seminario los bienes , y caudal de Cesar Bogacio, sera bien recorrer , uno y otro camino ,para ver, que se halla, y encuentra en cada uno; y sea primero el de la herencia

§. 1º.

HERENCIA DEL SEMINARIO DE S. JORGE POR MUERTE DE CESAR BOGACIO .

[108] Esta fue herencia solamenteen el nombre; es tan cierto, que si los Censos , y deudas, que en varios tiempos salieron contra los bienes, se hubieran visto desde luego , y hubieran venido a un mismo tiempo, los Padres Ingleses hubieran renunciado dha herencia,y aun el derecho de la donacion a las casas, porque con el dinero, que pagaronporCesar Bogacio, pudieran haver comprado mas , ymejores Casas; perocomoeranconvenidospor razon de herederos en diversos y distantes tiempos, toleraban, y pagaban, por no deshazerse de las Casas, que tenian, parte para alquileres, y renta ; parteconvertida ya en Iglessia con Sacramento, y parte dispuesta, y convertida en Seminario Pero no pretendo dezir lo mucho, que pago, y suplio el Seminario, por Cesar Bogacio segun los papeles, y relacionesde este su archibo, y la declaracion de Juan de Cerain, que fue uno de los Testamentarios, en un Memorial impreso, que aunque no le tengo a mano , constaestar presentadoen un pleitoseguidoenla Nunciatura el año de 1622 en que fue convenido el Seminario, como heredero por razon [109]de una deudaantigua a favor de unosmenores , cuyo Curador habia sido Cesar Bogacio, como se dira despues

Solo intento convencer, que de la herencia de dho Cesarno percibio utilidad, ni interes el Seminario Esta verdad consta lo 1º Porque aunel mismo Cesar Bogacio (que sabria muy bien su Caudal, y sus deudas) en el Codicilo, que hizo, llego a dudar si sus bienes alcanzarian â la satisfaccion de todas ellas , y el cumplimiento de su Testamento, que es lo que ante todas encarga; la qual duda, y temoresse conocen, assi en la revocacion, que hazede algunos legados, y dispossiciones , dando por motivo de dhas revocaciones , que sus Testamentarios mejor pudiesen pagar sus deudas , y cargas; como tambien por la prevencion que haze a los dhos, para que en defectode bienes den satisfaccion, y paguendel valor, y [110]precio de las Casas expresadasen la donacion. Lo 2º consta lo dho de la declaracion, y tassa, que de los bienes del difunto hizieron Juande Cerain, y franco Lamberti, firmada de los dos, como Testamentarios en 1º de Enero de 1611 tres meses despues de la muerte de Cesar Bogacio, en la qual explicando por maior los bienes, y echo tambien por maior un abanze de su valor, y precio, confesandojuntamente, que los censos , y deudas, quehasta entonceshabian salido contra los bienes importaban 60 ducados concluien assi La fabrica de la Capilla, compossicion de Aposentos, y mas ajuar que hubieren

menester los Collegiales , costara 2500 ducados: Suplirse ha este gasto, y las deudasque importan 8500 ducados con la ventadel ajuar, y bienes, y con las partidas, que â Cesar Bogacio se le deben, y con lo que rentan las casas, hasta que aya Collegio formado, y quando faltasse, no es cossa de consideracion De donde se infiere [111] con evidencia no alcanzaban para lo referido los bienes, supuesto, era necesario recurrir y valerse de la renta de las casas, hasta que se formaseel Seminario Aqui convieneno perder de vista dos cosas , la primera, que hablaban solamente de los Censos, ydeudasdescubiertas asta entonzes. La segdaque los buenos Testamentarios para el valor de los bienes cuentan, y consideran 40 ducados, que dizen , habria quien diesse por cierto secreto para el mal de orina, el qual pareceera cierta receta para dho mal: y habria quien diesse por ella 40 ducados, como quatro cientos mil

Si se quissiere decir, que ya se intereso el Seminario en la obra de la Capilla, y dispossicion de aposentos para los Collegiales, la qual se habia considerado, tendria de costa 2500 ducados: se responde, que casso se hubiesse costeadodha obra con caudal de Cesar Bogacio tan combatido de acrehedores (que en echo tan antiguono facil su averiguacion) to-[112]-do esse interes se hallarà bien satisfecho , si se hazememoria, quelos Testamentarios que declararon los censos , ydeudas deCesar Bogacio, solo hablaron delasqueconstaban asta 1º de Enero de 1611. Con que no pudieron tener presentelo que sucedioel año de 1621. Yfue, que se puso a el Seminario como heredero cierta demanda, pidiendole ocho mil ducadospor razon de una tutela, ô curadoria de Juan Maria, y Ines de Vera menores , sobrelaqualdeudaselitigo en el tribunal de la Nunciatura , declinada antes por el Seminario la jurisdicion Seglar donde se habia pedido primero contra el: Y esta fue la ocasion de presentar entre las defensas el memorial impreso de Juan de Cerain Testamentario , donde declaralas cantidades, queel Seminario habia supplido yapor Cesar Bogacio del qual antecedentemente se hizo memoria .

El fin deste pleito fue una compossicion, y convenio, en el qual se allano el Seminario â pagar 40 ducadosde los 80 que [113] que se le pedian, siendo aprobado este ajuste por el Señor Nuncioen 15 de Octubre de 1624 , como constade sus letras Y porque la paga habia deser entregando 1Ɔ ducadosdesde luego, y los 30 restantes a cierto plazo, fue necesario tomar estos 30 ducados â censo de los Combentos de Religiossos , y Religiossas Carmelitas de Alcala, de donde se llebaron al depossitario da franco diaz de Villa Padierna, para efecto de entregarlos a la parte de los menores, precediendo para gravar con ellos al Seminario licencia de los Señores dn Diego Castejon, y da ferndo fonseca Canonigos de la Sta Iglessia de Toledo por comission de la Congregacion de los Señores Cardenales del Concilio, y echa tambieninformacion de todo este caso , como va referido por el Señor Vicario de Madrid de orden de dhos Se-[114]-ñores Comisarios

Tampoco pudieron los Testamentarios tener presente en Enero de 1611 otra nueba demanda que se puso, ô requerimiento que se

hizo al Pe Juan Norton el año de 1623 para que como heredero de Cesar Bogacio reconociesse cierto censo de 420 ducadosde Principal, que dho Cesar habia tomado en 23 de Marzo de 1588 a favor delPossito de esta Villa de Madrid ; el qual censo reconocio dhoPe y le pago el Seminario asta su redempcion, que fue â 13 de Septe de 1640= No es necessario proseguir en este assumpto: pues basta lo dho para conocer que la herencia de Cesar Bogacio no fue de utilidad para el Seminario, sino ocassion de consumir mucho dinero, excediendomui considerablementelas dos partidas mencionadas(sin contar otras) â el coste de la Capilla, caso que sirviese [115]el caudal de Cesar Bogacio para su fabrica.=

DONACION DE CESAR BOGACIO A FAVOR DEL SEMINARIO

DE S. JORGE .

Suena ser Donacion de tres Casas en la Calle del Principe, una, que hazeesquina â la Calle del Prado con derechoperpetuo a cobrar onze ducados, poco mas, o menos ; otra que haze esquina a la Calle de las Huertas Y la tercera queesta en medio de las dos referidas. Declara Cesar Bogacio en su donacion, que dhas casas tienen carga de Huesped de aposento: que es lo mismo que dezir eran medias casas, por que segun las leyes, y ordenanzas de la Casa de aposento, la que tiene esta carga, se divide por partes iguales, una para el Huesped, a quien su Magd haze la gracia de aposento, y otra para el dueño de la casa; Declara tambien que tenian las casas contra si el de-[116]-recho de veintena, seis ducados de censo perpetuo,y 20 ducados de censos al quitar Y no expresa mas cargas, siendo cierto, que demas de las referidas tenian las siguientes. Primeramente con el censo perpetuo de seis ducadostenianla carga de ocho gallinas; lo segdo tenian contra si un tributode 31 fanegas de pan por medio, 15 fanegas y media de trigo, y 15 fanegas y media de cebada, con mas dos carros de paja â favor del Maiorazgo de d PedroSuarezde Mendoza, como de sus titulos consta, y del reconocimiento, y declaracion que hizo el Doctor franco de Balbuena, dueño antes de dos de las casas Lo tercero tenian contra si un censo de 140700res a favor de la dotacion de Juana del Monte, como se vè porla escritura de fundacion de dho censo otorgada por Cesar Bogacio ante Gabriel de Roxasen 5 de Diziembre de 1609: quefue muchono acordarse , siendo siete meses antes de hazer la dha donacion. lo [117]Loquarto La casa que esta en medio de las dos, que hazen esquina, tenia contra si 200 ducados Principalde otro censo â favor de Bartholomè Cataneo, como consta de reconocimto de dho censo echo por Cesar Bogacioante Miguel Guerrero en 13 de Mayo de 1608 , enel qualpone por expresa, y especialhipoteca dicha Casa . Todas estas cargas son innegables. [y se callan inserted] He dicho, que la referida donacion suena ser de tres casas; mas , para que ni fue, ni pudo ser, hai lo que dire, refiriendo, como, y de quien hubo estas casas Cesar Bogacio. La primera casa , que se halla ser suia, es la de en medio, que oi esta incluida parte en el

Seminario, y parte en la que haze esquina a la Calle de las Huertas. Esta compro de Geronimo de Madridcomo Patronde las memorias, quefundoen Arganda el DoctorFrancode Balbuena; la escritura de venta passo ante Sanchode Quevedoen 29de Septe de 1595 encabeza deJuan de Chaves [118]yfue el precio de dha casa (por estargravada con Huesped de Aposento) 1400 ducados : los 400 pago luego Cesar Bogacio, y los mil restantes quedaron â censo sobre la misma casa â favor de dha Memoria. Despues a 16 de Octubre de 1603 compro la casa que haze esquina a la Calle de las Huertas, que le Vendio el mismo Geronimo de Madridcomo Patronde la referida memoria del dr Balbuena por escritura ôtorgada ante Sancho de Quevedo por precio de 13700 ducadospor el gravamen de apossento de Corte , y de ellos pago Cesar Bogacio los 700 en dinero contado y los 1 ducadosrestantes cargosobrela casa â censo â favorde la Memoria. Estos principales de los dos censos mencionadosson los 20 ducados de censo , que expresa Cesar Bogacio en la donacion . La otra casa, que haze esquina a la Calle del Prado, le costo menos: porque es de saver, que Cesar Bogacio tenia tra-[119]-tado de comprar dha casa con dª Alonso de Arceo vecino de Valdepeñas, quela possehia ; yen el supuestode estar vinculada en su Maiorazgo, Cesar Bogacio habia de sacar facultad real, para que se pudiese vender, y que el precio sirviese para subrogar otra alaja para el maiorazgo. Por tanto otorgaron una Escritura de capitulacion de venta por precio de 3350 ducados, por tener carga de Aposento, la qual escritura se hizo en Madrid a 15 de diziembre de 1609 ante franco Vergara con las condiciones siguientes Prima que Cesar Bogacio habia de hazer las diligencias para sacar la facultad real Segdaque dentro de un año de como se celebrase, yotorgasela escritura de venta â favor de dho Cesar, este habia de pagar 1Ɔ150 ducados, y con ellos habia de redimir dos censos de la misma cantidad cargada sobre dha casa â favor de la dotacion de Juana del Monte, ylos20200 ducadosrestantes habia de pagar enlos dos años si-[120]-guientes, de suerte, que toda la cantidad habia de estar pagadadentrode tres años de como se otorgasse la escritura de venta. Terca Que mientras se sacasse lafacultad, y asta que se otorgasedha escritura habia de tener Cesar Bogacio la casa en Arrendamto y por alquiler, haciendoescritura de obligacion de pagar condicho alquiler los reditos del censo, asta que se redimiesse. Loque noes facil de entender, como en 15 de diciembre de 1609 capitulanla venta de la casa debajo de condicion de sacarfacultad , suponiendo estar vinculada, quando en pleitoseguidopor daAlonso de Arceo, y da Pedro Suarez de Mendoza dio sentencia el Alcalde en 6 de Junio de el mismo año, no estar vinculada, ni haver podido vincularse por ser en perjuicio del directo dominio, y derecho de veintenas de dn Pedro Suarez de Mendoza, a quien pertenecian por razon de su Maiorazgo: La qual sentencia confirmo [121] mo el Consejoen 12 de Septe del mismo año de 1609. Pero sea de esto lo que fuere; lo cierto es, que Cesar Bogacio en fuerza de la Escritura de Capitulacion echa con Da Alonso de Arceo redimiolos censos de 1Ɔ150 ducadoscargadossobre la casa â favor

de la dotacion de Juana del Monte por escritura otorgada ante Gabriel de Rojas en 5 de dize de 1609. Lo qual no pudo ser sino en confianza del trato verbal, ô por cartas con daAlonso de Arceo pues hizo la redempcion doze dias antes, que juridicamentese otorgase la escritura de capitulacion, que como se ha dicho, fue à 17 de dize â de 1609. Masaqui es de notar, que aunquedha Redempcionservia para que daAlonso de Arceo quedasse libre, y fuera de la obligacion de los censos, pero no sirvio para que la casa no quedasse gravada con ellos, antes quedo mas gravada porque en el mismo dia de la Redempcion [122] y ante el mismo Escrivano tomo Cesar Bogacio â censo no solo los 10150 ducados, sino mas otros 183 ducados, y 102 maravedis â favor de la misma memoria de Juana del Monte; Con lo qual hizomaior la carga, pues siendo antes el principaldelos dos censos 120646res en el que aora fundo nuebamente, subio a 140705 y 30 mrs. Y no dexa de sertambien digno de admiracion, que a la seguridad de dho censo hipoteco como propria esta misma casa , estando aun tan lexos de ser suia, como de lo dho se puede conocer. res

Echa del modo referido esta redempcion, sucedio , quednAlonso deArceo en sietede Enero de 1610 presentandola escritura de capitulacion convenida con Cesar Bogacio, pidio ante un Alcalde de Corte que habiendo llegado el caso de poder vender la casa contenida en la capitulacion segun la sentencia dada por el Alcalde y confirmada [123] por el Consejo , se obligase â el cumplimiento de lo capitulado à Cesar Bogacio. diosele traslado de la demanda , y luego que se vio requerido por parte de daAlonso de Arceo, acudio presentando la escritura de redempcion de los censos, que era una de las condicionesde la capitulacion, y diziendo que con ella habia cumplido con la primera paga de la casa, y que para la restante cantidad de 20200 ducadosestaba prompto a hazerescritura de obligacion de pagarlos a sus plazos , y de echo por auto del Alcalde la hizo, y otorgo, y se puso en deposito, para que cobrado el dinero a su tiempo, se emplease enrenta à beneficiodel vinculo de Arceo, elqual, aunque se le dio traslado de todo esto, no respondio ni parecio; conqueacusadas las rebeldias mando el Alcalde por su auto se diesse possession a Cesar Bogacio de la casa, la qual tomoen 29 de Enero de 1610.

Luego que Cesar Bogacio tomo possession de esta Casa , dispuso la donacion de las [124] tres referidas Casas, que otorgo en 31 de Jullio del mismo año, tres meses antes de su muerte, que fue en 29 de Sete del mismo ; habiendo el Pe Joseph Cresuelo tomado el dia antes 28 possession de ellas por mandamto del Alcalde d" Gregorio Lopezdela Madera, y precediendotambien consentimiento de Cesar Bogacio que dio en 27 de mismo mes ante Batholome Gallo Escrivo de Provincia

§.3.

POCA FIRMEZA DE ESTA DONACION EN QUANTO COMPREHENDIA

LA CASA DE DN ALONSO DE ARCEO .

Antes de satisfazer a el Titulo propuesto; no escusare dezir, que toda esta donacion de casas absolutamte tenia en mi juicio poca ô ninguna estabilidad, siendo como en ella se dize, para fundar Semi-

nario, Capilla, ô Iglessia, porque siendoesta una especie de Vinculo ,y alligacion perpetua, la [125] la consideroecha en perjuiciodelSeñor del directo dominio , y derechos del Tanteo, y veintenas; y comopor los contratos delos censos perpetuos dedhas casasestàexpresamente prohibida la enagenacion de ellas para Iglessia, ô Monasterio, lo mismo, parece, se debe decir de enagenacion para el Seminario. Por cuiarazon, ante todas cosas debian preceder assi el Consentimto del Señorde los Censos , y derechos de Tanteo, y veintenas, como las demas diligencias, queen casossemejantesson por derecho necesarias Si parece, que Cesar Bogacio habia echo en algun tiempo ciertos contratos, y escrituras con dn Pedro Suarez de Mendoza, a cuio Maiorazgo pertenecian los censos perpetuos, y derechos de tanteo ,y veintenas, sobre la cession de estos derechos Pero el mismo dn Pedro declaro despues juridicamenteen 12 de Jullio de 1611 haber echodhoscontratos â contemplacion de Cesar Bogacio, siendomenor de25 años, sin licen-[126]-cia, ni authoridad de Justicia, ni informacion de utilidad, ni otra solemnidad necesaria por derecho en contratos de menores, y que no pudo consentir, que en dhas casas , solares se fundase Collegio, por lo qual daba por nulas dhas Escrituras, y contratos, por haber sido lesso, y engañado enormissimamente ,y pediase declarase assi en todos losTribunales, afirmandose, ressidian aunen el los derechos de Tanteo, y veintenas, comosi tales contratos, y escrituras no se hubiessenecho Este fue despues un embarazo bien enfadosso para los Padres Ingleses , pero ultimamte se compuso, quedando soldada esta quiebra en siete de Nobe de 1612. Yassi dexando esto, passo à lo que ofrezeel titulo propuesto. No obstante los passos dados por Cesar Bogacio asta tomar possesiondela casa; di Alonso de Arceo considerando, quela Capitulacion referida no fue efectiva, y real venta, sino una obligacion ,y pacto de vender despues, habiendo de vivir entre-[127]-tanto en dha casa Cesar Bogaciopagandoalquileres; Yqueaquella obligacion fue personal, ô respectiva a la Persona de dho Cesar , y no transmisible, se considerabacomo dueño, y Señor de la casa, juzgando la donacion por ninguna, y de ningun valor, y efecto en esta parte, como donacion de cosa agena, y que ni era, ni pertenecia aun â Cesar Bogacio Por estas, y otras razonesdispuso vender la casa a d" Juan Ruiz de Contreras Secretto en el Real de Indias, el qual procediendo con maiorseguridad, y resguardo, que Cesar Bogacio, obtuvoprimeroel consentimto del dueño de los Censos perpetuos,y ajusto la cession de los derechos de tanteo, y veintenas, y con esta prevencion concluio el ajuste de la casa, y â 17 de Jullio de 1611 dn Alonso de Arceo otorgo escritura de venta a su favor ante Juan de Santillana , quedandoporquenta de d"Juan Ruizde Contrerastodas las cargas, y los censos al quitar â favor de la dotacion de Juana del Monte, y pagando 20450 [128] ducados en dinero contado los quales depossito immediatamte en dn Geronimo de Barrio nuebo depossitario Generalpara comprar rentaa favordel Maiorazgode d" Alonso de Arceo, como mas por menor, y expresamte consta todo de la escritura de venta: La qual presentada por dn Juan Ruiz de Contreras antednJuan Cuello Alcalde de Corte se le dio mandamto de

possession, y despojo contra el Pe Joseph Cresuelo, quiencontradijo dha possession, y despojo, y se formo, y siguio pleito con grande empeño, y ardor, el qual, aunque ya concluso, y visto, no llego â sentencia porque reconociendolos Abogados del Seminario que dn Juan de Contreras consiguiria el despojo pretendido, mediaron muchasPersonas paraque de una y otra parte se hiziesse concierto .y transaccion; assi se executo ante Juan de Santillana en 6 de Sete de 1612 quedando la casa con todas sus cargas, ycensos, para el Seminario, y danle este â d [129] â dn Juan Ruiz de Contreras 40950 ducados, los 20450 precio de la casa, y que el habia depossitadopara el Maiorazgo de Arceo, y la resttante cantidad por la Alcabala, y veintena , que el habia pagado, y por las costas ; y ciertos derechos , que cedio al Seminario, y se refieren en la escritura de transaccion

Ultimamtepor tener antes dho dn Juan de Contreras en esta casa aposentopor suMagd seledieron 40reales para que alquilasequarto, y saliesse de la casa, dejandola libre para uso del Seminario . Este fue el fruto de la donacion tan mal segura de esta cassa .

§ .4.

CONCLUSION DE TODO LO DICHO .

Consideradala herencia, deslindadasia las casas, y desentrañada la donacion, qualquiera conocera claramtela verdad de los articulos siguientes. Articulo 1° . La herencia de Cesar Bogacio no fue de utilidad al Seminario Consta de lo dho en su lugar

Articulo 2º En la donacion de la casa de [130] dn Alonso de Arceo, ni dio, ni pudo dar Cesar Bogacio cosa alguna a el Seminario, porque dono loque era ageno, y no pudo transferirdominio decosa que no era suya: Y aunque se quiera dezir, que en fuerza de la capitulacion era suia la casa; con todo esso en su donacion no recibio el Seminario interes alguno deCesar Bogacio; porque aunque fuesesuya, es necesarioconfesar, que no la habia pagado; pues los 1150 ducadosde la primera paga con que redimio los censos de la dotacion de Juana del Monte, que estaban contra Arceo, alli mismo con mas cantidadlos bolvio â recibir fundando censo de principal mas crecidoen maiorgravamen de la casa; yla paga de la restante cantidad , para la qual hizo, y depossitoEscritura de obligonnotubo despues efecto, ni cumplimto Pues que bienes, pregunto, nos vienen con la donacion de una casa, que por no haverla pagado Cesar Bogacio, en qualquiera aconte-[131]-cimto habia de pagarla enteramteel Seminario ? de echola pago â dnJuande Contreras por la transaccion; y aunque no se hubiera atrabesado este embarazo , era necesario , ô que el Seminario dejase la casa , ô que pagasse , y cumpliessela Escritura de obligacion de Cesar Bogacio â favor de dnAlonso de Arceo.

Articulo 3º. Aunque del precio de las otras dos casas (que llaman del doctor Balbuena) y fue 30100 ducados, pago Cesar Bogacio 1100 ducadosen dos partidas, una de 400 y otra de 700 , con todo esso en la donacion de ellas solo dio al Seminario valor de 900 ducados, porque no solo las dexo gravadas con la restante cantidad de su precio, que son los 20 ducados de censos, que declara en

su donacion , sino que dejo gravada tambien una de ellas con los 200 ducados del censo, que calla en la dha donacion, â favor de Bartholome Cataneo los quales 900 tubieron, y tienen rescuentro excesiboenlas partidas delos 40 ducados, queel Seminariopagopor Cesar Bogacio [132] en el pleito de los menores , y enlos 420ducados del censo â favor del possito de la Villa, y reditos pagadosdesde el año de 1629 asta el de 1640 en que se redimio. De la verdad de los articulos referidos se infiere, queeste Seminario, ni fue, ni es , ni subsisteen fuerza de caudal, y bienes de Cesar Bogacio, sino por celo, trabajos ê industrias de los Jesuitas, los qualesya tomando â censo, ia por emprestito gruesas cantidades del Noviciado de Ingleses de Lobaina, y Seminario de Santo Omer (como se ve por sus cuentas) executaron, y mantubieron la fundacion, que dexo ideada Cesar Bogacio dichos Padres consiguieron la libertad de la Cargade Aposento para las casas Beneficio, que se regula porlamitad de su precio, yvalor; ellos demas de tomarsobre si las impossicionesde los censos â el quitar con que las dexo Cesar Bogacio, cuios principales importaban 380900 reales , gastaron en dinero en estascasas 790250reales los 580450que comose ha dicho pagaron à DnJuande Con [133] Contreras, y los 200800que el año de 1612 pagaron a da Pedro Suarezde Mendozaen estaforma40300 por ciertas veintenas, que decia deverle Cesar Bogacio, y los 160500 para subrogar a favor de su Maiorazgo en lugar de los censos perpetuos, para que las casas quedasensin estas cargas : Conlos quales 790250reales, es cierto, se podian haver comprado dhas casas , y sin pensionde censos algunos; pues tassadas por alarifes todas tres,para ajustar las veintenas de dnPedro Suarez, declararon no valer mas que 7200ducadospor razon de la cargade aposento. Por esto Juan de Cerain uno de los Testamentarios, que estubo mas presente a todos estos cuentos dezia haver gastado mas en ellos el Seminario, queloque valianlas casas . demas de esto los Padres , quehan hido sucediendo en la administracion labraron dos casas, y compraron otras dos, que son las que oy tiene el Seminario; yen que consisten todos sus proprios, entrando un censo de 456 ducados de principal, que dhos Padres compra-[134]-ron el año de 1616. La compra (por ser el censo de pessima calidad) no fue buena, perofue precisa por razon de otra trabacuenta de Cesar Bogacio; este en 10 de febrero de 1607ante Gabriel de Roxas se obligo asi, ya sus herederos â dar el Principal de este censo, y tomar para si los titulos de propriedad, si llegasse cierto caso, que fuera largo de contar aqui; Ilego el casoel añode1616yrequerido condhaobligacionel Seminario como heredero de Cesar Bogacio entrego luego èl Principalde 456 ducados, y le dieron los titulos del censo . Ynfierese tambien de lo dicho, el agravio, que se hizo a los Padres Ingleses el año de 1660 pretendiendo la emulacion, ê ignorancia introducir otro echo contrario a el de esta relacion, que es innegable, sino es negando la fee â las escrituras, ê instrumentos authenticos, queriendo atropellara unos pobres Jesuitasestrangeros, mas versados en predicar, y combatircon hereges, que en la practica de Tribunales , y que por haver corridoya cinqta años despuesdela

fundacion [135] no podian estar tan instruidos en todos los lances, y sucesos , de que se ha echo mencion, como aquellos primeros Padres que los tocaron con susmanos . Administraronlas casas de este Seminario, los Padres Ingleses, asta que llamados de los Superiores para su mission de Inglaterra, y otros Seminarios del norte, entro en esta administracion el Pe Pedrode Moncadaen nuebede Octe de 1669 ; el qual citado porauto del Señor D Antonio Monsalve Superintendente deste Seminario para dar cuenta de sus rentas, fiado en buena administracion la dio; pero fue, haciendose cargo de la renta de todas las casas , que el Seminario posseia En lo qual padecioequivocacion; Pues aunque el Señordn Antonio Monsalve por su auto pidieserazondelas rentas del Seminario, debia el Pe prevenir que la pedia segun la mente del Consejo; el qual en el suppuesto de decirse ser esta una obra pia fundada por un Secular, qual fue Cesar Bogacio, solamente quiere, ymanda, se den quentas de aquella hazienda, con que parecie-[136] -re haberla dotado dha casa . La qual apariencia, y sobre escrito solo puede convenir à las tres Casas de la Calle del Principe por el sonido de la donacion; pero no manda el Consejo, se tomen cuentas deaquella haziendaque [es above] independentede Cesar Bogacio,y solamteadquirida por la industria, trabajo, y dinero, que los Padres Ingleses buscaron â su cuenta: pues save mui bien el Consejo, que las cuentas de hazienda semejante, y su examen, corren por el cuidado, y govierno de los Superiores maiores de la Religion, como las cuentas de los Collegios, y de otros Seminarios, queestan debajo del govierno de la Compañia Y que sea esta la mente del Consejo, se convencecon evidencia concaso identico de cuentasde esta misma administracion . Porque lasmismas casas , queoi possee,y posseia el Seminario quando entro el Pe Pedro Moncada en la administracion , tenia tambien quando se pidieron las primeras cuentas el año de 1660 y siendo estas, las que a instancias de emulos se tomaron con maior empeño, solamtese consideraron para ellas las tres casas , que rezaladonacionydesolos sus alqui-[137]alquileres, se formo el cargo, sin hazer mencion de los alquileres, ô renta de las demas casas; y fue esto tan cuidadosamte advertido, que Ignacio Noble Contador nombrado por el Señor fiscal del Consejo no admitio en data , y excluio del descargo , que daba el Padre Guillermo Sancheocierta partida consumida en alimentos de los Padres diziendo, que toda aquella cantidadno debia cargarse a la administracion de las tres casas de Cesar Bogacio, sino repartirse, a causa de estar los Padres administrando las demas casas de la manzana; Y con la misma advertencia daJosep Cisneros contador nombrado por caso de discordia no solo se conformo con el parecer de el contador Ygnacio Noble, sino queexcluio de dicho descargo otrapartidaconsumida en reparos de casas, por decir no iba distinguida , ni constaba, si los reparos se habian echo en las tres casas de Cesar Bogacio, ô si se habian echoen las demas casas del Seminario, comose puede veren dhas cuentas. Las quales exclusiones de estas, y otras partidas aprobo el Señor fiscal del Consejo en su peticion de 26 de Agosto [138] de 1662 diciendo no haver agravio en ellas por ser justos, y

legitimos los motibos de los contadores. No parece puede constar con maior claridad de la intencion , y mente del Consejo, y del exceso del Pe Pedro Ortiz de Moncada No obstante todo esto, Yo, Señor, que me veo requerido porauto deV. S. para presentarlascuentasdeesta administracion ,meresigno enteramente en su arbitrio, y si considerada la verdad de esta relacion le pareciere, que de la cuenta de la administracion de las dos casas, que ciertamente fueron de Cesar Bogacio, desde luego la dare en essa conformidad, y si gustare, sea la cuenta de las tres , por que estas suenanen la donacion, formare esta cuenta del mismo modo. Y si determinare que la cuenta sea de la administracion de todas las casas del Seminario, obedecere tambien â V. S. y laformare debajo de todas las Protestas necessarias , para que por este echo no se entienda, quede perjudicado derecho alguno de la Religion= [The two next pages are blank.] [141] [Cabrera'shand continued.]

NOTICIA DE LOS ESTILOS DE ESTE SEMINARIO §. I.

CONGREGACION DE N. PE SAN IGNº Y S. FRANCO XAVIER.

El año [blank] se fundoen este Seminario La Real Congregacion de N. P. y S. FrancoXavier cuios Congregantes son algunas Personas reales, Arzobispos, Señores, y Señoras de la primera distincion , y otros muchos Titulos , Caballeros y Señoras particulares. El Prefecto de esta Congregaciones el Pe Rr del Seminario, quien en las funciones tiene la mano derecha del Ho Maior [Comidas left margin.] Todoslos messeslleva la Congregacioncomida al Hospital de la Passiony assiste a esta funcionel Pe Rr el qual ô reparte con otro Congreganteen una de lassalas la comida, ô sirve a las enfermas , si no puede, ô no quiere repartir, y concluida la comida, le trahe en su coche al Collo el Ho Maior, ô algun otro Congregante, q lleva coche . [domingos primeros de mes l.m.] Todos los primeros domingos de mes hai descubierto en la Iglesia; y para el da parte de las velas la Congregacion Por las tardes de dhos domingos reza la Congregacionel Rosario de N Sa en la Iglesia, y ofrece el Pe Rry despues da los santos de mes a los congregantes.

[fiestas l.m.] La Congregacion celebra â su costa la fiesta de N. P. S. Ignacio (en cuio dia [142] celebra tambienla fiesta del SS Sacramento y por la tarde hai processionalrededor de la Iglesia, y los Congregantes componen â su cuenta los altares) y la de S. Franco Xavier del mismo modo, y los dias antes hai visperas con la musica, eligen los comisarios nombrados por la Congregacion. Estos tambien hacen eleccion de Predicadores, dando primero cuenta al Pe Rr paraq vea si son de su approbacion; lo mismo executan para los demas Sermones, q tiene dha Congregacion, como el de honrras de Congregantes q es el dia sigtea la fiesta de S. Franco Xavier , y los de mañana, y tarde del primer dia de la Novena ,y el

agasajo o limosna al Predicador en todos estos sermones corre por cuenta de dhos Comissarios.

§ 2.

NOVENA DE S. FRANCO XAVIER.

Se celebra con grande solemnidad en este Seminario, assistiendo todos los dias la Congregacion, que nunca se ve mas numerossa. Algunos dias antes pide para el gasto por las casas el Ho Sacristan , y se reparten las platicas, ô sermones de las tardes, sino noes los de mañana, y tarde del primer dia q como se ha dicho los da la Congregacion, q hace la costadho dia. Imprimese la tabla, y se buscan algunas estampas del Sto para los debotos El primer dia pide la congregacionen la Iglesia, y la limosna del plato le pertenece : Todos los demas dias es dha limosna para aiuda a costearlo q ha de pagar el Semino . Pide en la Misa el mozo de la Sacristia, ô alguna otra persona de confianza Celebrase la novena con musica solamente por las tardes, sino es q algundeboto quiera sea de su cuenta algun dia enteramente. A la hora acostumbrada sale el Pe Rr ô Pe Operario â explicar la doctrina Christiana (cuio jubileo se publica en la Novena; pidien [143] do al Sr Arpo señale el dia de fiesta para la comunion general) despues sale el Predicador (a quien el Pe Rr agasaja con algun chocolate) y concluido el sermon se ofrece la novena , y habiendo cantado la musica sus villancicos, se encierra el SSoSacramto [Consejo de Indias l.m.] El dia 7 de Marzo, que es el dia 4º de la Novena hace la fiesta el Rei, ysu Consejo de Indias en hacimto degraciaspor la venida de la Flota entre tantos peligros ypor haber llegado la nota a Md, y entregadoseel pliego al Sr Condede Aguilar, que estaba a la sazon en casa , y presidiendo como Ho Maior a la Congregacionen dicho dia 4° de Novena, dispuso como Presidente , que era de Indias, q dho dia se celebrasse en este Semo una fiesta a S. FrancoXavier, a quien venia encomendadadha Flota pordebocion del Sr dnAndres de Pazsu General Viene el Consejo de Indias a la fiesta , y para q el Sr Presidente de dho Consejo elija Predicador , se da un memorial con tiempo, y antes de imprimir la tabla. Para recibir,y despedir al Consejocombida el Pe Rr al Pe Procurador G¹ de Indias, q tiene mas conocimiento con los Consejeros, y otros tres Padres del Colloq comenen casa, y se costea con 200rs q da el Consejo Y como este dia no sirve el pulpito de la Iglesia, se pide al Sr Cura de S. Sebastian, ô Theniente un pulpito portatil, q hai en la Parrochia.

§ 3.

SEMANA SANTA

En la Semana Santa se hace el munumento, y los tres dias Juebes, viernes, y Sabado se celebran los officios buscando el Ho Sacristan Sacerdotes que canten, y el Semo les da su limosna; para [144] la qual sirve la que ofrece el Ho Maior, y Congregantes en la adoracion de la cruz. y si falta supleel Semo . La llave del sagrario se da alHoMaior, q assiste con la Congregaciona los officios de dhos dias. El viernes santo hai sermon de Passion, que encomienda el

PeR [Sermonl.m.] suele empezar, entre las 8 y 9 de la noche porq ya la Iglesia estallena de gente. § 4.

PATRONATOS DEL Pe Rr.

DaMariaMartinez dejo dos casas, que estanjuntasunaalaPlazuelade Matuteyotramiraa la Callede las Huertas,paraqsus alquileres se empleenenloq disponeen cierta fundacion de obra pia,delaqual dejo por Patron al Pê Rr quien por dha fundacion, y libros dedha mema podra saber los destinos del caudal de dhos alquileres. Hai su libro deentrada, y otro de gasto, q es necco vaian corrientes, porq esta memoria y obra pia se visita por el Sr Visitadorde Md siempre, q la visita se hace en la Parrochia de S. Sebastian. [Visita. l.m.] Para norma de como se pone la entrada, y cargo y la data en las cuentas q se entregan firmadas del Pe R , servira qualquiera de las cuentas, q se han dado en otras ocasiones, cuios papeles estan con los demas pertenecientes a esta mema en el archivo del Semo . [Nota. Loreto l.m.] Parece, que cierta muger llamada Ana Gonzalezfundo una memoria en le Iglesia de N Sa de Loretosobre una casa , cuias señas son, q hace esquina a la Calle de las Huertas, y esta frente de la Calle del Lobo. Con estas señas, vinieron de parte del Sr Patriarcha, qdo visitaba dicha Iglesia, reconviniendo con ellas, pareciendoles , q dha casa hipothecada a la Mema de Ana Gonzalez, era alguna de estas dos de da Maria Martinez Pero aunq las señas nodesdicen , [145] ningunde las casas dichas es la obligada a la mema de Loreto : y assi se respondio, habiendo visto todos los papeles pertenecientes a las casas de da Maria Martinez . Mas porq corriendo el tiempo, se puede intentar lo mismo por los Administradores , ô Visitadores de la Iglesia de Loreto, Advertire lo que me parece necco para tener luz, con que responder àesta demanda La casa de da Ma Martinez se vendio juridicamente echo concursode acreedores a ella y a los bienes de Po Fernandez Tabernero; y uno de los acredores fue Juan de Lepre marido de Ana Gonzalezla q fundo la memade Loreto, de dondese infiere, q la casa concursada no era de Juan de lepre, ni de su muger Ana Gonzalez, siendo cierto, q la casa sobre q està la mema de Loreto fue casade Juan de lepre como yo note, quando me reconvinieron . Para quitar una equivocacion, conviene saber, q el dho Po fernandez Tabernero (cuia era la casa concursada, y q compro juridicamente el Pe de da Maria Miz) tubo una hijastrallamada Ana Gonzalez , hija de Luisa Gonzalez segunda muger de Po Tabernero , la qual habia tenidoen otro matrimoniocon N. Bravoa la dha Ana q del appellido de la Me se llamo Ana Gonzalez Pero esta es mui distinta de aquella Ana Gonzalez, q fundola [146] memade Loreto. Porq aquella tubo por marido a JuanLopez, y estatubo por marido a Juan de Lepre Ni Ana Gonzalez hija de Luisa Gonzalez tubo jamas parte en la casa, que en concurso compro el Pe dedaMaria Martinez ; porq le dio su Me su legitima en otras cosas fuera dela casa , y ella hizo apartamto de toda la demas hacienda; y assi esta Ana Gonzalezno pudo fundar mema sobre dha casa. Todo esto se

conocedelprocesso de la venta judicial de la casa dedaMaMartinez, que en un processo grande empieza assi El Licdo dn Sebastian Carvajal. [+ donde esta el testamto de Luisa Gonzalez. l.m.]

Aque se añade, q la casa de Juan de Lepre (que por ventura sera la q buscanlos de Loreto) estaba alindado con la casa, ô corrales de la casa de daFernando Matute, como consta del deslinde, q se hacede esta casa en el privilegiogeneral, q nos dio Su MagddeLibertad de Huespedde aposento pa todas las casas del Semo y a ella convienen las señas de estar en la plazuela de Matute, haceresquina a la Calle delas Huertas,y enfrente de la Calle del Lobo; porq estar en frente no dice precissamtehacer testero â dha calle a lo largo, basta hacer testero â qualquiera de los lados.

[Mugeres de la galera l.m.]

Tambien es Patron el Pe Rrde otra obra pia, q dejo de Melchor de Segura, el qual dio al Hospitalgeneral uneffectosobreel tabaco de 40ducados, concarga, q eldho hospital, qdo cobreentregue al Pe Rr de este Semo mil reales ; losnovecientos para emplearlos en lo que necessitarenlas pobres [147] mugeres de la galera, y los 100rs restantes de limosna al Pe Rr.

Despues de la baja de los censos, solo da el Hospitalen cada un año, q cobra, setos y cinqta rs y de ellos tocan solamte al Pe Rr75 y lo demas es pa las pobres. Hai libro, donde se lleva esta cuenta Qdose entrega el dinero convieneir a la casa de la galera, y hacer,q salgan las pobres , para ver las mas necessitadas , ia de camisas , ia zapatos, ia guarpiesses, &a porq de otrasuerte no seguarda igualdad, si el Alcalde elige a unas, y deja otras por ventura mas desnudas .

[Nota l.m.] Aqui se hade notar, qel AdministradordelHospital ha intentado, que el Pe Rr descuidade esta cobranza, y que se deje el dino al Hospital para aiuda â la comida de estas mugeres, en attencion a los atrassos de dho Hospital Pero el Pe Rr no ha querido venir en esta propuesta, y con razon Lo 1° porq el Hospital tiene obligacion â darles a estas mugeres la comida , y assi el interessadoera el Hospital, y las pobres perdieran el vestuario, q no les dan . Lo2º el Pe Rr quedabasin arbitrio, y el Administradorse constituia dueño de esta mema.

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[Translation ]

A Summary of the Foundation of and later eventsatthe English Seminary of St. George

Having examined the manuscriptsofthe archives ofthis Seminary, I have thought it better to condense and put into some kindof order whatis divided and scattered amongst certain loose papers, so that with no more trouble than the mere reading of this brief Summary anyone may understandthe beginnings of this Seminary and allthat has taken place from then until now.

Chapter I.

THE ORIGIN OF THE SEMINARY OF ST . GEORGE .

Caesar Bogacio, called the Founderof this Seminaryof St. George, was an Italian and a native of the City-Republic of Lucca. All the documentsand writings designate him as being in the service of the

King without naming the grade or class of his official functions or the qualityof his office, which, it appears, was that of King'sSurgeon. Hence he lived in Valladolid, at that time the Court of the Kings of Spain, and amongstthe many pious works existing inthat citythe one that pleased him most and gained his good-will was the College of St. Alban, where English Catholic youths, exiles in these Kingdoms, study Philosophy and Theologyunderthe direction andteachingofthe Jesuit Fathers, and are trained to become ableministersfor the Glory ofGod , so that, returning afterwards to their own country, they can instruct the Catholicsand maintain the cause of God and of religion againstthe wiles and deceits of heretics When the Court was moved to Madrid Caesar Bogacio also came to this town, where he lived for someyears and acquired a certain amount of property, and although he made up his mind and had settled to give this property to the Convent of the Augustinian Recolletnuns , he did not carry out the intention; for, so good an impressionhad been made upon him by the SeminaryofSt. Alban that, the remembrance of that institution and his affectionfor it ever increasing, he resolved to found in Madrid another Seminary like to the one in Valladolid Withthis in view, on the 31st ofJuly, 1610 , hemade , beforea Public Notary, Sebastian Perez, a Deed ofGift, to Fr. Joseph Creswell, an Englishman and Prefect of the English Mission, of certain houses in the Calle del Principe On the 23rd of September inthe sameyearhe ratified this Deed ofGift, before the same Public Notary, by a codicil to his Will In this codicil he constituted as sole and universalheir to his property the Seminarywhich wasto be founded , thus revoking the clause in his Will, made in Valladolid before Miguel Morenoonthe 27th ofAugust, 1604, by which hehad appointed his soul as heir.

This Deed ofGift executed by Caesar Bogacio specifies certain first charges upon his estate, and was made under certain conditions . That these may be better and more clearly known by everybody, and that nothing contained in them be omitted, it has seemed to me advisable nottorelate them in a generalway, but to transcribehere the Deedof Gift itself, which is as follows:

Chapter 2.

CAESAR BOGACIO'S

DEED OF GIFT FOR THE FOUNDATION OF THE SEMINARY OF ST . GEORGE .

In the town of Madrid, Court of our lord the King Philip, on the 31st of July, 1610 , the Feast of the Blessed Father Ignatius, Caesar Bogacio, in the service of His Majesty, gentleman , native of the City and Republicof Lucca, domiciledin the town ofMadrid, in my presence and that ofwitnesses has declared :-that whereas, whilstthe Court was in the cityofValladolid, the said Caesar Bogacio, owning and livingin a house adjoining the English College of that city, came to know the holyaimsof the collegians who were being educated in it and thegood example they gave to that city, and, indeed , to the whole kingdom Whereforeby Deed of Gift he gave the said house to them to enlarge the said College andeversince has had a special affectionand friendship and sympathy for them . Moreover , as they often suffer from various illnesses and many of them have died each year, perhaps because the place is not suited to their native constitution, Our Lordhas now inspired him with a desire and devotion to found in this Court, because of the better climate of Madrid, a College or Seminaryliketo the one in

Valladolid for them to livein when they first come to Spain, and then, when acclimatisedand accustomed to thefood, they can, asthe necessity or convenience arises, be transferredto the other colleges In thisway, too, the teaching facilities would be increased and more theologians couldreturn to Englandto instruct theCatholicstherein our HolyFaith and to convert the blind who have strayed fromit Being now free from allother obligationsandwishing to employhis means ina workso pious and holy, and to help in the foundation of the said Seminaryor College andfeelingconfident, too, that itwillbe a workvery acceptable to God , Our Lord, he gives andgrants by these presents and ofhis own free willmakes a formal gift nowandfor ever to Father Joseph Creswell of the Society of Jesus and a native of England, of the site and houses whichare here specified forthe said College and Seminaryso thatinthem the said College may be foundedand set up for the purposes aforesaid , with the following conditions:

First. The said Caesar Bogacio makes a formal gift of the houses in which he livesin the Calledel Principe, of this town of Madrid, and which are on the corner fronting the houses of Doctor Juan Gomez extending from the said cornerandthe Calle del Prado to the Oratory of the same houses, in which houses a Court Pensioner [Huesped de Corte] is lodged When the King shall have been pleased to free the said houses and within fifteen daysafter the Court Pensioner who now livesin halfofthem shall have left them, the said Caesar Bogaciobinds himself to deliver them to the said Father Joseph Creswell and at the same time to deliver up the title deeds that he holds. They are free from lien andentail exceptthat thereis a charge of six ducatsbelonging to Don Pedro Suarez de Mendoza But these houses themselves have a perpetualrightto an annualgroundrentofeleven ducatsmore or less from the houses of Doctor Juan Gomez, which sum the said Caesar Bogacio also gives as also the said houses which he gives and grants in the form in which he holdsand possesses them and has alwayspossessed them

Moreover, the said Caesar Bogacio makes a similar formal gifttothe said Father Joseph Creswell for the said purpose of two other houses with thestables and coach houses, inthe said Calle del Principe, which houses wereformerly owned by Doctor Balbuena, and for many years occupied by Doctor Don Alonso de Agreda of the Royal Councilof His Majesty. They immediately adjoin the above-mentionedOratory and extend to the other cornerof the street The said houses with all that belongs to them the said Caesar Bogacio now freely gives, but withthe proviso that the gift shall nottake effectuntil such time as Our Lord shall call him fromthis life, andin such mannerthat during his life he himself is to enjoy and possess them and after his death he gives them to the said Father Creswell for the said College To whom and tothe person or persons who shall havehis authoritythe said Caesar Bogacio gives formal power to take possessionof and toenterintothe said houses with or without a legal writ, and he desires and commands thaton his authority they take also from amongsthis papers the Title Deeds and Securities in his possessionwhich relatetohispurchase of thesaidhouses , which he cedes and gives from now henceforthin the form and manner in which he now holds and possesses them declaringthat these three houses aforesaid comprise all the land which they occupy from corner to cornerin the said Calle del Principe and all of it is containedin the said Deed of Gift, without it being void in any part by reason ofthe said Caesar Bogacio declaring as he does declarethat the two houses

do notpay any perpetualcenso* to the said Don Pedro Suarez de Mendoza nortoanyotherperson althoughthe said Don Pedro SuarezdeMendoza has the right of twentieths overthem andthe said Caesar Bogacio has borrowed 2000 ducatsas principal, on which he pays a censo tothe heirsofDoctor Balbuenaatthe rate offourteen, theredemptionofwhich heputs asfirstcharge onhisgoodsand lands,honorariaandinvestments, heldor to be held, becausehe wishes during hislife to pay them so that the saidhouses may be entirely free from the said censo as they areof all mortgageor obligation in favour of His Majesty and of the Royal Exchequeror of any other persons, and if he does notredeem the said censoduring his life he gives powerto the said Father Joseph Creswell and to the said College that after his deceasethey may receive from his estatethe said 2000 ducatsand the interest that may be owed and pay them to whomsoeverthey are due and redeem the said censo .

Moreover, now the said Caesar Bogacio gives to the said College and Seminaries to take effectwhenOur Lordshall have taken him from this lifeallthe altarpieces andpaintings andstatues whichhe has nowin his saidOratoryin the houses where he liveswhich they may take with his authoritywhenhedies.

Moreover, inasmuchas the said Caesar Bogacio has boundhimself to give to Doña Beatrix de Salvatierra, herfather or brothers, 800 ducats as her dowry for the Convent of the Augustinian Recollet Nuns when she shall make her profession, or in the event of her being too young and thereforenotmakingher profession, or ofherdeath, asheowes them to herfather or brothersin the event of her death he declares thatthis debt and the risk attached to it is an obligation on the said Father Joseph Creswell and on the said College so that at no time whatsoever shall the said Caesar Bogacio pay or be boundto pay the said 800ducats nor any part of them , and they must free him from it entirely, nevertheless if the said Doña Beatrix be professed in the said Convent the said Caesar Bogaciomay be freed from paying any dowry on account of Her Majesty the Queen having ordered the said Convent in which Doña Beatrix is to enter and all the Nuns in it to be transferredto the Convent ofSt.Isabel of this town; andit appears that anyonemaking her profession therewill not require a dowry because she willenjoy the same favour as those already professed, that is, to be supported by Her Majesty withoutany dowry being requiredfrom those that newly enter

Moreover, the said College shall be boundafterthe death ofthesaid Caesar Bogacio to give 40,000 maravedies each year to Doña Maria Bogacio, a Professed Nun in the town of Olmedo, of the Convent of Santa Isabel de la Cruz, of the Order ofSt. Francis of the said town of Olmedo These are to be givento her in the said town for her necessities every six months in two equal payments beginningfromthe day ofthe death of the said Caesar Bogacio and if Our Lord shall take her beforethe said Caesar Bogacio the said College shall not be bound to pay anything ofthat mentionedin this paragraph

Moreover, after the death of the said Caesar Bogacio the said College shall pay 50 ducatseachand every year to Maria Ramirezhis servant for the rest of her life, if she shall be in his service at the time of his death , the said Caesar Bogacionaming her by his Will or Codicil or in any other manner .

Moreover, the said College shall bury the body of the said Caesar

* Censo a contract whereby a person acquires the right to receive an annual pensionor interest, based on a mortgage,loan, or some suchobligation

Bogacio when Our Lord shall take him to a better life They shall have that number of candles, religious, and members of confraternities as shall seem good to them and he assigns for this purpose 100 ducats from his effects with which they shall also build him a tomb as shall afterwards be described and there shall be a sung Requiem Mass with the ordinary responses and all the Masses that shall be said in the saidCollege for a hundredcontinuousdays with the exceptionofFeastdaysshall be said for his soul, and his body shall be buried under any altar they may wishin the Church, constructingwith his own moneya plain vault for him alone as already said, on which altar they shall place the holy crucifix which he has to-day in his Oratory and it shall remain therefor the said College as alreadysaid above, and onthesaid altar they shall say two Masses a day for ever for his soul, and six studentseach day forevershallofferup a half-hour'smeditation,which they shall make together for the soul of the said Caesar Bogacio and when it shall please Our Lord that these prayers and sacrifices are no longernecessaryforhim, they shall be offered upfor Francisco Lamberti andhissoul in gratitude forhishelpineffectingthis holyworkandafterwardsfor the debts to the dead which the said Caesar Bogacio hadand has , and whenthe souls of the above-named have no need of them , let them be applied for the rest of the Souls in Purgatory Into these works the said Caesar Bogacio convertsthe funeral pomps ofhis burial not onlynot to incur the dangerof vanity and of receivinghis reward in this world but also so that the said College and the students of it shall do this of their charityand in recognition of the benefit that he does in giving such a good beginning to the foundation of the said College andSeminaryandofhis being the first whohas turned his hand to this pious work, declaringas he does declare that he does not wish that any epitaph or coat of arms or anyother sign whatever shall be placed on his tomb or on any wall; he only asks and desires the said Rector and students and especiallythe said Father Joseph Creswell andifit be necessaryhe charges themin conscience to putintheSacristy or in some other public place a tablet on the wall inscribed with the obligation of sayinginperpetuity the two masses on hisaltar everyday and of making the meditation as aforesaid, and with whatsoeverthe said Caesar Bogacio shall give them for the purpose, with the obligation of never removing it; and in their private books they shall keep a record of this documentand of the said donations so thatthe Religious may alwaysfulfil punctually what has been said anddeclared above.

Moreover, because the said Caesar Bogacio intends that this pious workshallbe set on foot and executed withall speed, he asksandcharges the said Father Joseph Creswell and the person or persons whom it concerns to procurewith all care that His Majesty free the said houses andthatthey bring to Spainwith the greatestpossible speed they can , the studentswho are to start it, so that the good which is hoped and expected from this Seminaryand College to the benefit of Christianity mayappearas soon as possible As agreaterincentive the said Father Creswell binds himself and the said students, whether theybe few or many who acceptand ratify this Deed ofGift, bind themselves, during the comingyear of 1611 , or earlier if possible, that they will bring and have in the College, English Studentsto the numberof twelve, toform the College, with Rector, Counsellors and Officials, fulfilling the aim of this College and carrying out the charges and obligationswhich are declared above In the event of their notfulfilling it within the said time, either because His Majesty has not freed the said houses from F

the Court Pensioner, or for any other reason whatsoever , even though not here specified, beyond that periodthis documentand the donations hereincontainedshall be null and of no value and effect and as ifthey had never been promised or made, withoutit being necessary for that end to hold any lawsuit, verification or enquiry, and the said Caesar Bogacio of his own authority or as he will, shall be able to recover possession of the said houses in his own person if he be alive, or by his heirs or whomsoever shall hold titlefor it, without their beingable to recoverfor any building expense or improvementwhich they shall have made in the saidhouses as ifthe neglect to fulfil what has been declared herein shall have been through their fault and not of the said Caesar Bogacio.

In the event of the said Father Joseph Creswell and the students accomplishingon their side within the year 1611 allthat has been stated as regards the election of a Rector and of establishingthe said College, they shall be bound, and the said Father Joseph Creswell shall bind himself for them, that the said Rector and Students shall ratify this Deed ofGiftin the form andmannerexpressed and declared in it, thus binding also the successors of the said Seminary and College to the fulfilment ofallof it, with the necessary forceand surrender in the usual form and manner to the content of the said Caesar Bogacio, or ofhis said heir

Moreover , the said Caesar Bogacio makes this Deed of Gift of the site and houses situated as they are in a principal place and with power of extensionand of constructing a very large institution so that there may bea great numberof studentswho may study Arts and Scholastic Theologyand the rest of the sciencesand branches ofknowledge which aretaught in the other Colleges of this Kingdom andin Rome , with the end and object that the studentsmay in piety and knowledge become such that by their learning and holiness we may all hope they will do great good to souls in England by bringing them to the knowledge , love and obedience of Our Lord and by professing the Faithin secret and in public even though it should costthem their lives,forthe honour andglory ofHis Divine Majestyand for theexample of His HolyChurch

If by the mercy of Our Lord God the Kingdom of England should be converted to His Holy Faith and therefore the English Colleges and Seminaries of these realms should have to be closed and shouldin fact close , since they could studythese same sciences and Theologyin theirowncountry and profess them in the UniversitiesofEnglanditself, without the hindrances and troubles that Catholicsnow suffer ; if this should happen, which please God wemay see , [hence it followsthatthe Founderwishedthat this Seminaryshould always be governed by the Society of Jesus, note in margin] the Provincial of the Societyof Jesus , who shall have jurisdiction in this town of Madrid, and the person who then has the care of the English Seminaries of these realms, with the approbation and consent of the Father General of the same Order , for the time being, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Luccaforthe time being, shall have the option of applying this College to the use which shall then seem to them to be of the greatest service to Our Lord God and of greatestbenefit to the Holy Catholic Church, placing others in the College who will agree to all that is contained in this documentandfulfilall the obligations therein, for which effectit gives them full legal power

In the form aforesaid the said Caesar Bogacio makes the said Deed of Gift of the said site and houses in favour of the said College and Seminaryand its students, and of the said Father Joseph Creswell in

their name so that they may have and hold and enjoy for ever in the form and mannerin which it is expressed and declared in it and in no other manner , andit gives thempowerto takepossessionofitandinthe meantimeand until they takeand secure possessionhe constituteshimselftheir tenant holderandpossessor, and makes knownanddeclaresthat in making this Deed ofGift he is not reduced to poverty but as hesays and declares he still has much property for his support and sustenance in the houses that he has kept and reserved for himselffor the rest of his daysand other property that he has overand above that contained in this document And whereas every Deed of Gift made of a sum greater than 500 sueldos accordingto lawis not valid for any amount exceeding that sum , unless such Deed of Gift be exhibited beforethe Mayor and competentjudge thereforehe disposes that it be exhibited and publishedand he exhibited and publishedit before me, the present Notary, as before a public official, and he binds himself that the said houses and site in the form abovementioned are his and that he has not sold ceded nor renounced them nor otherwisegiventhem to any person and that they shall be secured to the College and its studentsand that no lawsuit embargo or prohibition shall be instituted against any of them or any part of them, and if any such be institutedor begun he will act as plaintiff and appellant in such action and will pursue it and conclude it in all courts and tribunals until it is defined, ended, terminated and left in peace and in security, quietlyandpeacefullytothe said College without harm or cost or contradiction of any kind under the penalty of giving them such other houses and site in this town of Madrid in as equally a good part and place as the above-named are and for any such eviction he binds himself to indemnify for it as fully as he can bind himself,and that all may be had and possessed and fulfilled and paid and held firmly he has bound his person and whatever property he holds and shall hold and by this Deed he has given full power to each and every justice and judge of His Majesty of whatever rank they be to whose court and jurisdiction he has submitted himself and especiallyhe has submitted himself to the court and jurisdiction of the Mayors of this Capital and to each one of them in solidum, renouncing as he does renounce his own court jurisdiction and domicile and citizenship and the law " si convenerit de Jurisdicione omnium judicum, " so that they may compel and force him by every remedy and forceof law andexecutivemethodto the paymentandaccomplishment ofwhathas been declared as if this letterandits contentswere a definitive sentence ofa competentjudgegivenagainsthimandconsented to by him and not appealed againstand publishedin judicial matters , moreoverhe renounces all and singular the laws and courts mentioned as in hisfavour in general and in particular and the law and rights which say, any renunciation of laws made is not valid

The said Father Creswell who was present, having seen heardand understood this document, declared and executed that heaccepted and accepts it entirely and with all the effects as is expressed therein and has bound himself thatin the following year, 1611, and before ifitshall be possible,hewill have obtainedfrom hisMajestythefavour ofthefreedomofthe said housesfrom the Court Pensioner, and will have placed in itup to adozen English Studentswhoshallform a college witha Rector , Councillorsand Officialscarrying out the purpose ofthesaid College and also he bound himselffor the said Rector andstudentsthatwithineight daysafter having entered the said houses andformed the College, they willratifyand approve this documentineverything and forall its effects asis expressed therein and thatthey will carry out everything expressed

therein , andlikewisethe said Father Joseph Creswell has boundhimself that they will not take any other site in this town for the said College and Seminaryeven though they be given a larger one and in a better part, but that he must be and is bound to institutethe said College on the site and in the houses which the said Caesar Bogacio gives him as already declared and he has formally bound himself tofulfil it and has given power to the Justices that they may and should know ofit, and has received it as a sentence given in judgement, renouncing the laws in his favour, and making the general formal renunciation, and the said parties executed it before me, the present notary, and before the witnesses, Angelo Eduardo and Juan de Cerayn and Ambrosio Lissi, who were present at what was said, who are of this Court and the two executants whom I the Notaryaffirm that I know, signed it with theirnames, Caesar Bogacio, Joseph Creswell, before me, Sebastian Perez. I, the said Sebastian Perez de Caviedas, Public Notary of Our Lordthe King, residentin the town and province of Madrid, was present at what was said and signed it In the town of Madrid 2nd September, 1611 , I, Juan de Ochavez, Public Notary, domiciled in this town of Madrid, made this transcription of the original Deed of Gift, which was handed to me for that purpose, and it is a true copy, and I returned it to the party, the witnesses being, Francisco de Barrio, and Juan Diasand Juan de Paredes, allofthis Court of Madrid It is not authorised [No 1 . Deed of Gift made by Caesar Bogacio Place the original inside it

In four different hands ]

Chapter 3

OPINION

ON THE LEGACY AND DEED OF GIFT OF CAESAR BOGACIO

The zeal ofCaesar Bogacio which urged himto undertakethefounding of such a pious work as that of a Seminary destined for an end of such glory and service of Our Lord, should always be praised, but although he mighthave meritedin the sightof God the glory of Founder forhis good willand pious intentions, it appears that he did notmeasure or estimate correctly the means that were necessary not only forthe proposed work but also for the obligations which he left and for the execution of his last Will, especiallyas his debts and responsibilities which appeared afterwards were not kept in mind. So the legacy and donation obliged the Fathers Prefect of the English Mission to spend large sums greater than the value of the gift of Caesar Bogacio. Ido not wish to go into details of the amountsthat the Seminarypaid which are to be found in variousstatementsmade with reference tothe accountsbutIam content simplyto call attention toa certain report, * which Idrew up for anotherpurpose, of the partthat the property and fortune of Caesar Bogacio hadin the founding of this Seminaryand by that it will be seen that the dependencies of the said Caesar received from the Seminary and from the English Fathers greater benefit than the Seminary received from his legacies and gift.

Chapter 4. THE SEMINARY OF ST GEORGE IS FOUNDED

Father Joseph Creswell could not help knowing that the rentof the houseswhich Caesar Bogacio had givenwould not suffice forthe foundation and maintenanceof the proposed Seminary, because part of the

* Cap 14 , § 3 , infra

houses had to beconvertedinto a Seminary, Chapel or Church , andthe rent of the rooms which they were able to let, could not supply for all the expense, especiallyas they were not able to rent out all the apartments, since there were Court Pensioners who occupied half the said houses. Butinspiteofall that, Father Creswell, confidentthathe could obtain from the King freedomfrom this obligation, and that others, following the exampleof Caesar Bogacio, would contribute withtheir almsandwould employsome of their fortune in this pious work,applied himself with great zeal to the establishmentof the Seminary . And because one ofthe clauses ofthe Deed of Gift was that within a yearit had to be established and peopled with twelvestudents, Father Creswell arranged that twelve English Youths should come from the Seminaryof St. Omer with their Master, who was Father John Thompson; the twelve students were the following, but it must be noted that their names were supposititious, because those who came to study in these realms concealed their proper names, so that when they returned to England, neither they themselves nor theirCatholic relativesmightbe known to the heretics . The students were called then Robert Lucio, Walter Montano,GeorgeSourthrovello,Thomas Barleo, Roger Campiano , Thomas Compton, Luis Risdon, William Harveo, Anthony Taylero, Henry Compton, John Portlando, Thomas Porto .

[Robert Lucio [Lucy] does not appear in the Valladolid Register The Madrid account books mention " a student " who left in September, 1613 . Walter Montano [Morton] does not appear in the Valladolid Register. Ina listofthese students in a contemporary legal document he is given as Walter Maurice The Madrid account books mention a Walter Maurice who, in May, 1613 , was sent to Flanders

George Bacon als Southwell, according to the Liber Primi Examin [No. 330], was born in the county of Norfolkof schismatical parents, by whom he was taught the rudiments of the Catholic Faith Afterwards he went to Lisbon, where he was received into the Church, and thence to St. Omer's, wherehe studied letters fortwoyears, and finallyto Madrid, wherehe studied philosophy. On the 18th June, 1614 , he came to Valladolid, aged 20 years. The Lib Alumnor adds, that in 1618, having been madea priest and finished his studies , he was sent to England. He wrote in English a book in defence of the Primacy of the Sovereign Pontiff

Thomas Barleo. In the Liber Primi Examin he is [No. 338] Martin Barlow als. Barley; born in Bruges , of Catholic parents; educated first in Brussels and afterwards at St. Omer's, whence he was sent to Madrid ; came to Valladolid in 1614 , whennot quite 19 years old The LiberAlumnor, adds that he died in Valladolid , a youth of great promise

Roger Campian is not in the Valladolid Registers He was possibly the student who, according to the Madrid account books, died in September , 1613. See also letter No. 34, infra

ThomasCompton, in the Liber Primi Examin [No. 336] ThomasCarleton als . Compton , born in Cambridgeshire , of Catholic and upper-class parents who had sufferedmuch for the Faith, spent 4 years studying letters at St. Omer's, and was sent afterwards to Madrid where he finished his courseof philosophy. He came to Valladolid 18th June, 1614 , aged 20 years. The Liber Alumnor gives his age as 22 on his arrival At a public actin 1617 he madea brilliant defence in theology and, being ordained priest, was sent to Belgium where he was receivedinto the Society; taught humanities for five yearsand then went, in 1620, to Liege to teach philosophy, of which he was the 5th Professorin the English Province Afterwards he taughtScholastic Theology for many years. He published a workon Philisophy and another on Theology. Foley, vii, 153, says he was professed of four vows 21st May, 1628 ,and diedat Liege23thMarch, 1666, aged 75

Louis Risdon , inthe Liber Primi Examin [No. 332]is given as Louis Stile als Risdon, born in Devonshire; educatedas a boy in Exeter, afterwards for two years studied letters at Oxford and for one year civil law in London

duringwhich time, being then 17 years of age, he got his first notionofthe Catholic Faith and was received into the Church Without bidding his parents goodbye, he went to St. Omer'sfor two yearsand thenceto Madrid , where he studied philosophy Finally he came to Valladolid with the rest , in 1614. The Liber Alumnor adds : in 1615, a youth of great promise, he died in this College

William Harvey Liber Primi Examin [No. 335]: William Worsley als Harvey was born in Antwerp, of English and Catholic parents His father, of no meanfamily, had suffered as a youthpersecutionand long imprisonment forthe Faith, and had preferred the Faith to his inheritance and thepromise of great things held out to him bythe Queen's Councillors His mother was of the Royal blood of Lancaster He was educatedpartlyin England, partly at Antwerpand Louvain . The last four years he studied humanities at St. Omer's, whence he was sent to Madrid wherehe finishedhis philosophy He came to Valladolid 18th June, 1614 , aged 20. The Liber Alumnor adds that he was ordained priest in 1618, and, having finished his studies, was sent to England, but he changed his plans and went to Belgium where for many years he was chaplain in the army ofthe Catholic King

AnthonyTayler, accordingto the Liber Primi Examin [No. 331], wasborn at Douay, in Flanders, of upper-class and Catholic parents who had suffered much for the Faith From his birth he was brought up a Catholic, and he studied partly at Douay, partly at St. Omer's, when he was sent to Madrid, where he finished his philosophy, and then, in 1614, came to Valladolid, aged 18 years. The Liber Alumnor adds : he diedin this College, September , 1615 . Henry Compton, in the LiberPrimi Examin [No. 337]: HenryCarletonals Compton , brother german oftheabove Thomas, was born in Cambridgeshire; studied humanities for three years at St. Omer's and afterwards philosophy for the same number of years at Madrid, whence he camewith the rest, 18th June, 1614 , to Valladolid, aged 18 years The Liber Alumnor adds: onaccount ofill-health he was, in 1615, sent to Belgium and thence to England, wherehe died a youthof great promise

John Portland, in the Liber Primi Examin [No. 334] als Fulk Parry, was born in Denbighshire, of Catholic and upper-class parents who, from his infancy, brought him up in the Catholic Faith Although they were wealthy and he their only son , they neverthelessconsecrated him to God, and handed him overto the care and tutelage of the Fathers of the Society of Jesus, in England, by whom he was sent to St. Omer'sand thenceto Madrid Having finished his course of philosophy he came, 1614 , with the rest to Valladolid , when almost 19 yearsof age The Liber Alumnor adds : in 1617 he wassent to Belgium and was there received into the Society Foley, vii, 616, gives the date of his death, at St. Omer's, as 28thSeptember, 1621

Thomas Port, in the Liber Primi Examin [No. 333] ThomasLayton als Porte; born in the Province of Lancaster, of Catholic parents who sent him to St. Omer's, where he studied letters, and whence he was sentto Madrid . There he finished philosophy and came to Valladolid when 22 more or less . The Liber Alumnor adds : came to Valladolid in 1614 , aged 20, and in 1615 wassent to Flanders where he was receivedinto the Society. He was Rector ofSt.Omer'sSeminaryfor many years, andafterwards RectoroftheSeminary at Ghent . Foley, vii, 442, gives the date of his death at St Omer's, 7th January, 1661

The pageofthe Liber Alumnorum containing the studentsNos. 332 to 339 has at some time been cut out of the register and the corner of the pagewith thenumber cut off. Laterit was pastedin again. The handwritingis similar to that of the preceding and following pages.]

These students lived in the houses with a certain amount of discomfort ,for asyet norooms had beenarranged asa Seminaryonaccount of various hindrances and difficulties that occurred , so that before the agreed year ended, Father Creswell obtained a Brief* from his Holiness Paul V , commissioningthe Nuncio to prolong the time and to arrangewhat term shouldseem best to him forbeginningthe building * No. 1 , of the Documents and Letters infra.

of the Seminary The Briefof His Holiness was sent November29th, 1611. But within the year Father Creswell overcame all the difficulties which kepthim back, the principal one being (apart from the wantof means and money, which has been supreme at all times even to the present in this Seminary) the house which is at the cornerof theCalle del Prado Primarily, because Don Alonso de Arceo, who came from Valdepeñas and who was in possession of this house, impugned the Deed ofGift of the House , sellingit to a third person after thedeath of Caesar Bogacio, saying that the latter, in this matter, had given away somethingwhich was not hisown The accountofthis lawsuit andthe money that it cost Father Creswell may be seen in the report we have mentioned above. Secondly , because in the said house Don Juan de Contreras , Secretaryof the Royal Council of the Indies, had lodgings from His Majesty, so that he lived in and occupied halfthe house which was to be convertedinto the Seminary, so that from the timethathe accepted the Deed of Gift, Father Creswell began to work to disencumberand set free the house, and to obtain that His Majesty should lodge this man elsewhere He succeeded in getting His Majesty to command the Duke of Lerma to write by his authority to the chief Aposentador, " Don Gaspar Bullon, in the following terms. "His " Majesty understands that the house which the Secretary , Juan Ruiz " de Contreras , occupies has been set aside for a pious workof much " service to Our Lord, and that a Churchis to be built there: so that this work can be commenced, he commands that you lodge the said " Juan Ruiz de Contreras in anotherhouse to hislikingorthat you give " him that amount of moneywhich is due to him from his office . God "protect you. Aranda, 21st August, 1610. The Duke of Lerma." "

His Majesty expressed the same royal intentionin the said decree , in which he says that having understoodthat Father Joseph Creswell and the said Secretaryhad agreed that the said Father shouldgive him 4000 reales de vellon to rent another room for his lodging and leave the house free , His Majesty commanded the Aposentadores, in orderto relieve the Seminary from this annual charge, to give 4000 reales to theaforesaid Don JuanRuiz de Contreras , who, either becausetheywere not given to him or because he was not assigned a lodging, put offhis moving until, at the repeated request of Father Creswell , His Majesty gave order to Don Juan de Aniña, Presidentof Castile , that beforethe end of 1611 he should see that the said Secretary relinquished the house. Accordingly, the order was executed, the Presidentcommanding Don Gerardo Perez Valenzuela , Mayor of Madrid, that, that very day, he should give possession of the said house to Father Creswell andthat he shouldevict Don Juan Ruiz de Contreras This tookplace in December, 1611 , before BartoloméGallo. From what has been said, it is clear that it cannot be asserted, as some have wished to imagine, that the Seminarywas foundedwithoutlicence of His Majesty, because , apart from the factthatthe twelvestudents, whenthey came toMadrid , kissed the hand of Our Lord the King, who, fully informed of all the facts, received them with great pleasure and approved theirintention and the object oftheircoming, the necessary licence for the foundation appears from the decrees which we have just quoted. Not only did Father Joseph Creswell overcome the difficulties, of which we have spoken, before the end of 1611 , but when the house was ready he had the Seminary established with the authority of Juan Antonio Caetano, the Nuncioof His Holiness inSpain, whonot only gave * An official in charge of the lodgings or rooms set apart for certain persons by the governmenta sort of civil quarter-master.

his Brief* forthe erectionofa Seminarywithtwelvestudents,a Rector and Officials, on 23rd December of the same year, but honoured the Seminarywith a visit and said Mass in a Chapel which Father Creswell had arranged andfurnished for the devotional exercises of the students and in which the Blessed Sacrament was reserved a few dayslater by licence ofthe Councilofthe Cardinal, given27th December ofthe same year, 1611. It is true that this Chapel was used only a short time, because on 21stMarch, 1612 , he obtained permission fromthe same Council to change the Blessed Sacrament to a larger room, near the Porter's lodge, which had a door opening on the street, after Don Juan de Avillaneda, Visitorof this city of Madrid, had visited and reported on the suitability of the said Chapel and Church

Besides this,for the greaterhonourof the Seminary, Father Creswell obtained a very honourable Bull from His Holiness Paul V , 3rd July, 1613, in which His Holiness exemptsthe Rectorofthe Seminaryandthe studentsand their property from the jurisdiction of the Archbishopof Toledo and places them under his own protection, subjecting them immediately to the Holy See We have now a Seminary , formed and instituted , and strengthenedwith the authorityof the Holy See , with twelve students in possession of it, studying Philosophyunder Father John Thompson , an English Secular Priest, nominated by Father Joseph Creswell, being the Rector. Butonthis point, viz: theconferring of the office of Rector on a Secular Priest, certain things areto beremarked, although it must be borne in mind beforehand , first, thatat the time this Seminaryhad notbeenaccepted byOur FatherGeneral ;on the contrary , His Paternity, someyears afterwards, wrote that he would notaccept itwithoutfirsthearingthe reportsofthis province Secondly , the words of the Nuncio in his brief about the Rector of the Seminary areworthyofnotice; he says, "Sothat it shall be lawful for thepresent (rector) nominated by the said Joseph or for any future Rector who may be nominatedby him, or afterwardsby his successors , freely, by " his own proper authority, to take possession of and, having taken possession, to retain the corporeal, real and actual possession of all " those things (namely the property of the Seminary) by himself or by " other or others in the name of the said College and to receiveand "exact the fruits, produce, rights, revenue and emoluments coming " therefrom. " By which words it appears that to Father Creswell and to his successors in the Prefectshipor Vice-Prefectshipof the Mission power was given to nominate the Rector of the Seminaryand that to the said Rector power was also given to take possession of the monies , goods andrights belongingto the College and to exactthe rents With this in mind I cannot help being surprised that afterwardsin thelawsuitsand differences that arose the Fathersor Father Creswell appeared as active parties for the defence, since by the said Brief, it belonged to him only to nominate the Rector, and, the nomination once made, it does not seem right that he shouldinterfere in the lawsuits concerning the estateofthe College, since he was not the administrator,for the said power of administration had been conferred on the Rector by the Nuncio. Besides this, one or two masters of the Society having to live in the College to teach Philosophy and languages to the students , it seems that Father Creswell did nottake a balanced view of the office

* No. 4, infra.

No. 5, infra, dated 21st May, 1612

No. 6, infra.

§ Rev. William Goodridge: cf. Nos 8 , 11 and 12 , and Appendix B, infra.

ofRectoras held by a Secular, ifit were notthat they wished to reduce this officeto a mere title and that the Rector should be nothing more than the Students' tutor or chaplain, who should say Mass for them orgo outwiththem tothe country onvacationdays orduring recreation. Finally, being a Secular Cleric and, moreover, he, his studentsand the College property immediately subject to the Holy See , he couldappeal and resistifat any time it were tried to place the said Seminaryunder the rule and obedience of our Father General and the Society, whose rule and control, it seems, was what Caesar Bogacio intended. He lets this be understood , first, by having chosen as the day for the execution of his Deed of Gift the 31st July, remarking in it thatit is the Feast of our Holy Father St. Ignatius, secondly, by having made the Deed of Gift for the purpose of founding the Seminary to Father Joseph Creswell of the Society of Jesus; for we must not assume that he wished the Societyto found the Seminaryand afterwards give it up Thirdly, because foreseeing in his Deed ofGift the longed- for possibility of the conversion ofEnglandto our HolyFaith, andthat therefore the English Seminaries in Spain would come to an end, because the studies could then be done with greatercomfort in theirown country, he determines what has to be done with this Seminary and commissions the following persons for that purpose in these words. " The Provincial of the Society of Jesus , who shall hold jurisdiction in "thistownofMadrid andthe person who shallthen be in charge ofthe English Seminaries of this kingdom, with the approval and consent of " the Father General of the same Order for the time being, and the "Ambassadorof the Republic of Luccafor the time being in this king- 'dom, shallhavethe option etc." From the tenor of this, itisevident that Caesar Bogacio wished that this Seminaryshould alwaysbeunder the care of the Society, and that the person who should beinchargeof it shouldhave from the General of the Society such approbation and permission for that purpose as the Administrators have who are in charge of the other English Seminaries of this kingdom. " "

Chapter 5

OPPOSITION TO THE SEMINARY AND EXPULSION OF THE STUDENTS .

As the judgementsand feelings of men are as varied anddifferent as their appearances, the stay of the English Seminarists in this College lasted but a short time; because the foundation which was approved by some was disapproved by others. Many said it was a mistake to have brought foreign youths to study in the Capital, when the inhabitants of the Court themselves and the natives sent their sons to study at the Universities; that the restlessness and agitation ofthe Capitalis opposed to the peace and quiet necessary for study; that the freedom , luxury and licence of Courts, was prejudicial to the purity of manners andeducationofyouth, andthat, althoughthis dangercouldbe guarded against by the care, supervisionand enclosure of the students , it was not easy to prevent them frommixing with other Englishmen, heretics, who are present at Court becauseof the English Ambassador , and who , by their habits and conversation, might do much damage to such tender plants as the students , and though these remained constantin the Faith, it was not certain that they would not be recognised in England, where they would neither be able to instruct nor preach, and in this way the object of their coming here and of theirstudieswould be frustrated Finally, as our Ambassador in London wrote to the

Ministers of His Majesty, much care and watchfulnesswas necessary, because notevery Englishmanwhocomes to Spainand seems a Catholic is such , but some are great heretics , as was shown whenthey returned totheirowncountry These and other reasons were the topic andmatter of conversationof those attached to the Court It was discussed so freely that reportsreached His Majesty'sMinisters,andthe President of Castile, who so felt the weight of the reasons againstthe Seminary (although in my humble opinion, they have no force), that after having discussed them in a conference, he proposed them to His Majesty, and the King treated of this matter in a Council of State and with his Confessor, and it was resolved that the English Seminaryfounded in Madrid should be transferred to Ocaña, Salamanca or Alcalá, healthy places and fitter for studies than the capital Father Creswell came to hear of this resolution, and, before the decree was published, hemade extraordinary efforts to get it suppressed, interviewing the Presidentof Castile, but it was like seeking warmth in snow or softness in iron , forhewas the author of the conference with his Majesty, so, seeing this avenue closed andimpassable , he made use ofa greatLord, a Councillor of State, to whom he spoke with such effect and force, overthrowing so clearly the arguments which had been used againstthe Seminary, that thisgentlemanconvincedoftheirwant ofweight, spoke to His Majesty on the matter and obtained a suspension of the decree . This peace lasted but a little while, because of Father Creswell This Father used to print pamphletswith the news that he received by letter from Catholics in England about the persecution they were suffering in that kingdom, and which every day grewhotter. He related the sufferings which some of those who had gone from Seminaries in Spain had experienced and other things concerning the persecution Amongthese pamphletsthere came out one, in which in stronglanguage he spoke of the great cruelty that the English Ministers inflicted, mentioning names and employing abusive terms, and showinga lack ofappreciationofwhat is due to Kings, even though theyare crueland tyrants This pamphlet was sent to London, and when the King saw it he flew into a terrible rage,andthrough his Ambassador * complained bitterly to His CatholicMajestythat, although there was peacebetween the two crowns , he allowed at his court a Seminary and a group of refugees who, to escape being punished for their crimes, had fled the kingdom; that he should remedythis and notallow brazen people such as these to disturb the peace which the two crowns enjoyed.

This bitter complaint with the other reasons aroused again thepro- ject of sending the SeminaryfromMadrid, and this being determined by the Council of State and by His Majesty, he commanded the President of Castile to give orders for its expulsion Father Creswell felt this last resolutionmostkeenly, and, through anger losinghisdiscretion, spoke with greater freedom than prudence demanded Amongstother things, he said that the Catholics of England would be greatly scandalised , seeing that they were persecuted in Madrid as in London, and thrown outofthecourt ofSpain as they had beenfrom that of England, but with this difference , that they themselves had left and fled from London, whilstfrom the Court of Spain they were being pitched out, so that the hope in the protection of Spain and of the Catholic King,which they had up to the present, was being taken from them The President

* Cf. Bellesheim , Allen, p 249 (citing Vat Arch Nunz di Spagna, vol 19, f. 311); and No. 34 infra Cf. No. 2, infra

ofCastilegotword of this language and sending for Father Creswell , he told him in severe and weighty words to be careful how he spoke of the Catholic King and of His Ministers; that, by the goodness of God, they had proof of the King's mind on the matter and affairs of religion; thatthey were not ignorant that the King, very much at the cost of his Royal Treasury, had protected and given refugetoall who came fleeing from England, and that, for theirgreater protection, His Majesty had taken the resolution that the Seminaryshould leave Madrid and go to another place ; that he left him to arrange and choose a quiet way in which this could be done, but as regarded the fact of leaving, no time was to be lost ; that the King must be obeyed. The Father replied that he would obey, but that it would be convenientif hecouldmakea certain representationto the King beforehand , but the President undeceived him, assuring him that the King would lookafter the Seminary wherever it might be Encouraged by this, Father Creswell bade good-bye to him, as if he was going to do immediately what had been commanded him, but that was not the case On the contrary, he kept putting off and prolonging the time of carrying out the orderuntil the Presidentsummoned his confessor, whowas a Father of the Society, and told him to speak in his name to the Father Provincial, that he was surprised that, with all the promptnessof the Societyin obeyingall the orders of the King, Father Creswell shouldso resist the carrying out of the Royal Will, that he thought highlyofthe Society, and because of its good name he did not want to use other means , so that, would he order the said Father to leave the Court with his Seminaryatonce The Father Provincial spoke to Father Creswell, who made variousexcuses and pretexts for his delay, which weretold to the President , who persisted in his resolution, because it was the King's, and so he told the Father Provincial to impose a strictcommand on Father Creswell that he should leave at once for elsewhere to get a house ready for the Seminary and not return to Madrid until the Seminary was in the said house In view of this resolution , the Father Provincial as soon as he arrived at the College assembled the Councilof the Province and this point was dealt with. Father Creswell was summoned andthe Father Provincial commanded him in the virtue ofHolyObedience to leave forAlcalá within two hours, accordingtothe order of the King intimated to him by the President. The Father obeyed and set out for Alcalá where he rented a house suitablefor a Seminary, and took the students there in peace and quiet Four or five days later the Father returned to Madrid

By reason of this change it began to be doubtedwhether, byit, the Seminary would lose the legacy of the houses, by force of a clause in the codicil of Caesar Bogacio, which runs thus:-that if by chance the said College be not formed nor establishedfor any reason whatever, in such case his soul is to be his heir, and that which is containedin the Will must be done and fulfilled

Some lawyers were consulted on the case; these were Doctor Don Pedro Diez Noguerol, Doctor Don Lope Salcedo, Licentiate Don Juan Antonio de Herrera, and Licentiate Don Antonio Fernandez Montiel, and over their signatures they say that the seminary was actually founded, ready tofulfil its purpose and to lead a continuous existence in Madrid, and that it ought not to lose the legacy of the houses, because its permanence in them was impeded by the action ofa third

Here a legal opinion is inserted Cabrera has written: The chapter is continued after this tolio, which contains another counsel's opinion on the point, in which it will be seen how it was arranged that the students could

party, andthatsuch a powerful one as His Majesty, and forjust reasons. This very objection Father Creswell proposed to the President, who toldhim to obey for the time being, and take awaythe Seminary; that there would be no difficulty in consequence, because the King would protect it, and the Royal Council would declare that the Society had fulfilledthe condition that Caesar Bogacio had imposed, for in fact the Seminarywas founded in his houses, although afterwards to obey the King it moved to another place

Although the studentsleft Madrid to study in Alcalá, there remained in the Seminarythe Secular Clericwho had the title of Rector Father Creswell , however, did not neglect to importune for the return ofthe students to their Seminary, and, through the excuse that the climate ofAlcalá was unhealthy during the time of the hot weather, he obtained at leastthat His Majesty shouldgive permissionfor them to return to Madrid during the summerwhen they had finished their course On which point the Duke of Lerma wrote a note to Father Francis de Porres, Rector of the Imperial College, under date 19th September, 1613 , in which amongstother things he says, " HisMajesty has thought good that the English studentsof the Seminarywhich used to bein "Madrid may come to live in the houses which Caesar Bogacio left " them, as they did before, until the beginning of October" Creswell used this permission with great care, making the Seminarists come with great punctuality in summer time and when those who were studentsof this Seminaryhad finished their studies, he arranged that there should come from Valladolid or Seville seminaristsof those Colleges, so thatthe foundation shouldnot be lost andthe permission to liveinMadrid in the summer be preserved, and so, little by little gaining ground, they might be able to stay during the winter also "

Not only did Father Creswell maintain the Secular Rector in the Seminary, but he also retained and preserved the chapelwith the Blessed Sacrament, and a door openingon the street, and althoughthe English Fathers lived in the ImperialCollege, theycame from timeto time to the Seminary and said Mass in the Chapel (although not so frequently aswhen the studentswere inthe Seminary, becausethenthey came very often underthe pretext of visiting them) They used to say Mass, hear Confessions and give Communion , so that quite a number of people began to frequent the Sacraments there, with the result thatthe people of the neighbourhoodandmany othersofthe city were underthe impression that the house and Chapel belonged to the Society. But just as before there was opposition to the students, now there began to grow up oppositionto the Chapel and the Church . For a Memorial was presented to His Majesty, and amongstother things it said , that there was not a Chapel in the Seminary, and if there was it wasunlicenced, wherefore he commissioned Don Diego de Ayala, who visited the Churchpersonallyandapprovedits fitness, and havinglearnt ofthe BullsoftheNuncioandof His Holiness and of thelicences ofHisMajesty and of the Ordinary, he consulted the King, who was satisfied, as is evident from the fact that nothing was done nor any change made.

Another Memorial, false and in the names of the inhabitants ofthe district, was put into the hands of the Cardinal informally, censuring the Churchand saying that the Blessed Sacrament was kept init with little reverence, and by his orders the Vicar of Madrid came to visitit, and, after having asked for the licences and permissionthey hadtosay Mass in it and to reserve the Blessed Sacrament ,he gave orderthatno comeat times to the College aftertheirexpulsion. This document is not here translated

one under pain of major excommunicationshould say Mass in thesaid Chapel But when he was shown the Brief of Exemption granted by His Holiness, he said, amongst other things, the following; that for some considerable time the said so-called English College had been closed, and that those who had lived in it were studying in Alcalá, and that the house was now profanedand was let out and had been let out with beds , as an inn, and women and other people were livingin it, to whomin no way did nor could the privilege that His Holiness conceded by those letters to the said place refer, as the College had ceased to exist and indeed ended by becoming, as it had become, profaned This reply of the Vicar did not seem to the English Fathers to be in agreement with truth and justice, and so they approached the Nuncio who inhibited the Vicar andcalledthe causeto himself, andit remained in this state and the Fathers continued with their Chapel and Altar. It was the common opinion that this memorial was drawn up and presented by some heretic, and so also the neighbours of the Seminary declared

This Chapel, either by accident or malice , was burnt down some time afterwards, but, with the alms that the Fathersandthe executors of Caesar Bogacio begged, it was rebuilt on a grander scale On the day whenthe Blessed Sacrament was replaced, a high festival was held with Exposition allday, andat the Sung Mass the Sermon was preached by Father Pedro Sanz, of the Society, the people of the towncarrying away the impressionthat this was a house or seminaryof the Society. The laity believed this, but one thing is certain, both the founding of the SeminaryinMadrid, as well as what was happeningin consequence ofits foundation, and had happened since its beginning, was displeasing to, and had displeased, many Jesuits ofhigh reputeand authority, and generallyit appeared to them wrong, that, this Seminarynot having been accepted by our Father General, and having a Secular Rector, with power to administerits property and revenues, the EnglishFathers should interfere and mix themselves up in every lawsuit and difference of the Seminary as though they were formally interested parties Because of the disapproval which the more grave Fathers of the Province felt towards what was done by the English Fathers, they determinedto consult our Father General, tellinghim everything and sending him a Memorial, drawn up by Father Pedro de la Paz , and approved by Father Hernando Lucero , Provincial of this Province, of the reasons and motives which existed against the Seminary being in Madrid. And whilst our Father General was determining what was to be done in the circumstances , which hadalreadyoccurred , the Father Provincial gave the following instructions to the English Fathers. First, that until it was evident that our Father General had accepted the Seminary as a charge on the Society, the English Fathers should nottreatthiswork as ours, but only help it fromoutside, as theSociety does with regard to other pious works Second, that the Feast and Solemnity of the Dedication of the Church, should be taken charge of by the Executorsof Caesar Bogacio . Third, that the EnglishFathers should not go to the Seminaryto say Mass, withouthaving permission from their Superior, which he should give only to prevent scandal. Fourth, that in the said Church they should not hear confessions as a regular thing, nor establisha confessional for women Fifth, that they should not stayintheSeminaryfor meals, withoutexpress and particular permission , which should be given very seldom and for grave reasons. Sixth, that they should leave the governmentof the house and ofthose

* No 13 , infra.

who lived in it to the Secular Clericwho was Rector of the Seminary, without interfering or taking any responsibility, and that they should faithfully do and observe all that had been said till our Father General should declare what was to be done. It does not appear what measures our Father would take in view of the information sent to him , but it cannot be doubtedbut that in the presentcase they would be themost opportunefor good government, as also that he acted with good reason in notlistening to the argumentswhich the Memorialcontainedagainst the existence of the Seminary in Madrid, for, leaving aside all controverted points of the institution of the Seminary, if the state in which it was be considered, it was not a good thing that the English Fathers shouldforget this, both for the good name of the Society, and also because of the large amount of moneythat had been spent on it, as appears from a declarationof Father Creswell, which he sentwhenhe hadleft Madrid, to give an accountofwhat was owingto the Noviciate at Louvain, the tenor of which is as follows, its original beingon page 21 ofthe process of the lawsuit overthe accounts "I, Joseph Creswell, "of the Society of Jesus, say and declare, that of the 5,769,822 mara" vedis , which make 15,386 ducatsand which I used for the founding "of the English SeminaryofSt. George, in the houses of CaesarBogacio, " in the Calle del Principe in Madrid, to pay debts and censos and to "discharge the legacies and obligations of the said Caesar , and for " building and other expenses of the said Seminary, and for the houses " which were bought to enlarge the site, as appears in particular from " the closed account with Juan de Cerain, his executorand depositary "of his property, and signed with his name under date 21 November , " 1613 , which I have in my possession, 11,399 ducatsof the said 15,386 "ducats belong to the English Noviciate of the Societyof Jesus , which was in Louvain and is now in the city of Liege, and so that the truth may appearfor all time, I have signed this documentwith my name , "in Watten, 29th December , 1620. Joseph Creswell. " What is containedin this documentis related in several papers. In order that it may be seen that it is not an unsupported statement, I thought it better to put here Father Creswell's declaration, and say where the original can befound Inconsiderationofthis factand forotherreasons it is not to be wondered that our Father General shouldnot deign to notice the Memorialof Father Paz, but rather that the English Fathers, such as Father Walpole, Father Francis Forcer, Father John Norton, and others, should administer the houses of the Seminary. Finally, our Father General accepted and received this Seminary on thesame basis as the Seminaries of Seville and Valladolid.

CLAUSES OF THE DEED OF GIFT AND CODICIL OF CAESAR BOGACIO WHICH WERE VALID AT THE DATE OF HIS DEATH . [Not translated.]

Chapter 6.

THE ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE SITE OF THIS SEMINARY FOR THAT OF THE CASA PROFESA .

We have seen the opposition made against the students and later against the Church of the Seminary. Now we shall briefly describe a new matter which was twice attempted at different timesagainsttheir houses ,in the exchange and permutation of them and ofallthissitefor the site which the Casa Profesa possessed. This was first brought up in the year 1622 , when the Casa Profesa was in the Calle del Prado,

* The original still exists in the archives, but is dated Oct. 29, 1620 . Cf.No. 15 , infra.

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closeto the gatewayand passageway of the house ofthe Duke ofMedina Celi, and the exchange was considerablyadvanced , the sites and houses of both parties were valued, and Father Pedro de Alarcon, Provincial of this Province, was very active in the matter I myself think that the Casa Profesa was obtaining a better site, but I am astonished that the Fathers who tried to bring about this exchange did not bear in mind , or ,ifthey did, did not giveany weight to the Counsels' opinion quoted in the precedingchapter, and which belongs to this case also and the first and last clauses of the Deed of Gift of Caesar Bogacio For in the first clause it says, he " gives the said houses to found the said Seminaryin them , " from which it is seen that it is his intention to consecrate them to God in this pious work, and in the last clause it says, asfollows:"Father JosephCreswell boundhimselfin instituting " this College and Seminary, not to take any other site in this town , "although they give him a better one and in a better part to institute " the said College and Seminary, and he continuesbound to institute " the said College on the said site and in the said houses which Caesar Bogacio gives, as above declared, and tofulfil this he has bound him" self formally, and given power to the Justices that they may and " shouldknow of the abovesaid and has received it as sentence of the Icourt, and has renounced the lawsin hisfavour and made the formal 'general renunciation The said parties executed this etc." All this seems to shut the door on an exchange according to what Father Juan Paulo Oliva afterwardsdeclared , as Ishallrelate, leavingapart altogether that the exchange would appearvery bad to the laymenwhohad charge of the Deed of Gift and the Will of Caesar Bogacio, for even without this we see that they proposed that the Royal Council should take away from the Society the administration, under the pretext that the charges and conditions of the Deed of Gift had not been fulfilled , andtheycould better and with more colourcarry this proposal through if the exchange or permutation of the houses should take place, and it appears certain that the Royal Council would interfere in this because of its being a pious work. But the negotiations did not go forward , because for the said reasons the Father General, Mutius Vitelleschi, would not give his consent. * "

The exchange was tried a second time in the year 1663 , whenthe Casa Profesa was in the Plazuela de los Herradores where it is now. The negotiations were carried out this time with greater secrecy. Father Thomas Kendal, the Administrator of the Seminary, was always opposed to it and he wrote to Father Juan Paulo Oliva, then the Vicar General of the Society, with great effect, alleging that the site of the Casa Profesa was ofno use to the Seminary, sinceit was inthecentre

* Nos 17 , 18 , 19 , and 20 , infra

Cf. No. 16, infra, and Tierney-Dodd, IV, app cclxv, whereis printed a letter from John Bennet, the agent in Rome of the secular clergy, who wrote, December18, 1622: " We have a residence in Madrid, in theprincipal place of the town This the jesuits would take into their own possession , andgive us a casaprofessa oftheirs out ofthe town. They werebusyvaluing and measuring, and expected only answer from their general here, to enter possession ......I put in an information hereof before his holiness , and supplicated that such unlawfulmerchandizingfor other men'sgoods, without their consent , were not permitted I have also prohibition for this [he previously refers to another prohibition against the Jesuits who 'wrought the inquisitor-general to help them to possess the college of Lisbon '] and the general warned he attempt no such thing.”

No. 77 , infra .

of Madrid, and that it was of use for the Casa Profesa, bothfrom the point of view of the pious works of the Society, and for the collecting of alms, since it was in the middle of the business quarter and ofthe merchants, and after these and other reasons he ended with the last clause of the Deed of Gift, which we have already quoted, at the sight ofwhich our Father Vicar General, Juan Paulo Oliva, repliedto Father Thomas Kendal in a letter* to the following effect "I have noted "with attentionand pleasure whatyou wrote me in a letter ofSeptem" ber 12th , that the matter of the change of the Casa Profesa of this Capital to the English Seminary of St. George, and of the Seminary " to the place where the said house is, of which you have heard , maynot " take place Your Reverence need not be disturbed, for the reasons whichyou putforward, in particular that the change would be against " the expressed will of the Founderof the said Seminary, are so strong, " that they force me to silence the negotiations for ever, by ordering " that the matter be not spoken of again, nor that the transference of " the Casa [Profesa] to where the said Seminary is be attempted. Accordingly I am writing to the Father Provincial in this sense . Thanking your Reverence for your zeal andthe information you have given me , I pray to Our Lord to guard you, recommending myself "in your holy Sacrifices and prayers. Rome, 10th November, 1663. Juan Paulo Oliva " This order filled Father Kendal with joy, and served to undeceive those who were discussing the change.

Chapter 7.

IN WHICH A MISTAKE ABOUT THE HOUSES OF THE SEMINARY IS CORRECTED , AND SOME INFORMATION ON ALL THE HOUSES IS GIVEN , WHICH MAY BE VERY NECESSARY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES

Even though the students had not left Madrid by order of His Majesty, it was impossiblethat either in Madrid or in any other place could they have lived at the expense of this Seminary, because ofits great burdens, debts and want of means, arising from what we have said in Chapter2 of this history For this reason the English Fathers, like Fathers Walpole, Francis Forcer, and John Norton, who followed one anotherin the administration ofthis estate, wishingto increase the income to pay the charges with greater ease and to maintain some students, determined to buy some other houses in the block , and to repair and improve others in some parts of the sitewhich the Seminary possessed , but the benefit from this determination was very small or none atall, because, as there was no moneyfor these purchases andimprovements, they made them, (principally Father Francis Forcer,) by borrowing at least 26,000 ducats, 20,000 of them in brass and the other 6,000 in silver, from the Carmelite Friars and Nuns of Madrid, Alcalá, Guadalajara, Palencia, Cogolludo , and Batuecas Whence it arose that the rent of the houses was needed to pay the interest To this must be added that (apart altogetherfrom the rooms not let) thehouses that they bought were old; part of them could be used only for poor people who paid very badly The only portion of the borrowedmoney that was used well was that employed to redeem the other borrowed money of Caesar Bogacio, which stood at a high rate of interest

The houses , then, that make up and compose the estate of this Seminary are those that I shall mention, noting what appears to me worth while about the necessary titles of proprietorship and owner-

* The originalletter still exists amongstthe Madrid papersat Valladolid Not included in this translation

ship The first house is at the cornerof the Calle del Prado, and is in the Calle del Principe. It is called the first, either becauseit is a better house orbecauseitwas thefirstone ofwhich they took possession ......

On the site of this house, coach-house, stables, and other accessory old buildings, the Church of the Seminary and the principal house in the Calle del Lobo which faces the Calle del Infante, and other shops accessory to it were built

The house which was formerly called the second extendedfrom the foregoinghouse and Churchto the house at the cornerof theCallede lasHuertas ,in which is nowincludedthe greaterpart ofthe said second house , the other part being included in the College .

The house formerly called the 3rd and which we now call the 2nd, because , as has been said, the latteris includedin theformer and ispart of the Seminary, is that one at the cornerofthe Calle del Principe and Calle del las Huertas.

THE ACCOUNT OF THE HOUSES OF THE SEMINARY , CONTINUED

The house formerly called number 4, which we now call number 3, is in the Plazuela de Matute . A certain site belonged to this house on which now stands the house that follows . . . .

The house formerly number 5 and now number 4 is that which is called the Coach-house and which is in the Calle del Lobo The above house [No.4]had a large tractoflandwithoutany building which corresponded to the said street, and on it the College erected some gates and used it to accommodate and repair coaches, and built a little house for the coach-builder with a room over it Thus it was always till the year 1713 , when Father Luis Geronimo de Ortega, Administrator ofthe Seminary , pulled downthe coach-house, with the idea, as it appears, of freeing the adjoining rooms of the Father Rector and the Spiritual Father from the nuisance and the noise of the hammering, and built threeroomson the site of the said coach-house, all overlookinga courtyard for light. I myself am convinced that the Father proceeded in good faith, wishing to makethe place better for his subjects to live in, and thinkingthat the fourrooms so made would giveequal if notbetter rent than whatthe coach-house brought in But, as a matter offact, it was a decision very prejudicial to the Seminary; first, becauseofthe money that was spent onthe work, whichwas 21,470 reales, as thesame Father notes in the book of expenses, folio 48, and as appears from the Visitation ofthe Father Provincial; secondly, because the annual rent wentdown , for whereas thecoach-house brought in a rent of 1,800reales, the four rooms bring in to-day 1,375 reales, so that425reales perannum are lost Thirdly, because it occasioned more repairs , for the coachhouse did not need so many as the houses which were constructed, for itis necessarytosend inworkmenatleastas oftenasthe tenant changes Fourthly, because there is the detriment and loss from one apartment and then another being unlet, and from this the coach-house was free, forsuchare alwayslet Fifthly, becausethey take awaythe light from the Rector'sroomandfrom the bottom roomof house number5. This workwould be done with the consent and approval of the Father Provincial of that time, and I remember hearingthat his Reverence gave orders to the Father Procurator General to come and consider whether this work was worthwhile doing, but years after when I charged the Procurator General that then was he told me that nothing hadeverbeen said to him about the matter But the work was done and remains done

Thehouse formerly number 6 andnownumber5 is a principal house in the Calledel Lobo facing the Calle del Infante, to which belong as accessoriesthe shops which are at each side of the main door. All this the College built onsome back-yardsandthe site of some very old small houses and a dove-cot, which all belonged to house number 1 , the property formerly of Don Alonso de Arceo and in the Calle del Principe, as we noticedwhen speaking ofthishouse .

Thehouses formerly numbers 7 and 9 are nownumbers6 and 8 , and so I shall call them here, and I place them together because they belongedtoone ownerandbecausethe papers anddeedsbelongingtothem are, in great part, the same; and finally because number 6 wasan accessory of number 8. This house, number 6, has its entrance in the Calle del Lobo and includes what is now a passage-way leading to the said streetfrom our Church, and a little garden, which perhaps is now the court, including the site of the private staircase ofhouse number 8 , and the sanctuary of the Church .

The house which was called number 9, and now is called number 8 and has a Tribune on the Gospel side (of the Church), is in theCalledel Prado, which formerly was called Calle de S. Geronimoand Callede la Reina

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The house formerly number 8 and now number 7 is in the Calledel Pradoand touches the Calle del Lobo and it has a door on both streets

With this wehave surveyed all the houses of the Seminaryand inspected the existing title deeds The narrative is scarcely in keeping with anhistorical style, forit savours ofan accountbook, butIthought it better to proceed thus, to avoid trouble andworkfor those whocome after me , if there should arise any case in which the knowledge would be necessary. And inasmuchas the said houses are the property from which the Seminary derives its income and so that nothing may be wanting,I will addhere two smallmeans of income ofanotherkind that this College possesses One is a censo of 456 ducats of capital on a house in the Calle de Toledo , and produces 140 reales of incomesince the reduction of the censos . The owners who held the censo and the account ofit may be seen in the statementthat Father PedroOrtizde Moncada made in an old bookofreceiptswhich begins in October, 1669, in the middle of which he places the accountof the houses and of this censo. Therehe puts down clearly how the Seminaryobtainedit and I will restate it roughly Caesar Bogacio, on 10th February, 1607, before Gabrielde Ropes, boundhimselfand hisheirsto pay the principal ofthis censoand to take for himself the titles of ownershipif a certain case should arise This arose in the year 1616, and as requiredby the said obligation the Seminary, as heir to Caesar Bogacio, was obligedto handover the principal of 456 ducatsand received the titles andownership of the censo The papers are in the archives

The other small income consists in a hundred reales yearly which Doña Maria Martinez left to the Churchof this Seminary, for wine, oil, wax , and altar breads, by her will, under the dispositionsof which she died, July 1698.

Chapter 8.

OBLIGATIONS OF THIS SEMINARY .

Every administrator of this College should know the information contained in this chapter, and so I will recapitulate it briefly and by sections

§ x

OBLIGATIONS ON ACCOUNT OF CENSOS

I do not wish to speak of the current censos, which can be seen in theaccountbookof the Seminary Iwillspeak only ofthe stateofthe other censos which should be bornein mind. Caesar Bogacio founded a censo in the year 1585, before PabloQuadrado , of 200 ducatsofprin- cipal, mortgaging certain houses which he had in the Carrerade San Hieronimo, next to the GeneralHospital, in favour of BaltasarCataneo , a Genoese gentleman, and in the year 1608, he revised the said censo , by which, without being bound to present the original document, he undertakes , himself and his heirs, to pay, and expresslymortgages one of the houses includedin the Deed of Gift, which is the house thatwas between the twoat thecornerof Calle del Prado and Calle de las Huertas. Caesar Bogacio paid this censo to Baltasar Cataneo, and since hisdeath his heirswho are in Genoa have prosecuted the Seminarytwice, and it has been condemned to pay to the Nunciature, as a payment to proxy for thetimebeing. This was in the year 1644, and since thenitappears to have been paid till the year 1659, as can be seen from the receipts and the payments which speak of this censo .

From the Visitation of the Father Provincial, in the year 1680 , the obligation of this censo was doubted, until the Visitation of the year 1705, inwhich the said obligation was separated and removedfromthe accounts, and in accordance with this the subsequent Visitations do not count it among the obligations of the Seminary. The account of the Visitation of 1705, which Father Vehamont made, statesthatthe said obligation does not appearfrom the books ofthe College, andthat the interested party who demanded it was not justified. But it is certainthat it is a debt and a legitimate obligation, as appears fromthe papers in the archives , and if the accountantsdoubted it, it would be through seeing that no one demanded it, which is not strangeseeing that the heirs live in Genoa It should thereforebe considered in the light of the note put in the Visitation of 1680, which runs as follows: ve the censo of Bartolomé Cataneo, of which 12 years' is owing and "therefore 1,320 reales, the lawyers are of opinion that, although the " debt is a lawful one, whilstthere is no proof of heir, communications " from the Lordship of Genoa are not sufficient to make the payment "lawful. So that when the lawful heir is discovered, the said censo "must be paid" "

Ipass to anothermatter. In the year 1616, the Vice-Rector ofSt. Alban's College, Valladolid, executed a deed of censo of 2,000 ducatsof plata doble, in the name of the said Seminary, infavour ofDoña Beatriz de Chaves. But now it is alleged that although this is in the nameof St. Alban's Seminary, this Seminary of St. George should pay it, because the 2,000 ducats were for its benefit One thing is certain, that in a bundle of papers in the archives , under the title of accounts and statementswhich the English Fathers left, amongstthe censos of this Seminarythe one of Doña Beatriz de Chaves is put underthe nameof St. Alban's, and it is also certain that this Seminarypaid it for many years. DoñaBeatriz sold orgave this censo toIgnacio Noble, domiciled in Madrid , who wanted to bind Father Edward Risley to acknowledge it The Father refused and so Ignacio Noble obtained a judgement against him, and because he could not do so in virtue of the original deed of the censo , for in this only the College of St. Alban is bound , he presented a deed of security which certain students, apparently those whocame here during the summers, made in favour of the College ofSt.

Alban, and charging this College with the obligation, which deed of security was made two years and some months after the deed of censo . Moreoverhe presented a deed of guarantee , made by the administrator of this Seminary 25 years after the censo had been constituted, and together with this an acknowledgementofthe censo made bythe same man. But according to the opinion of the lawyers the said deeds are null, especially the deed ofsecurity becauseit was drawn up byWilliam Harvey as Rector of this Seminary, who gave himself and usurped this title, calling himself Father Rector, whereas he was neither Rector nor even a priest, but one of the 12 students who came at the beginning, and those who signed with him were his companions The remaining deeds are considered null by the lawyer for other reasons that may be seen in the bundleof papers which treatof this matter So the method of obtaining judgement followed by Ignacio Noble was declared null in the Nunciature, and, having appealed, the judgement was confirmed by the sentence of two Ecclesiasticaljudges St. Alban's feltit very much when they saw Ignacio Noble lose his case, thinkingthat the blow would recoil on them as being bound to the censo . Sothey approached the Father General and he notified the Provincial, who, although he tookthe matter up, has supportedthe Seminaryin notpaying, not only on account of what has been said, but also on accountof the reasons which Father Edward Risleyleft in writing, which should be borne in mind if the College of St. Alban attempts the same thing again, as it did by Father Geronimo Ramos in 1720, when he spoke to meabout the matter, but I answered merely that it was a long tale and he has not replied since .

§ 2

WHETHER THIS SEMINARY IS SUBJECT TO THE OBLIGATION OF SUBSIDY AND THE VISITATION OF THE ORDINARY .

As regards the Obligationof Subsidy, it need be notedonlythatthe Judges of the Subsidyof Toledo tried to make this Seminarypay, and issued their letters with censures that the books should be sent , but certain appeals were made and the trouble calmed down. There is an odd paperor so in the archiveson this matter. In caseit has to be paid, ifit has to be paid on the income of the foundation of Caesar Bogacio and his property, a very small amount could be charged on the Seminary.

As regards Visitation by the Ordinary, it is quite true this was attempted in the time of Fr. Pedro Ortiz de Moncada , thus opening up litigation on the point, but the Father defended himself with the Bull of His Holiness which exemptsthe Seminaryfrom such Visitation The petition that was presented is in the Archives, together with the reply presented to the EcclesiasticalProcurator Fiscal

OBLIGATION

§ 3 .

OF SUPPORTING

STUDENTS

.

Theincomeofthe Seminaryoughtto be employedin the paymentof its obligations and censos , andin repairs to the houses (which, because theyare old and withoutfoundations, are considerable ), in the upkeep

* No 54 ,and the correspondence following, infra . Another attemptwas madein 1734, cf. No. 107 infra "Subsidy"-Contribution allowedto the Kings ofSpain bytheChurch , to be collected from Church property.

of the Church , and in supporting as students English Catholic youths who come to study Philosophy and sound Catholic Theology, in order to become, in England, Ministers of the cause of Religion and ofGod. Atthe beginning, 12 studentsstudiedin this Seminaryandwere here till, byorder and decree ofthe King, they left the Capital, as has been said , being allowedtocome onlyduring the summer, asthey afterwardscame , first from Alcalá then from Valladolid *

In the year, 1677 , thinkingthat the pledge to the English Ambassador, at the instance of his King, was forgotten, fourstudents, whocame from the Seminaryof St. Omerwith a Masterof the Society, byorder of Fr. Richard Strange, Provincial of the Province of England, were admitted to this Seminaryto study philosophy. The Masterwas called Fr. James Crucio, or de la Cruz, and the seminarists were Mr John Flamengo, Mr Francis Legate, Mr Joseph Procepton and Mr Robert Warte, all English Secular youths, aged 17 to 20 .

[John Flamengo[? Fleming]. His full name does not appear elsewhere amongstthe papers The account books relate that " the student Mr John " was given his journey money to Flanders, in September , 1680 . Francis Legate was the son of Richard Langhorne, the venerablemartyr, and his wife, Dorothy , daughter of Thomas Legatt, of Havering, in Essex , Esq (cf. Gillow, Biog Dict ofEng Cath, iv, 130 , who states incorrectlythat the son Charles also was atthe English College,Madrid) Liber Alumnor Vall , No. 531. Francis Legate als. Langhorne came from St. George's College, Madrid. [Accordingto the Madrid account books, in October, 1680.] Having finished his seven years' course of study he returned to London, his native place, 2nd March, 1684 , a priest, and a theologian not to be despised.

JosephProcepton Sad havoc seems to have taken place with his name. According to the Madrid account books Mr. Joseph Burthon, a student, left St. George's on 8th May, 1679, to become a Capuchin at Alcalá, in which intention he evidently did notpersevere , ifhe is the same personas thestudent Mr. Joseph Vrton [phonetic spelling for Broughton], wholeft St. George's,for Rome, in July, 1680. In the Diary ofthe English College, Rome (cf. Foley, vi, 430), he appearsas Joseph Broughton vere Nottle, son of Humphrey and Anne Nottle Hewas born and brought up in London, baptised byaCatholic priest in June, 1659, and confirmedin London. His parentswere ofthemiddle class and well off, and Catholic He was an only child ; he had always been a Catholic, and hadsufferedforthe Faith He had madehis humanitystudies previous to his arrival in Rome. He left the English College, Rome, for SS. John and Paul, 14th April, 1681 , and thence proceeded to Naples to the Noviciate of the Dominicans, with whom he finally settled down He died at Bornhem 26th April, 1696, 42 years of age, and professed fourteen years (cf. Dominicana, C.R.S., xxv, 128)

Robert Warte Liber Alumnor Vall , No. 535. Robert Ward , from the diocese of Durham, came to this College from that of St. George, in Madrid [Oct., 1680]. When he , a learned and pious youth, had finished his studies and been ordained, he returned to his own country, in the year 1684.]

They studied Philosophyhere , wore students' uniform,with a brown cloak and blue " beca "[wings], and having finished their philosophy were senttostudy Theologyat the College inValladolid This appears from a note in the handwriting of Father Pedro Ortiz de Moncada on thelastfolioofthe Receipts Book of 1669 , andthe correspondingBook of Payments. This Seminarypaidfor the keep and clothing ofthese students, and

* The Douay Diaries, C.R.S. , XI, 502, state that a priest, John Wilson alias Tatlocke, who arrived at Douay 27 June, 1649 , had studied with the Jesuits at Madrid, but his name does not appear in St. George's papers. Foley, vii, 743

since has maintained and maintains others in the said Seminary of Valladolid, where they study Philosophy and Theology. 1,400 reales a year is paid for the maintenanceof each ofthe studentsand clothing is bought for them when they enter Philosophy and when they enter Theology. They return to their own country when their studies are finished Formerly, the King used to give them their journey money, now I do not know what is done If the King does notgive anything, I haveno information by which it could be argued that this Seminary of St. George should help towards the journey money of the students who have studied at its expense, although I find that someone agreed to give something towards the journey money The letters, which are in a bundle bearing the title of St. Alban's College, should be read on this point.*

Before concluding this matter, it is advisableto note that in order to send to St. Alban's College the fourstudentswho, having concluded their course of Arts here , went to Valladolid to study Theology, a Memorial was presented to the Royal Councilaskingits consent The Memorial, which is in the archives with the reply of the Council, Ihave thought best to put here . It runs as follows:"The Rector and "Administrator of the College of St. George, of the English Catholics , "ofthis Capital, states that the studentsofthe said College havefinished "the course of Philosophy, of which they have to defend two public "theses this month of September And considering that in thiscapital " there are no means of studying Theologywith the perfection that is necessary, both because of the small number of studentsthat can be supported at the moment, (until it please God that the said College 'be relieved of the burdens with which it is weighed down), as also " because more Masters are needed to teach Scholastic and Moral " Theology , Scripture, and Apologetics, in which it is desired that they " become efficient in order to be able to dispute with and toconvince " the heretics of their own Nation, which is the end for which these Colleges were founded, and because in the city of Valladolid there is another College of the same Nation, with Masters to teach the said " Faculties and fellow students for emulation and debates, he feels " bound to represent to Your Highness the convenience it would " be were the students of this College to study Theology in that of " that city, this College paying their keep and any other expense theymay contract therein the four years which they have to employ " in the said study Thus may be fulfilled the aim of the foundation " which otherwise now seems difficult of attainment, and the income " will be spent with obvious usefulness to form ministers of the Gospel "for such high employment Examples are not wanting; for similar reasons and othersnot so good, the studentsof the Irish Seminaryof "Santiago, for instance, having finished Philosophy go to study " Theologyin a College of their Nation which thereis in the University "of Salamanca Whereforeyour Highness is petitioned to ordain in " this matter what is most agreeable to the service of Our Lordand for " the progress of the said students, for which the petitioner will be 'greatly obliged. "

The reply ofthe CouncilgivenbyDon Antonio Monsalve, of thesame Council and Superintendentof this Seminary, is as follows:-Thecontents of this Memorial " having been brought before the Council, it " has been agreed to, with the qualification that in due course as many " other students should be brought to study. On this understanding

* Cf. No. 94 and the letters that follow , infra

your Reverence may proceed to act Madrid, September 22nd , 1680 . " Don Antonio Monsalve "

As the Councilwas asked to consent to studentsgoing to St. Alban's College, Valladolid, to study Theology, it seems it would have beeneasy to have asked it also to consent to studentswhom this Seminary can support studying Philosophyin the said Seminaryof Valladolid, giving as the motive the burdens of this College, in order to avoid the expense of maintaining a Master of Arts to teach them to the Seminarists , and that they might have the advantageof a better arrangement, viz: of having there other fellow students , since, where there are many, emulation and competitionare generallya spurto make themapplythemselves to their books with greater care . Finally it would inevitably have loweredthe incomeof the Seminary, because the tenants of one ofthe houses would havehadto be givennoticetoquit, that this house might be madeready for the students. These reasons I gave to Don Pedro Joseph de Lagrava, Royal Councillor and Superintendent of this Seminary, when he told me that the Council took it badly that there were no students in this Seminary of St. George, and I also used the former order of His Majesty that they should not remain in Madrid , for as reasons of state are so fragile and brittle, we should not like to give occasion of seeming less obedient to the orders of His Majesty, were a case to arise of any complaint from the English Ambassadors and it were remembered what had once been commanded It is true that, on the other hand, we couldgive as excuse the reply and order of theCouncil, alreadyquoted, that we should bring studentshere,although I believe that they gave itwithoutknowingofthe old orderoftheKing, unless it was that it appeared to them that, underthe changed circumstances, the existence of the students in Madrid was not prejudicial.

§4.

WHETHER , BESIDES WHAT HAS BEEN RELATED , THERE IS ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONBY REASON OF THE DEED OF GIFT .

Caesar Bogacio put certain obligations and charges in the Deed of Gift that he made of the houses to form this Seminary First, after the obligation of maintaining here 12 studentsand a Rector, he left various life-interests and legacies which the College discharged very much toits cost Secondly, he disposed that the Seminaryshould bury his body in the Churchor Chapel that should be built in it, and that under the altar a vault should be made for his body, willing a 100 ducatsto be givenfor the expense ofhis burial andthe construction of the vault, and in the codicil he disposed that his executorsshould place his body temporarily in the Church of St. Sebastian until there should bea Churchin the Seminary , where, as has been said, it hadto be buried This obligation never had effect, for his executors buried the body of Caesar Bogacio in the Churchofthe Conventof the Victoria of this Capital, becausein the ParishChurches they do not allow bodies to be left, and so they would not receive his in that of St. Sebastian . And as regards translating him to the Church of the Seminary, the Seminary did not object nor did its administrator, but as all the cost of the burial and the making of the vaulthad to be done (accordingto the Deed ofGift) at theexpense of Caesar Bogacio's estate, theexecutors would notgive the money, nor couldthey, since therewas notsufficient to pay his debts

ThethirdthingthatCaesar Bogacio disposed in hisDeed ofGiftwas that on the altar (underwhich hisbody hadto be placed, andwherethe

crucifix that he had in his Oratory had to be put) two Masseshad to be said dailyin perpetuity for his soul, andfor the perpetual memory of this obligation, there had to be placed in the sacristy not a wooden tablet but one of stone, with this obligation inscribedon it, beforethe eyes of all so that there should be no chance of forgetting it Father Holgado de Herrera, Provincial of this Province, happened to read this clause of the Deed of Gift when he made his Visitation of the Seminary, and after doingnothing more than read it (withoutinforming himself from other papers and accounts of the facts of this foundation, a defectfrom which, as it seems, the Fatherwhowas thenAdministrator also suffered , for it would be he who through a scruple suggested the ideato the Father Provincial) leftin the Book of Visitations anabsolute order that the stone mentioned should be placed in the sacristy, and that every day the two Masses should be said for the soul of Caesar Bogacio, as he left disposed, and that two Secular Priests should be invited for this purpose who should give receipts for the alms of the Masses , or who shouldgive a certificate of having said them. This is evident from the Visitationof the said Father Provincial, on May 10th , 1695 . About this order it must be noted that although in the Deed of Gift it says there must be two Masses, in the Codicil made afterwards this is limited to one only if it happen that his debts are not covered by assets, and as they were not so covered, so far as this is concerned , the order commanding the celebration of the two Masses was given without sufficient knowledge of the facts of the case . Besides this I found a paperin the writingof Father Marcos de Rioja, Administrator of this Seminary, although unsigned, in which it says that he asked Father Joseph Granado, Provincial of this Province of Toledo, ifthere was an obligation to say these Massesfor Caesar Bogacio, and thatthe said Father Provincial replied to him, that the Seminaryhad no such obligation, and this decision of Father Joseph Granado is alsonotedin the writingof the same Father in the margin of the order ofVisitation of Father Francis Holgado de Herrera Father Joseph Granadohad goodgroundsforhisreply, becausethe Deed ofGift contains a bi-lateral contract, so that for an obligation to arise in one it is necessary that the other shouldfulfil that to which he is bound For he says that he makes a Giftofthree houses, and he was able to giveno morethen two He boundhimself to give the houses free from the censo of2,000 ducats in favour of the foundation of Doctor Balbuena and, if he did not redeem them , that they should be redeemed with the property he left, but neither did he redeem them whilst he was alive, nor did his executors redeem them after his death, but the Seminary redeemed them a longtime afterwards Hesays, moreover, thathe leaves the said houses free from all other obligationsexceptthose mentioned, andthis was not so , as can be seen from the statementseveral times quoted and which will be put at the end of this résumé To this it can be added thatthe duty of discharging the obligations is co-extensive with the income , since itis certain that the principal object ofthe Deed ofGift, andwhat Caesar Bogacio intended is to maintain students, andif the income, not onlyofthe houses that he gave butalso ofall the restwhich the Fathers added is not sufficient to maintain the numberof studentsthat Caesar Bogacio intended, how can there be income for the Mass offerings, the obligation of which is apart from the object primarilyintendedand for which the Deed of Gift was primarilydrawn up ? These reasons suggest themselves to me now to exclude the obligation of even one Mass .

§ 5 .

WHETHER THERE IS ANY OBLIGATION ARISING FROM THE PATRONAGE ?

It is certain that in the year 1626 His Excellency Don Gaspar de Guzman , Count Duke of Olivaresand ofS. Lucar la Mayor, and Father Francis Forcer, Administrator of this Seminary, agreed and executed a Deed of Patronage , in which FatherFrancisForcergave the Patronage ofthis College andof the Chancel in the Church, to the said CountDuke for himself and the successors in his house, and eldest sons to whom he should adjudgeit, with the obligation of a Mass every day which had to be said on the High Altar; of a candle on the Feastof the Purification; of giving him the key of the Tabernacle on Maunday Thursday; withthe powerto puthisarms in thechancel andoverthemain entrance to the Church; of having a Tribune; of Burial ; of putting whatever inscriptions or list of services in the said Chancel and other honours which other strict Patrons have, as can be seen in the said Deed of Patronage .

The Countof OlivaresandDuke of San Lucar , boundhimself bythe sameDeed,toobtainfromOurLord the King, withintheyearcommencing January 1st, 1626, to the corresponding day of January, 1627 , the favour of exemption from having a Court Pensioner for all the houses which the Seminaryhad then, or might have, within the block where it is situated , with the qualification thatifwithin the year the saidfavour and the titles and privilegesof it in due form should [not] be granted, hehadtopaythe Seminaryeach year 1,500ducatsuntil theactualhanding over of the privileges, adding as condition, in another clause,that he bound himself that his Majesty had to give the favour of exemption simply through him and as a rewardfor his services, so thatitwould be as if he himself had granted the said favour Conformablyto thisand what is contained in the Deed he took possession of the Patronage, Father Francis Forcer giving him possession in virtue of the original deed It seemsthat the arms of the Count were put up at leastinthe chancel, and that until he died he was given a candle as Patron. By his death possession and title of the estate of St. Lucar la Mayor and the other estates which had belonged to the Count were given to Don Ramiro Phelipe de Guzman, Duke of Medina de las Torres , who sued before one of the mayors of the Capital for possession of the Patronage of this College of St. George, andthe said Mayor came to the College with his Excellencyfor this purpose, February 5th, 1654 , and Father William Sankey, Administrator of the Seminary, gave him possession, the Duke doingall those actswhich are the customin likecases , and, on the Feast of the Purification, a candle was continued to be offered to him as Patron, on behalf of the Seminary. Although these acts of recognition of the Patronage were executed on behalfofthe College, yet with all this it must be known that, inthe year1644, Father Edward Risleyinstituted aclaimagainsttheexecutors , property and heirs of the Count, claiming 12,000 ducats which were owing to the College, and his successor, Father William Sankey, carried it on, against the Duke of Medina de las Torres , as heir and successor of the Count The lawsuit was based on the fact that, as it appears from the Deed of Patronage , the Count had bound himself, until the privilege of exemption from having a Court Pensioner was granted, and the privileges handed over, to give annually to the College 1,500 ducats. As the privileges were not handed over till the end of 1634 , eight yearshaving elapsed since January 1st, 1627 , and as to eachyear

there corresponded 1,500 ducats,the amount whichwas demanded had now reached 12,000 ducats Litigationtook place over this and both parties stated their case, as can be seen in the two processesthatexist ofthe said lawsuit

This was considered as closed andawaiting judgement,whenon behalfof the Duke of Medinade las Torres several other pleas were introduced, especiallythe dismissal from the SacristyofDon AquilesNapolitano, who performedand heldthe office ofSacristanand whom the Duke of Medina de las Torres had nominated for the said office , over all of which there was litigation, andalthough the Superintendent restored the said Don Aquiles to his post, the lawsuit for the claim of the 12,000 ducatsremained withoutjudgementandin thestate in which it was

It often happens that to the Estate Offices of the Nobility there find their way either accountants or lawyers who, zealous for their service or to gain credit for themselves, stir up lawsuits over lost or disused rights. The same may happen with regard to this particular patronage, and that the information may be at hand and our defence prepared if the case should arise, the said two processeswith the reasons on the part of the Seminaryand the replies to the allegationsfrom the other side should be consulted, and for further information I have thought better to quote here the two following letters that speakabout this point, and an opinion of counsel who, having seen the lawsuit, gave his decision Recapitulating our arguments they are reduced to these: the privilegeswere handed over after eight years, the obligation being to hand them over in a year; that although the favourof exemption of two houses was granted within the year 1626, as appears from the account of one of the privileges, the favour of the exemption ofthe rest was grantedwithin the year 1630or 1631. And the privilege of the favour of exemption from paying some maravedis , (which amounted to three ducats,) was granted in the year 1633, as appears from it, and from the account of it drawn up in the year 1652 , as can be seen from the certificate which counsel quotes in his opinion, and from what is writtenat the foot of the last page of one ofthe privileges [See the consultation in the year 1655, in which the King commanded that halfanAnnate shouldbe paid forthe favour of freeingus from the payment of incomoda particion, from all which kind of burden the Count Duke ought to have freed us Right margin] [These three ducats of incomoda particion are an obligation and contribution of Court Pensioner and so the lawyer for the other side is wrongwhenhe said that obtaining freedomfrom this burden was not included in the Count's obligation See the Royal Warrant, and what has been said will be seen to be certain Left margin ] Also from a certificate, which is in one of the processeson the back of folio 20, taken fromthe account books of the Count by order of the judge who asked for its production. Since, therefore, the demand was made onbehalfof Father Edward Risley, itis evident that years passed before the freedom ofall the houses , to which the Count boundhimself, was obtained Without ignoring thefactthat the same manboundhimselfto obtain the favours solely by himself and at his own instance, no application or petition of the Count appears in the privileges , but only the petition of Father John Norton, whoit was who asked forthe privileges , as appears from them , and this very point our lawyer insisted on and alleged against the Count.

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Heve follows a legal opinion (not translated) after which comes an original holograph letter .]

HISTORICAL SUMMARY

" Father Edward Risley. " Pax Christi

"DearFather . Yoursofthe 17thDecember , reached meto-day, February 9th. It appears to have come by Longona. The letters "that we send from here to Flandersought to go that way, forreplies Inever come to the ones that we send. I see now thatyour Reverence "knows somethingabout the 12,000 ducats that the Count's (R.I.P.) " heirs owe to the Seminary, and I think that your Reverence quotes "faithfully the dates of the privilegesof the freedomofthe houses and "oftheDeed ofPatronage. For all which he undoubtedlyowed 12,000 "ducatstheyear I leftMadrid, and nowhis heirs owe more than 15,000 'or 18,000 in this way, as far as I can generally remember, but ifI 'were there among the papers I might show clearly that they owe even a greater amount than what I have added to the 12,000. Because " the Count should have given 1,500 ducats, every year, till the "Seminary obtained its full liberty. But the Seminary did not getit until many years after the date of the privileges, as your Reverence "willnoticeparticularlyin a condition ofthe Junta de Aposento* added "at the end , which condition was made years afterwards, because the privilegeswere notfulfilled, and we had a lawsuit with them lasting more than two years, so that the debt increased 3,000 ducats, as you " will see from the dates of both.

" "

" 44 " " " " But although these privileges were sent with their condition , nevertheless the privilege was not sent for an item of incomoda par- "ticion that we pay to the Count de Paredes, which, if my memory " does not deceive me, was 30 reales more or less, and because the " amount was small a separate warrant of freedomfrom this amount was obtainedon officialpaper, but althoughthe warrant was approved "in Council, it was not dispatchedfrom the Junta de Aposento, and I " draw your Reverence's notice to the fact that not a paper which belonged to the administration of St. George's was missing, except perhaps this paperor warrant, which I left in the charge of Sebastian de Cubas to get the said warrant passed in the Junta de Aposento, "and until that warrant should be dispatchedthe 1,500 ducatsran on , " and so your Reverence shouldlookfor this warrant (it may nothave " been dispatched even yet) and direct yourself by the said warrant , "and you will see that there is a longer period than your Reverence mentions, and so a larger amount is owing, and notify me if this warrant is there in the office, if not, Sebastian de Cubas knows all "about it, since I left it in his charge, andhe gave me his word to dispatch it, but I do not thinkthat it was dispatchedthat year, sothat " the debt is increased , and I left Memorialswith all the circumstances " to start the lawsuit with the Count, but some friends for just reasons stopped me.

" "

WhatI saynow is foryour Reverence only, since you tell me that "it is yourintentionto take away the patronagefrom these people- "anditis , that although the Count Duke had the obligation of seeking " the freedom of the houses from Court Pensioner it never appeared " that His Excellency, or any of his agents, made a step therein, andit "isevident that this is so in many ways, but weourselves besoughtthe King independently of the Count, and you will not find either in a privilege or warrant or any other paper, memorial or petition, that "the Count made the slightest effort.

"4th February, 1648. George Garnett

* The Committee that dealt with the affairs of the Court Pensioners

"They are asking me for this letter so that I cannotfinish it, and "I do not even know what I have written, pardonthat .. ,,

Endorsed . To Father Edward Risley of the Society of Jesus, Madrid: In Garnett's hand This letter is from Brother Garnett, and concernes ye Patronato: Second hand Letter from Father George Garnett, about the debt of the the Patronageof the Count Duke -it tells all about it: Third hand.

[Here comes another original holograph ]

Father Edward Risley.

Pax Christi

Reverend Dear Father: The freedomof the houses was obtainedin the time of Father F. Forcer, but as he was very busy he neglected to take out the privileges, and as Father John Norton found some copies ofthedecreeswhich His Majestyhad promulgatedforthefreedom ofthe said houses , he began again to send Memorials to the King, andhetook advantageofthe favour of FrancisCottington, who was then Ambassador, and his Socius was Father Stillington, but by the early death of Father Norton some of them were not fully dispatched , and so Father Stillington and I continued the dispatching of them The people who helped, were Juan de Cerasa, myLadythe Countess de Paredes, Doctor Martinez Rubio and other friends, andI make knowntoyour Reverence that neither the Countnor anyone forhim evermovedto dispatchthem. We workedatit, andyou willnot find anywhere any memorialordecree wherebyit is proved that the Count or anyone for him asked for the saidfreedom , andalthoughDoctor Rubiowas in theservice oftheCount as hisaccountant, andin the service ofmy Lady the Countess,hehelped us through the particular friendship that he hadfor us and through his devotion to ourselves Sebastian de Cubas knows everything, since he went round interviewing the officials (whose business it was to write the privilegesand to seal and sign them) when we ourselves were busy. The Count workedno morethan as a favourite of His Majesty and his Ministers, to whom all the Memorialswent The Marques of Liganés and the Duke of Medinade las Torres spoke often in our favour at the requestof friends The Count never spoke to the King for these dispatches. He who spoke was Father Stillington twice, and I four or five times. If the Count had wished to speak to the King, it would not have been necessary to havetaken all the trouble that wedid take. With this I have replied to your Reverence's letter, whom may Our Lord preserve From Seville, March 14th, 1648

[Cabrera's text continued ]

George Garnett, I.H.S.

The Count Duke andthe Duke ofMedinade las Torres, his successor in the Dukedom of San Lucar la Mayor, not completing nor having completed their part, the Fathers do not consider themselves bound to discharge the obligations to which the Seminary was subject by the Deed of Foundation of the Patronage

Chapter 9.

APPEALTO THE GOVERNMENT BY DON AQUILESNAPOLITANO , AND THE ORIGIN OF THE LAWSUIT CONCERNING THE ACCOUNTS

Don Aquiles Napolitano, Priest and Commissary of the Holy Office of the Inquisition , was employed by the Fathers as Sacristan of the Church of this Seminary. According to the agreementand contract they made, Don Aquiles had to look after the cleaningandthe arrangement ofthe Church, and to provide the oil necessary for the lamps, and

the wine for Mass, and the alms which the faithful gave for these purposes were to be given to him and in addition two reales a day with apartmentsin the Seminaryandmedicalassistance Don Aquilesmust have doubted whether he gave satisfaction to the Fathersin his occupation, for he disingenuouslyacquireda further title to the position of Sacristan, in 1655 , by the nomination of the so-called Patron of the Seminary, the Duke of Medinade las Torres, who exceeded his powers in giving sucha nomination, since he had no authority as Patron to nominate the sacristan of the church. Nor can it be proved from the Deed of Patronagethat this powerhad been given him, as likewisethe Vicar ofMadrid exceededhis powers in approvingsuch nomination as he did approve it, without consulting the College and without enjoying delegated superiority overit, since byApostolic Bull it was exemptfrom the jurisdiction and superiority of the Ordinary. Don Aquiles remained in the position of sacristan until December 17th, 1659 , in which year, Father William Sankey, with the approval of the Father Provincial of this Province and the Fathers Consultor, dismissed him from the Seminary and the post Whether it was because he saw himself deprived of his position, or whether it wasthat some kind of violence had been done to him, as he relates in his Memorials, greatly upset, he complainedto the Royal Council, presenting a certain Memorial, andafterwardsgave anotherto the DukeofMedina de las Torres, which, as can be seen from reading them, breathepassionate wrath The Memorial presented to the Council was put into the hands of the Procurator Fiscal, and he, seeing its contents, demandedthat the Administrator of the Seminaryshould be orderedto give account of the monies and property that Caesar Bogacio leftfor the founding of this Seminary, from the year that the English Fathers held power to the year 1660. The Council ordered this and so began the first lawsuit concerning the accounts , which, together with the lawsuit that followed against the Duke of Medina de las Torres, the said Aquilespursued andkept at top pressure, with such insistence that, accordingto what he himself published, he spenta large sum ofmoney on accountants, officials and the prosecution of this affair; which is not difficult to believe of a man who published Memorials like the following, that blacken more the good name of the Fathers than the ink does the paper on which such rabid expressions are written

Chapter 10 , COPY OFTHEMEMORIALWHICH DON AQUILES NAPOLITANO PRESENTED TO THE ROYAL COUNCIL, AND OF THE ONE THAT HE GAVE TO THE DUKE OF MEDINA DE LAS TORRES .

See also another abominablepetitionwhich Don Aquiles presented totheCouncil , which is in the old Processof the lawsuit concerning the accounts, near the end

[Printed on stamped paper of 1660.]

Sir

The Licentiate Don Aquiles Napolitano, Priest, Commissary ofthe Holy Office of the Inquisition and Protonotary Apostolic, to his own great sorrow but impelled by his lawful and natural right to defend himself, especially since the offence was public, prostrates himself at the feet ofYourMajestyto makeknown toyou an action done bysome of the Fathers of the Society of Jesus which in everyone's opinion is unjust.

Itis now 33 years, Sir, since I began to assist in St. George's Church

in this city, endeavouringto discharge my duty to the great increase of Divine Worship that has taken place under my charge, and with not a little benefit to many souls, especiallyto those of the English Catholicswho came with the Ambassadors and to others who were not Catholics, having convertedseveral of them to our HolyFaith Andit has happened several times that I have been called out at inconvenient hours of the night, in the depths of winter, to go to their lodgings , at times even climbing over the walls, and alwaysat greatrisk of my life, sufferinggreat loss of health on these occasions as the FathersAdministrator and the Catholic English Ambassadors testified and as Your Majesty well knows . *

Not less haveI suffered , almost all the time, from some Fathersand lay-brotherswho have been administrators ofthe property of this house which ought to be a College and is so only in name , so that there has always been a great rivalry between us, they to lessen , I to increase the Divine Worship in and the goods of this so-called College or Seminary.

Before I tookup the position, which was in 1626, when Englishmen were Sacristans they stole the Blessed Sacrament , and one of them boiling his stew-pot in the pulpit, as the neighbours say, set afire the pulpit and part of the Church

In mytime, although I opposed it as muchas Icould, theysold one of the bellsfrom the woodenbelfry.

And for a short while that I was not at the Church, havingleft, the said College was indebted to me to the extent of twenty-eight thousand reales ,forthe greatexpense I had gone toforDivine Worship,according to an accountdrawn up by Fr. Caxa, by order of the Father Rectorof the Society, and because I desired the progress of the said Church I left this amount as alms to be spent on ornaments for the said Church and jewels for Our Lady of Succour, leaving myself with only 100 ducats.

And when I returned to the said College by order of the Countess of Olivares, as patron, at the petition and prayers of the Father Administratorofthe said so-called College, Thomas Babthorpe, asisproved from his attested declaration, saying that by my absence the College was ruined , notonly did I findnothing done for the progress ofthe said Church from the 27,000 reales which I left for the purpose, but even that the jewels of Our Lady of Succour and some silver candlesticks had been partly pawned in the Tavernsand partlylost or sold , andthe Statue so badly treated and the statue of the Child Jesus broken in pieces, that many attributedthe great carelessnessto the maliceofthe Sacristans

* All that figures in this paragraph appears practicallyword for word in a petition to the King on behalf of Aquiles Napolitano by Sir Francis Cottington , who succeeded Sir John Digby as ambassadorto Spain The " great risk oflife" was fromthe cold and snow ofthe winternights This petition (authentic but undated) of the ambassadorwas not in connection with thelawsuit, but simply besoughta pensionforNapolitano onthegrounds of his poverty, his charityto the poor and his devoted laboursinSt.George's church Madrid MSS, vol 13 , no 12. For Sir Francis Cottington see Gillow, Bio Dict Eng Cath, I, 576 , and Foley, III, 194. His will, dated 16 June, 1652, is in the archives of the English College, Valladolid (Legajo 14),whichhe left as residuary legatee He died on the nightofthe18thJune of the same year, and was buried in the College Chapel, where his body lay for some years until it was removed to Westminster Abbey by his nephew and heir

HISTORICAL SUMMARY

There had been decorated wax candles which the devout used to offer to Our Lady, some larger some smaller, and many painted tapers, all hung round the statue of Our Lady, so that there was more thana hundredweightof wax , and in particular there had been a large votive offeringof Pedro Felices and Maria Hernandez his wife, with theirarms and inscription.

There had been also otherfigures, somein wax, some in silver, which gave great devotion to all, and testified to the favours, which those devoted to the Blessed Virgin had received

And a countless number of bunches and bouquets of artificial flowers, which costme many ducats

All these were there whenItook my leave and went to the Italian Hospital When I returned ,Ifound none of them , not even a sign of them, but all were plunderedand the walls bare , and when I asked the cause of such a spectacle, a Father, who had recently come, told me that he knew nothing aboutit.

All this is most certain since many of the persons who presented the said offeringsarestill living, and to-day feel it greatly, not seeing their candles and votive offerings, and one of them is Father Juan de Felices, a Franciscan .

Contrary to what was agreed withthe Patron, they have made three tribunes, two in the Chancel and one at the footof the Church , which they letout withthe rooms in the houses,andthey handoverthe keysof the chapels, sothat womenenter them, and it is notmany days ago that a man dressed as a woman, whom people were chasing to kill, entered and left bya Chapel, and it was a wonderthat he was not killed inside the Church, and it was considered a crime in me that I was notwilling to give up these keys, exceptbyforce, and did not think these excesses right, andfor that reason the Patron handed me the keys.

This College was first spoken of in the year 1610 , when Caesar Bogacio, native of Lucca, under the influence of his confessor , madea Deed ofGiftofsome houseswhichhe hadin the Calle del Principe, Calle del Lobo and Calle de las Huertas, to the Society of Jesus: underthe condition thattherewas to befounded there an English College or Seminary like to the one founded in Valladolid, and ifit were notfounded inthatway, the Deed of Gift to be null. He left as an obligation that two Masses had to besaid in the said College every day, in perpetuity, forhis soul, and for those of his ancestors

TheCollege has not beenfounded, andthe Masses, as I can testifyin the 33 years I have assisted in it, have not been celebratedin the said Church , I being the person who receives the alms for Massesthatare said in it.

AndI can alsotestifythat during all this time no knowledgecould be obtained of where Caesar Bogaciois buried, and it is said thatthe Deed ofGift amountedto sixty thousandducats, and even had it only been twopence halfpenny, the contract once accepted, it should have been fulfilled, and the Donor's body kept with all due decency, and it is agreatpity that the customofnot makingany mentionoraccountof its Patronsand Benefactors has gone on so long in the house

In the year 1626, the Duke of San Lucar la Mayor, Don Gasparde Guzman, assumedthe patronageofthe Churchand College, bindinghimselfin return forits services that your Majesty shouldfreethe houses of the Seminaryfrom the obligation of Court Pensioner, (after the actual occupiers had vacated them) and in the eventofyourMajestynot granting this favour in a yearhe boundhimselfto giveone thousandfivehundred ducats each year for ever The favour was granted within the year, and yourMajesty was pleased to grant many others at the instance of

the Patron and for his services

And the one most remarkable was to assign other houses for the Court Pensioners who occupied those of the College , although the obligation of obtainingsuchfreedom was for the time after these had vacated them So that the College began to enjoy the benefitmanyyears before itmight have done Nevertheless, theFathers are demandingtwelve thousand ducats , in default of accomplishment , sayingthat, althoughthefavour was grantedwithintheterm , the obligation was to hand over the privilege at the same time and this was notso handed over , as if, forsooth, the favour was not a privilege, it having been issued in virtueof the privilege.

The Fathers bound themselves that the College or Seminarywould keepitsword , and that a Mass should be said daily in perpetuity in the said Churchforthe Founderandhis successors And that on All Souls' Day each yearthereshould be MassandOffice withacatafalqueerected, and that on Maunday Thursday the Patron should be given the key of the tabernacle, and on the Feast of the Purification a candle, and that his arms should be placed and be in the chancel, over the door of the Church , and in other parts, that space should be given for one or two rooms, and a staircase to the tribune

It was a condition that on the non-fulfilment of any of these things the Patron could take the Church at a valuation and any other things he might choose , andfound on the same site the Church, College, Seminaryor Monasterythat he wished And none of the obligations has been fulfilled, because the College and Seminaryhas not been founded, northe Masssaid,northe Office on All Souls' Dayrecited, nor the candle given, nor the key And although the arms were put up, the Fathers took them down , andkeep themin a little roomtheyhaveforstoringoldwood and brokenfurniture, and, as has been said, insteadofa tribune for the Patron, there are in the church three tribunesfor private persons

The Duke of Medina de las Torres succeeded to the estate of San Lucar, to which this patronage is attached and of which he took possessionin virtue ofa mandatory letter ofthe Council, a Mayorofthe Capital giving him it, before Antonio Cadenas, Notaryofthe Province

Father William Sankey, Administrator of the goods ofthe said College, was present, andhandedoverthe keysofthe College and ofthe Church tothe saidDuke, whohandedthem to me, the saidFather Williamdeclaring that there were no students; as is quite true, for there are none nor have there been any, or any other person, exceptmyself, in the said Church and College.

Besides this, as Patron, knowingofthe failure tocarry outthe agreement, and because of the great usefulness that was ensuing from my assistance inthathouse, he nominatedme to continuemy work as before and with the same emoluments That was in 1655 .

He made this nomination, knowingthat from the year 1626, whenI came to the said College and when I found the Church bare , without vestmentsfor Divine Worship, and the College full of people seeking sanctuary, and women, and gamblers , it has cost me much labour and exposed me to great danger to get rid of them.

I obtained (as best I could, partly by alms, partly with my own money) vestments of cloth, silver lamps, silver candlesticks , linen, all withoutbeing obligedtodoso , andI spent money on the Divine Worship contenting myself with the little that was given as alms for it, which was verylittle,andit cost me formerly everyday for sacristan ,acolytes , expenses of lodging, and other things relating to the Divine Worship, morethan twelve or fourteen reales a day, and nevertheless everything had deteriorated, and there were only two Masses a day After I re-

turned, I wanted, for the good of the said Church, to remit all these expenses, for all which, when I went, the College was indebted to me for the 28 thousand reales aforesaid, without the Fathers having benefited the poorChurchto the value ofapin, but as is well knownand isprovedfrominvestigation, they have misused the moneyandthealms, even placing small boxes in the taverns, to collect alms, bearingthis inscription: For OurLadyofSuccour ofSt. George, withoutmyknowing it until four years after they had collected alms which belonged to me on accountofthe expenses to which I wasput.

The Vicar of this city, as sub-delegated judge of the Nuncio of His Holiness, approved the Nomination in all that concerned the said Patronage, and ordered that no person should disturb me in the possession I held , under the penalty of Major Excommunication, and that if anyone offended against this order it would appear that he was preventing justice, and would become a party in the case pending with Father William Sankey . Because it was well known, that when I was not there the College would return to its former state ofdisorder. This also was sufficient reason why the Patron should determine to nominateme for the preservationof the said Church

The obtaining of the wine and oil, which your Majesty commanded should come free of duty for the use of Divine Worship of the said Church , was one of my emoluments , and I had been in the possessionof the right to receive this emolumentfor more than 20 years.

And inthemonth ofApril last year, 1659 , whilst I was still receiving it and paying the expense of Divine Worship, Father William Sankey went to Don Geronimo de San Vitores, of Your Majesty's Exchequer, Administrator of the tax on wine, oil, etc., of this city, and by a signed and sworn petition affirmed that the cost of Divine Worship in the ChurchofSt. George was notat my expense and sothe obtaining ofthe wine and oil did not belong tome

Don Geronimo naturallybelieved Father William, as a Priest and ofthe Societyof Jesus, and gave him the permission he sought And in an hour all the wine for the year came in, and he turned ittowhat uses he pleased, withouta drop comingfor the use of the saidChurch On the contrary he disposed of it with great secrecy, letting me spend 18 reales every day till December 17th of last year, 1659. This came to my noticesome months afterwards, through mybeing ill from theFeastofCorpus Christi until Octoberoflastyear, 1659 , when I wished to send for wine and oil, in order not to cause myself worry whilst ill, and since I had been given up by the Doctorsnobodywanted to tell me of what the Father had done , for I was particularly careful whilst in bed to send for wine, oil, particles, wax, food for the servant , alms forthe Masses(that the Priests might not be out ofpocket) andall atmyown expense, as appears fromreceipts But not onlythis,they were alsoboundto provide me with medicalattendance , and seeing me so illandgivenup by the Doctors, the said FatherWilliam hadnoteven the charityto help me to aglass ofwater, and ifit hadnot been forthe goodnessofthe Count de Robres, ofyour Majesty'sSupreme Councilof Aragon, who took care of me in his own house, which has a door into the Seminary, I might have died , and everyone in his house was astonished to see my punctiliousnessin the care of the Church, and the bad way in which the said Father used the Church, and me whilstI was init. And so when Igot upfrom my sickness , I ascertained the reason for not telling me why the wine had not come . I went to the said Don Geronimo de San Vitores complaining of such a very unreasonable act, that whilstI was paying all theexpenses, H

and ill to boot, they should take away my means of support as theonly rewardfor doing my duty. It was sufficientto soften and move topity a heart of stone that the Father should take away the little benefit destinedforthecompensationof the great expense I had been to(and with sinister intent, in sight of the wholeCapital and of the Ministers of the Duty on wine, oil, etc.)

I presented the Licences of your Majesty, issued in myfavour, and Don Geronimo de S. Vitores ordered that the papers of the said Father together with his petitionand the licence should be collected and sent to the Vicariate of this city, so that it might be determinedto whom belonged the use of the said permission and that the tax might be apportionedinagreement with the Briefof His Holiness , and that being done the licences should be reissued .

I showed reasons for the justice of my claim before the Vicar and presented the nomination of the Fathers Administrator, predecessors of FatherWilliam, from which it is provedthat what I claimed belonged to me .

A copyofeverything was givento Father William, who did not want to showhis licence and the petitionwhich hehad drawn up for it. He replied simply and solely that the licence had nothing to do with me . And the Vicar, having seen his answer and the documents in the case , declared that the licence and entrance of the wine and oil belonged tome , and ordered Father Williamnot to interfere in the matter, unaerthepenalty of Major Excommunication , and that if he had anything to say against this he should say it withinthree days

He, after some delays, declined to acknowledge the Court, and , having finishedmy case, the Father's lawyer and procurator concluded with the petition denying the jurisdiction of the Court.

And the lawsuit being in this stateandthe partiescited for hearing, the Father , knowing the justice of my case and that sentence would be givenagainsthimandthat through the same lawsuit many otherthings would be found out, on December 17th, of last year, 1659, between 9 and 10 a.m., Father William Sankey, accompanied by other Fathers of the Society of Jesus and eight or ten lay-brothers and some lay-people, entered the Church, and one of the Fathers coming up to me, (I kneeling at the High Altar making my thanksgiving , for I had just said Mass ,) pulledme by the cloak, saying to me impudently:" Getout of here into the Courtyard. " When I had gone out eight more ofthem, whohad been hiding in the doorways of the neighbours' houses, came in, and they took the keys from me and they castme headlong into the street, with the greatestviolence that has ever been seen. Having taken the keys ofthe sacristy anddrawers from my servant, they threw him out violently in the same way, and then immediately they pitched out mybed in which I slept andmyfurniture into the middle of the Calle del Principe, with the most violent and frightful spoliation ever seen . There is a little door which leads from the said Chapel of the Churchwhich is generallyopen, butatthathourhappened to be shut, and the coachman who threwoutmyfurnitureknockedme back against this door with a blow that might have broken my head and bones

And, so that your Majesty may appreciate what I have suffered from this Father Williamin the eight years that he has been here, once whenhewasinformed bya Notaryof His Holiness's Nuncio of an order to pay a Censoto the Discalced Carmelites , he tore up the orderin the Nuncio's house, and for that was in prison for forty days, which is sufficientto give anidea of what he is like, and of what he is capableof doing to me.

This spoliation was completely unexpected and in all its circumstances scandalous, and might have had grave consequences had I not preventedthembymyzeal, byholdingbackthe people whohad gathered and begging them for the love of God to go away and be peaceful, as I was notinjured And it is certain that Ifelt the possibility of a disturbance more than the injury I had suffered, and it seems incredible that, considering the prudence withwhich the FathersoftheSocietyact, passion should have so blinded them as to prevent them foreseeing the great danger that might have been incurred.

The sorrowofeveryonewas very great, seeing an old priest ofover seventythree years of age and of over 33 in the employment of that house and Church, servingand administering the Holy Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, with full approval, treated in that way for no other reasons than those already mentioned

Sir, such acts of spoliation are detestable in all law. They are opposed to Justice , being the offspringof a tyrannical violence Before restitution to the one despoiled has been made, the aggressors cannot beheard . And as despisers of the lawstheyhavenolaw in theirfavour

All the circumstances aggravatethe crime; its being committed in the Capital, against justice, the reverence due to the Priesthood , the postofMinister ofthe HolyInquisition, againstthe rights andcourtesy due to the Patron in a case sub judice, the ignoring of the law of the land and making force the arbiter, an action which Tacitus considered the most unjust of all the acts of Nero What then should bethought ofit when done by these Fathers, these models of piety,foritis certain that, granted the injustice, it is all the more shocking when it comes from thosewho ought to be guiltless of such actions

And the suppositionof injustice is apparentthrough there being no cause for it. But their saying to all that the right thing had been done , is the greatest injury I have suffered, because of the vagueness of the words For it is certain that it was not the right thing to do forthe service of God, as appears from the judicial evidence. I do not know where Father William finds the fitness of his action, for ifit was the intention to throw me out of that house , I had already offered to the Rector [of the Imperial College] to leave it at the moment he ordered me, and he told me it was not opportune. *

Theygave as the motive forthis expulsionthat I assisted thePatron in his rights. This illustrates the violent angerwith which the business has gone on , since, as I held his nomination, my action was lawful; and ifI had not justice on my side, the fact that I helped him would have mattered very little, and if I had, despoilingme gave him a new right

Neither couldthefactthatIhad toldthe precedingFather Provincial ofcertain things which needed puttingright have been sufficient cause why I was considered such a bad man , nor can savingthe Seminaryan expenditureof eight reales a day and pointing out the indecencyof an Apothecary'sshop that used to be in it be reckoned sufficient reasons why I should not assist there.

On topofallthis, they said "let us throwhim out of there, so that there may be no one to take note of what we are doing and no one afterwards will be able to litigate with us. "

* This is not surprising as , according to Fr. Christopher Mendoza'saccount , the Spanishand English Jesuits not only did not work together but were violentlyopposed Nature and Present State ofthe Office at Madrid, by Fr. Christopher Mendoza, S.J., MSS Archives de l'Etat, Brussels . Cf. Appendix to this volume.

YourMajesty and your Counciland the other Judges have got sufficient, economically, legally and politically, for doing justice Against that (with so just a King as YourMajesty reigning) the most powerful is powerless Will Your Majesty then be pleased, bearingthisin mind , to commandthat I be restoredand maintained with the same speed as I was despoiled , sending this Memorial to the Counciland to the other Judges competent for this case

Madrid, January 26th, 1660. Licentiate, Don Aquiles Napolitano.

[Endorsed in handwriting, Señor El Lico Don Aquiles Napolitano.]

[Here follows the second printed memorial.]

[A summary taken from the processes and given to the President and to the other members of the Governmentand now lastly presented to His Majesty (whom may God keep), 27th September, 1666 , in handwriting.]

Excellency

The Licentiate Don Aquiles Napolitano, Protonotary Apostolic, Commissary of the Holy and General Inquisition , and Assistant for 33 years in the so-called English College of St. George in Madrid , begs Your Excellency to lookover this Memorial, that this lawsuit may be concluded

The Deed ofGift which Caesar Bogacioexecuted infavour ofFather Joseph Creswell, of the Society of Jesus , on July 31st, 1610, in Madrid, before Sebastian Perez, Royal Notary, was conditional, thatif the obligations and foundations containedin it were not discharged within the determined time, for what cause so ever, although not specified, the said Deed of Gift should be null, for exceeding the said term (Fol: B. No: 13), and of no value or effect, and the said Caesar Bogacio, without suing, legal confirmation or any judicialexecution, of his own authority or as he may please may recover possession of the houses and property, in his own person, if he be alive, or that of his heirs or whosoever holds his title, as if he had never said a word about sucha Deed ofGift, and without the recovery of any cost of building or expense orbenefitwhatsoeverthat may have been done in the said houses , etc.

And in the 9th clause of the said Deed of Gift, the said Father Joseph Creswell affirmed it and bound himself formally to fulfil it all, and signed it. (Fol: 10. B. No: 13.)

The obligations, charges and foundations contained in it are the following: [Then follows a list of the obligations referred to Cf. Cap. 2 supra.]

It is not certain, nor does it appearin the documents of the case , that the Fathers discharged any of the above-mentioned obligations and foundations, for the discharging of which, he said, he made the said Deed of Gift, and in no other way. (Fol : 10. No: 13.)

Rather isit certain that onthe very day he died, which wasthe29th September, 1610 , they made theirintention plain of not being boundto discharge anything , for on the following day, 30th, they buried him at the Victoria, in a commongrave, without having made known tothe ParishofS. Sebastian the contentsoftheWill, or Deed ofGift, orCodicil, or temporary burial of the body of the said deceased, or Foundations, or Obligations, keepingit all hidden and blottingit out, so thatatthe very time ofthe poor man'sdeath he was despoiled of all his property; ofhis two Massesin perpetuity ; of the prayers; ofthe mental prayer; ofthe temporary burial ofhis body; of the translation ofthat bodyand ofitsburialin his vaultin his Chapel in the said College; of the records in the private bookofthe said College; ofthe stone andcommemorative

tabletwith the foundations engraved on it; of its being placed in the Sacristy, and theyeven denied him a little earth to cover him; ofthe valuation and the auction. This can be clearly seen from an extract from the BurialRegister of the Parishof S. Sebastian (where he was to have been temporarily buried), the original of which was presented in the documents of the case , in which they gave it to be understood that he had willed to be buried in the Victoria and that he willed that 50 Massesshould be said for him and that the Royal Hospital shouldbe given 200 ducats, recoveringthem from a certain Captain, yet neither the Will nor any such bequests were to be found, but all this was a fiction in order that the will of the said Caesar Bogacio might not be known to the Parish The extract from the Registeris as follows: -

"I, Licentiate Juan de Ujebar, Priest of the Parish Church of S. "Sebastian of this town of Madrid, certify that in a Burial Register "of the said Church, at folio 69, the first entry is as follows: -

" On September 30th, 1610, died Caesar Bogacio, native of Lucca , " from fever, having received the HolySacraments from the Licentiate " Mendiola. He made his will before Bartolomé Gallo I declare "*that the willwas opened before the said person He bequeathed to " the Royal Hospital 200 ducats, these to be obtainedfrom a certain ***Captain He willed 50 Masses and 10 for his soul. He willed to " be buried in the Victoria He nominated as Executor Francisco " Lamberti '

"

" This copy agrees with the original to which I refer. In witness whereofI give these presents, at the petitionof the Procurator Fiscal "of the Royal Council At St. Sebastian's, Madrid, December 12th , " 1662. The Licentiate Juan Lopez de Ujebar "

And having seen the way the said Fathers acted, Juan de Cerain , one ofthe executors of the saidCaesar Bogacio, was so scandalised that hecancelled andtorein pieces a draftofhisownwill whichhe hadmade , and in which he had left to St. George's half of his fortune, which amounted almost to 30,000 ducats, so that the College has lost a handsome alms

So it is provedclearly andopenlythat the said Deed ofGift became null and of no validity or effect, and the Fathers with the passing of the stipulated periodlost the dominiumof the property and his effects wenttothebenefitofhissoul,thefoundingofpious works, andthegiving ofdowries tohonest orphangirls, as is provedfrom his willexecuted in Valladolid, before Miguel Moreno, Royal Notary, 27th August, 1604 . (Fol: 50. 8.)

And in his codicil, executed in Madrid, and in his last will, he left his soul as heir, andwhat he disposed in his said willshouldbe carried out, as appears from the said codicil (Fol: 19. No: 35.)

And as to his property, the accountantsdrew up a balance sheet , approved by the Procurator Fiscal, against the Fathers, of 167,872 ducats apart from the goods in the inventory and the three pairs of houses in Valladolid, which amount to another 30,000 ducats , of which no valuation has been made, nor auction held, although the Testator assigned one , for the payment of his debts , which amounted to considerably less, as appears from the papers of the process

And moreover , as the poor deceased, confidentthat the said Masses and prayers would be saidfor him, did not dispose that any shouldbe saidforhim in otherChurches ,sothatitisnotcertainthatanyhavebeen said forhim since he died tillthepresent . A thing whichthe HolyCouncilof Basle strongly reprehends, and the Councilof Carthage still more rigorously (4 ibi ) Qui oblationes defunctorum retinent et Ecclesiis

tradere demorantur, ut infideles sunt ab Ecclesia abjiciendi: hi enim iales quasi egentium, nec actores, nec credentes iudicium Dei habendi sunt (De Test: 1. 7. ibi ) Est violare viscera pietatis , qui agit contra mentem testatoris.

And the Council, having ordered by decree of the 28th Novemberof last year, 1663, after having examined this case , that Father William Sankeyshould declare within 15 days the arrangements he had made for the discharge of the foundations containedin the Will, Deed ofGift and Codicil, and he having replied that he was no longeradministrator of that property , Father Thomas Kendal, the new Administrator, declared, saying that the College had only 32,000 reales of incomeand that it has 15,500 reales of obligations to be met, and 8,000 of loss of income through vacancies of the houses and repairs , and 8,500 free. And as to the Masses, that they are being said and will be said , but he does not saywith whatmoneyhe will pay for the threedaily Masses in perpetuity, with that of the Patron, for the alms that come in for Masses for private persons will have to be applied to Masses for theintention of those who give the alms, and the Fathers cannot saythem because of their rule Nor does he say a word as to whether they have been said or not in the last 53 years or whether they will bring the body from the Victoria to their Chapel, which body, as appears from the documents in the case, was buriedin a common graveand not deposited temporarily. And with the 8,500 reales which he says are left free they could maintain four students, but because they have no place to live in, part of one ofthe houses will be taken, and the amount will be lowered to less than the 8,500 reales, yet since the houses , coachhouses and stables, before being free from Court Pensioner, brought in every year 20,338 reales as rent, it is clear that being free from the obligation, they will bring in a double rent Bearing in mind thaton the site of the coach-houses and stables aforesaid they have built good class houses , which to-day bring in a muchhigher rent as is provedfrom the said accounts , and he said that he had made the said declarationby order of his Superiors So that the Procurator Fiscal having examined the said declaration, has concluded his case , and the lawsuit is in the hands ofCounsel appointedby the Supreme Court And the petitioner, having discharged his obligationsin the service of God, bynotagreeing with Father William Sankey in some things which to him appeared unjust, such as in not recording the obligations by which they were bound (as already related in this petition), as also that (as hehad told the other Administrators, Father Sankey's predecessors) since they did not saythe dailyMass in perpetuity, and the annual sung Mass for the Patron, with the other conditions, as Collector, he had notified the Patron that in his time no Mass had been saidfor the said Patron, the Patron having done much more than what was agreed upon, and as howhealso opposed them in taking awaythe arms ofthe Patron, and wishing to put up those of Jorge de Paz Silveyra, a Portuguese, for what he had offered them, which arms the most Illustrious Nuncio of His Holiness ordered them to replace over the High Altar andoverboth sides ofthe principal doors of the Church, whence they had taken them -thus the love and charity of the petitioner for the said house may beknown , and the prudence with which he bore the offences andslights with which they affronted him .

In the year 1644, through their cupiditythey lodged an outlaw in St.George's,and he was therefor more than 15months, keepinggaming tables, and the poor petitioner sleptawayfrom St. George's, payingfor his lodgingsand supporting the Churchalways at his expense, and the

outlaw , whowas Diego de San Yuste, in St. George's (as is well known); allwhich thepetitioner bore with the patience and meeknesswithwhich he alwaysbore these things. Although the said former Administrators did not discharge their obligations, they did not dare to harm the petitioner, both because they saw the Churchkept so well-ordered and clean, without costing them a farthing, thus saving for the benefit of the property 10 reales a day in expenses for Sacristan , Acolytes, Porter andeverything necessaryforthe Church, and becausethey did notdare, fearing whatmight happen to them, as, as a matter offact, happened to Father William Sankey, who wanted to rule accordingtohis caprice, usingforce, forgetting that we were in Madrid where His Majesty and Royal Council reside For after the petitioner had assisted in the administration of the Holy Sacraments, in the said College, during his 33 years of residence, withoutany help whatever, Father Sankey, accompanied by six other Religious of his Orderand other Englishlaymen, all armed, unexpectedly, without notice, or summons, or judicial decree , byan act contrary to law, entered the Churchat II a.m. on the 17th December of last year, 1659, the petitioner being on his knees before the High Altar having just said Mass , and pulled him by his cloak out into the courtyard, with unheard-of force and violence . They took awaythe keys from him, and, at the same time, two or three of them went to the Sacristy and taking away the key from the petitioner's servant they pushed him out violently from the Sacristy, so that a Priest who was vestingto say Mass tookoff his vestmentsanddid not sayit,for theinfamy and scandal theycaused in the Church, despoiling the petitioner of all the keys of his room and other places; and they themselves carriedout on their own shoulders his bed and other furniture of the petitioner and threw them into the middle of the Calledel Principe And the Petitioner having told them to look to whatthey were doing, that he had not committed any crime that theyshould so insult him , and that they were notin the Indies but in Madrid where His Majesty was (whom God protect) and his Royal Council, who as the best offathers of a family would protect the petitioner's honour and compensate his injuries, one of them replied: "Throw thelotinto the street and let him get on with his lawsuit, " and they pushed the petitioner so that he fell on his shoulders againsta door, so that they have not escaped incurring the excommunication, Si quis suadente diablo , etc. Lacum aperuitet effodit eum et inciditin foveam quam fecit Ps. VII. If the petitioner approached His Majesty and the Royal Councilfor them to do himjustice, of what do the Fathers complain? More than 60 people of the neighbourhoodgatheredat the sightand determinedto stop it and that the Religiousthemselves should replace everything as it was before, or it would cost them their lives And what must be considered most was their known malice, hate and vengeance, for whenthe petitioner told Father Cepeda, then Rector ofthe Imperial College, a month previously, thatFatherWilliamhadaffronted him many times without rhyme or reason , and that would he do him the favour oftelling him clearlyifthe Societywantedhim to go, which he would do willingly, the said Father Cepada replied that he should nottalklikethat, becauseall the Societyliked him andthoughtagreat deal of him , and so he was very upset when they did this other thing to him, for suchan affront has never been seen before in Madrid. The petitioner, seeing the obvious danger of an uproar, almost on his knees begged them allfor the love of God and Our Lady of Solitude notto interfere,forthat would ruin him; that that was justwhat the Fathers wanted; that he, the petitioner, would give an account of it to His

Majesty (a prudent and Christian intention which the Fathers did not have). It was a special grace of God to enlighten him at such acriticalmoment and to putit in his powerto punishthem, for hedid nothing exceptimitatethe glorious St. Thomas of Canterbury, so that the neighbours calmed down, but they had brought a Notary to testify to the spoliation, who, as a matter offact, said that he hadgiven them eight sworncertificatesofit, and it is very likelythat they sentthem to different parts of the world, as it would seem , for your petitioner has received letters of sympathy from Italy, England, and the Indies, and from other parts, for the greater number of them were procuratorsof different kingdoms He presented a Memorial to his Majesty, and by Royal Decree of March 16th, 1660, the King was pleased to send itto this Supreme and Royal Council to consult what might be done. It has seemed good to the Council, with its great prudence and care , to checkthe Fathers' accounts The petitioner presented a new petition asking for restitution, and because they were occupied with the said accountsnoresolution was taken Now again hehas asked for the said restitution , presenting at the same time the documents which prove his violent spoliation with infamy and scandal, and ordered that it bejoined withthe principal document, as was done some years ago, in the time ofthe President,Don Diego de Riaño, whenMartin de Espeleta byajudicialdecreehad taken possessionofthe house of BartoloméSaez, Cabinet-maker, his tenant, and had his clothes thrown into thestreet by Manuel Gimenez , Policemanof this city; this insult or excess appeared so bad totheCouncil, that it ordered everything to be replaced the same day, in the same shop, where it was till he moved at his own pleasure He still lives in his shop in the Calle de la Luna If the Council showed such mercy to a layman, much greater mercy will it show to the petitioner on account of all that has been related

When the petitioner wenttoSt. George'sin 1626 ,hefoundtheChurch and Sacristy bare, which was a pity, notwithstanding that it was only alittletime since the PrinceofWales, through Felipede Sierra, had sent FatherFrancisForcer, theAdministrator of the property of St. George's, five thousandducatsof silver as an alms, and nobody knows whatwas donewiththem When the petitioner went there, he provided, partly from his own money, the interest of certain investments (80,000 reales) and partly from alms, silver lamps, silver candlesticks , and a silver chalice, brass candlesticks ofallkinds, frontals of gold and silk, chasubles of cloth of gold, aninfinity of vestments ofgreat valuefor OurLadyof SuccourandOur Lady of Hope, jewels andlinen . And in the year 1636, being so impoverishedon accountof the expense in the saidchurchandthe adorningofit, and also seeing thatthe Fathers took all the alms that came in for Masses, and for furniture, and carried them off totheirowncountry, andthat there was no oneto demand anaccountofthem, whereas the alms would have improvedthe Churchandfreedthe said Don Aquilesfrom allexpense, and seeinghimself so hard worked on all sides he obtained permissionand resigned, andwenttothe Italian Hospital as Majordomo But, thattheFathers should know his good wishes and good willfor the progress of the said Church , he haddrawn up the accountofwhat he hadcontributed tothe daily expenses and preservationof the property, and , by order of the Father Provincial of the Society, it was sent to Father Caxa , and the Fathers were shown to be indebted to the petitioner to the extentof 28,000 reales, ofwhich he took only a 100 ducats, the remaining27,000 reales he left and gave to the Fathersfor the vestmentsandfurniture necessary in the Sacristy, as can be seen from the said account, which

remained in the hands of the Fathers When My Lady the Countess ofOlivarescommanded him to return, simply and solelyat the request of Father Thomas Bapthorpe, the newAdministrator, he found the said silver and gold furniture of Our Lady pawned in Tavernsand Eatinghouses, and many of them lost (No: 20. B.), and after the Petitioner finallyleft the six silver candlesticks ofOur Lady, which were liton all the Feasts of OurLord and Our Lady, disappeared, andonly two can be seen , and even these are not lighted nor are any of the seven lamps, as also used to be done on all the Feasts and Sundays of the year, in the time of the petitioner, now only one is lit, for the Blessed Sacrament , and the Count de Robres gives the oil, and, in spite of all that, most morningsthe sacristan goes out to look for a light from the neighbours in order to light the lamp of the Blessed Sacrament And they have little charity, even with the neighbours and faithful, who having been in bed very ill and sentfor them to heartheir confessions and console them , they have made excuses for not going, so that some have died without Confession, and without having anyone to hold their hand , and amongst them was Don Juan de Serigaça Knightof the Order of Calatrava, as the neighbours of the street will tell you, who went to call them many times, and it was not a matter of liking to go as the Knight was dying, andat the end he died withoutanyone theretohold his hand, although he lived facing St. George's.

To enhance thevalue of thehousesthe said Churchhas threetribunes from whichthetenantshearMass, astherewere always fifteen to twenty Masses in the time of the petitioner Now, since there are only three daily Masses , two said bythe Fathersand these very early, the Marquis de la Puebla looked for a chaplain for himself, who says Mass at 11 o'clock. Ifit were notfor this the Churchwould close at 9, butfor increaseofdevotionandthe service ofGod it is fitting that therebe Masses in a Church and confessions at fixed hours ; but the Fathers do the opposite, saying that so many Massesare not necessary, nor so many confessions, but they gather the alms and say that they will get the Massessaid in Flanders, and there are no confessions either, because they do not stop in the house a minute, except to eat and when they gather togetherat night forsupper and to sleep, and, if the accountofthe Mass and other offerings were properly drawn up, it would be found that it amounts to a great number of ducats, without one Mass ever having been said

And whenthe said Father Thomas Bapthorpe and Brother George Garnett saw me they took me toMy Ladythe Countess of Olivaresto tellherthatIhad returned to St. George's, as her Excellencyhadcommanded me ,and, becauseof the great pleasure and satisfactionthatshe showed and the offering she made, they placed a Memorialinthe hands ofthe petitioner,forhim toaskMyLadythe Countessto helpthe College to pay some debts, and as a matter of fact he tookthe memorial and obtainedthe favour of a Habit of St. James from Your Majesty, which carried with it an Italian Dukedomand 30,000 reales in silver.

And they also spend many ducats of the said estate each year in journeys which they make to Seville and Valladolid, Flanders and England, and carriage of letters from all parts and from Rome and Germany , withoutthe said estate having any other means of support, except the housesandsitewhich the said Caesar Bogacio leftin Madrid

Sothat thepetitioner should not see the detailsof theaccounts which the Fathers gave to the accountants, fearing that what was true and what false inthe said accountswould be pointed out, they did notwish the said accounts to be taken out of the College, but, at their request,

the accountantswent to see the books within the College itself, because they knew that the petitioner could not go in to see them made up.

I also wish to make known to YourExcellencyhow Father William Sankey so obstinately refused to declare whether he had ordered the dailyMass to be said for the Patron of the College, thatit was necessary toexcommunicatehim publiclyon the Notice Board of St. Sebastian's , and he continued to refuse until, forced by secret admonition of his Superiors , he declared that not one had been said, as is proved from the lawsuit before the Nuncio, March 22, 1661, in the official communication of Francisco Manzano and before Don Antonio de Contreras, of His Majesty's Council, and Francisco de Roa, Notary of the Province, to whom the petitioner refers for proof.

And because the petitioner insisted on asking the Fathers when Caesar Bogacio died andwhere he was buried, so as to lightsome candles athisgrave,atthe petitioner's ownexpense, onAllSouls' Day,andalso to prevent the people talking so much about the bad treatment and forgetfulnessby the Fathersofthe poor deceased, whowas such agreat benefactor , andalso becausethe petitioner belonged tothesame country as Caesar Bogacio , and because there was not a soul else who thought about him; and although in the year 1617 and 1618 a nephew ofthe said Bogacio, an elder brother of Bernardino Blancalana, sued the Fathers to obtain the property because no obligation had been discharged, the Fathers gave him a sum of money, with which he went away after giving them all his papers and the power of attorney ofthe said Bogacio's brother, sothat nothing more was said ofthat, andofthis thereare witnesses livingwhoknowallaboutit, andit was neverpossible that it would be made public; rather, fearing that, on account of the devotion and charityof the petitioner, what has been related would be discovered , they treated him with the aforesaid violent spoliation and other things so that there might be none to watch their doings.

And finally, the Councilbeing on the point of voting on this lawsuit, on August the 19th of this year, 1664, seeing that the Fathers were paying 15,500 reales interest each year, in order to see whether they were obligations left by the founder or incurred by the Fathers , the Council sent the case to the Procurator Fiscal for him to examine, and having examinedit to return it to the Councilwith his remarks And the Procurator Fiscal having demanded the Deeds of the Censos , and having cited the party, they produced eleven Censos of different Convents of Discalced Carmelites , embodied in one of 26,000 ducatswhich Father Francis Forcer of the Society of Jesus had taken up, 6,000 of them in silver , executed inthe year 1626and 1628 , before Diego Ruiz de Tapia, Notaryofthis city, underthe pretext thattheywere tosubstitute others which the houses accessory to St. George's had charged upon them,at the rate of 14 perthousand, but they were neither substituted nor did those houses bear the Censos ; adding to this act of collusion the stellionate of concealing that the houses had belonged to the said Caesar Bogacio and for what purpose he had placed the charge upon them, with the conditions containedin the printed petition taken from the deed of foundation which is in the decrees And that the said Father Forcermight be able to administerthis estate, thereis embodied in the said documents concerning the said Censos a nomination by the Nuncio of His Holinessof an administrator of the said estate , which

[The original document of this appointment is missing, but a certified translation into Spanish is given in the documentsreferred to in the above

proves that it was not a College nor ever had been one , for ifitwerea Collegethenominationwould have been bythe Provincial oftheSociety.

Nor does the CarmeliteFatherwhogave sucha sum of moneyescape blame for not having most carefully looked into the matter to know thoroughly how they came to possess the said houses, for the collusion, fraud and stellionatein having mortgagedthem as being free from any charge, Foundation, Chantry andAnniversary and otherkindsofobligations, etc., is obvious And in the last Deed of Censo by which Father John Norton tooka sum of money he acknowledges that they arethe said houses of Caesar Bogacio, consequentlythe said crimes are those of stellionate and fraud. Moreover the said Caesar Bogacio left no censos , save one of 2,000 ducats of principal, and ordered thatafter his death it should be redeemed with his free goods, so thatthe said foundation should be free of every kind of obligation, and not only did they notredeem it nor fulfil any of the eleven conditionscontained in this petition, but they burdened the houses in such a way that, in the said two years of 626 and 628, they charged the said Censos on all the block of houses which they had built with the money they should have used to bring students.

The Procurator Fiscal, on December 9th of this presentyear, returned thesuitto the Counsel appointedby the Supreme Court withthe following reply, and so the petitioner has thought fit to reprint this petition with the said reply.

paragraph Madrid MSS ., vol 12 , no 1. The following is a translation of that.] Julio Sacheto, by the Grace of God and favourof the Apostolic See , Bishop of Gravina, of Our Most Holy Lord Urban VIII, by Divine Providence Pope, and of his See Nuncio, with powers of a Legate a latere, etc. To Our beloved in Christ Francis Forcer, S.J. , Health in the Lord On behalf of St. George's Seminary of the English in this town it has been notified to Us that the said Seminary, erected by Apostolic Authority, and totally exempt from the jurisdictionoftheOrdinary, is subject to Usand Our Successors for the time-being, and that the nomination and appointment of its administrator concerns Us and appertains to Us , and that therefore they desirethe appointment by Us of an administrator to protect and defend its affairs and property , and to deal with the business of the said Seminary. WhereforeWe, desiring, in so far as in the Lord We are able, to watch over the good government of the said Seminary, absolving you and givingyou as absolved , by virtue of these presents , both you and the particular persons of the said Seminary, from whatsoever sentences of excommunication, suspension, interdict and all other ecclesiastical censures and penalties, lata sententia or ferenda sententia, for whatsoever cause or occasion, if in any wayyou may have incurred them, provided that you have not remained in themfor a year, and solelyfor the effectsofthese presents , We elect, appoint, constitute and nominate as Administratorof the saidSeminary you, of whose personWe have much confidencein the Lord, and of your care in business matters ,yourzeal, pietyandreligious observance , as We learn byinformation of persons worthy of credit, and We grant to you all and whatsoever due honours , charges, prerogatives, exemptions, indults and faculties are usually granted to the administrators of the other seminaries of Seville and Valladolid , or of other similar seminaries, commanding that in the freeenjoyment and execution of the said administration you shall not be disturbed, or in any way impeded by anyone, and We declare as null, and of no value, whatsoever shall be attempted against thesepresents, knowingly or unknowingly, byanypersonno matterof what authority Given at Madrid, in the Diocese of Toledo , the year of the Lord 1624 , on the 19th of September, and the second year of the Pontificate of the said Most Holy Lord Pope Julio , Bishop of Gravina, Apostolic Nuncio Gratis Ursino de Rois, Secretary of Briefs [Loco sigilli ]

" The Procurator Fiscal says, that although, by the documents "ordered tobeshown, it appears thatthe Censos towhichin his declara" tion Father Thomas Kendal refers were indeed founded, the reasons " that led him to institutethe said Censos do not appear, becausethere " has not been presented any document of any kind to show that "there had been on the houses any ancient Censos which had been re" deemed with the amountsofthese Censos that were taken on , and so "itmust be presumed that they took them to convertto other purposes " different from those alleged To which it must be added that the " houses the Founder bequeathed , as appears from the Deed of Gift, " bore no other censo than 2,000 ducats of principal. And since "from what has been said the balance arrived at by the accountants " has been justified, and because they have not fulfilled the will of " the founder, the opposing party has no right to the said estate, "and it should be decreed that it be disposed of as the Founderwilled "in the case of the non-fulfilment of the conditions of the Deed of "Gift Wherefore, and for the reason which Don Joseph Cisneros "knows and which is related in the printed Memorial presented by " Don Aquiles Napolitano, and that alleged by the Procurator Fiscal , " he begs that justice be done as he asks, etc."

It has been an act of the highest Providence that Your Excellency and this Supreme and Royal CouncilofCastile have been chosen as the instrument like an excellent father of a family who, coming at the proper time to gather the fruit of his vineyard, finds nothing improved but everythingscattered Et vineam tuam locabis aliis agricolis (Math: c. 21). And, moreover , that Your Excellency may see to what an extent the want of considerationandthe lack ofdecorum of the Fathers have reached, they have taken away a picture of Our LadyofSuccour which Don Aquiles, with the knowledge and consent of the Vicar of Madrid, had placed at the side of Our Lady's statuein the said Church of St. George, for a favour received, and with the consent of all the Fathers Administrator since 1643 till the present year 1664. And the petitioner fearing lest the same thing should happen to the HolyStatue as happened to the original, for when he returned to St. George's he found the statue of Our Lady of Succour with the head cutoffand the statue of the Infant Jesus in pieces, and when the petitioner notified them by Ignacio Noble that they should either replace it where it had been for morethan 21 years, or send it back to him, they sentit back , to the greatsorrowof the neighbourhood , becauseof the greatdevotion there was to the Holy Statue. What has not been done in 54 years may beremedied by Your Excellency, whom he petitions to order the termination of this lawsuit and also that the petitioner may be restored to the said College in the position that he had before , by all which you will do him a very greatfavour.

Licentiate Don Aquiles Napolitano.

[Copyof the Decree Members of the Government Don Antonio de Contreras , Don Martin de Arnedo, Don Juan de Gongora , Don Diego de Rivera, Don Francisco Capata, Don Antonio de Monsalve . Right margin ]

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"Acopyofall these documentsis to be given to the Duke ofMedina " de las Torres . And for the present let the Licentiate Don Aquiles Napolitano be restored to the occupation and post which he held in " the English College and Seminary of St. George at the timehe was ejected from it, andwhat was agreed Madrid, 28th August, 1665 "

Counsel appointed by the Supreme Court, Licentiate Haro "

[Decree confirmed Members of the Government Don Antonio de Contreras, Don Martin de Arnedo, Don Francisco de Valcarcel, Don Diego de Rivera, Don Francisco Capata, Don Antonio de Monsalve . Right margin]

The Fathers appealed against the decree, instituted their suit, and Don Pedro Guerrero, their counsel, delayed the matter fora longtime. In the end he returned with his petition and a day was assigned for the hearing, viz: December 19thofthe said year The Fathersenteredthe CouncilChamberwiththeirCounsel who said everythingthathe wished , no one representing Don Aquiles but himself. The following decree was issued.

" Theabovedecree of the 28th August of this year is confirmed, in " whichitisordered thata copybe givento theDuke ofMedinaandthat for the present the Licentiate Don Aquiles Napolitano be restored to " the occupation and post which he held in the College at the timehe Iwas ejected, as is containedin it. Madrid, 19th December, 1665 .

Counsel appointed by the Supreme Court, Licentiate

Bartolomé de Haro "

Chapter 11.

A SHORT STATEMENT OF THE LAWSUIT CONCERNING THE ACCOUNTS .

Father William Sankey was required in the year 1660 to give an account of the administration of the estate of Caesar Bogacio, by a decree of the Royal Council under the pretext of being the Protector of Pious Works, as the Procurator Fiscal, having heard the petitionof Don Aquiles Napolitano, had demanded It was replied on behalf of FatherWilliam and the Seminarythat the accounts of the College had to be given and were given from its beginning to the Superiors and Provincialsofthe Society, and in the event ofother accounts having to be given, with all due respect, they denied jurisdiction, because the College having been founded by the authority of the Nuncio and its foundation having been confirmed by a Bull of His Holiness, and its goodsand property being ecclesiastical , it belonged to an Ecclesiastical Judge to check the accounts , and not to a Secular Judge as wasthe Council This and many other reasons which they alleged were not considered ofweight bythe Council, but at the firsthearingandappeal the first decree was confirmed, viz: that the accountshould be given, without the Procurator Fiscal satisfying the reasons alleged by the College. The only reply that he gave was to affirm all that he had said and to denyeverything to the contrary, andhedemanded thatthe decree first set forth should be confirmed and executed , which being alreadyconfirmedat the re-hearing, his case was completed , especially seeing that Counsel for the College was fined by the Council50 ducats, through the notion it had that in one plea he insistedon denyingjuris- diction

Father William, accordingly, seeing himself compelled and forced in this way prepared his accounts under the necessary protests, and drawing up a statementof the value of the property ofCaesar Bogacio from the beginningofthe foundation to thisyear, put downhisreceipts and expenses, from which there resulteda balance of 22,937,732 maravedies for the administration and againstthe estate of the saidCaesar . Accountants had been previously nominated to draw up the accounts from anexaminationofthe books andpapers which hadto be presented . Ignacio Noble was nominated for the Procurator Fiscal ofthe Council, and Diego de Villanueva Ramirezfor Father William Sankey and the

Seminary. These came at agreed hoursto the College, to see thebooks and to draw up the accounts. For the Father asked that it should be done in this way, alleging that it was not convenient that the books should leave the house and be open to inspection outsideit

Diego de Villanueva Ramirez, the accountant for the Seminary, drew up his account and although he did not reach so considerable a credit balance as Father William, he drew out a balance of 13,851,064 maravedies against the estate of Caesar Bogacio and in favour of the administrators Ignacio Noble, the accountant for the Procurator Fiscal, did notagree with this balance and he drewup anaccount, based on uncertain figures , so that there resulted a balance against Father Williamand the other Administrators of 67,272,665 maravedies . There was an appeal against this account in the Council and because ofthe disagreement , a third accountant, Joseph de Cisneros, was nominated. He, basing his account on incorrect figures, reached a balance against the said Fathers of 62,784,178 maravedies . *

When these accounts were presented to the Councilon behalfofthe Procurator Fiscal, they demanded that the balance should be produced and for this all Father William'sgoods be sequestrated, and he bedismissed from the administration , which seems to be the same thing as demanding that the administration should be taken away from the Society For the Father Administrator and his predecessors it was replied by giving notice of appeal against the accounts and offering proof, which the Council ordered to be reserved till the hearing. To find a way out of the muddle, for all that was done and settled by the accountantsserved only to confuse things rather than to discovertheir true state, the Council ordered Father Thomas Kendal, successor to Father William Sankey in the administration, togivea separate account of the income and charges that the Seminarythen had for completing the foundation and the end for which the Seminary was established And because , on the one hand, during this lawsuit the Duke ofMedina de las Torresinsistedonintroducing inthe lawsuit new matter concerning the Patronage , and, on the other , Don Aquiles Napolitano did not cease urging his complaint, asking to be restored to the place and office of Sacristan of whichhe had been deprived, the Council gave sentence , ordering a copy of the lawsuit which had just taken place to be given to the Duke ofMedinade las Torres, so that he could see ifhehadanythingtoallege, and, as regarded Don Aquiles, that he shouldbe restored to the Seminary and to his employment This decree was given on 28th August, 1665, and although for the College an appeal was made againstthe decree, it was confirmedon December 19thof the same year, but the restitution of Don Aquiles did not take effect until August 11th, 1668, in which year Don Antonio Monsalve of the Royal Council was appointedSupervisorof this Seminary, charged with executingthe above mentioned decree restoring Don Aquiles to the possession of his office as was ordered Thus it was done, and although the said Don Aquilesgave much causefor complaint and motivesfor a newlawsuit, he remainedin his position until at the requestof Father Pedro Ortizde Moncada , successor to Father Thomas Kendal, the Supervisor,

* Itis difficult to determine with certainty the values of money of this period A ducat was equal to 375 maravedis, or 11 reales de vellon and one maravedi (The real de vellon was a brass coin so called frombeing anciently stamped with a fleece, which the word vellon signifies The real de plata, silver, was twice the value ofthe real de vellon ) So that ifwe take the round number of 60 million maravedis we get 160 thousand ducats, which, at the approximate value of 3s 6d the ducat, gives £28,000

Don Antonio Monsalve , ordered that the sacristy should be under the charge and care of the administrator, and that because ofthe ill-health and age of Don Aquiles, he should be pensioned with 6 reales a day,to be paid by the Seminary, and leave the lodgings that he had in the Seminaryand go where he liked, to which the Council agreed, September 16th, 1673 .

Chapter 12

OTHER ACCOUNTS OF THE COLLEGE WHICH THE COUNCIL INSPECTED

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Although the noisy lawsuit of which we have spoken, concerning the accounts from the death of Caesar Bogacio and the beginning of this Seminary to the year 1660, ceased without a definite judgement, the Council began to exact accounts, not like the last which wereonly concerned with the estate of Caesar Bogacio, but generally of all the estate and goods of the Seminary, of the houses which Caesar Bogacio left as well as of the other houses which were independentof the said Deed of Gift and had been acquired for the Seminary by the English Fathers . And so, in the year 1671 , Don Antonio Monsalve , of the Royal and Supreme Council of Castile, and nominated by the said Council's decree Supervisor of this College, demanded from Father Pedro Ortizde Moncadaa swornreport of the estate, income andobligations of this Seminary, which the said Father gave and presented from the time that he began the administration The same thing happened in the year 1672, in whichhe gave an account of all the estate, and in the same way a swornaccount was demanded in the year 1674, as appears from it, for it is in draft in the archives with the others abovementioned beginningwith the decree of Don Antonio de Monsalvewho demanded it. It is not clear whether the Council or Supervisorof the Seminary (if, indeed , there was one after Don Antonio de Monsalve) demanded any more sworn reports or accounts from the Fathers Administrator of this estate, until the year 1718, in which, on October 17th , I was notified by a decree of Don Joseph de Lagrava, Royal Councillor, and nominatedSupervisorofthis College by an orderof January 24th, 1717 , which decree was given at the petitionof Don Miguel Palacios, Agent ofthe Procurator Fiscal , before DonCiprian del Valle, Private Secretary of the Council , that within 30 days I should present a sworn report of thestate ofthefinances of this Seminary, ofits property, incomefrom it,expenses,andof all the obligationsand censos which it has atpresent. I presented the report which was asked from me, arranged with great brevityandconciseness, butperfectlyclearly, not confusingtheso-called estate ofCaesar Bogacio with that acquiredby the Fathers, butmaking a report ofwhatCaesar Bogacio leftfor his piouswork ofthe Seminary, of the obligations he had, and of the object for which it was destined, and, besides, a separate and similar report of the remaining estate independent of Caesar Bogacio's , but taking for granted that an account ofthiswouldnot be demanded, asit wasgiven to the ReligiousSuperiors of the Society, although I stated that reason, so that they mightknow that the Society was not neglectingits obligations [Document inserted ]

" The King: To the Licentiate, Don Pedro Joseph Lagrava, ofMy "Council. Know that by the last Will, Testament and Disposition which Caesar Bogacio , executed in this Capital on 31st July, 1610 , " he made a Deed ofGift of varioushousesandpropertyforthe Founda"tion and Erection of an English College-Seminaryof the Society of

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RECORDS OF THE ENGLISH COLLEGE AT MADRID

Jesus in this Capital, the Fathers of the said Society having entered " the said houses and property and having occupied it under the sup"position of making the said Foundation, gave the Patronageafter" wards , in the year 1626, to the Duke of San Lucar la Mayor, who " nominated Don Aquiles Napolitano to take charge of the Church , Sacristy and Vestments, who performed this office till the year 1660 , when, by reason of being evicted violently from the said CollegeSeminary, he presented a Memorial representingthe bad government "ofits Superioras regards the income , thatitwasnot turnedtotheend " destined by the Founder, since there was not one English Student, " andmany other things; at the sight of which a petition was presented by DonAntonio de Vidama, Procurator Fiscal oftheCouncil, in which, " after relating that the will of the Founderhad not been carried out, " and that the income destined for the pious work amounted to more " than 36,000 reales a year, which different Fathers of the Society had administered , he concluded by demandingthat, so that the state of " the property might be knownandto what end theincome ofthehouses " had been convertedand used andhowthe foundation had been carried Iout, Father WilliamSankeyshould be ordered to give an accountof " the administration ofthe said houses, andfor this purpose accountants were nominated, anda judgement of my council, delayed by hearing "and appeal,having followed, it was ordered that a copy of allthe proceedings be given to the Duke of Medina de las Torres, and that for the time being the Licentiate Don Aquiles Napolitano should be " restored to his position and place that he held in the said English College-Seminaryof St. George, as at the time and when he wasexpelled from it, the executionandfulfilment of which, togetherwith the 'supervision and care of the said College and everything touching or pertaining to it, was given by Royal Warrant on June 14th, 1668,to " the Licentiate Don Antonio de Monsalve , of my Council, whoin virtue "ofitrestoredDon Aquiles Napolitano to his said occupation, andtook " other measures, and ordered Father William Grant, Vice-Rectorofthe " said College-Seminary to give a sworn report of the finances of the College within 15 days; in what the capital consisted ; the income of " each year;inwhatitwas spentand distributed; whohad administered "it and was administering it; who had checked and presented the ac" countsofit; untilwhat period; the balance whichresulted;and, having notified and presented the different reports and accounts , a copy was given to the defendingcounsel who was nominated, different expedi" ents were suggested, one of them being to take awayfrom the Fathers "ofthe Society the administration of the estate and to appoint a lay " administrator, but by decree of December 14th, 1669, it was settled " that this should not take place for the time being, accordingly the "accountsfrom the said time to 1671 were presented, and by decree "of July 23rd , 1672, were approved, including in the payments 5,000 "ducats which had been paid and deliveredfor the redemptionofthe capital of various censos which were charged on the said houses . " Since , therefore, no other statement of accounts has been presented, "neither ofthestateofthefoundation, norwhethertheincomehas been " used and is being used for the purpose to which it was destined, it being necessary to have full knowledge of everything, and ofthe state "in which the present College-Seminaryis, trusting that you willlabour with the zeal and uprightnessthat is necessary and which has been seen in other business taken charge of by you, I commandthat, this mywarrant having been deliveredtoyou, you take up the supervision "ofthesaid College of St. George of this capital and the supervisionof

"its affairs , that you let the superiorknow that, within the period you " determineforit, he must giveyou an accountof the incomebelonging " tothe said College, and forthat purpose letaccountantsbe named ,and "ifindischarge ofthis work thereshould be anappeal onmatterssettled " and determinedbyyou, by any of the interestedparties, inthe cases "in which conformableto law appeals may be conceded, that you con" cede them for the Counciland not for any other tribunal , for I inhibit " and hold as inhibited from the hearing of the aforesaid the other "councilsand tribunals, and I commandthem not to interfere in this "matter in any way whatsoever , because My Will is that you inform "yourselfinthe waystatedabove, for which Igiveyou whateverpower " and commission is necessary and is required by law . Madrid, 24 January, 1717. I the King.

" By command of our Lord the King: Don Lorenzo de Vivanco . "

Since I presented the statement of which I have spoken theyhave not demanded from the Seminary any other statement of accounts , althoughwhenI am writing this wearein the month of October, 1722 . It is possible that this postponementwas caused by the death of Don Pedro Joseph de Lagrava, who was the supervisor and who had to demand the accounts , and accordingto the preceding decree, had to be given them from the year 1672, in which there is either a mistake , or Father Pedro de Moncada did not give any accountfor the year 1674 , although he should have presented one, as he gave a sworn report pre- liminary to it.

Chapter 13.

SOME THINGS THAT SHOULD BE NOTED WHEN THE CASE ARRIVES THAT A STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS IS DEMANDED .

The report placed at the end of this summary was writtenbyorder of Superiors, and when examined in the conference of the Province wasapproved, wherefore the FathersConsultordeterminedthatthefirst documentandreply to be presented when we are asked for a statement of accounts should be the said report, and that as a recordof the determination of the FathersConsultorit should be given personallyto any new administrator, so that he might know what was resolved, and so be readyifthe time and casearise when a statementof the finances ofthe Seminary be demanded .

Wherefore , when this happens a copy of the said report must be made in the name of the Rector for the time being, and becausethesaid Father has not to present it in his own person, but bya representative whom he shall then nominate, the report which has to be presented will be headed as follows or equivalently.

I, N., in virtueofthepowerwhichI have receivedfrom Father N., Rector ofthe Seminary and College of St. George, declarethatin order thatthe said Father Rector , whom I represent, may better comply with the willofyour lordships in the statement of the finances of the said Seminary whichis demanded from him, I present the report which follows; etc.

The judge or supervisorwill see the act of submission thatis made attheend ofthe said report and will reply, in conformity withit,giving the desired explanation as to how the accounts should be presented, and then bythe sameprocurator the Rectorwillpresent a shortpetition, in which it may be said that to draw up the accounts asked for in a better way, itis necessary to give an explanation of the settlementof past accounts and the relation of the receipts and payments, tofind out if any balance has resultedin favour of the estatein order to bring itforward again in the presentaccounts, or if infavour of the administrator to credit him against the payments which he has made .

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The Father Administrator being warnedthat in the accountswhich Father Moncada presented in 1672, which seem to be the last, a balance resultedin favour of the administrators in the sum of 14,006 reales 24 maravedis which appears from a Memorandumwritten to the Superintendent which is in the archivesamongstthe swornpapers, which the said Father presented, and in one of which there is an entrythatgives the same balance . These accounts and sworn reports were presented in the office of Gabriel de Aresti

Although the [model] report conforms to and is corroborated by authentic documents , it seemed better to agree to presenta statementof anyof theaccountsmentionedinit ; otherwise itis toshow theswordand to saythatone does not wishto use it Itis true that one ofthe Fathers Consultor, having examined the report, was of the opinion that an appearance should be made before the Council, the giving of accounts forallthe housesresisted and jurisdiction denied, butthis opinionsprang from ignorance ofthe firstlawsuit concerning the accounts Thiswould be to retraceour steps and to spend fruitlessly moneythat we havenot got, and especially so with the good or bad example of Fr. Pedrode Moncada , who presented accounts of all the property and houses of the Seminary, which would have been nearer the mark if, at least, he had made some representation like that contained in the aforesaid report, as it would have served, if for nothing else, to show he was doing morethan he was obliged On this questionof accounts wehave to consider that we are defenceless, and that the Council is almost both Judge and party; Judge because it has to pass sentence, and party because it is litigating through its Procurator Fiscal, withoutleavingus a Court of Appeal, since, as is seen from the decreesgiven to the Superintendent, allthe courtsare inhibited fromactingin this case, narrowing ittothis,thatappeal is allowedtothe Royal Councilonly To approach the Nuncioistowaste time, both becausethe plea of denyingjurisdiction was over-ruled, as becauseif any favourabledecree came from him ,they would claim that he was using force or undue influence

I do not deny that it is hard (leaving out of this considerationthe houses which Caesar Bogacio gave) that the Council, under the pretext of being the Protector of Pious Works, should be brought in to supervise the accounts of the administration of houses which do not concern the Deed of Gift, but which the English Fathers by themselves and by their own industry, acquired to administer themselves for the Seminary, in dependence on theirown Superiors alike in the questionof accountsas in everything pertaining to their administration, and also that theCouncilshould assume thatit can remove FathersAdministrator from theemploymentgiventhembytheSociety, whichhas the Seminary underitscare andgovernment But as it is not easy to tiethehandsof the Council, withno Court ofAppealopen to us, this methodofcomplyingis chosen , and more so , since a good account can be given and the Society openly justified, thus compensatingfor the vexation of a very costly and finallyfruitless lawsuit, for the Council will notgive way in what it judges to be its Royal rights Rather, if the casearose, itwould wishtoshow itsauthoritybyputtingintoforcethe jurisdiction itdeems itselfto possess .

This was found to be the case when Don Antonio de Monsalve was superintendent For when Father Pedro Ortiz de Moncada notified him of his appointment by his Superiors to be Superiorand Administrator of this Seminary, the said Superintendent , turning to his own advantagethe information and act of courtesy of the Father, treated as dependence what in him was merelydeference, and so , whenrelating

to the Council various things touching this Seminary, amongstthem says as follows:-

On September 7th, 1669, Father Ortiz de Moncada, of the Society of Jesus, notified me that he had been nominated as Rector and Administrator ofthe same College and Seminary in place ofFather Thomas Kendal, and, having notified it to the Council, I have granted him permission for the future to assist in it without either he or the Society acquiringany new right, June 14th, 1672. The said Superintendentrepeats the same thing in anotherreport which he made to the Council, July 12th, 1673. All this appears from the old process concerning the accounts , in the last folios of the saidprocess.

Although Father Pedro Ortiz de Moncada did not expresslyseek the licence of Don Antonio Monsalve to enter upon the administration of theSeminary , andwe oughtto believe that the notice that he gave ofhis nominationwas inspiredsolelybyurbanityand courtesy, nevertheless he oughttohave bornein mind the characterandwaysofsuch Ministers , and so not to have furnished the occasion for such a reply; and still more , in his announcementofhis appointment, should he have avoided any suggestion, or even doubt, as to the advisability of reporting his electiontotheCouncil, therebyexposing thenomination bythe Superiors to the hazardof the opinion and wishes of the Council, and so opening widely the doors to one who would miss no opportunity of getting in through the slightestchink I am moved to say this through having found a draft of the note written to Don Antonio Monsalve, which I thought good to put here It is asfollows:

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6 " " [Original holograph inserted ] "Itis withgreat pleasure that I take this opportunityoftightening "the bondsof the obedience so much due to YourLordship, since the "will of my Superiors binds me to acceptthe office of Rector of the " Seminary of St. George, in conformity withwhathas been the custom "for so many years in St. Alban's, Valladolid, and other Seminaries "which the Society has in Spain and with what Your Lordship was pleased to suggest to the Father Provincial, who, knowing this was your mind, wrote to our General with such urgencythat thedomestic complicationswhich so often delay these appointmentshave been put " aside They have, Sir, presumed in me administrative capability (though trulyI lack it for everything) since I have held the officeof " ProcuratorGeneral ofthe wholeProvinceforalmosteight years I can "assure Your Lordship that I shall strive my besttofurther that Foun" dationandestate whichwas destined for so muchgood andforthe propagationof the Catholic Faith, and for this I shall not spare zealor care in sofar asmyweakhealthand powers maypermit. Igive Your Lordship this notice, for you, if you think it suitable, to notify to the Council, and Your Lordship will have in me a most obedient servantandone resigned in all thingstoyour ordersandI beseechOur "Lord that Heprotect Your Lordship's person andlifewithallpossible 'happiness Imperial College, September [...] 1669

"Your most humble servant and chaplain " who kisses Your Lordship's hands " Pedro Ortiz de Moncada " Señor Don Antonio de Monsalve . "

* There is a custom in Spain whereby a person newly appointed to any office or position sends a card to the principalpeople in the locality placing himself at their service .

Chapter 14 .

THE REPORT , REFERRED TO IN THE PRECEDING CHAPTER , EXAMINED AND APPROVED BY THE FATHERS CONSULTOR

I, Juan de Cabrera, ofthe Societyof Jesus ,RectorandAdministrator of the Seminary of St. George, of this Capital, being requiredand commanded byact of Your Lordship to presentthe accountof the administration of this estate, declare that, inasmuchas this account and like accountsare andhavebeendemanded onthe partofthe Council, as Protector of Pious Works, onthe suppositionthat the said Seminaryandits pious objectismaintainedandsubsists byvirtueoftheestateand income which Caesar Bogacio, an Italian and native ofLucca, leftfor this end , in orderthat the yielding of myobedience to Your Lordship'scommand may be the better known to all, it is fitting that the facts and a true account, substantiatedin every point with authentic and legalwritings and documents , should be brought into the light concerning the part played in the foundation of the said Seminaryby the estate and goods of Caesar Bogacio , an account of the administration of which is demanded ; which accountif it seems prolixin any point will be excused by Your Lordship's discretionthrough yourdesire that the truthofthe facts should run smoothly and connectedly , which in time past the author of a certain Memorial, who wishedto palm himself off as an injured party, triedto confuse byhis ignorance , passion and emotion

Withthisend in view ,I take it that Caesar Bogacio executed a Deed of Gift of three houses in the Calle del Principe, on July 31st, 1610 , before Sebastian Perez, Royal Notary, in favour of Father Joseph Creswell, anEnglishman, PrefectandSuperiorof the EnglishMission,in orderto instituteaSeminaryundertheteachingoftheSociety Besides this, although he had constituted his soul as heir, in a will executed in Valladolid, before Miguel Moreno, on August 27th, 1604, afterwards, in a codicil made in Madrid before Sebastian Perez, September 23rd , 1610 , six days before his death, he revokedthe clause in which he had designated his soul as heir, leaving the Seminaryas sole and universal heir of the property which would remain after his debts should be paid, forewarning his executorsthat, having made an inventory and held an auction of his property, the debts should be paid fromthe proceeds of such sale, and, if the goods did not satisfy forthe debts, the remainder should be taken from the value of the houses which hehadgivenforthe foundation of the Seminary

This being understood andalso thatthe said Deed ofGiftandinheritance are the ways by which the property and the fortune of Caesar Bogacio could come to the Seminary, it will be well to explore both avenues to see what is to be found in each Let us takethe inheritance first. § 1º.

WHAT ST . GEORGE'S SEMINARYINHERITED BY THE DEATH OF CAESAR BOGACIO .

This was an inheritance in name only, for it is most certain that had the Censos and debtsagainstthe property, which at different times came to light, been seen in the first instance, and had they all come at the same time, the English Fathers would have renounced the said inheritance, and even the right to the Gift of the houses , because with the money that they paid on behalf of Caesar Bogacio they could have bought more and better houses, but as they were considered as heirs at different and distant times, they tolerated the state of

affairs and paid in order not to lose the houses which they held, part let and bringing in rent, part already converted into a Church in which the Blessed Sacrament was reserved, and part arranged and turned into a Seminary But I do notintend to give the amount that the Seminarypaid and supplied on Caesar Bogacio's behalf, according to the papers and accounts in these archives and the declaration of Juan de Cerain, who was one of the executors , in a printed Memorial, which, although I have not a copy at hand, was presented in a lawsuit held in the Nunciature, in 1622 , and in which it was agreed that the Seminarywas heir as regarded an old debt in favour of some minors , whose guardian Caesar Bogacio had been, as we shall see later I am trying to prove merely that the Seminary received neither utilitynorinterestfrom theinheritanceofthe said Caesar This truth is proved,first, because even Caesar Bogacio himself (who quite well knew what hisfortune andhisdebts were), inthe codicilwhich he made,ended bydoubting ifhis property would be sufficientto cover them all and to carry out the terms of hiswill, which he put as a first charge, and these doubtsand fears are evident, both from the revocationhe made ofsome legacies and dispositions, giving as motive for the said revocationsthat his executors could better pay his debts and obligations, as also bythe warning he gave these saidexecutorsthat in default of other property they should satisfy and pay out of the value and price of the houses mentioned inthe Deed ofGift. Itis evident, secondly, from thedeclaration and valuation of the property of the deceased made by Juan de Cerain and Francisco Lamberti and signed by the two as executors, on January 1st , 1611 , three months after the death of Caesar Bogacio, in which after explaining the property generallyand having made a prestatement, in general, of its value and price, acknowledgingthat the censos and debts which until then had come to light amountedto 6,000 ducats, they conclude thus: The fabric of the Church, the arrangingof roomsand otherfurniture whichstudentswould need, will cost 2,500 ducats This cost must be made up and the debts which amount to 8,500 ducats met by the sale offurniture and goods and by the amounts owing to Caesar Bogacioand by the incomefrom the houses , until the College is constituted , and, ifthisis not sufficient, whatevermay be wantingwill be an insignificantamount Whence it is inferredwithtruththatthe property was not sufficientfor the above-mentionedmatter, supposing that it was necessaryto have recourse to and take advantageof the rent of the houses until the Seminaryshould be formed Here it is fitting that weshould not lose sight of two things: first, that onlythe Censos and debtsdiscovered up tothat time were considered : second, that the good executors, in the valuation of the property, include and reckon 4,000 ducats, which they saywould be given for a certain secret for urinarytroubles, which, it appears, was a certain cure for the said disease , whereas there was as much chance of 400,000 ducats beinggiven for it as 4,000. Ifit be objected that the Seminaryhad already begun to negotiate for the workon the chapel and the arrangingof rooms for the students , whichit was considered would cost2,500 ducats, it can be replied that, grantedthat the said workwas paid for from Caesar Bogacio's fortune so whittled away by creditors (which, as it happened so long ago, is noteasy of proof), the wholeof the share whichthe Seminarytookwill befound to be well accounted forifit be remembered thattheexecutors , who declared the censos and debts of Caesar Bogacio, spoke of those onlywhich wereknown up to January 1st , 1611 , so thattheycouldnot havehad before them what happened in 1621. This was that ademand on the Seminary, as heir, was made for 8,000 ducatson accountofthe

guardianship and custody of Juan Maria and Ines de Vera, minors, about whichdebt there was a lawsuit in the Nunciature, the Seminary having denied the jurisdiction of the Secular Court, before which the suit was first brought. And this was the occasion whenJuande Cerain , an executor , presented among the documents of defence a printed Memorial in which he declares the amounts which the Seminary had supplied already on account of Caesar Bogacio, of which he had previously drawn up a statement

The end of this lawsuit was a compromise and an agreementby which the Seminary undertook to pay 4,000 ducats of the 8,000 demanded,thisarrangementbeing approved by the Nuncio, October15th , 1624, as appears from his letters And because the payment had to be 1,000 ducatsdown and 3,000 at a certain datelater, it was necessary toraise 3,000 ducatsbya censo from the CarmeliteConvents ofmenand of women at Alcalá, whence they were taken to the Depositario, * Don FranciscoDiaz de Villapadierna, to be handed over to those acting for the minors, licence to charge them uponthe Seminaryhavingpreviously beengrantedbyDonDiego Castejon andDon Fernando Fonseca, Canons of Toledo, as Commissioners of the Congregation of the Cardinalsof the Council, the Vicar ofMadrid having made a report (as is statedtherein) upon all this case, by order of the said Commissioners .

Nor could the executors have had before them in January, 1611 , another fresh demandor requisition that was made from Father John Norton, in 1623, that as heir of Caesar Bogacio he should acknowledge a censo of 420 ducats of principal which the said Caesar Bogacio had established , March 23rd, 1588, in favour of the Public Granary ofthis town of Madrid, which censo the said Father acknowledged and the Seminary paid till its redemption, September 13th, 1640.

It is not necessary to speak further in this matter Sufficient has beensaid to realise that the inheritancefrom Caesar Bogacio was ofno use tothe Seminary, but an occasion of spending much money, the two amounts mentioned (without counting others) exceeding very considerably the cost of the chapel , on the supposition that the fortune of Caesar Bogacio was used for itsfabric.

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THE DEED

OF GIFT OF CAESAR BOGACIO IN FAVOUR OF THE SEMINARY OF ST GEORGE

The Deed of Gift reads as though it is of three houses in the Calle del Principe, one at the corner of Calle del Prado, having a perpetual right to recover eleven ducats, more or less , another at the corner of Calle de las Huertas, and the third which is situated in the middle of the other two Caesar Bogacio in his Deed of Gift declares that the said houses had the obligation of Court Pensioner, which is the same as saying that they were half houses For according to the laws and ordinances governing sucha house, any house so bound is divided into two equalparts, oneforthe Court Pensioner , towhomHis Majesty concedes the favour of lodgings, and the other for the ownerof the house. He declares , also, that the houses had against them the right of twentieths, six ducats of perpetual censo, and 2,000 ducatsof a redeemable censo . He mentions no other obligations, although it is certain that, besides the above, they had the following. First, with the perpetual censo of 6 ducats there was the obligation of eight hens Second , 31 bushels of grain in two portions, 15 bushels and a half of wheat and

* The official in chargeof the publicgranary.

15 bushels anda half of barley, with, in addition, two cartloadsofstraw , in favour of the right of inheritance of Don Pedro Suarez de Mendoza , as is evidentfrom his title deedsandthe acknowledgement anddeclaration which Doctor Francisco de Balbuena, the former ownerof two of the houses , made Third, they had against them a censo of 14,705 reales, in favour of the dowry given by Caesar Bogacio to Juana del Monte as is seen from the Deed of Foundationofthe said censo executed by him before Gabriel de Roxas, December 5th, 1609, which was not hard to remember , being made only seven months before the said Deed of Gift. Fourth, the house in the middle of the two which form the corner had against it 200 ducats of principal of another censoin favour of Bartolomé Cataneo, as is evident fromthe acknowledgement of the said censo made by Caesar Bogacio before Miguel Guerrero , May 13th, 1608, in which he expressly and especially mortgages the said house . All these obligations are undeniable (yet nothing is saidabout them)

I have said that the said Deed of Gift purports to be of three houses butthat it was not, nor could be, appears from what I shallsaywhenI relate how andfrom whom Caesar Bogacio had these houses Thefirst house is the one in the middle, which is now included partly in the Seminary and partly in the house at the corner of the Calle de las Huertas He bought it from Geronimo de Madrid as Patron of the Pious Foundations which Doctor Francisco de Balbuena founded in Arganda. The Deed of Sale was executed before Sancho de Quevedo , September 29th, 1595, in the name of Juan de Chaves, and the priceof the said house, because it was burdened with the obligation ofCourt Pensioner , was 1,400 ducats Caesar Bogacio paid 400 immediately and the remaining 1,000 he left as a Censo on the said house infavour of the said pious foundations. Afterwards on October 16th, 1603 , he bought the house which is at the corner of the Calle de las Huertas , which the same Geronimo de Madrid, as Patron of the abovementioned pious foundation of Doctor Balbuena, sold him, by a deed executed before Sancho de Quevedo, for the price of 1,700 ducats, becauseofthe obligationofCourt Pensioner, and of this amount Caesar Bogaciopaid 700 in cash , the 1,000 remaining ducats he charged on the house as a censo in favour of the said pious foundation. The principal of these two censosis the 2,000 ducatsof censo which Caesar Bogacio mentions in his will

The other house, which is at the cornerof the Calle del Prado, cost him less because we must bear in mind that Caesar Bogacio had an agreement of purchase of the said house with Alonso de Arceo of Valdepeñas to whom it belonged, and, under the supposition that it was bound bythe Rightof Inheritance, Caesar Bogació had to obtain Royal Permission for it to be able to be sold, and the price to be used to substitute other property for the Right of Inheritance Therefore theyexecuted a Deed ofAgreement of Sale for the priceof 3,350 ducats, becauseitwas boundbythe Obligation of Court Pensioner, whichDeed was made inMadrid, December 15th, 1609, before Francisco de Vergara, with the following conditions Firstly, Caesar Bogacio had to undertake to obtain the Royal Permission Secondly , that within a year of the publication and execution of the deed of sale in favour ofthesaid Caesarhe had to pay 1,150 ducats, andwith them to redeem two censos of the same amount charged on the said house in favour of the dowry ofJuanadel Monte, andthe remaining2,200 ducatshe hadtopayinthe twofollowing years ; so thatallthe amount hadto be paidin threeyears from the executionof the deed of sale. Thirdly, that, until he obtained

the permission and until the said deed was executed , Caesar Bogacio was to rent the house, with power of sub-letting, binding himself to pay by the said sub-letting the interest of the censo till it was redeemed. What is not easy to understandis how on December 15th, 1609, they agreed on the sale of the houses, underthe condition of obtaining the permission ,supposing the house to beboundby RightofInheritance, when, in a lawsuit prosecuted by Don Alonsode Arceo and Don Pedro Suarez de Mendoza, the Mayor gave sentence on June 6th, of the same year that it was not so boundnor ableto be boundas this would beto the prejudice of the direct dominium and right of Twentieths of Don PedroSuarez de Mendoza to whomthey belonged by reason ofhisRight of Inheritance . Which judgment the Council confirmed 12th September, of the same year, 1609

But apart from all this, what is certain is that Caesar Bogacio, in virtue of the deed of agreement made with Don Alonso de Arceo, redeemed the censos of 1,150 ducats charged on the house in the favour of the dowryof Juana del Monte, by a deed executed before Gabriel de Rojas, 5th December, 1609 , which could not but be in confirmation of the arrangement made by word of mouth or by letter with Don Alonso de Arceo, since he redeemed it twelve days before he legally executed thedeed of agreement, which, as has been said, was December 17th, 1609. Here also we must notethat although the said redemption served to free Don Alonso de Arceofrom the obligations of the censos , it did not serve to free the house from them; rather they were more burdenedthan before, because on the veryday of the redemptionand before the same notary , Caesar Bogacio established a censo notonlyof the 1,150 ducats but also of another 183 ducatsand 102 maravedis, in favour of the same foundation for Juana del Monte, by which he increased theobligation, since from the principal being 12,646 reales , by the new settlementit rose to 14,705 reales and 30 maravedis. Anditis not unworthy of consideration that as security for the said censo he mortgagedthe very house as his own property, it as yet beingfar from his, as is seen from what has been said

This redemption having been made in the manner related, it hap- pened that Don Alonso de Arceo on January 7th, 1610, sued forthe executionof the agreement by Caesar Bogacio, presentingthe deed of agreement made with Caesar Bogacio, and alleging that the case mentioned in the agreement had arisen when he could sell the house , according to the judgment of the Mayor confirmed by the Council A copy of the demandwas given Caesar Bogacio, and then, when he saw himself compelled by Don Alonso de Arceo, he joined issue presenting the deed ofredemptionof the censos which was one of the conditionsof the agreement and alleging that with that he had completed thefirst payment on the house, and that for the remaining amount of 2,200 ducatshewas ready to enterinto a bondtopay them attheirduetime, and, in fact, by decree of the Mayor he made and executed it and depositedit so that the moneyhandedover in its proper time shouldbe used for the Rightof Inheritance of Arceo, who, although hewas given a copy ofall this, neither repliednor appeared, so that by default, the Mayor adjudged, by decree, possession of the house to Caesar Bogacio, who took possession on January 29th, 1610

Immediately CaesarBogacio took possessionofthehousehe made the Deed of Gift of the three houses referred to, which he executedJuly 31st, of the same year, three months before his death, which was on September 29th of that year, Father Joseph Creswell having taken possession of them the day before, 28th, by decree of the Mayor, Don

Gregorio Lopez de la Madera, with the previous consent of Caesar Bogacio, which he gave on 27thof the same month, before Bartolomé Gallo, Notary of the Province

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THE WEAKNESS OF THE DEED OF GIFT AS REGARDS THE HOUSE OF DON ALONSO DE ARCEO

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Before discussing what is stated in the above heading , I must not omitto saythat the whole Deed of Gift of the houses has, inmy judgment, absolutelylittle or no stability, it being, as is said therein, for the foundation of a Seminary, Chapel or Church, because this beinga kind ofentail and perpetual bond, I consider it done to the prejudice of the direct dominium of the owner of the rights of Tanteo* and twentieths, and as , by the contracts of the perpetual censos of the said houses, the alienation of them for a Church or Monastery is expresslyforbidden, thesameitwouldappearshould be said oftheiralienationfor a Seminary. Wherefore , before anything else, the consent of the ownerofthe censos and rights of tanteo and twentieths and the other documentsnecessary in similar cases should have been obtained It seems that Caesar Bogacio had at one time made certain contracts and agreements with Don Pedro Suarez de Mendoza, to whose Right of Inheritance the perpetual censos and rights of tanteo and twentieths belonged, about the cessionofthese rights. Butthe sameDon Pedro legally andjuridically declared afterwards, on July 12th, 1611 , that hehad made two contracts at the wish of Caesar Bogacio, he being a minor of 25, without legal permission or authority or declaration of utility or other formality necessary by law in contractsof minors, and that he could not consent that the College should be foundedin those houses and on those sites Thus he declared null all the documents and the contracts because he had been injured andwickedly deceived, and he sued thatall the courts should so declare, affirming that the rights of tanteo and twentieths still resided in him, as though such documents and contracts had not been made . This was afterwards a very annoying embarrassment for the English Fathers, but finally it was put right, this breach being repaired, November 7th, 1612. And so, leaving this, I pass to what the heading of the Chapterproposes.

Notwithstanding the steps taken by Caesar Bogacio until he took possessionofthe house , Don Alonsode Arceo (considering thatthedeed of agreement referred to was not in effect and in reality a sale , but an obligation and an agreement to sell afterwards, Caesar Bogacio having to live meanwhilein the said houses paying rent, and that the obligation was personal or touching only the person of the said Caesar Bogacio, andnot transferable), considered himself as ownerand master of the house, judging the Deed of Gift to be null and of no value and effect on this head, as being the gift of the property of another which did not yet belong or pertain to Caesar Bogacio For these and other reasons he arranged to sell the house to Don Juan Ruiz de Contreras , Secretaryto the Royal Council of the Indies, who, proceeding with greatersecurityandcautionthan Caesar Bogacio, obtainedfirst theconsentofthe owner of the perpetual censos and adjustedthe cession ofthe rightsoftanteoand twentieths, and, with this precaution, concluded the arrangement of the preliminariesfor the purchase of the house and on July 17th, 1611 , Don Alonsode Arceoexecuted the agreement ofsale in hisfavour before Juan de Santillana, bywhich he took overallthe obli-

* The right to purchaseat the highest price offered ata publicsale .

gations and the redeemable censos in favour of the dowry of Juanadel Monte and agreed to pay 2,450 ducatsin cash, which he depositedimmediatelywith DonGeronimode Barrio, the new Depositario General,to buy an annuityin favour of the Rightof Inheritance of Don Alonsode Arceo, as appears in detail and expressly in the deed of sale And when Don Juan Ruiz de Contreras presented it before Don Juan Cuello, the MayorofMadrid, he gave him anorderforpossessionandfortheeviction of Father Joseph Creswell, who denied the said right of possessionand eviction, and stood on his defence and prosecuted a lawsuit with great vigour and warmth, which, though tried and heard on appeal, never reached sentence; becausethelawyersoftheSeminary,realisingthatDon Juande Contreras wouldobtaintheeviction order, secured the mediation of many people of note to arrange a settlement and agreementwith both parties; andso on September 6th, 1612, a deed was executed before Juan de Santillana, the house andobligationsbeingleft to the Seminary andthelatterhavingtogive4,950 ducatstoDon JuanRuiz de Contreras , 2,450 ducatsbeingthe price ofthe house he had deposited for the right of inheritance of Arceo, and the remaining amount for the tax on the sale of the house and twentieths, which he had paid, andfor costs and certainrightswhich he had ceded to the Seminaryand which are related in the deed of this transaction Finally, because Don Juan de Contreras formerly had a Court Lodgingin this house, they gave him 4,000 reales for him to hire lodgingselsewhere and vacatethe house, leaving it free for the use of the Seminary This was the fruit of the very insecure gift ofthis house . §4-

CONCLUSION FROM ALL THAT HAS BEEN SAID

Having considered the legacy, looked into the matter of the houses , and scrutinised closely the Deed of Gift, everybody can see clearly the truth of the following articles

Ist Article. The legacyof Caesar Bogacio was uselessto the Seminary This is proved from what has been said above with reference to it

2ndArticle Bythe giftof the house ofDon Alonso de Arceo , Caesar Bogacioneither gave nor couldgive anything to the Seminary; because he gave away someone else's property, and he could not transfer the ownershipof somethingnothis own, although he might liketo saythat in virtueof the agreement the house was his. Thus the Seminaryby the Deed of Gift received no benefit from Caesar Bogacio ; because , although the house might be his, it must be acknowledged that he had not paid for it, since the 1,150 ducats of the first payment withwhich he redeemed the censos of the dowry of Juana del Monte, which were held againstArceo, he then andtherereceived backagainandin greater amount, by the founding of a censo of increased capital value to the greater burdening of the house; and the payment of the remaining amount, for which he made and deposited a bond, neverhad effect or fulfilment. For what advantage , I ask, comes to us with a house for which, in any event, the Seminaryhad to pay because Caesar Bogacio had not paidforit ? As a matter offactit paid Don Juan de Contreras for the transaction, and, even though this embarrassment had not arisen, it was necessary either that the Seminary should give up the house or that it should pay and discharge the bond of Caesar Bogacio in favour of Don Alonso de Arceo

3rd Article. Although Caesar Bogacio paid 1,100 ducats in two payments, one of400 andthe other of 700, of the 3,100 ducats, theprice

of the other two houses (which are called those of Doctor Balbuena), nevertheless he gave the Seminary the value of 900 ducats only; becausenotonlydid he leave them burdened with the restofthe purchase money, which is the 2,000 ducats in censos which he declares in his Deed of Gift, but he also left one of them burdenedwith 200 ducats of censo , that he does not mention in the said Deed of Gift, infavourof Don Bartolomé Cataneo Which900 were more than balanced by the disbursement ofthe 4,000 ducatsthe Seminarypaid for Caesar Bogacio in the lawsuit concerning the minors, and by the 420 ducatsofcensoin favour ofthe public granary of the city, andthe interest paidfrom 1629 to 1640, when it was redeemed

From the truth of the above articles it can be inferred that this Seminary neither was,nor is, nor subsists in virtue of the fortune and property of Caesar Bogacio, but through the zeal, labour and industry of the Jesuits who, by censos and loans of large amountsborrowed from the English Novitiate at Louvain and the Seminary of St. Omer (as can beseenfrom theiraccounts ), established andmaintainedthefoundation which Caesar Bogacio had visualised The said Fathersobtained for the houses freedom from Court Pensioner, a benefit equal to half their price and value In addition to taking on themselves the impositions of the redeemable censos with which Caesar Bogacio had left them burdened , the capital of which censos amountedto 38,900 reales , they spent in cash on these houses 79,250 reales, 58,450 of which , as has beensaid, they paid to Don Juan de Contreras , and 20,800 which, in 1612 , they paid to Don Pedro Suarez de Mendoza in this form, 4,300 forcertaintwentiethsthat he said the said Caesar Bogacio owed him and 16,500 to substitute the perpetual censos in favour of his Right of Inheritance so that the houses might be free from these obligations. With these 79,250 reales it is certain that they could have bought the said houses and thatwithout the annual charge ofany censo , for, when the houseswere measured by surveyors toadjust the twentieths of Don Pedro Suarez , they declared that they were notworthmorethan 7,200 ducats, because ofthe obligation of Court Pensioner. For this reason , Juan de Cerain, one of the executors , who was present whennearly all the accounts were drawn up, said that the Seminaryhad spent more money on the houses than they were worth Besides this, the Fathers who succeededone another in the administration built two houses and boughttwoothers, which are those that the Seminarypossesses to-day, and in whichallits property consists, including a censo of 456 ducatsof principal, which the said Fathers bought in 1616. The purchase was not a good one as the censo was of the worst quality, but it was necessary because of another financial blunder of Caesar Bogacio On February 10th, 1607, before Gabriel de Roxas he had bound himself and his heirsto furnish the principal of this censo and to take over the title deeds if a certain eventuality arose, which would take too long to relate here . The eventuality arose in 1616 and the Seminary, as heir to Caesar Bogacio, being bound by the said Bond, handed over the principal of 456 ducatsand received the title deeds ofthe censo . From what has been said one can infer also the wrong done to the EnglishFathersin 1660 , when, through jealousyor ignorance , another point for litigation was attempted to be introduced contrary to this account which is irrefutable (except by denying the validity of the authenticdeeds and instruments) by which they tried to trample under foota few poor foreign Jesuits, better versed in preachingand combating hereticsthan in the practice of law courts, and who could not be so well informed in all the crises and happenings that have been men-

tioned as the first Fathers who dealt with them personally, since fifty years had already passed since the foundation.

The English Fathersadministeredthe houses of the Seminaryuntil, being calledaway by their Superiorsto the Missionin England and to the other Seminaries in the North, Father Pedro de Moncadatook over the administration, on October9th, 1669. He was cited by decree of Don Antonio de Monsalve , Superintendentof the Seminary , to give an accountofits income, and, confidentofits good administration, gave it; but it was a statement that took into account the income of all the houses that the Seminary possessed . In which he made a mistake. For though Don Antonio Monsalve by his decree demanded a statement of the income of the Seminary, the Father should have foreseen that he demanded it according to the mind of the Council, which, in the supposition that this was a pious work founded by a secular, as was Caesar Bogacio, wanted and demanded an accountof that moneyonly with which he appeared to have endowed the said house Which supposition could apply onlyto the three houses in the Calle del Principe accordingto the sense of the Deed of Gift, butthe Councildid notorder that anaccountshould be rendered ofthat estate which is independent of Caesar Bogacio's and was acquiredsolely by the industry, workand money which the English Fathersfound ontheirownaccount. For the Councilknowsverywell that the moneymatters of such estates andtheir examination are under the charge and government of the higher Superiors ofthe Society, like the finances of the other CollegesandSeminaries which are underthe governmentof the Society. And thatthisis the mind of the Council is already proved by an identical case in this same administration Because the very houses which the Seminary possesses to-day, and which it possessedwhen Father PedroMoncada took over the administration, it had also in 1660, when the first accounts were demanded , and as they were demanded because of the jealousy that had arisen, they were checked with very great care, yet for this purpose only the three houses which the Deed of Gift mentions 3 and their rent were considered, the balance sheet was drawn up without any reference to the income from the other houses , and this was so carefully watched that Ignacio Noble, the accountant nominated bythe Procurator Fiscal of the Council, disallowedand excluded from the accountofpaymentspresented by Father William Sankeya certain sum spent on food for the Fathers, sayingthat all that amount should not be charged on the administration of the three houses of Caesar Bogacio but should be divided, since the Fathers were administering the wholeblock And with the same watchfulness, Don Josef Cisneros , the accountantnominatedbecauseof the disagreement whichhadarisen , not onlyagreed withthe accountant Ignacio Noble, but excluded from the said paymentsanotheritem spenton house repairs , becausehesaid it was not plain or evident whether the repairs had been done in the three houses of Caesar Bogacio or in the other houses of the Seminary, as can be seen in the said accounts Which disallowances of these and other items the Procurator Fiscal of the Council approvedin his petitionofAugust 26th, 1662 , saying that therewas no causeforcomplaint, as themotives of the accountantswere just and legitimate. Itdoes not seem that the intentionand mind of the Counciland the over-zeal of Father PedroOrtiz de Moncada could be shown with greater clarity. Notwithstanding all this ,I,Sir, who see myselfrequiredbydecree of Your Excellency to presentthe accounts of this administration , resign myself entirely to your wishes, and if, after you have considered the truth of this statement, you think best that I should give an account

of the administration of the two houses which were certainly Caesar Bogacio's, I shall give it immediately in conformity with that desire , and ifit please you that the account shouldinclude the three houses , because they are mentioned in the Deed of Gift, I shall arrange the accountin that way And ifit is determinedthat the account shall be of the administration of all the houses of the College, I shall also obey Your Excellency, but shall draw it up with all the necessary protests, so that it may be understoodthat by my action no right of the Societyshall be prejudiced.

ACCOUNT OF THE CUSTOMS OF THIS SEMINARY .

I.

THE CONGREGATION OF OUR FATHER ST IGNATIUS AND ST FRANCIS XAVIER .

In the year [......] the Royal Congregation of our Father [St. Ignatius] and St. Francis Xavier was founded in this Seminary, its members beingcertain Royal Personages, Archbishops, Lordsand Ladies of highest rank, and many other titled people, and private gentlemen and ladies. The Prefect of the Congregation is the Father Rector of the Seminary, who at the functions takeshis place at the righthand of the Chief Brother Every month the Congregationtakes dinner to the Hospital ofthe Passion andthe Father Rectorassists atthefunction and either serves up the food with another of the Congregation in one of the wards or waits on the sick if he cannot or does notwish to serve up the food When the meal is over he is taken to the College by the Chief Brother in his carriage or by any other member of the Congregation who uses one

On thefirst Sundayin everyMonth thereis Exposition intheChurch and forthis theCongregation gives someofthe candles Intheevenings ofthesaid Sundays the Congregation recites in the Churchthe Rosary of OurLady, andthe Father Rectorofficiates , and afterwardsannounces the Saints of the Month to the Congregation.

The Congregation celebrates atits expense the Feastof Our Father St. Ignatius (on whichday they also celebrate the Feast ofthe Blessed Sacrament and in the eveningthere is a procession around the Church and the members of the Congregationarrange the altars at their own cost), and that ofSt. Francis Xavier in the same way, and on theeves there are Vespers with music, which the Committeenominated by the Congregation choose. This Committee also chooses the preachers, notifying Father Rector beforehand to see iftheyare approvedbyhim. It does the same for the other sermons which the said Congregation have , as for instance, the Commemorationof the Deceased Members of the Congregation , which is the day after the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, and those in the morning and eveningof the first and lastdays ofthe Novena. The honorarium or alms given to the Preacher for all these sermons is at the charge of the said Committee

2. THE NOVENA OF ST . FRANCIS XAVIER .

This is celebrated with great solemnity in this Seminary , the Congregation, and there is always a crowd, assisting every day. Some days before, the Brother Sacristan begs from house to house , for the expenses. The conferences or sermons in the evening are divided up, butnotthoseofthe morning andeveningofthe first day, the Congrega-

tion, as is said, bears the cost that day. Notice bills are printed and small pictures of the Saint obtained for the devout. The first day the Congregation begs in the Church and the plate money belongs to it. The other days the alms are for the Seminary to help towards the expenses The sacristy_servant or some other trustworthy person collects during Mass The Novena is celebrated with music in the evenings only, unless some devout person wishes to bear the expense of one wholeday At the usual time, Father Rectorand the Spiritual Father explain Christian Doctrine (the Plenary Indulgencefor which is published during the Novena and the Archbishop asked to assign the Feastday for the General Communion ), afterwardsthe Preacher comes out (whom Father Rector entertainsto some chocolate), and whenthe Sermon is concluded , the Novena is offered up, the Choir sings Motets and the Blessed Sacrament is put backin the Tabernacle .

On 7th March, whichis the fourthday ofthe Novena , the King and his Councilofthe Indies bear the expenses ofthe Feast in thanksgiving for the returnof the fleet after so many dangers For when the news arrived in Madrid, the dispatch was handed to the Count ofAguilar, who was athome at the time andpresidingas Chief Brother oftheCongregation, on the said fourth day of the Novena , and he arranged, as Presidentof the Councilofthe Indies, that thereshould be celebrated in the Seminary on that day a Feast in honour of St. Francis Xavier , to whom the fleethad been dedicatedthrough the devotion of Don Andres de la Paz , its admiral The Council of the Indies comes to the Feast, and, so that the Presidentof the said Councilmay choose the Preacher , a reminder is sent in time before the Notice bills are printed To receive and bid farewell to the Council, Father Rector invites the Father Procurator General of the Indies, who has more to do with the Councillors, and three other Fathers of the College, who dine in the house , and the cost, 200 reales, is borne by the Council And as for thisday the pulpit of the Churchis not convenient, the Parish Priest or Priest in Charge of St. Sebastian's is asked for the loan of a portable pulpit that thereis in the ParishChurch

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HOLY WEEK

During Holy Week the Sepulchre is constructed, and on the three days Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the office is celebrated , the Brother Sacristan finding prieststo sing and the Seminarygiving them their alms , for which is used what the Chief Brother and the Members of the Congregationoffer during the Adoration of the Cross, and ifthis benot sufficient the Seminarysupplies the rest The key oftheSepulchre is given to the Chief Brother, who assists with the Congregation at the Office of these days On good Friday there is a Sermon on the Passion , of which Father Rector takes charge, and it generally begins between 8 and 9 at night because then the Churchis full of people.

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THE PATRONAGES OF THE FATHER RECTOR .

Doña Maria Martinez left two houses, one of which is nextto the Plazuela de Matute andthe other faces the Calle de las Huertas,forthe incometo be employedina certainfoundation of a pious workofwhich she left the Father Rector as Patron He can getto knowfrom the said Foundation and its books how the money of the said income is to be used. Thereis a receipts book and an expenses book, which must be

kept up to date, because this foundation and pious work is always examinedbythe Visitorof Madrid, when the Visitationof the Parishof St. Sebastian takes place. For the way in which the receiptsand expenses and the particulars of the accounts , which are handed oversigned by Father Rector, are drawn up, any of the accounts which have been delivered on other occasions, the papers of which are with the rest belonging to this foundation in the archives , will serve . Itseemsthat acertain womannamed Ana Gonzalez foundeda pious memorialin the Churchof Our Lady of Loreto, with a house described as situated at the cornerof Calle de las Huertas and facing Calle del Lobo. With this description some people came from the Patriarch when he visited the said Church, insisting that byit, as seemedtothem , the said house mortgagedfor the foundation of Ana Gonzalez was one of the two houses of Doña Maria Martinez. But although the description is not wrong, neither of the said houses is the one bound for the pious foundation of Loreto, and this answer was given when all the papers belonging to the houses of Doña Maria Martinez had been examined . [Then follows a detailed account of the matter, not translated here , as being ofno generalinterest]

Father Rector is also patron of another pious work which Melchor de Segura left. He gave the General Hospital a holding of4,000 ducats in tobacco , with the obligation that when the hospital collectsthe income it shall hand to the Father Rector of this Seminary 1,000 reales; 900 to be used for the needs of the poor women in the women's gaol, and theremaining 100 asalmsto the Father Rector Since thereduction of the censos the Hospital gives, each year that it collectsthe money, only 750 reales, and of these only 75 belong to the Father Rector; the rest is for the poor. There is a book where this account is set down . When the moneyis received , the prison must be visited and the poor brought out, that it may be seen who most need either underclothing, shoes, skirts, etc., as otherwise there can be no fairness if theMayor selects some and by chance leaves others more unclad. Hereit must be noted that the Administrator of the Hospital has tried to get the Father Rector to forego receiving the money andleave ittothe Hospital to help towards the food of these women, by reason ofthe debtsofthe Hospital But Father Rector did notwish to agree tothis proposal, and rightly so Firstly, becausethe Hospital is obliged tofeed these women andsothe Hospital wouldgainandthe poorwomen would lose their clothing which would not be given them. Secondly, Father Rectorwould be left withoutany choice, and the Administrator would be constituted Master of this Pious Foundation.

EXTRACTS FROM THE ACCOUNT BOOKS .

THE ACCOUNT BOOKS .

The account books have been taken in chronological order, in so far as this was possible, for they overlap very irregularly They are all numbered , as theystandin the archives, but the numerationfollows nological order. It seemsthat they have been found at different dates and, as each turned up, it was added to the end of the file, so that one of the earliest account books bears the modernnumber 21. For our purpose they are here rearranged and are distinguished by a letter of the alphabet. The extracts as given here are translated from the Spanish, except where otherwise stated, and each item has been put rigorously into chronologicalorder, the particular account book from which it is taken being noted by a corresponding letter in square brackets All the books, unless otherwise noted, are bound in limp vellum. Tofill uplacunæ,extracts have beentakenfromtheValladolid accountbooks ,whichare notedbelow Theguidingprinciple in making the extracts has been to select all the entries which throwlight on the documents in this volume or which mention any English name.

A. A book consisting at present of 300 leaves, 6 inches by 8 . Eight have been torn out at the end. On the front coverit bears the original number, Legxo 14; later it was numberedN 51; the modern number is N 21. It commences 21 Oct., 1610, and the last existing entry is for April, 1614

B. A bookconsistingof 176 unnumberedpages; then an uncertain number have been torn out, after which it continueswith pages numbered 59 and 60; more pages are then missing until page 69. It then continuesto page 104 , which is the last existing page. At the end of the book another uncertain number of pages have been cutout The bookmeasures 12inches by 8. On the front cover it bears thenumber Lego ro; on the back of the book is the original name and number Gasto Lib. 1° and the modernone ro MadridSan Jorge. It commences in October , 1610 , and ends on page [176] withFebruary, 1615. After the break come entries for 1626. The last entryin the volumeis for 1631

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C. This is an accountbookfromthose ofSt. Alban's College, Valladolid. It is a large, folio volume, 13 inches by 9, consisting of 456 numberedleaves, with one unnumberedleaf at the beginningand three at the end On the front coveris the original title 2° Gasto otte 1614 , inalaterhandis added a 1656and Sa Albano Onthe backofthe book is pasted a label on which is writtenin a modernhand Lib n° 2° Gasto desde el año de 1614 hasta 1656 .

D. This consists of a few loose leaves of accounts which are put here forconvenience ofreference Theyare of the years 1626and 1627 , and fill up a gapin book B, possibly forming partof the leaves there torn out

E. Thisis a curiousbundle ofloose papers of uniform size , 12 inches by8 ,heldtogetherin theform ofa bookbya cordwhich passes through a hole as large as a penny cut in each sheet Outside there are two loose vellum-covered boards, on the front one of which is a detailed list of the contents Some of this has been over-written bya modern hand and so is made legible: En este libro estan las quentas del tpo que estuvo de mayordomo de los bienes de San Jorge Juan de Olazaval q son el ano del 1629; 630; 631; 632; y 633 [Accountsof the timewhen Juan de Olazaval was majordomo of St. George's, 1629-1633] Then -

follow four lines almost faded away and seven lines which have been erased. The bundle is numbered 331 in the original hand, and in a more modernhand Lego 9° with the date 1629 hta 1634 .

F. This is a book, 12 inches by 9, which now commences withthe leafnumbered 4, half ofwhich and the preceding leaves and leaves 5 and 6have been tornout. The leaves 61, 62, 63, 67, and 68 have been torn out, andthe bookends with the leaf numbered 112 , but here , too, there are signs that more leaves have been removed On the coveris much illegible scribbleand the number Lo rowhich seems to be writtenover an older number Lo 16. The first date mentioned is Jan. 1 , 1632 , on the face ofleaf 7; the last date, on the face of leaf 112, is July 15 , 1644 .

G. This is a rough note book, 12 inches by 4. The entries have first been made onthe face ofthe leaves and later onthe dorse, andthen again on what blank spaces remained on the face On the front cover isthe original number No 9 andthe modernone N 23 Sn Jorge On the back ofthe book is pasted a strip of paper on which is written in a modern hand 23Madrid, San Jorge and Quaderno de Gastos anos 1631hasta 1660Sin Regta. In this book the scoring of an item seems to indicate the repayment of a loan.

H. Under this letter are included some loose leaves of accounts for the years 1657, 1663 , and 1689 .

I. This is a folio volume, 13 inches by 10 , consisting of 246 numbered leaves with a blank unnumbered leaf at the beginning. On thefrontcoveris the original numberLego 8 Gastoandina modernhand is written 1669 a 1703 San Jorge

J. This is a book, 8 inches by 6 , which consisted of 100 leaves , numbered from 2 to 80. The leaf which should have been the 3rd has been cut out The same applies to leaves 9, 16, 23, 30, 39, 46, 53 , 60, 68, and 82 to 88 inclusive On the front coveris writtenin the original hand L. 18 Empezo en 1688 htael de 1702, andina modernhand No22 On the backofthe bookin a modernhand is 22° MadridSan Jorge.

K. This is one of the Valladolid accountbooks andit containsthe accounts with particular individuals and colleges, amongst which is that with St. George's It measures 12 inches by 8. Many pages have been tornout here and there. It has two unnumberedleaves at the beginning; then, on the next existing page, the numeration by leaves begins fromI and continueswithout a breakuntil 213 , butthese numbers are written in an ancient but later hand over the original numbers On the front cover is the original number No 12. On the backof the book is pasted a label on which in a modernhand is N° 12 Libro de quentas de particulares desde 1693 hasta 1709.

L. This is a volume measuring 14 inches by 10. The leaves are numbered from 1 to 208. At the front ofthe book is one unnumbered leaf. By a slip of the pen leaf 118 follows leaf 107. Between leaves 170 and 172 are two unnumbered leaves On the front coveris written in the original hand but made more legiblein later ink: Lego 6º Libro delgasto de este Colegio desde el mes deMarzo de 1702 hasta el mes deJulio de 1756. Visitas. Ina later hand, San Jorge. [Expenses from March, 1702, to July, 1756. Visitations ]

M. One ofthe Valladolid books, 14 inches by 10, with 369 numbered leaves , two blank ones at the beginning and one at the end On the front cover is writtenin the moreancienthand No 7, andlater 20 Rezivo de 1652a 1729. [Receipts from 1652 to 1729.]

N. A volume of 239 numbered leaves, with two unnumberedat the beginningand one at the end Its size is 12 inches by 8. On the

front cover is written in an ancient hand: Legajo 30 Libro del gasto ordinario de los PP, Criados y Dependientes desde el año de 1703 htu el de 1756. [Expenditure on the Fathers, Servantsand Dependents ,from the year 1703 to 1756.]

0. A large volume, 12 inches by 8 , with two leaves unnumbered at the beginning and one at the end The rest are numberedfrom I to 396. The last entry is on leaf 93 dorse andis dated 19th March , 1767, which seemsto indicate that the ancient writingon thecoversof the account books is posterior to the time when the Fathers of the Society of Jesus administered the College, for on the outer cover is writtenin the same ancienthand as thatofthe other volumes : Libro de Entrada Del valor De Casas Desde el año De 1734 hasta el de 1767. N. 13° . But this number seems to have been altered by a later writer from 150 and in a late hand is written twice San Jorge [Book ofthe incomefrom the houses, from the year 1724 to 1767.] Leaf 94 and the rest to the end of the book are blank.

P. A large volume, 14 inches by9. The first leaf is unnumbered and blank. The numeration of the leaves then commences andis from I to 21. The last entryis on the face of the unnumberedleaf 22, and is for December, 1766. On the front cover is the number N. 5 in an ancient hand, and scored Below, in another old hand is: Libro de Gasto De este Seminario desde Julo De 1756 hta Digre de 1766. N. 2° . This numberhas been overwritten ina modernhand 14 andinthesame hand is written twice San Jorge. Then

Q. A book 12 inches by 8. In an ancient hand it has on thefront cover Legajo II, upside down. In a more modern hand is written: Visitas, Legajo II San Jorge. The first 15 leaves, commencingwith one numbered2, have entries concerningwine, meat, and oil. come 81 blank leaves, after which are fourteen leaves and one page filled withthe signed Visitationreportsfrom 10May, 1695, to20 August, 1765. Two ofthe leaves are formed byan insertedcircular letterfrom the Provincial Some leaves seem to be missing between the Visitation of May, 1695 , and that of July, 1700. The latter portion of the book consists of47 blank leaves .

R. A bundle of receiptsfor payment of interest on loans, etc. , now boundintoa book.

TRANSLATION AND CHRONOLOGICAL ARRANGEMENT OF THE EXTRACTS

1610

Oct. 21: Five students arrive in Madrid from Valladolid [A & B] Thereis an Englishservingmanwholooks after the students. [B] Dec.

Mch Apl

Jul

1611

Four students return to Valladolid [B]

On Sunday, 24th April, the students [from St. Omer's] arrive in Madrid and stay at an inn [B]

9: A memorandum book is bought for Mr. Osbaston [A] Aug.: Fr. William Yarrel [or Yaruel] is paid his journey money. A completeoutfitofclothing is boughtfor Henry, the English Servant. [B]

Dec. Brother Thomas comes from Valladolid journey moneyfrom Madrid to Valladolid. is brought from Alcalá [B]

Henry is paid his Fr. Peter's box

1612

Jan,Clothing is bought for Fr. [John] Thompson* and Fr. William . An authentic copy of the Brief of His Holiness costs six reales . The dues are paid for the Brief of the Nuncio . For writing out twice the Brief of the Nuncio and for other negotiations necessary for the perfection of the said Brief 80reales are paid [B]

* Foley, vii, 1456 .

Jan. 30: Paid for two skins of parchment to use for the Briefofthe Nuncio [A]

Feb .:

Paid to the barberfor cuppingFr. Petertwice.[A] Thejourney money of Brother John Baptist, coming to Madrid and returning to Alcalá, is paid [B]

MayFr. Creswell is bled. [A] 8 reales paid to the surgeon who attended to Henry's eyes A clavichord is bought [B]

June Binding a book for Fr. Simpson * [A]

* Liber Alumnorum, MSS , English College, Valladolid The student No. 287 is William Hildreth als. Simson , from the diocese of Durham, who was admitted to the College on 16 November, 1609, took the Mission Oath, was ordained priest at Valladolid , and sent to Madrid on account of ill-health and thence to Seville.

Aug. Henry, the English servant, went to Granada [B]

1613

Jan. Lodging for an Englishman paid for a month and a half Money owed to Fr. William Bates* for booksis paid [B] * Hogan, Catalogue of Irish Province , S.J., p 9 [Foley, vii, pt 2], under William Bathe

Feb .:

Fr. Creswell and his Companiongo to Alcalá 16 reales are

Mch. Aplpaid for cleaning the " Casa de Santos, " wherethe students passed the first night when they came to Alcalá, and for bringing beds andother things from the inn to the saidhouse. The landlord ofthe " Casa de Santos " is paid for the hire of tables, seats, and kitchen utensils which, with mattresses, beds, etc., are transferred to the house of the Marquis de Monderain Alcalá, rented from Bernardino de Marmol, and two months' rent is paidin advance, to terminate onthe 27th April, 1613. Two coaches with two teams of horses bring the students to Alcalá, and the furniture is brought in two carts [B] Thewomanofthe inn atAlcaláwhere thestudents stayedreceives five reales for the trouble caused her. Apples are bought for Fr. Peter [A] More furniture is taken to Alcalá. [B]

Igave Diego, servantofthe house and forMaurice'scoach to Madrid 12 reales [B]

May -: WalterMaurice is, by Fr. Creswell's order , paid his journey moneyto Flanders Fr. Clare * and Fr. Edward Webb go to Alcalá Fr.Weston's coach to Alcalá and his return to Madrid, 12 reales [B]

Foley, iv, 401; vii, 131. John Clare als Dominic Foley, vii, 823

Foley, vii, 830. William Weston als, Edmunds als Hunt

June : Fr. Anthony [Hoskins]* and Fr. Clare go to Alcalá. Bernardino deMarmol is paid a furtherinstalment ofrentupto the end of June. [B] * Foley,vii, 373 .

JulyFr. Anthony Hoskins and Fr. Thompson are mentioned. The clothes of the students are brought from Alcalá to Chamartin [B]

A suburb north of Madrid, whitherthe students had evidently been transferred Six

Sep. -: A new outfit of clothes is given to a student who left. Two cartloadsofthings are brought from Chamartin Sixpounds of candles for the burial of a student in St. Sebastian * chickens for the sick The barber is paid for bleedingand cupping The laundress of Chamartin is paid [B] Sebastian'sparish, in Madrid. * St.

Oct. To-day I gave Henry, formerly the house servant , 112 reales in payment for his services in this Seminary. [B] Some studentsreturn from Madrid [? Chamartin] to Alcalá withall their belongings [A & B] Other students return to Valladolid [B]

Nov. Fr. Anthony[Hoskins] and his Companiongo from Madrid to Alcalá [A & B]

Dec .: Wallers are paid for workdone in the Seminaryat Alcalá [B] 1614

Jan. 28: To-day, the 28th of this month , I paid the chief official of the Secretary Aguirre, Secretary for Italy, 485 reales, the dues for the certificate of the 3,000 ducats that His Majesty gave to this Seminaryto be collected in Sicily. [B]

Feb. Brother Henry buysthings for Fr.Anthony The taxis paid on the sale of the house of " Magistris " [in Madrid] [B]

June : The studentswith all their belongings leaveAlcalá, and some go to Valladolid [B]

Aug.Fr.Anthony[Hoskins] goes to Valladolid Shoes are bought for Thomas Blacklow and some things for MarkDrury. [B]

* Gillow , Bibliog. Dict Eng Cath , v, 578, Thomas White als. Blacklow.

Douay Diaries, C.R.S. x, passim.

Sep.

Oct.

Douay Diaries, C.R.S. x, passim under Mark Harringtonals Drury. Thomas Blacklow and Mark Drury go to Flanders . Two other students go to Valladolid [B]

* Foley, vii, 1431 .

Carriage is paid on Fr. Philip's trunk Fr. William [? Goodridge] receives money for his keep Fr. Christopher Greenwood goes to Seville [B]

Nov. 8 : I received from Fr. Anthony Hoskins 16 reales for law expenses . Diego de Escobar [R]

-:5 reales for a powerof attorney substituting Fr.Creswell. [R]

Dec. I received 12 reales from Juan de Cerain as Fr. Anthony Hoskins was absent Diego de Escobar. [R] 1615

Feb .: Fr. William [Goodridge] receives 100 reales of salary [B]

: Moneycollected from varioussourcesbyorderof Fr.Anthony Hoskins. [R] 1616

Apl 12: Expenses of Fr. [John] Blackfan and his companion when they came from Flanders * [C]

* In the Annales Collegii S. Albani in Oppido Valesoleti (MS. formerlyat Ushaw , now at Valladolid ; printed at the Manresa Press, 1899); the last statement is that they had arrived at San Sebastian on Feb. 12 and went straight to Valladolid "

1: Expenses of a student to Madrid [C] 1 : [Bearingthis datethereis amongstthe Madrid papers a legal document concerned with the recognition of a censo and written in a clear, bold hand. Init the names of those acting for the College (who are mentioned twice, but with slight phonetic differences in the spelling) are given as " Padre Enrrique Venleo (Benleo), Rector del Colegio y Seminario de Ingleses Catholicos desta dha Villa [de Madrid] y Juan Careo, y Diego de Matayo y baltero braus hauel (abel) Colegiales del dho Colegio en voz y en nombre de los demas Colegiales que al presente son, y del Rector y Colegiales que adelantefueren .... " Tr. Fr. Henry Bentley, Rector of the English College and Seminary in this said town of Madrid and John " Careo, " James " de Metayo" andWalter" braus abel students of the said College speaking for and in the name of the present and future Rectors and studentsofthe said College, etc.*

* No other referenceto these students has been found. ForFr. Henry Bentley see Foley, vii, 51 , who has a break in the biography of this priest from 1610 to 1621. In the account book of theEng. Coll . Vall. Lib i,Gast., Dec. 31 , 1613, is an entry of the "journey money of Fr. Bentley and his companionwho came to Valladolid from Flanders" As to the three students , it has not been possibleto identify them Bya sheer conjecture their names might be read, John Carre or Carey, James Matthew and Walter Baskervill

Feb. 1617

3: Fr. [Michael] Walpole* gave Thomas Pole money in Madrid Fr. Walpole goes from Madrid to Salamanca and back again to Madrid [C]

One generation of a Norfolk House, A. Jessop, passim. A student on theway fromValladolidto Seville Lib Alumnor Vall. : [Receipts are given to Fr. Michael Walpole as representing the College. (R)] 1618

Apl 30: Expenses of Fr. [Michael] Walpole to Madrid [C] : [Receipts are given to Fr. Michael Walpole. [R] 1619

Apl. 10: Viaticum of Fr. [John] Blackfan [? to Madrid]. [C] Nov. 26: Expenses of a student to Madrid [C] Dec. For expensesofFr.Baldwin* and his Companion 1,550reales. [C]

Foley, vii, 42. Fr. William Bawden als Baldwin 1620

:[Receipts are given to Fr. John Blackfan [R] Feb. 28. Paid to Fr. Blackfan for the expenses of William Filippo* in Madrid . [C]

William Philipps alias Johnson, in the Lib Primi Examin Vall [No. 350]is stated to have been born of Catholic parents in the parish ofCwmyoy [written Omyoy] in Wales where he was educatedfor a time , and fora time atHereford His uncle and teacher, John Philipps, beingimprisonedforthe Catholic faith, he, at his parents' desire and by the help of the priests, William Gwym [see Foley, iv, 432] and Morgan Členock [see Foley, vi, 133 , and Rec . Eng. Cath 297], was sent away to study for the priesthood He came to Valladolid when nineteen years old The Lib Alumnor Vall says hewas ofthe Diocese of Hereford and was admitted to the College at the beginningof March, 1616; on Dec. 29, 1616, he tookthe Mission Oath; was ordainedpriest and sent to England; afterwards he taught philosophy in the English Seminary at Douai See C.R.S.x, passim , under William Johnson alias Herbert

1621

Jun. 9: Expenses of a student to Madrid. [C]

Oct. 5: Viaticum of Fr. Webbe * to Madrid. [C]

* Not identified

Oct. 7: Viaticum of a student who came from Madrid , and of Fr. Blackfan [C]

1622

June-: For the expenses of Brother Juan de Silva* from Flanders here 500 reales [C]

Foley, vii, 857. John Wood als Southcote Hill als John de Sylva

June 12: Visitation: there are included five hundred reales which Fr. Thomas Silvester* charges the College for the journey money of Brother Juan de Silva from Flanders to this College, which ought not to be admitted; at least not entirely, for the said Brother, without being asked for from here , came as the Companionof Fr. John Price who came on business from Flanders to Madrid, and, because he had no need ofhim and to economise expenses on himinMadrid , Fr. Price put the expense on this College; and so it seems just that this College should not be charged with what the said Brother spent on his journey from Flanders, as he came to serve Fr. Price [C]

* Foley, vii, 753

Foley, vii, 632. John Price (No. 1)

1623

June 10: Expenses of the Fathers and students who went [from Valladolid] to Madrid to visit the Prince ofWales [C] of month.

1626

Oct. 21: Sebastian de Cubas [a Spanish layman]is keepingthe accounts, to end [which he continued to do until 29 May, 1644] Books are bought by order of Fr. Forcer* for the two sons of Mrs.Mary Montpesson who are supported by the Seminary. [B] The expenses are paid of Fr. Edward Millington, an English priest, a man of 80, whom Fr. Forcer took upon himself to maintain in the Seminaryuntil other arrangementsshouldbe made [B & D] Brother Lawrence is paid 1,600 reales for food for Fr. Forcer and Brother Edward [B]

* Foley, vii, 270 .

In the other Memorial of Aquiles Napolitano to which Cabrera makes referenceit is stated [tr .]"The said College spent 12 reales a day on sacris" tan, porter, services in the church, and on the two sons of a neighbour, "Mrs MaryMompeson , a woman from Flanders, two boys who served Mass " and did the sweeping , and whom the said Administrators , because the " woman was Flemish, had foisted off as Collegians on the Countess of " Valencia and another Countess (whose name I do, not remember), who " between them paid twelve ducats a month for the support ofthe two 'supposed Collegians This went on for many years, as the booksofthe "said Countess will shew; but afterwards her Major-domo gotto know from "a Father ofthe Society that there wereno Collegians nor ever had been at "St. George'sCollegeand so the ladies, resenting such imposition, immedi"atelystopped thesaid alms . " " Nov. 11 to end of year.

A notary is paid for a draftexecutedby Fr. Forcerinfavour of Colonel Stanley. Mrs. MaryMontpessonis paid for the keepofher two boys. A doublet is bought from George the tailor for F. Millington, who lodges, at the expense of the

Seminary, with Mrs. Susannah [Wadisford]. Don Plata, an Italian priest, is paid eight reales for what he hadpaid tothe official at the Vicariate as his dues for expelling the outlaws from the Seminary. [B] Fr. John Norton* took over the office of Administrator of the estate of St. George's Seminary on November 1st, 1626, when Fr. Francis Forcer gave it up, and he received from the said Father in brass money96,227. St. Omer's College is debited with 120 reales given to Robert Sadler, a former student of that College [D]

Foley, vii, 423, John Knatchbull als John Norton Douay Diaries, C.R.S.x, under John Knatchbull , passim. Gillow, Bibliog. Dict. Eng. Cath. , iv, 63.

Nov. I to end of year

Fr. John Norton handed to Fr. GerardMentan 100 reales for a Flemish youthwho gave a letterthat they will be paid in Brussels to Fr. John Gardner,* Dec. 30th Mathias deVega is paid 50 reales onaccountofthe monthly salarythatColonel Stanley gave him. The wife of Mathias de Vega is given 100 reales for the burial of the said Mathias 500 reales received which had been lent to Fr. Ignatius Stafford to pay the muleteer and which Fr. Forcer placed to the account of the Seminary at Valladolid. Money of Colonel Stanley is collected [B]

* Foley, vii, 286. John Gardiner (No. 1)

Foley, vii, 728. Ignatius Stafford als Lee

1627

Jan.Mrs. MaryMontpesson receives the moneyfor her two sons , studentsin the Seminary Fr.Millington's keep ispaid. Mr. Henry Botlier [? Butler] changes money for the Seminary [B]

Feb. : Money for a book is given to Thomas [Montpesson] son of Mrs. Mary [Montpesson] Paid for four dozen Caravaca crosses to send to Fr. Owen Shelley , * Rector ofthe English College at Liege, 28 reales which have to be paid to Fr. John Gardner [B]

* Foley, vii, 706 .

Mch . The sons of Mrs. Mary Montpesson , Fr. Millington and the agent of Colonel Stanley are paid, and Mr. Henry Botlier changes more money. [B]

Apl MayFr.Francis Forcerreceives his journey moneyto Flandersby Seville. 143 reales paid for medicine and the funeral ofMr. Anthony Pulman, a poor Englishman, who died in the Seminary. [B]

Paid to the Licentiate Edward Messenden alias Malbrow* money which the Seminaryof St. Omerreceived through him. [B]

* Knox, Records of English Catholics , p 35, Agent in Madrid for Douai College. Liber Alumnor., Valladolid The student No. 306 in this register is Edward Madison als Marbery, from the diocese of Lincoln , who was admitted totheCollege20 September, 1610, aged 21 years. Hetook theMission Oath on 22 June, 1611 , studied Logic, and on account of ill-health was sent to Douai in March of 1612. Cf. Douai Diaries, C.R.S. x under Maddison , passim .

June 8: Postage is paid on letters from Flanders for Fr. Land and Fr. Ignatius Staffordin Valladolid, and Fr. Pollard in Seville Fr.Francis Biddulph is paid hisjourney moneyfrom Lisbon to Valladolid . Fr. John Gardner, residentin Brussels , paid Fr. Thomas Port, Procurator of the Seminaryof St. Omer's, a sum of money owed by Brussels to Madrid [B]

* Foley , vii, 1438. Thomas Land als John Collins

Liber Primi Examinis, MSS., English College, Valladolid . The student No. 278 is HenryPulton als Polard, who came to the College from St.Omer's on 4 November, 1609, being 26 years of age, born of genteel and Catholic parents living in Northamptonshire He had imbibed the Catholic Religion from his childhood He did his early studiesin England and was afterwards sent toSt.Omer's, whence he came to Valladolid The Liber Alumnor states thatheafterwards enteredthe Society of Jesus at Liege Cf. Foley, vii, 1446 Foley, vii, 1429. Francis Fitton als Biddulph

July: Sergeant Major Gilbert Resby is paid 200 reales The muleteer who brought Fr. Peter from San Sebastian is paid. Fr. PeterEdward receives 20 reales and 85 more forhisjourney to Valladolid and his mule

* Liber Alumnor .,Valladolid Thestudent No. 421 is"AmesiusEveleus, ' here Peter Edwards Hearrived at the College, already a priest, in the year 1627. He had studied at Seville and here commenced again the course of Philosophy. He took the Mission Oath and was acceptedas an alumnus of the College. Afterwards, in the year 1631 , he began to be troublesome (inquietus), and was expelled from the College. Cf. 4 September, 1631 , infra

July 22: Fr. Edward Millington gets a new cassock and is senttoSt.

July

Oct. Malo, whence he had come. His journey moneyis paid to San Sebastian , where he stayed for 33 days at the Jesuit College, and so saved his money; for his expenses there were charged to St. George's, Madrid He pawned some Mass vestments (afterwards redeemed by St. George's) in order to pay his way from San Sebastian to St. Malo [B]: 1,911 reales were spent in getting rid of Fr. Millington from the Seminary, but an alms of 1,100 was obtained from the King, so that the Seminary spent only 811 reales . [D]

2: Thomas Dorrell, student of the English Seminaryat Valladolid, receives part of his journey moneyto Flanders, where he was going to be received into the Society Martin de Errasquinis repaid 150 realesadvanced to Fr.WilliamStillingtonin San Sebastian, on his way from FlanderstoMadrid. ThomasPickford and John Lovell, studentsofthe Seminary at Seville, are assisted on their journey to Flanders . The Licentiate John More presents from Avila bookstoSt. George's. Brother Abraham Eliz is paid 600 reales in brass and 100 reales in silver at a premium of 20% , whichamount in all to 720 reales in brass , for which Colonel Stanley has to pay the College of St. Omer600 reales in silver 3 reales are paidfor the translating ofthe Willof Fr.NicholasEstanfrom Portuguese to Spanish. [B]

He

* Liber Alumnor ., Valladolid No. 412. Thomas Green, in this College Thomas Dorell, came to Valladolid in 1625 and took the Mission Oath. lived in the College for two years, but, on account of ill-health, made little progress in his studies Heasked to be admitted into theSocietyin Belgium, and was sent there on 6 October, 1627. Cf. Foley, vii, 316 , Thomas Green. Foley, vii, 740 . Foley, vii, 598 . Foley, vii, 466.

1629

Jan. 17: A bed-sittingroomin the house where Señor de Cubas livesis given as an alms to Mary Montpesson , an Englishwoman She does not live in it, but lets it out at 22 reales a month , which are 24 ducats a year. In case you (Fr. Norton) want to continuethis alms one or two cells in St. George's could be given to her , that by letting them to priests who may want them she may get somethingout of them and so still get her alms , whilst the College would gain 24 ducats and more a year. She eventually left. [E]

[The following entries, until March, 1631 , are written in English at the end of book "B."]

More payed in brasse monie to ye mulateer yat carried fr Stillington to lisborne [etc. Watten in margin]

To father William Hoard* 100 Rs which he wanted for his journey to Flanders [Province in margin and whole entry scored]

Foley, vii, 283. William Gage als Howard. for 30 Rsin silver wch FStillingtonborrowed on yewayfrom lisborne to Madrid [Watten in margin]

Sent to F Ignacio Stafford for his journey to lisborne 120 R$ in plata which in brasse ar 144 R and in brasse 50 R which in all ar [Watten in margin]

More delivered to Bro John Duarte goinge to Vallid from Madrid at F Stillingtons return from lisborne [Watten in margin]

More I payed for F Ignatius Stafford his mule fro Vallid to Bragança goinge to lisborne [Watten in margin] [ojo i.e. N.B. inmargin] Note yat all ye account concerning Watten is puttin ye booke ofSt Omers accountofyeyeare 1629

Item for writinge out of a latine copieof Nicolas Smithes * booke in answer to Dr Kellisons Ecclesiastica Hierarchia 32 * Cf . Gillow, Bibliog Dict Eng Cath , iii, 683. Foley, vii, 850 , Matthew Wilson als Edward Knott

For bindinge of ye two printed copies of Nicolas Smithhis booke sent from Flanders to be approoved ett 3

The portageofa copie ofNicolasSmithes booke to Salamanca two ryalls in plata

[Here end the entries in English] 2 12

Mar. 19: A copyof" The English Schism "is presented, forthe benefit of the English Province, to a devout and importantperson. [G]

Mar. 24: Fr. John Norton dies Fr. William Stillington succeededand it must be noted that Fr. Norton left no money in the cash box [G]

July 12: The expenses of the journey of Brother George Garnett* by mule from Seville to Madrid are paid [G]

* Foley, vii, 287 .

Sept. 4: Fr. Peter Edward, who came from Valladolid in want, fell seriously ill and was put into a hospital in Madrid. [G]

* Cf July, 1627 , supra, and No. 27, p 217 , infra.

Sept. 29: Alunchis givento the sonsof Sir Henry Bedingfeldand their tutors, who stoppedat St. George's when they came to visit

RECORDS

Madrid and had been travelling all night . They were four in company. [G] : [Receipts given to Fr. William Stillington, and at various dates up to 1634. [R] 1632

Jan. 12: 100 reales are paid to Fr. John Vejarano, Procurator ofthis [i.e. Imperial] College, for board. 208 reales are paid for spectacles, knives and gloves from England for people who had specially asked for them, which were sentfor to the Fr. Provincial and his Companion and other Fathers, and, as these neither replied nor sentthem, to obtain them theywere bought in Spanish ports. [G]

Mar. 9: 48 reales lent to Edmund Baynam [G]

Mar. 15: Moneyis sent to St. Omer's by the hand of Fr. ThomasPort. Mr. John Barter, tutor of Henry Bedingfeld and William Cobbs , were accommodated with money, for theirjourney to France and England, which was repaid at St. Omer's [G]

June 15: Two pairs of shoes, a cassockandcloakare boughtfor Brother George Garnett; for the Seminary of Seville, after he had served it for fourteen years, sent him away naked, without giving him a farthingfor his journey, although the Fr. Provincial of Andalusia had ordered a new outfit to be given to him . [G]

July 19: Letters from Fr. Pollard, in Seville , from John Janson for Flanders [G]

Aug. 26: 23 reales paid to Alphonsus Benson, which St. George's owes him as an annual censo [G]

Sept. 4: 94 reales forthe carriageof things that were taken fromthis Office to make a catafalquefor the funeral of Henry Jones , an Agent, nephew ofthe Ambassador , andwhowas converted to the Catholic Faith He was buried in St. George's [G]

Sept. 9: 15 reales are lent to Mrs. Susanna Waddisford [G]

Nov. 28: Paid to Mr. NicholasBaston, Secretarytothe King in Madrid, a bill of exchange from Thomas Durand for the amount of 1,880 reales in double silver, andthe said Mr.NicholasBaston obtained procuratorial power from Señor Finia, Secretaryto the King in Flanders, and Fr. Thomas Durand* received them in St. Omer's from Señor Kerkhoven, on January 28th, 1631. Fr. John Norton had accepted this bill before hedied, and the money went to satisfy for a Knighthood whichwas obtained from His Majesty. [G] * Foley, vii, 216 . 1633

200

Jan. 20: Brother George Garnett made his profession in the Casa Professa [Madrid] because the Fr. Provincial was there on Visitation and so wished him to come where he was. reales were paid to the Casa Professa for their trouble Item , for a lock and two keys for the office and roomof Fr.William [Stillington], which said lock is made with nuts and bolts so thatit can be taken off andput on, andit must be notedthat this lock belongs to St. George's Seminary and not to the Imperial College, andwhenthe Office is changed thesaidlock should be taken to St. George's Seminary. [G]

Feb. 4: 50 reales in silver are paid for carriage of letters for Baron John Francis Kafka, a German Knight and nephew of the Duke of Jutland, who came incognito to see Spain [G]

Mar.

8: 30 reales paid for a present of some cakes and chocolateto Dr. Rubio to the great benefit of the English Province. Item , I gave Fr. John Vandorn, when he was here in this Capital, 459 reales in silver, and 919reales in brass ,for which I have had notice from Fr. Thomas Portthat the said money has been paid there for the use of St. Omer's [G]

Apl. 20: 48 reales given to Fr. Henry Shirley* and to Fr. Ralph Emerson , Priests, who passed through Madrid on theirway from Seville to England and came short of money [G]

* For some account of the Shirley family, though no mention is there made of this priest, see Foley, v, 475 . Foley, vii, 225 .

Aug. 10: 10 reales for carriage and the making up of the cross of a famous crucifixion which Mr. Arthur Hopton caused to be make for Fr. William [Stillington ], the design and work of Mr. Michael Crosse, Painter to the King of Great Britain, whilst the said painter was in this Capital It is a masterpiece Item, to Thomas Brown, who left the Society and is English, and whois trying to enter againthrough the love he bears the Society, 50 reales. Item, for a remedy which immediately cured Brother George of an illness , 50 reales [G]

Sept. 4: Thomas Upton owes me 100 reales Item, Mr. RobertWhite, an English Doctor, owes two hundredandfifty reales. Item, Mr.John Persallowes me in brass one thousandfourhundred and thirty four reales [G]

Oct. 2: 12 reales to George Escosez* who entered the Society, to pay forhisinn andother debts Theexecutors ofMr. William Stanley arrangefor the repayment of money depositedwith Fr. Pollard . [G]

* ? Scott or Scotsman .

Nov. 18: Fr. John Seton* owes 12 reales for a seal. [G] Foley, vii, 699 (No. 1)

1634

Jan. 28: The Provincial of Toledo holds a Visitationof the account books of St. George's at the Imperial College, Fr. William Stillington being in charge of them . [F]

Feb. 4: Frances, the Englishwoman, receives her journey money to Seville, by order of Fr. Pollard [G]: [Receipts given to Fr. Francis Felton, and at various dates up to 1636. (R) ]

1636

[No date beyond the year is given ]

200 reales in brass which were given to Fr. Francis Felton* for his journey backtoSevillethis year Item, 250 reales were spent onthe burial in this Capital of a student from Valladolid. Item , to Brother George for the journey he made to Seville this year, 500 reales. Item, 400 reales paid to the Seminaryof Valladolid forthe like amount given to Fr. Thomas Babthorpe for clothing * Liber Alumnor ., Valladolid Student No. 50. Francis Felton , of the diocese of London, was admitted into this College on 6 December , 1591. He took the Mission Oath, and on 1 November, 1592 , was sent to the English College at Seville

Valladolid MSS. This student was John Lancaster Hehad runaway (erupit) from the College at Valladolid , in company with another student,in order tojoin Edward Wells in an appeal to the Nuncio in Madrid. Foley, vii, 26. Thomas Bapthorpe als Smith

when he came from Flanders Item, there must be taken into account six hundred and forty-five reales, five hundred of which were paid for the expenses of the journey made by eight students who passed this year to Sevillefrom the Mission, and the remaining one hundred and forty reales to which their board and lodging at the inn amounted whilstthey were in Madrid six days [F] [Receipts given to Fr. Thomas Bapthorpe, and at various dates up to 1644. (R) ]

1637

50 realesfor some straw matsfor the English Procurator'soffice. Item another sum of 50 reales given to Edward Veliz* when he went to England Item, to an English Father named Francis Sankey, whenhecame from Flanders with two studentstogo tothe Seminary at Seville, for their journey and other necessary things for themselves , on the account of the Seminary of St. Omer, in Flanders 808 reales . [F]

* Liber Alumnov . , Valladolid Student No. 441. Edoardus Velez . obquandamdiscordiam cum sociis renuitpuniriet maiorem partem sociorum traxit in societatem criminis unde expulsusipse cæteros turbavit ita ut facta sit desolatio Postea ingressus est ordinem S. Briggittæ

Oct. Foley, vii, 685 .

I: Visitation ...... examining the accounts of Fr. Thomas Babthorpe Item, the Seminary owes William Paul , an Englishman, 2,000 reales which he lent the said Father. [F] 1638

Aug. 31: 136 reales spent on the mule and person of Fr. John Bluet* when he came from Valladolid [F]

* Foley, vii, 1419. John Bluet als Collins. : Powerof attorney for administration of the College given by Fr. Thomas Bapthorpe to Fr. John Bluet [R] 1639

July 31 : Visitation , examining the accountsof Fr. John Bluetforthe English Seminary of this Capital Item, responsibility is accepted for 3,015 reales whichFr. Thomas [Babthorpe] had received for a bill of Fr. Francis Felton, who sent them from Sevilleasrestitutionmade to him forthe heirsofDon Rubian, and he spentthem on the Seminary. Item, 600 reales which the English Seminary of Seville owes, lent to Fr. Martin de Vega, its Rector [F]

May 1640 1: For the total of the money expended by Brother George Garnett from May 1st, 1640 , to July 22nd of the said year, whenhewasin charge of the administration ofthis Seminary, etc. [Signed] Thomas Babthorpe [F]

May 2: 508reales in brassgiven to Fr. John Bluet to helphim towards his journey money to England [F]

July 21 : 2,264 reales whichmy journey to England cost, as appears from alistofthe said expensessigned byme. [Signed]George Garnett. [F] 1642

Feb. Visitation ...... I find that Fr. Thomas Babthorpe, the Administratorof the said Seminary, has spent . [F] 1643 ..... etc.

: [Receipts given to Fr.John de Silva; andalso at the beginning of 1644. (R)]

1644

Fr. Thomas Babthorpe left the Office this year, and was succeeded by Fr. Edward Risley.* [F]

* Liber Primi Exam , Valladolid Student No. 399. Edward Haughton, 21 yearsofage,the son of John Haughton of Lancaster His parents wereof the middle class and Catholics Hestudied in England, but lived asa schismatic until his 19th year, when he was convertedbya priest namedMr. Willet Finallyhe was sentto St. Omer's, wherehe remainedbutashorttimeawaiting theformation of a colony to be sent to Spain Cf. Foley, vii, 1419 , Edward Beesley [Risley] als. Haughton. Beesley is a copyist's error, as is also the date of Risley's death, given as 1654. This error in the transcriptused by Foley has misled alsothe writer ofthe notes to the List of Convicted Recusants, C.R.S. vi, where, on page 164n, he says, " Francis (Beesley) may have had a third son , Edward Beesley, who went to Valladolid in 1622, under the alias of Hoghton . etc." Curiously enough , the same writer, on page 170n , falls into a second mistake when he says " Edward, the second son (ofWilliam Travers) ...... was admitted into theEnglish College ofValladolid, in 1623 , under the alias of Edward Risley alias Houghton " In both theabovenotes the Edward referred to is stated to have been procurator in Madrid, dying in 1654 . 1651

Jan. 8: Fr. Edward Risley dies. [G]

June 5: Fr. William Sanchez [Sankey]* arrives in Madrid and succeeds Fr. Risley in the office of Procurator [G] * Foley, vii, 685. William Sankey als Ditchfield als. Ditchling. 1661

Oct. 10: Fr. Diego de Castillo came with Brother Pedro Tevar to St. George's and they ordered me to go to the ImperialCollege with my Companion . [G. In Fr. Sankey's hand.]

Oct. 31: Forthe outfitofThomas Smith,* the student, 400 reales, and for his journey money 960 reales, on the last dayof October . [G]

* Foley, vii, 1452 .

Nov. 1: Fr. Thomas Smith, the student, set out for England. [G]

Dec. 9: I [Fr. Sankey] paid for carts, to bring the library shelving andotherfurniturefromthe [Imperial] College toSt. George's, 6 reales each , and to two porters who helped to load and unload 4 reales each. [G] 1662

Feb. 16: 50 reales paid for trousersfor Brother Thomas Dracot * [G]

* Foley, vii, 210. Thomas Draycott

Aug. 7: Spent on the illness of Fr. Robert Grant, who fell ill July 26th and died August 7th at half-past one in the morning, 221 reales [G]

* Foley, vii, 311 .

Oct. 20: Fr. Thomas Kendall* arrives in Madrid [G]

* Foley,vii, 413 .

Dec. 1: Fr. ThomasKendall begins to act as Procuratorin succession to Fr. Sankey. [G] 1663

Fr.William Sankeyowes the Seminaryat Valladolid 400 ducatsfor the keep of Fr. ThomasSmith, his nephew, who was more than 4 years in that Seminary. The College admitted himon the understanding thatitsincomewas insufficient to support more subjectsthan ithad . Item , he owes 237 reales which he gave to John Joseph Atkinson, relative of Fr. John Freeman, although without his order [H]

* Foley, vii, 1429. Procurator of the English College, Valladolid .

May 19: [In Fr. William Sankey's hand ] St. Alban's College has neither right nor justice in what it demands for the keepof the student Fr. Thomas Smith,for it was never offered except underthe condition ofthe income from His Majestynot being paid, and so Fr. Andres de la Oyhuela has declared; and I say this is the truth in verbo sacerdotis William Sanchez [Sankey]. Item, 237 reales are owing which were spent on John Atkinson , and Fr. John Freeman, R.I.P. , was askedfor them because some goods of great value were sent to him as a debt of the said John Atkinson [H]

Oct. 1664

[This year and henceforward until 1669 receipts are occasionally given to Brother Thomas Draycot (R)]

1669

: [Receipts given to Fr. Thomas Kendall and to Br. Thomas Draycot (R)]

9: Fr. Pedro Ortizde Moncada[the first Spanish Rector] takes over the administration of St. George's [I]

1675

June 22: Fr. Domingo Fernandez de la Nava is Rector [I]

1676

Sept. 5: Visitation Fr. Fernandezde la Nava ceases to be Rector and is succeeded by Fr. Juan Romero. [I]

Dec. 300 ducatsfor a large picture of St. George byDon Francisco Rizi, with a frame by Giuseppe [? Asdo], having eight large floriform decorationsin gold, chiselled edges, backgroundof lapis lazuli, inner frame of plush, which they made out of friendship for Fr. Rector, who obtained almost 1,500 [reales] in alms to present to them, so that it is not charged as an expense. [I] 1677

Apl.: 2,000 reales for the journey money of the English Father Master, who has to come from Flanderswith the four Seminarists [I]

Sept. There are at St. George's three subjectsand the servant [I] Oct. Four subjects , four students* and the servant 2,000, the journey money of Fr. Cruz from Flanders [I] * Cf. Foley, vii, 1172. Annual LettersSt. Omer's, 1677 .

1678

July 4: This day there was a public act in the whole of Logic which Mr. Francis Legate performed Fr. James de la Cruz presided , assisted by the English Ambassador , some gentlemen and Knights, and the learned Fathers'and Mastersof the Society. It took place in the church in the afternoon , and they were given refreshments [I]

July 11: This day a second [public act] took place in the same manner, and Don Antonio Monsalve , formerly Councillor ofthe Royal Council of Castile, Protector of Pious Works, assisted at the whole of it. [I] 1679

May 8: 300reales which were spent on Mr. Joseph Burthon [? Broughton], a student who left here on the 8th for Alcalá, to be a

Capuchin 200 reales for his habit and breviary which the Marchioness of Castrofuertegave; 100 reales forthe expenses of a coachand the journey, and to get him some clothing, which money Fr. Rector also obtained as an alms, and therefore it is not charged as an expense [I]

Nov. 150 reales which were spent in extras and bread, apart from meat and wine, on five students who were on their way to Seville and stayed here eight days. (I)

July

Sept.

Oct. 1680

890reales spenton clothing andjourney moneyforMr. Joseph Vrton [? Broughton] a student who went to Rome [I] 576 reales in 12 doubloons which were given to Mr. John [? Fleming], the student, for his expenses to Flanders [I] 303 reales, 231 for the mules and the servant who took the two students from Madrid to Valladolid, and 72 reales which they took with them for food. (I)

Francis Legate als Langhorne and Robert Ward. 1681

Oct. 17 reales: 15 paid to Fr. Suitman* for 10 reales in silver , which he says hehad spent on the carriageof letters for the students, and 2 reales for ordinaryletters. [I]

: [In 1681-2 Fr. Agustin de Navas is given receipts as being Rector (R) ]

* Hogan, Catalogue ofthe Irish Province , S.J., p 52. Jerome Sweetman 1682

Mch. 1,735 reales which I have paid to Fr. Fernando de Haro , Rector of St. Alban's College, Valladolid, on the account of the two students, which withthe 2,000 reales I sentin April of last year make 3,735 reales paid up to the present, on account, because no contract has been made [I]

Apl

.:Fr. Joseph Altamirano is Rector.

May : 93 reales spent for the papers and other expenses of the ordination of Mr. Francis Langhorne [Legate] when he came here to be ordained priest, in which are included four pesos given to him for his return to Valladolid [I]

Sep. 15: This Seminary was ordered by our Fr. General, Charles de Noyelle, to pay the College of Louvain 14,110 reales in brass for I know not what financial bungles the foreign English Fathers made with the said College of Louvain when they administeredthe estateofthisSeminary, andit was arranged bythe said Fr. Generalthat the payment had to be made in this form , that at the endofthe year 1682this Seminaryhas topay 3,000 reales, and at the end of each yearforthefuture 1,500 reales until the debt is satisfied. [J] 1684

Mch. : 1,936 reales, which amount to 100 ducatsin silver and 26in brass, were given to Mr. Francis Legate[Langhorne] and Mr. RobertVVguart , studentsofthis Seminary,fortheirjourney moneyand clothes for their return to England, theirstudies beingfinished and theyordained priests [I]

* Phonetic spelling for Ward 1685

Oct. 1,000 reales are paid to Fr. Fernando Nabarrete, Rector of St. Alban's, Valladolid, for the keep of the two students , Mr.

John Davis* and Mr. John Lucas, who arrived on the 25th September to begin theirstudy of Philosophywithotherswho came for St. Alban's College The two students named are kept at the expense of St. George's [I]

* Foley, vii, 197

June 1692

Mar. 26: The two students [John Lucasand John Davis] who were at Valladolid onthe accountofSt. George's leftforEngland. [K] The student named John Lucas was sent to his own country. [J]

: 1,112reales sent to Fr. Juan de Fuentes, Rectorof St. Alban's College, ...... being the balance of what was owingforthe two students belonging to this Seminarywho studied in the said College and who, having finishedtheirstudies and been ordained priests, left for England in March of this present year [I]

Oct. 1 : Visitation, after which hand changes The new Rector is Fr. Francisco de Velasco. [I]

Nov. 17: Ofthe studentswhoarrive at Valladolid on this dateMatthew Brooks and Francis Stafford are put to the account of St. George's [J & K]

* Foley, vii, 90. Matthew Brooke. 1695

Oct. [Hand changes .] New Rector, Fr. Joseph Zapata [I] 1696

May 30: Mr. Francis Stafford died at 2 o'clock in the morning [K] 1698

Aug. 19 : Madrid pays money to Valladolid through the Licentiate Patrick Veles, chaplain to the Briggittine nuns of Valladolid [K]

* Is this a Spaniard's attemptto write Wells ? See, also, Edward Velez, under the date 1637 , supra

Nov. 10: 1,400reales each for the keep oftwo studentswhocommence to study in St. Alban's, Valladolid [at the expense of St. George's] [I]

April

April 22: Sept.

Matthew Brooks sets off for England, via Bilbao. [I & K] [Hand changes ] New Rector, Joseph Granados. [I]

1701

Jan. 1699 [Handchanges ] NewRector (fromthe beginningoftheyear), Balthasar Cañavate [I]

60 reales for taking a student to Valladolid [I]

Feb. 9: On this dayIsentThomas Poel* [Powell], an Englishman,to St.Alban's College, and gave him a doubloonforthe journey [J]

In the Libro de Gastos, No. 4, Valladolid, under February, 1701 , is an entryto the effect that "45 reales were given to an Englishman who wassent here from St. George'sCollege, Madrid, and he wassent back . " Libro de Viaticos [Journey Money] MSS. , Eng. Coll , Vall , p 18 dorse: [trans .] On the 19th of October, 1701 , Thomas Pouel arrived to takeup his studies at this College He was sent from Madrid by St. George's College, whichhastopayforhis keep Hecame so badlyaccommodatedwith clothing that it wasnecessary to make him immediately breeches , doublet, and hose; and untilthese articles were ready he went about the house in an evilsleevedcloak, very shortandtorn, whichhe had brought with him, andwith which he covered the lackof breeches , etc.

Feb. 28: Up to here Fr. Joseph Granados . [I]. [The new Rector was Fr. Francisco Moran *] * In a bundle of eulogies ofdeceased Jesuits, amongst theMadrid papers, is one of Fr. Francisco Moran, who died in his 80th year on 29 March, 1730. No referenceis madeto the placeof his birth Itis unlikelythat hewasEnglish or Irish Amongst these same death notices is one from the Provincial of Toledo addressed to " Fr. Pedro Moran, Rector of St. George's College, " and dated 17 January, 1701. His death notice and eulogy is in the same bundle He died on 30 July, 1710 , professed of four vows, 70 years of age and 56 ofthe Society No mention is made ofhis connectionwith St.George's , Madrid , or of his place of birth or nationality. Most likely the Provincial's pen slipped when the Rector of St. George's was addressed as Pedro in place of Francisco

Sept. 16: 16 reales for the student who went from here to Valladolid on the 16th of this month [I]

Oct. 22: There are owing 1,400 reales which Fr. Francisco Moran , Rector of St. George's College, handed to Fr. Francisco Elgueta, Procurator General in Madrid, on account of the keep ofthe two studentswholive in this College atthe expense of that of St. George. [K]

1702

Item 1,409 reales are owing for the outfit of the said students, made for them in October, 1701, whenthey arrived at Valladolid. About this there was a dispute before the Provincial of the Province of Toledo, and his Reverence declared that the said College of St. George shouldpay them, andour Fr.General confirmedthe sentence, which amount was spentasfollows . .... in allitamountsto 1,400 and a half reales A copy of this accountwas sent to Fr. Francisco Moran , Rector ofthe said College of St. George, on Jan. 25th, 1702 , and in a letterof 3rd June ofthe saidyear his Reverence agreed to pay. There are owing 700 reales sent to me by a letter on Don Domingo de Pazos, domiciled in this city This appears from the letter of Fr. Rector Francisco Moran of Sept. 9th, 1702. [K]

Oct. Fr. Tomas de Castro becomes Rector [L] 1703

Jan.Fr. EugenioDavila is Vice-rector and keeps the accounts. [L] Feb. 25: Fr. Marcos de Rioxa becomes Rector [L]

1705

ExpenditureforOctober, 1705, in which month Fr.Geronimo de Aranda began to take charge of this Seminary of St. George. [N & L]

1706

Expenditure for September , 1706, in which month Fr. Francisco de Sierra tookover the administration of this Seminaryof St. George [N & L]

1707

Item ,theCollege of St. George paid the journey moneyof two students who were in this College and who were Mr. Thomas Powell and Mr. Joseph Greaton * The said College gave them each 1,000 reales for their journey to their native country, this year 1707. [K] Foley, vii, 313 .

[Oct. 31] Up to here Fr. Francisco Sierra, from here onwards Fr. Juan de Torquemadabegan tocarryonthe administration Expenditure for the month of November , 1707 ... [N & L] K

1708

Jan. 500 reales paid to Valladolid, thus closingthe accountforthe support of students* [L]

* No further students were supported by Madrid until 1718 . Expenditure for April, 1708, when Fr. Miguel Hurtado began to take charge of the Seminary. [N]1711

July: New Rector, Fr. Luis Geronimo de Ortega [N] 1714

There follows the expenditure from the 26th July, when Fr. Rector Fernando Cortes took charge [N] 1717

[25th April 11th May] Item 1,744 reales spent on John Francis Xavier Clark, an English student recently convertedto our Holy Catholic Faith, whose Godfatherin baptism was His Excellencythe Marquis de Laconi, through whose mediation our Fr. General aggregatedhim to St. Alban's College and Seminary, Valladolid, whence they wrote to say that he could not go there until St. Luke's day [18th October], and, as that was six months distant, it seemed convenient tokeep him until that datein this Seminarywiththe express consent of the Fr. Provincial Afterwards, bearing in mind the possibility that in this Court he might be ruined andthe factthathe could make here but little progress in Grammar, in which he was backward, Fr. George Messia, Prefectofthe Convictorium of Ocaña , happening to come to this Court, the matterwas talked over with him anditwas agreed to send this student to the said Convictorium to learn Grammar, Spanish, Christian Doctrine and Deportment The Fr. Provincial was given an account of this resolution and he agreed to it very willingly. So the said student was taken in a calash with the said Prefect His expenses in this Seminaryand in Ocaña were asfollows: [One of the detailsis the following.] 42 realesfortwo shirtswhich were boughtforhim as he came without any from the ScotchCollege [Madrid] wherehe was at first [L] * In the index at the beginning of the Liber Alumnor . , Valladolid , he is enteredas John Francis XavierClarkalias Hunter, but the register itselfhad by this date ceased to be kept Scribbled on the flyleafat the front of book No. 1113 in the EnglishCollege Library, Vall, " Meditations of Fr. Luis de la Puente, MDCX , " is thefollowing statement: " Sirs I understand y's Book & it is not prohibited to Read . So therefore do not Condemnyt which you know nothingof This Book belongs to ye Coliego of St George in Madreat in hispañia " On a flyleafat the end ofthe same book: " ToM.Francis Xavier Nativeofye City of London Born in ye year of our Lord 1694." On another flyleaf: " Gentlemenorwomenwhosoere ye be that Reads this book thisisto lett ye know that this book was lent to me John Francis Xavier, by the Rt fatherRector of the English Collige en Madreat whom is called far fernando Corts, So pray send it to the place whereit belongs 1717."

May 17: Item, 54 reales 28 maravedis spent on food for guestsFr. Messia, who, with his Companion , dined in the house one day and stayedthe nightso that they might takewith them on the following day [11th] an English student to Ocaña [N] 1718

Jan. 1: Hand changes to that of Fr. Juan de Cabrera [L. & N] 1719

[March or April] Item, 606 reales in brass which Fr. Juan de Cabrera , RectorofSt. George's College, Madrid, paidforthe outfitofa student

who is on the account of that College and who is named William Travagan [Blakiston]. * [M]

* Foley, vii, 63 .

1720

July: Item, 700 reales paid by the Fr. Rector of St. George's, Juan de Cabrera , on accountof the keep of Mr. WilliamBlakiston. [M]

1721

July: The Superintendent[of Pious Works] asked [ordered hadbeen writtenfirst]that 1,500 reales should be disbursedas follows: 500 reales to an English student ofthe College at Seville , who came here to be cured of a hectic fever [consumption], and theywere given to him, apart from the stipendfor the Masses hesaid in this College whenhewas able; andthe other 1,000 to help two other students, who had finished their studies, to return to England [L]

1724

May 2,000 reales paid for the clothing and journey money of a student who returned to England [L]

* According to the Libro de Viaticos, Valladolid, p 25 dorse, William Blasquiton [Blakiston] left the College 12 September, 1723, and went to Flanders to be received into the Society.

1726

Nov. 26: Henry Moore * arrives at Valladolid and is allocated as the student supported by St. George's [L]

* TheLibro de Viaticos statesthat he set out for England, having finished his studiesof Arts and Theology, on 12 April, 1733. He signsthereceipt for his journeymoney" Enriquez Moore . "

1727

May 20: Item, 700 reales paid by Fr. Juan de Cabrera, Rector of St. George's College, for the keep of Mr. Henry Moore [M]

May 31: Hand changes tothatofthe newRector, Fr. GabrielGuijarro [N]

June-

1730Fr. Ygnacio Muñiz becomes Rector [L]

1734

This year a fresh student at Valladolid is charged to the accountofSt. George's, Madrid [L]

1739

[June Sept., 1740]585realesare paid, whichwere owingontheaccount of the last student* for St. George's, who left Valladolid in 1739 [L]

* No further students were supported by Madrid

1751

May 31 : Fr. Ygnacio Muñiz signs the accountsfor the last time. [N] June 13: [Hand changes ] First, foropeningand closingthe vault, payment ofaltarservers, and for bringing andtaking awayfurnitureforthefuneral of Fr. Rector Muñiz, 30 reales [N]

[Fr. Juan Antonio Sanchez becomes Rector.]

1757

[Fr. Juan Antonio Sanchez signs the accounts for the last time at the end of December , 1757.] [P, p 7]

1758

[The accountsfor January, 1758, are signed by the new Rector, Fr. Alfonso Tegros ] [P, p 7]

1762-1765

[The entries of the last Visitation at St. George's ] Summary of the Expenditure for 37 months. From July to the end of Dec., 1762

Jan. Feb. Mar. April, 1763

May June July Aug.

Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Jan. Feb. Mar. April, 1764

May, June, July, Aug.

Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Jan. Feb. Mar. April, 1765

May, June , July 7125. IO 1640 21275 2952. 32 2433. 16 17611. 15 1945 5781

Total of the Summary for the months Expenditure in general.

First, in food for the five subjects* of the Seminary,at 180 ducats each for the year, and for the three who finished at the end of May, 1765 In expenses on the Church and Sacristy In repairs to the Seminary and its houses Presents to dependents In alms

In interest on the Censo to the Procuracy of the Indies up to Feb., 1765 11978. 12 72743. 13 29700 11076. 29 23981.

13

* i.e. The Rector, his Companion, etc.

Visitation

On visiting the English Seminary of St. George, Madrid, on July 28th, 1765, andexamining the accountsof the expenditure ofthe said Seminaryfrom the last examination made bythe Provincial ofthe said Province, Fr. Joseph Ortiz, on July 26th, 1762, Fr. Antonio Mourin , Provincial of the Society of Jesus in this Province of Toledo, found that therehad beenspentin the said periodseventy-two thousandseven hundred andforty-threereales, thirteen maravedis, as appears in detail from the entries and in general from the statement overleaf, and His Reverence the Father Provincial, having seen and examined this expenditure, approved it and ordered it to be credited to the Receipt Account of Fr. Alphonso Tegros, Rector of the said Seminary, checked on the 1stof the monthfolio 88 and His Reverence the Fr. Provincial signed it, date as above . [signed] Antonio Mourin [P]

On visiting the English Seminary of St. George, Madrid, on July 28th, 1765, and examining the accounts of the said Seminaryfrom the date of the last examination of them by Fr. Joseph Ortiz, then Provincial of the Province of Toledo , Fr. Antonio Mourin, Provincial of this said Provinceof the said Society, passed the receiptsandexpenditure ofFr. Alphonso Tegros in the mannerfollowing:

Receipts ,

Here follows a detailed list amounting to]

Item 100 reales the offeringfor the chaplaincyofDoña Maria Martinez

Item 3,547 reales 14 maravedis , 3,300 as CapitaloftheCenso for the foundation of DoñaMaria Martinez and the extra 247 reales 14 maravedis interest to July 21st, 1765 , when it was redeemed

Item 2,100 reales half the alms for the period of these accounts

Total receipts in the form mentioned Expenditure

First, Expenditure of 1,642 reales 16 which resulted as an adverse balance against the Seminary from former accounts

Item 72,743 reales 13 to which the expenses ofthe Seminary amount, as appears from the Visitation that was made of it, noted in the Book of Visitations, folio 18

Total of the Expenditure in the form stated Total Receipts

Expenditure Balance with Fr. Rector

The receiptstotal more than the expenditure. Fourteen thousand and ninety-eight reales three maravedis form the balance with Fr. Rector and they will be charged on him in the next accounts The state of the income and the obligations, but increased 2,000 reales by the raisingofthe rentsofthe houses, is the sameasin former Visitations. Having seen and examined the said accounts , the Fr. Provincial approved and signed them Date as above . [signed] Antonio Mourin. [O]

On visiting this College on the 20th of August, 1765, Fr. Antonio Mourin, Provincial of this Province, after thanking Fr. Rector for his zealandthe subjectsofthe housefortheirapplication totheirworksand their good example shown in their treatment and their relations with the laity, ordered the following:

The very fact that the circumstances and the position of this house and the good offices we owe to its distinguished neighboursfacilitate and even necessitate more frequent intercourse, urges us also togreater circumspectionthat thisintercoursebe not too frequent, thatthe hours andother circumstancesfor it be discreet, to showthatit doesnot take place with the neighboursmerely as a pastime, but as a sort ofcivility and attention that is not unbecomingreligious. I strongly enjoin on all a prudent caution which, insteadof serving to offend, will conduce to the greateresteem and love of the laity, to whom nothing appears better ina religious than to see that he knowshow tolive with himself and with God

I order that the unseemly eating-house that forms part of our very housebe done awaywithandthatit beletforanotheruse less prejudicial

to quietude and good example Moreover, since the tavern has tobe closed and will be closed shortlythere is no need forit. I charge theFr. Rector that he see toit that prayer, examination of conscience and the eight days of annual retreat be observed inviolably and that he strivefor all possiblerecollection and abstraction. The Offices will be the same as named in the preceding Visitations Dated as above [signed] Antonio Mourin [Q]

1765

[After the above Visitation Fr. Juan de la Cruz succeeds as Rector.] [P, p 17]

1766

[The lastentryin the bookis for December , 1766, and is signed byFr. Juan de la Cruz .] [P, p 20] 1767

[The accountsfor January to April, 1767, are in a rough notebook enclosed in the account book " P" and are not signed ]

Documentsand Letters bearingupon the vicissitudesof

St. George's English College, Madrid : with some

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE from the archives of that College

1. Paul P.P.V. Licence to postpone thefoundationbeyond theyear. [Nov. 29, 1611.]

[Original membrane

The seal has gone but the markofitremains and a bit of the wax

Endorsed : In original hand Venerabili fři Antonio Archiepo Capuano não & Aplica Sedis in Regnis Hispaniaru Nuncio

In a later hand 29 de Noue de 1611. Super erectione Seminarii Matritensis primo anno post obitu Cæs Bogacii

In athirdhand da licencia para deferirla fundacion ultra annum ]

PAVLVS PP V

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2. [Fair copy, in contemporaryhand, ofFr. Creswell'sappeal to the King, Philip III, on behalf of the Seminary.]

Señor

Lo mucho que tarda de salir la licencia del Consejo para el Seminario Ingles que la pia memoria de Cesar Bogacio ha dexado que se funde en sus casas obliga a tornar a acordar a V. Magd de los inconvenientes desta dilaçion.

El menor dellos es el gasto, y la incomidad, que an passadoya tantos meses y todavia passan los Collegialesherederosde Bogaçio que an venido a pedir su herençia, aunque este es de consideracion , Porque es contracurtesia y piedad, que tales huespedes se obliguen en una tierra Catholica a todos los inconvenientes q pudieran sufrir en la de sus enemigos, fuera de estar presos por la fe: y que se difficultea ellos, lo que se permitte a herejes conocidos , que viven libres enestaCorte de todas naçiones: Y que se pretenda quitarles, contra Justicia, lo que el otro les ha dado por mero titulo de Religionpues se pierde la manda y se transfiere a otros usos, quando no se haga el Seminario en Madrid: aunq esto (tampoco) es de Consideraçion, respecto a los effectos que se siguen del Uno dellos es, la admiraçion que ay en el pueblo dedonde pueda naçer esta suspension: y que comiençen a hablar en ella, no sin poner nota en la reputaçion de los que les pareçe son la causa

Pero, por lo que entiendo hasta agora es sola sospecha: y que la misma dilaçion se funda en otra, que ni tiene ni puede tener fundamento .

La circumspection es de hombres prudentes, y Virtud: Pero la sospecha es Vicio por excesso de cautela adonde no tiene lugar: y nasçe siempre de alguna falta sea de informacion o de consideracion o de condicion y melancolia natural Pero de qualquiera rayz de que ella nasca es mala yerba: y tan ponçonosa que deshazetoda buena amistad Y con esta q se trae entre manos saliendo a luz, se podra hacer una quiebra que no guerras, ni armadas ni exertos de flandes an podido hazer .

Si el suplicante estimára a sy mismo, o a su quietud , no solicitarà este negocio de ninguna manera Porque no sele acrecenta con el sino nuebo cuydado y trabajo y mas el destas diligencias, que no pudiera pensar por mill leguas q avian de ser neçessarios : porque si las imaginara pudiera aver estorvado el negocioantes que saliesse en publico Pero agora no puede dexar de hazer lo que haze por no faltar a la honrra y servicio de Dios y de V Magd, y a la razon y piedad y Justiciade la causa que todas se opugnan en estecaso .

Quiso Dios, paraque no ubiesse duda alguna de su beneplacito que demas de otros testimonios, V Magd se declarasse antes de toda contradicion , de gustar de lo que avia heçho su Criado Y assi en testimoniodeste gusto, mando que el huesped de Corte saliesse de la casa principal a donde la Iglesia ha de hazer.

Y nadie diga que fue para encubrir lo que despues se ha hecho: Porque siempre he hallado a V Magd muy lexos, de todo lo que no conviene a su Real persona y por esto le amo y estimo mas que otros Reyes, y porque reconosco en V Magd las partes que Dios suele poner en quien escoge para tal officio; y por esso nadie puededeçir que no aya hecho el cielo su parte, para que los Vassallosgozende un felicissimo Reynado y todos los Catholicos (que mereçen este nombre) de la proteçion y amparo que puedan dessear debaxo de la sombra de V Magd.

Por esto respondi a la persona que me notificò la difficultad en nombre deVMagdqueyoyasabialo contrario : yquando entendiera

otra cosa, ubiera juntamteentendido que Dios n sor querria dar otro protector a esta causa.

Y con esta ocasion, es justo acordar a V. Magd la facilidad con que Dios lo puede hacer y quanto le deve V. Magd por averledado mayor luz,ymascopiosa gracia que a otros Reyes: y echadomanode V Magd para esta proteçion mas que de otro Pues, suyos sontodos los Reyes, y de una misma massa todos los hombres: y el dia que V. Magd no estimassepor singular merçed la que haze Dios en este particular con su Real persona, nadie puede assigurarseq no se le aya de quitar

El titulo y la prerogativa de Rey Catholico es (sin comparaçion) mayor y mejor que el Rey de Castilla : antes aquel sirve grandemte parala conservaçiondeste 2doyde lamisma España, ydela grandeza que Dios la ha dado debaxo dese otro, quando todos quisiessenservirse de los beneficios Espirituales y temporales que an crescido a V. Magd por esta via: Y los contrapesosque se sienten, no vienen tanto de las mismas cosas quanto del modo de servirse dellas

Y aunque es cosa natural a los Hijos de Adam de dar lugar a desconfianças y contiendas comolas ubo entrelos dos Pos yque cada naçion y cada profession, y cada linaje de hombres, siguiendo los dictamines de la naturaleza, quiera hazer singularidad y monopolio de la confiança de sus Reyes , y apropriarlaa sy en quantopuede: Pero esto a de ser con moderacion, porque de otra manera el peso delamismanaturaleza suele obrar lo queadvertioPlaton,y el excesso deuncontrarioser prinçipiodel otro, y por esso los Principes sabios y las Republicas bien governadas y todos los hombres prudentes, suelen guardarse de los agravios que pueden nasçerdeste appetito mayormtequando tocan a toda una naçion teniendo cuenta (aun en las cosasjustas) no solo con lo liçito y presente, sino con loconveniente para todos los tiempos.

Algunos por ventura, hazen poco caso destos Seminarios , por ser gente estrangera, perseguida, y de poca edad

Pero no advierten , que muchas veces, una, y aun muchas joyas preciosas y de mucho valor cuelgan de un solo alfiler.

Yo se que los ministros mas entendidos desta Corona y mas Christianos y mas amigos de Dios y de V. Magd an favorecido y favoresçen a estos Seminarios, no solo con su authoridadsino con su hazienda tambien , y entre otros, la pia memoria del Conde de Miranda, las vezes que el suplicante tenia occasion de hablarlele solia consolaryalentarcon palabras graves y dignasdetalministro, exhortandole, que no se cansasse ni se dexasse vençer con las difficultades: porque no sabia quanto servicio hazia a Dios yaV Magd en lo que trabajava, y que hazia mucha honrraa España traendo a ella los Collegiales Ingleses , porque es publico testimonioque la tierraadondeacudimospor refugio siendoperseguidosporlosherejes, y adonde depositamos estas sagradas prendas era mejor que otras opor lo menos que la tenemosportal, yno ha sido porfalta dequien los ubiera acogido.

Si vivieran el Duque de Sesa y el Conde de Olivares, supieran deçir la contradicionque se levanto contra el Pe Personiode buena

memoria y estesuplicante aun por personasCatholicas y puestasen muy grande dignidad y fomentada por Principes: y los medios que se usaron para quitar a la Compania el govierno del Seminario Ingles en Roma para contrapesar (como decian) estos otros en España: alegando que no conbenia al bien comun de la Christiandad que los Españoles tubiessenestos Rehenes en su poder ni tanta mano en las cosas de Inglaterra.

Aquellos ministros que acabo de nombrar por aver servido a V. Magd en otros Reynos tenian intelligencia , no solo de las cosas particulares de su Republica, sino de las universales de todo el mundo: y sabian de donde colgava la reputacion de España, y la seguridad y el servicio de V. Magd y assi si vivieran agora, no dieran lugar al Supte a hablaren esta occasion: que en realdad de verdad queda corrido que sea menester.

Y si alguno por hazer amistad al huesped de Aposiento que V Magdha mandado salir o por otro respecto bueno o malo aya dado lugar a la presente difficultad: puede ser que no ha caydo en los inconvenientes q se siguen de esta contradiçion

Cierto es, que la obra es de Dios. Y ningun Catholico lo puede negar: ni tampoco que la amistad yla confiançaentre los Catholicos deEspaña é Inglaterra se ayade conservar. Pues V. Magdy su Pe y Abuelo de gloriosa memoria an heçho tanto para conservarla y por esto siendo las sospechas que se han levantado en esta occasion dereçhamte contra ella no se an de admitir

Mas lugar pueden tener (quando alguno tengan) en la misma persona las ha levantado que en los otros Porque por mucha profession que haga de Catholico, no ha derramado gota de sangre, ni perdido maravedy de hazda ni se ha visto desterrado un solo dia de su Patria ni de su casa, ni preso, ni perseguido (como se veen los otros) por esta causa y las sospechas que se levantancontra estos se pueden levantar (con ygual, o mayorfundamto) contra qualquiera casa de Religiosos en Madrid o en España o contra qualquiera Junta de Consej [sic] pues en fin aunque todos sean Catholicos los unos lo son con honrray premio y los otros con su pena y quando todavia se reparasse que son estrangeros: no haze tanto al caso , como los testimonios que traen consigo en su abono considerando su edad , su calidad, su proçeder, su educacion y la causa porque vienen a España.

Y quando vemos las calles llenas de Estrangeros Siglares,yla Corte de Embaxadores y agentesde todas las naçiones (aun de las poco afectas a esta Corona y a hombres de edad madura que saben la lengua, y viven en sus anchuras, y con todos los medios que quieren para notar, pesquisar, y escrevir a todas partes quanto quisieren : como no reparando en estos se repara en los que porfalta de edad, lengua comunicacion, yde todo lo demas necessoparaquien se aya de occupar en esto, no pueden aunque quisiessenhazer daño a la Republica y estan tan lexos de quererlo por su aprobada virtud que quando fuesse menester dieran su sangre por ella. De manera que la impossibilidad de la sospecha muestra la vanedad della. Quien quisiesse discurrir como Moro o Gentil por los principios

dela naturaleça corrumpida y sin luz de fee y sentimiento de Charidad Christiana por ventura hallara algo que dudar contra lo dicho Peroquien tiene en su corazon migaja de fe Catholica viva y verdadera entendera por su propria experiencia que ella trae consigo la mayor obligacion de fidelidad y amor a V Magd y mas que todos los habitos y todas las encomiendas y todos los titulos y officios de confiançaque puede dar a sus vassallosnaturales porque todas estas en fin son prendas extrinsecas pero la otra entrega elcorazon.

Al Suptele va poco todo lo que digan o sospechan los malintençionadosque tantean a otros por sy mismos Mihi pro minimoest ut ab illis iudiceraut ab humano Die Peroha de conservarquanto el pudiere (como siempre ha hecho) la opinion de buena correspondenciaen V. Magdadondela deve pormill Titulos: porque entiende queDios loquiere assi. Ytodo locontrarioviene enfalliblemente del Enemigo, venga debaxo de los colores que quisiere

Los otros a quien se deve esta correspondencia son muchos y crecen cada dia : y aunque opprimidos al presente V. Magd sabe por cuya culpa y mañana podran salir de oppression: y en todo cuento es bien conservarlos benevolospodiendo lo hazer sin costa. Porque aun (como estan) hazen servicio a V. Magd porque porreçelodellos los contrarios de ambos se atreven mucho menos contra V Magdyyo seque ellos corresponden con mucha fidelidad y V. Magd lo puede saber por las obras passadas y presentes y porque quien es fiela Dios a V Magd lo es y sera siempre, y al contrario : que es lamayor dicha que puede tener Rey alguno en este mundo : y trae consigo infinitosbienes quando V. Magd quisiere usar dellos Yquando esta verdad se ubiera entendido y puesto por obra en años passados, y los Catholicos de Inglaterra hallaran en todos la correspondencia de leal noble y Christiano proçeder que ellos siemprehan usadocon todos, las cosas de la Christiandad y particularmente las de España estubieran el dia de oy en otro Estado y por esto nadie puededudar que esta es obra del Espiritu maligno, que (con sospechas y desconfianças adonde menos lugar tienen) queria descomponeragoralo que queda de bueno, vistos los daños que se han causadoen otros tiempos por esta misma via.

Los Collegiales Ingleses que vienen a estos Seminarios y sus Padres y los q les embian y los demas que aman su fe tanto como se puede entender por lo mucho que pierden por ella: teniendo por otra parte a V Magdpor protectordesta misma fey a los Españoles generalmtepor mas zelosos della que otros, les estiman, y quieren a V Magd por esta razon mas que a otros Principes y naciones: y no puede ser de otra manera mientras perseveranen la misma opinion la qual los authores destas desconfianças querrian deshazer .

Pienso(sinduda) queV. Magdtiene en sola Inglaterramasamigos de coraçonque por la dicha raçon le aman con sinçeroamor de benevolencia que en todas las demas naçiones adonde la fee no esta tan ensu puncto : yquien nohaze caso de tales amigosnomerecetenerlos

Sabiendo estos los enemigos entre las demas diligencias que an usado para deshazer esta buena opinionque los Catholicos tienen a

V Magdy desta naçion y darles a entender que andan engañadosen el fundamento desu amistad (la qual diçenno es Religion sino interes de Estado) publicaron un libro lleno de encarecimito y mentiras intitulado los malos tratamientos que hazen los Españoles a los Ingleses fugitivos Pero todos los exemplos que traen en aquel libroy en otros semejantesque an ydo publicando despues para el mismo effecto , no pesan tanto, como solo este presente caso Pues aquellos o se podian negar, o echara la ignorancia o passiondeministros mal informados y lexos de la presençiade su Rey: pero aqui estamosenla Corte [8] de Españaadondese suponequenada se haze sinmadur consideraciony sin deliberaçion de los principales Ministros y Consejeros della quando nosea por la misma personay orden deV estamos en la Corte de España adonde se supone que nada se haze sin madura consideracion y sin deliberaçion de los principales Ministros y Consejeros della quando no sea por la misma persona y orden de V Magd

Aqui no podemos alegar ignorancia y los contrarios diran que adonde no ay confiança no ay amistad: y si no ay amistad en este caso no ay Religion porque en ella piensan los Catholicos que la amistad se funda: y nadie puededecir que no ay enlos que pierden sus haziendasy sus vidas por ella luego la consequenciaes clara en daño de la opinion de la otra parte y el escandalosera grande y los contrarios lo an de publicar con trompetas y atavales: porque interesan mucho que se sepa.

Væ mundo a scandalis: et væ homini illi per quem scandalum venit Qui suscipit justum in nomine justimercedemjustiaccipiet Qui autem scandelizaverit unum de pusillis istis qui in me credunt expedit ei, ut suspendatur mola asinaria in collo eius et devergatur in profundiummaris [sic]

Estas palabras son todas de Jesu Christo Señor de los Reynos V Magdadministra, y por ser el negociosuyo las represento aV Magd como a Juez desta causa . que

Las consequencias son muchas y el Escandalo grave por seren materiade Religion y por eso no se como se escusara de peccadoal autor desta difficultad

Las razonesque yo he oydo por ella no tienen fuerça ninguna ni las puede aver que la tengan mas que por no conocerlas personas, ni saber sus intentos ni la manera con que se crian : que para my entiendo que quando les conosconlos ministros quedaran corridos de aver dado lugar (aun por pensamiento) a esta contradicion , y les an de amar tanto mas y hazerles tanta mas merçed en recompensadel agravio que les an querido hazer y no hallo otro fin porque n. sor le aya permitido

No es possible que por ellos venga inconveniente alguno a esta Corte mas por los noviçios de la Compania que se crian en su casa de Probaçion a la puerta puerta de foncaral o por qualesquiera otros de las demas Religiones mas recogidas y recolectas: ni aun tanto porque demas de ser el regocimiento ygual estos ignoran la lengua yni tienen costumbre ni occasionni liçenade tratar con nadie de quien puedan reçebir daño y fuera no solo imprudena sino impiedad pensar que ellos lo quieran hazer .

El deçir que no tendran la comodidad de estudiar que en otra parte a su quenta va demas que no es assi: lo principal es que Dios les ha traydo aca: la herencia no seles puede quitar sin evidente agravio: y mucho mayorreçivera V Magd que ellos por las causas dichas El cielo y suelo de Madrid es muy aproposito para su salud yaqui viviran a vista desus bienhechores,y de todoslosquequisieren saber como viven que si no fuera agua limpia la procuraramos esconder. Pero la verdad (como bien diçe Tertuliano) de nada se reçela sino solo de estar escondida la hacha encendida sobre el candelerose ha de poner y no debaxo del medio celemin

Peroquando con todo esso perseverasse la difficultad, es sin duda queay algun misterioescondidoque Dios quiere sacar a luzyquitar alga mascara con esta occasion.

El Suptedessea solo quela verdad seentienda Puesenlodemas lo q V Magdordenare eso tomara porvoluntadde n sor y queriendo su divina Magd que vaya adelante la obra el inspiraraa V Magd ya sus Consejeros lo que se a de hazery quando sea menesterquitar de por medio alguno porfiado lo sabra hazer con grandefacilidadsin respectar a personas . Tenemos llenas las historias de semejantes exemplos y muchos avemos visto en nuestros dias y cada dia los vemos en favor destos mismos: Porque es parte de su divina providencia y sin ella los buenos no pudieran vivir

Algunos se an persuadido que la rayz desta contradicion a nacido de los herejes. Possible es y no sin probabilidad : Pero el Supte no lopuedesabersin verlos cargos aunque sabe q tienen aquiamigos y correspondientesy en otras materias vienen descubrir secretosque no se pudieran sabersintener muyintrinseca correspondenciaadonde no la devieran tener Y como ay muchos Catholicos occultos en la Corte de Inglaterra assi no es improbable que por aca aya herejes encubiertos y lobos debaxo de pellejo de corderosy quando no sean herejes seran Judios o malos Christianos que les sirvan por interes.

Que ay destos en la Corte es moralmte cierto, como lo es que no son muchachos ni estrangeros pues a noticia destos no llegan las cosas que a los otros importa saberaunque las cartas puedenpassar por estrangeroscomo Secretarios o Criados de Embaxadores ootros que vivenaqui para estos effectos, no en Collegiosa puertas serradas [sic] sino muy a su libertad.

Si con esta occasion se duscubriessealgun desaguaderodestosel trabajo fuera muy bien empleado y aviendo indicios al Sancto Officio tocara de examinarlos y puede ser que poniendo los papeles en sus manos del hilo sabran sacar el ovillo Não Señor guarde la Real y Catholica persona de V Magd los largos y dichososañosque el Supte dessea , y la Christiandadha menester.

2 . Sir: [Translation ]

The long delay in despatchingfrom the Council the licence forthe English Seminary, which Caesar Bogacio by a pious endowmentwilled to be foundedin his houses, forces me againto remind Your Majesty of the inconveniences of this procrastination.

The least of them , though worthy of consideration, is the expense

and thediscomfort which the students, the heirs of Bogacio, who have come here to seek theirinheritance, have suffered for so many months and are still suffering It is contrary to courtesy and piety thatsuch guests should be subject, in a Catholiccountry, toallthe inconveniences , which, apart from being prisoners for the Faith, they mightsuffer in that oftheirenemies, that that shouldbe made difficultfor them which is permitted to known heretics of every nation who live freelyin this capital, and that there should be an attempt to take away fromthem , unjustly, what another has given them under the title of religion; for unless the Seminarybe founded in Madrid they lose dominion over the property and it will be transferred to other uses: although thisis not worthy of consideration compared with the effects which follow from it.

Oneofthem is that people are already wonderingwhere this delay originates and are beginning to talk about it, not without censuring those whom they think are the cause .

But, from what I can make out, so far it is merely suspicion , and this very delay is founded on another suspicion which neither has nor could have foundation

Caution belongs to prudent men and is a virtue, but suspicion is a vice coming fromexcess of caution where there is no need ofit and originates in some defect, whether it be of knowledgeor thoughtor condition or natural melancholy. But, from whatever root it springs, itis anevil plant and so poisonous that it destroys all good friendship. And by this noxious plant that is just beginning to spring up such a disastermay be bought about that neither wars, armadas or armies of Flanders have been able to effect.

If your petitioner considered himself or his own peace he would not urge this matter in any way. For he gains nothing by it except new careand workbesides all this trouble which he had notthoughtwould have been in the leastnecessary, for, had he foreseen it, he could have stopped this business before it became public But now he cannot cease from doing what he does lest he fail in the honour and service due to God and Your Majesty, and the rectitude, piety and justice of the cause which are all being resisted in this case . God wished , so that there should be no doubt at all ofyour good pleasure, that, besides other proofs, Your Majesty should, before any oppositionhad arisen, declare yourselfpleased withwhat I,your servant, had done Thus, in testimony ofthis pleasure, you ordered the Court Pensioner to leave the principal house where the Churchhadtobe built.

And let no one say that it was to cover up what afterwards happened. For I have always found Your Majesty very far from doing what does notbecome Your Royal Person,andforthis Iloveandesteem you more than any other King; for I recognise in Your Majesty the qualities that God usually gives to those whom He choosesforsuchan office, so that no one can saythat Heaven has notdone its partwhereby your subjects, under the shadowof Your Majesty, may enjoy a most happy reign and every Catholic (who merits the name) the protection and shelter he may desire .

Hence I replied to the person who, in the name of Your Majesty, notified me of the difficultythat had arisen, that I knew the opposite: and ifI had thought otherwiseI shouldat the same time have understood that God wanted someone else to be the protector of this Cause

On this occasion it is just to remind YourMajesty of the ease with which God can do it and how much Your Majesty owes to Him for

having given to you greater light and fuller grace than to other Kings, and for having chosen Your Majesty for this work of protection rather than any other, for all Kings are in His hand and all men are ofthe same mould, and no one can be certain that the day that YourMajesty ceases to esteem as a singular favour what God does in this particular matter with Your Royal Person may not be the day on which Hewill take it from you.

The title and prerogative of Catholic King is , without compare, greaterand better than that of King of Castile, and more so since the former helpsgreatly to preserve the latter, and indeed Spainitselfand the greatness which God has givenyou underthe titleof KingofCastile, for all would wish to use the spiritualand temporal benefits that have been given toYourMajesty bythis means: and the counterpoisewhich is felt does not come so much from the things themselves as from the way they are used .

And although it is naturalto the children of Adam to give way to jealousyand disputes, as happened with the first two, and thateach nation and each profession and each class ofmen, following the dictates of theirnature, shouldtry to appropriate and monopolise the confidence of their Kings as much as they can, yet this has to be in moderation, for otherwise a weight of the same nature generally acts in the way Plato noted, and excess in one thing gives birth to its contrary, therefore wise princes and well governed states and all prudent men are accustomed to protect themselves from the injuries that may arise from this desire, especiallywhentheybearupon the whole of a nation , keepinginmind (even in just things) not onlywhat is lawful andopportune but what is suitable for all time

Some , perchance , make little account of these Seminaries because the students are foreigners, persecuted and young But they do not realise that often one and even many precious jewels of great value hang from a mere pin.

Iknow that the better informed and more Christian Ministers of this Crown and the greater friends of God and of Your Majesty have favoured and do favour these Seminaries, not only by their authority but alsowith their means, and amongstothers the piousfoundation of the CountofMiranda Whenyour petitioner has had occasion tospeak to him he has been consoled and helped with weighty wordsand words worthy of such a Minister, exhorting him that he should not tire nor allow himself to be overcome by the difficulties, because he little knew what service he did to God and to YourMajesty in what he was doing, and that he did much honour to Spain in bringing here the English Students , because it is a public testimony that the land to which we have fled when persecuted by the heretics and where we leave these sacred pledges is better than any other, or at least that weconsiderit so , and are not merely at a loss for someone to protect them .

Ifthe Duke of Sesa and the Count of Olivareswere alive theycould tell of the opposition that was raised against Father Persons of blessed memoryand Your petitioner , even by Catholicsof great dignityegged on by Princes, and the means which they used to take awayfrom the Society the government of the English Seminaryin Rome to counterbalance (as they said) these others in Spain, alleging that it was not fitting for the commongood of Christianitythat the Spaniardsshould hold these hostages in their power, nor have such a hand in the affairs of England. Those ministers whom I have just mentioned, because they had

served Your Majesty in other kingdoms, knew not only the private affairsoftheirownStatebut also the general ones oftheworld, andknew on what hung the reputation of Spain and the security and service of Your Majesty, and so , if they were living now, your petitioner would not have had to speak on this occasion, which really and trulyhe has done because it is necessary

If someone, to befriend the Court Pensioner that Your Majesty ordered to leave, or for any other reason good or bad , has givenrise to the present difficulty, it is possible that he has not considered the troubles that follow from this opposition.

Itis certain that the workis God's, and no Catholic can deny it, or deny that friendship and confidence between the Catholics of Spain and England must be preserved ; for Your Majestyand your father and your grandfather of glorious memory have done so much to preserve it, and since the suspicions that have been raised are in direct opposition to its preservation, they must not be allowed to continue

It is possible that they might have more weight (if they have any at all) if they were directed against the person who has raisedthem rather than against the students Because, in spite of his profession as a Catholic, he has not shed a drop of his blood, nor lost a farthing of his fortune, nor found himself exiled a single day from his country orhis home , nora prisoner, nor persecuted forthis cause, as thestudents have found themselves The suspicions that are being raised against them could be raised with equal or greater foundation against any house of religious in Madrid , or against any Council In a word, although all may be Catholics , some are so with honour and glory, and othersto theirhurt; and, even though it still be insisted thatthe studentsareforeigners, thatis not so muchto the pointas the testimony they havetotheircredit, namely, theirage, quality, conduct, education, and the reason why they come to Spain.

We see the streets fullof foreign seculars, andthe Capital ofAmbassadors and Agents ofevery nation (even of those least disposed tothis Crown) and of men of mature age who know the language and live at theireaseand have every means for noting, inquiring into, andwriting to all parts as much as they will, and whilst we see that though these are not watched those are who, through their want of age, knowledge of the language , and means of communication, could not hurt the state even iftheywanted to, apart from the factthat theyarefarfrom wishing to do so, but are so good that if it be necessary they would shed theirbloodforit So that the impossibility of the suspicion shows how futile it is.

Should anyone wish to argue, like a Moor or a Pagan, from the principles of corrupt human nature and without the light of Faith or Christian Charity, he might perhaps find somethingtodoubt in what has been said But anyone who has a shred of living and true Catholic Faith will know from his own experience that it carries with it an assurance of loyalty and love to YourMajesty greater than thatof all the insignia and praise, all the titles and offices of confidence thatyou can give to your native vassals, becauseall these in the end are external pledges but the Faith surrenders the heart itself

Whatthose evillyintentioned people whojudgeothersbythemselves say or suspect matters little to your petitioner Mihi pro minimo est utab illis judicer aut ab humano die. But he has to safeguard as much as he can (as he has always done) his reputation for deference toYour Majesty, to whom he owes it by a thousand titles, because he realises

that God so wishes. Everything to the contrary comes infallibly from the devil, come under what colour it may.

The others fromwhom this deference is due are many and increase every day, and although they are oppressed at the moment Your Majesty knows through whose fault, and later on they will be able to throw off the oppression In any caseit is well to protect thosewellaffected , and it costs nothing to doit. Evennow , as they are, they serve Your Majesty; becausethrough fearofthem their adversaries dare much less againstYourMajesty, and I know that they are faithfully sedulous , as Your Majesty, too, may know from their past and present deeds andfrom thefact that whoeveris faithful to God is andwill alwaysbe so to Your Majesty, and vice versa; which is the greatest happiness that any King can have in this world, and brings with itinfinite good for Your Majesty to use wheneveryou may wish. Had thistruthbeen understoodand acted uponinpast years, andhadthe English Catholics found theirloyal, noble and Christian conduct, which they havealways shown to all, reciprocated, the affairs of Christianityand particularly those of Spain would to-day be in another state, so that no one can doubt butthat this is the workofthe evilspirit, who (by suspicions and want of trust where they should have no place) wishes to undo whatevergood that is left, seeing the damage that was caused at other times by this same method.

The English students, who come to these Seminaries, and their parentsand those that send them and the rest who love their Faith so much, as is evident by the amount that theygive up for it: because , on the other hand, theylookupon YourMajesty as the Protectorofthis same Faith, and the Spaniards in general as more zealous for it than any others, esteem them and love Your Majesty for this reason more than any other princes and nations, and it cannot be otherwise whilst they keep the same opinion, which the authors of this distrust would like to destroy . I think, without doubt, that Your Majesty has in England more heartyfriends,who forthe said reason loveyou with amore sincere love of benevolence , than in the rest of the world where the Faithis notso well flourishing, and he who does not bother about such friends doesnot deserve to have them.

Knowingthis, our enemies, amongstthe other means they haveused to destroy this good opinion that Catholicshave of YourMajesty and of this nation and to give them to understand that they are deceived astothe basis oftheirfriendship (which theysayis notreligion butstate interest), havepublisheda book, full ofexaggerationand lies , entitled* the bad treatment of the English refugees by the Spaniards. But all theinstances givenin the book, and in similar ones theyhave published since for the same purpose, have not so much weight as this present case . Those instances one can deny or put down to the ignoranceor anger of badly informed ministers far from the presence of the King, buthere weare in the Court of Spain, where it is taken as certain that nothing is done without the mature considerationand deliberation of the principal Ministers and Counsellors of the Court, if not by the very person and order of its King

Here we cannot allege ignorance, and our opponentswill say that where there is no confidence there is no friendship, and if there is no friendship in this case there is no religion; because Catholics think

* ? Is the book referred to The Estate of the English Fugitives under the King of Spain, 1595, bythe bitterly hostile pen ofThomasScorlett . L

that friendship is founded on it, and no one can say that there is no religion in those who giveup theirproperty and theirlives forit; therefore the conclusion is clear, to the detriment of the opinion of the other party, and in consequence the scandal will be great and our opponentsare boundto publishitto the sound oftrumpets andcymbals, because it is to their interest that it should be known Vae mundo a scandalis et vae homini illi per quem scandalum venit. Qui suscipitjustum in nomine justi mercedemjusti accipiet Qui autem scandalizaverit unum de pusillis istis qui in me credunt expedit ei ut suspendatur mola asinaria in collo ejus et de[n]ergatur in profundum maris These are the words of Jesus Christ, Lord of the kingdomsof which YourMajestyis the administrator, and becausethis is His business I bring them tothe notice ofYourMajesty as the Judge of this cause .

The consequences are many and the scandal grave because it concerns a matterof religion, thereforeI do not see how the author ofthis difficulty can be excused from sin .

The reasons that I have heard in support of the difficulty have no force nor could they haveany,for the authors of it have no knowledge of the studentsor oftheirintentions and the manneroftheireducation: so that,for my part, Ithinkwhen the Ministers get to know them they will be ashamed of having allowed this opposition (even in thought), and that they will be bound to love them more and do them greater favours in recompense for the injurythey have tried to do them .

canfindno other reason whyOurLord shouldhave allowedit tohappen. Itis notpossible that any detriment could come through them to this Court any morethan through the Novicesofthe Society, who are being educated in their house of probation at the Puerta de Fuencarral, or through any of the other more enclosed and recollected Orders ; nor even so much, for, besides being equally enclosed, they do not know the language , nor are they accustomed , nor have any occasion or permission, to deal with anybody from whom they might receive harm, and it would be not only imprudencebutimpietyto think that they wish to cause harm .

The saying that they will not have the same means of study they would have elsewhere is their own business; besides it is not true The main point is that God has brought them here ; the inheritance cannot be taken from them without evident injuryand YourMajesty, forthe reasonsstated, would receive even greaterinjury than theywould. Theclimate andsoil of Madrid is very suitablefor theirhealth, andhere they would live in the sight of their benefactors and of all those who want toknowtheirmanneroflife. Iftherewere anything tobeashamed of we should not thus parade it Truth, as Tertullian well says, fears nothing except being hidden, and a lighted torch must be put in a candlestick and not hidden under a bushel

But since , with all this, the difficulty remains, it is without doubt that there is some hidden mystery which God , on this occasion , wants to bring to light and someone from whom Hewants to pluckthe mask. Your petitioner desires onlythat the truthbe known Forthe rest, whatever YourMajestyshall orderhe will take as the Will of Our Lord, and, ifHis Divine Majestywantsthe workto go forward, Hewillinspire YourMajestyandyourCounsellors what has to be done, and, when it is necessary to removeany obstinate individual , He will know how to do it without respect of persons. Our historyis full of similar examples, andwehaveseen manyin our days, andeach day we see themin favour ofthese very students; because it is partof Divine Providencewithout which good people could notlive.

Some are persuaded that the root of this opposition originated with the heretics. It is possible and not without probability: but your petitioner cannot tell without seeing the charges, although he knows that they have friends and correspondents here, and in other matters they have made known secrets which could not have been discovered withouthaving a very close correspondence with people withwhomthey should not. And as there are many hidden Catholicsin the English Court , so it is not improbable that here there are hidden hereticsand wolves in sheeps' clothing, and, if they are not heretics, they are Jews or bad Christians who serve them for some remuneration.

That there are people of this kind in the Court is morally certain , as it is as certain that they are not boys or foreigners, because the things which interest the former do notcome to the noticeofthe latter , although letters can pass through the hands offoreigners, as secretaries andservantsof the Ambassadors or others whofor those purposes live here, not shut up in Colleges but very much at theirliberty

If by this occasion any channel of this kind should be discovered the labour will not have been in vain, and if there are discovered any indications upon which to act, it belongs totheHoly Office to examine them , and it is possible that by placing the papers in their handsthey may find a clue.

May Our Lord guardthe Royal and Catholic Person ofYourMajesty for the long and happy years that your petitioner desires and Christendom needs

3. [Copy, in contemporaryhand, of a Statement by Bogacio'sexecutors on behalf of the Seminary.]

Informacion de los Testamentarios de Cesar Bogaçio por partede los CollegialesInglesespara ser admitidos a la herencia que les dexò el dicho Cesar.

La Justiciade los dichosCollegialesy la razon de su venidaa esta Corte sè funda en la donacion que les hizo el dicho Cesar Bogaçio desusbienesy casas en esta Villa de Madridpara queen ellas se funde un Seminario: y en la liçençia y beneplaçito de su Magd para que se execute la dicha donaçion.

Deste beneplacito de su Magd consta por el traslado de su mandado queyra alpie destafecho en 21 deAgosto de 1610 enquemando al Aposentador mayorque diesse otra casa al Huesped de Corte que vivia en la principal casa de la dicha donacion para que se començasse esta obra y se fabricasse la Iglesia. El qual mandato cayo sobre averse dado a su Magd quenta de todo, y presentadole la Escriptura de la dicha donaçion fecha en 31 de Jullio 21 dias antes de la dicha liçençia, la qual su Magd (conforme a su Real piedad y zelo del augmento de la fee Cathca) dio con mucha razon como se veera por este papel y con muestras de mucho gusto y assi mando libertar la dicha casa .

Con esto la personaque lo tenia a cargodionoticiadeloqueavia a Su Sanctidad por aver ordenado el defuncto que se pidiesse su aprobaciony a las cabezas de los Catholicos Ingleses , y a los demas Seminarios , de que todos recibieron sumo contento, assi porque se aumentaria el numero de los Siervos de Dios para luchar con los herejes como principalmente para confundirsu maliçiacon la qual

ellos por su falsa razon de Estado que toda se fundaenmentiracomo querrianquitar la gloria a los Martyres diziendo que los matanpor læsa Magd assi procuran escureçerla de sus Protectores escriviendo libelos y pregonando en sus pulpitos con qualquiera occasionquese les offrece que su Magd y los Españoles engañan a los Catholicos so color de Religion, no teniendo otrofin enla amistad que lesmuestran que interes de Estado que es el Dios de los herejesyfinde todassus obras Y viendo agora todos que su Magd les admite en su Corte aunque vengan a morar en ella el Embaxador de Inglaterra y su familia: con tan fuerte probança quedara convençida y deshecha su calumnia.

Esto supuesto por firme y verdadera verdad como lo es, sin añadir una jotasi [for se] dio orden que viniessenlos doze Collegiales que an venido gustando sus Padresde imbiarles por tener massegura la protectionde su Magd y porque el cielo de Madrid lespromete mas salud que el de Valladoliden el qual enfermando y muriendo muchos en el principio que vienen a España fue el motivoqueeldicho Cesar Bogaçio tubo de hazerles esta donaçion para que viniessen aca de primera instancia y estubiessenaqui hasta passarun curso de artes y acostumbrarse a estos ayres y mantenimientos , para despues mudarse a Valladolid o Sevilla a oyr Theologia sin miedo destos daños: mereciendotodo este cuydado estos sujetos que son simientes para dar mucho fruto y q esta naçion y todos los fieles dellagusten que de su mantenimiento crien sangrepara la derramar en Inglaterra a gloria de Dios não Señory exaltaçion de nuestra sancta fee. Despues de hecho esto, y andando el tiempo se puso difficultad por el Consejo de Justicia que no conbenia fundarse en Madrid el dicho Seminario, a que se satisfizo, y como la liçencia de su Magd no se podia ni sepuededespintar ypor otra parte si sehubiessepuesto estanco en detener que no se ymbiassen los Collegiales se hubieran alterado los animos y deshecho el bien que se aviaintroducido, antes seconfirmara la mala impression y calumnia de los herejes que esta dicho: nosolamente no ubo atrevimientopara unirse losCollegiales, mas antes el Consejodevereconocerque en ello se a hechoservicio a Dios y a su Magd en que no quedasse impresa tan mala opinionde tener en poco a los Catholicos y no cumplirseles lo prometido Y assi es cierto que su Magd no culpara a los que esto an procurado pues todo lo que se a heçho se ha fundado en su Realbeneplacito que essencialmentecontenia y contiene la conveniencia de lo hecho y de lo que se pretende en este caso . Demas que aviendo el defuncto puesto clausula que obligava traer los Collegiales con con la brevedad possible avia conveniencia yaun neçessidadde traerlos antesque entrassenlos caloresy en esto no an anticipadola liçencia del Consejo veniendo solo como Huespedes y viviendocomo tales en una posadaparticular de lamanera que viven todos los demas (naturales y estrangerosbuenos y malos) que en la Corte siguen su justicia o pretenden merçedes de su Magd entretantoque negocian esta misma liçençia del Consejoy el cumplimiento de la merçed que su Magdles ha hecho , y no se les deve imputar a culpa que viven con el recogimiento edificacion y deçencia

quepide su estado. Que antes esto deveser mucho ensufavor como tambien que por el mesmorespecto no han puesto pie fuerade su posadasin precisaneçesidad; y las visitas forçosasa sus Jueces y a otras personalgravissimas que no se podian escusar , lasanprocurad hazer con el secreto que an podido Porque hallando esta contradiçion tan pocopensada y de dondemenos la podianimaginarquando no mereçiessen ni merçed ni justicia a donde esparavan ambas en supremo grado dessean volver a sus casas con la menospublicidad y menos nota possible de nadie

Quanto pues a los fundamentos desta contradicion como no se les an declarado jamas no pueden derechamente responder a ellos sino a caso , ye segun los rumores que ay en el vulgo.

Lo primero el poner dolo en su intencion no solo seria cosa fuera depiedad Christiana : sinodetoda razony probabilidad ytangrande baxeça que no mereçe respuesta Operibus credite, y les creeran todoslosque ponderan el caso con Dios y con fee Catholica: yquien lo mira de otra manera perdera el tino

Lo 20. Si pareçiesse a alguno que por respecto del Rey de Inglaterray de sus ministros no se les devefavoreçer Tubiera esto alguna apparençia quando los otros por respecto del Rey n. sor dexassen de favorecer a los de su sectay de ayudar y amparar a los enemigos y rebeldes desta Corona y perseguir a los Catholicos aunq tanpoco con todo esto serian parejas las razones , y quien lee las historias, hallara que jamas ha parado en bien que Catholicos se ayanablandado o retiradoen la professionde su fee o en cosa tocante a ella por dar gusto a herejes, o, Infieles porque se offende mucho, n . sor y lo castiga severamente. Y assi dixo el Propheta Jehu al Rey Josaphat, Impio præbes auxilium, et his qui oderunt Dominum amicitia jungeris : et ideo iram quidem domini merebaris, etta. Y no solo se pierden a los amigosen casos semejantes,sino lareputaçion con losmismoscontrarios comose ha vistoenalgunasoccasiones con el PresenteReyde Inglaterray con los suyos.

3º . Se a de considerar que los herejes mientras fueren tales nunca seran amigos verdaderos del Rey n sor ni desta Corona y si porcomtemplaçion dellosse hiçiesse agoramenos caso queentiempos passados de los que son y siemprean sido amigosfieles el escandalo no aprovecharà para la conservaçion de la paz ni para otra cosa buena .

4° . Si dixesse alguno que es inconveniente estar aqui estos Collegiales a la vista de sus contrarios que despues quando vayana Inglaterrales descubriran, se responde que ellos como llamados de Dios para contrastara los herejesy poner sus vidas por nřa sancta fee estiman enpoco estos miedosy si dellos hiçiessen caso se pudieran deshazer todoslos Seminariosparticularmente los de Roma ySevilla adondeay mucho mas concurso de herejesde todas nacionesque en Madrid.

5º . Si dixessen que la Corte no es lugar proporcionado para estudios , se respondeque paraque oygan una liçion de Artes en su propria casa en qualquiera parte adondetubieren casa y competente sustentoy el lugarfuere sano lo puedenhazer con igual comodidad:

En la Theologia ay differente razon, y en ella deve estrivar el pareçercontrarioque en este caso no tiene lugar comoluegose veera 6º . Si dixeren que se destrȧeran yaprenderan malas costumbres en la Corte , se responde que estos Collegialesen la forma que ellos viven y suelen vivir no corren peligro desto por estar en Madrid , Porque en su casa no a de aver entrada degente comun assi comono a de aver occasiones de concurso y los Collegiales tienen repartido su tiempode tal manera que no pueden destraerse, y no saliendode su casa para oyr sus liçiones con gente no conocida no ay lugarpara divertirse, ni comodidad para presumirlo. De forma que viniendo aEspaña de tan poca edad ytan nuebosen todo, y sin estelenguaje y teniendo como siempre tendran aqui quien mire por su aprobechamiento en todo con mas cuydado que en otras partes no se les puede pegar ninguna maliçiaen dos o 3 años que ayan deresidiren Madrid mas que si estubieran en Alcala, o, Salamanca, antes alli aviendo de salir a las a las lecionesy comunicacionesde estudiantes siglaresde todas suertesles penetrar[i]an por los ojosy oydosmuchas malicias, vicios y libertades que oy no conocen : Y es sin generode duda que (por quantotoca a la gente de poraca) mejorse conservaran estosen su pureza con las prevencionesdichas en Madridque no en los dichosestudiospublicos: bastando que los cursen despues quando abran deoyr la Theologia y si (entretanto) por escusar este peligro es conveniente que oygan como esta dicho las artes en su mismo Collegio no importa que sea en Alcala mas que en Madrid. Y el Noviciadode la Compañia desta Villa nos da famoso exemplo para todo esto estando en el los Noviçios en mucho mayor numero que estos Collegiales con la virtud y recolection como si estubieran en una Aldea, mediante la buena orden de su criança Y si alguno piensaque los herejesde su tierra, o, otros estrangerosayan dehazer mella en alguno dellos: es caso no oydo despues que ay Seminarios Al contrarioque ellos ayan convertido a muchosa nữasanta feediran los Inquisidores que an vivido en Valladolidy Sevilla Y el Conde de Castrilloque a sido assistente, sabe la edificacion y buen exemplo q de aquel Seminario reçibe toda la Ciudad y la veneracion q el Pueblo le tiene.

Ademasde todo lo dicho ay una razon fortissima de Justiciaque advertir que si por todo este presente año de 1611 no hubieren los Collegialesassentadoeste Seminario la donacion es nulayse pierden no solo los bienes que les aperteneçen por la dicha donaçion que vienen a ser de terceros y se an de aplicara otros usos fueradestos Reynos sino tambien pierden la renta que les offrecenotras personas que dessean acreçentar y fundar esta obra tan heroica qual todos confiessan: que seria cosa poco agradable a não señor, y de mucha notaa Su Santa queya ha dado su consentimito y a Principes Christianos y a todos los demas Catholicos del mundo particularmte a los de Inglaterra si viessenperderseesta hazienda solo por no conçeder la dicha liçençia despues detal declaraçion desu Magd en favor delo que se pretende. Y assi no es creyble que entendidas todas las çircunstancias deste negocioel Consejono apruebey tenga por bien quantose a hecho

Por todo lo qual es clara y llana la justicia y conveniencia que sefunde en Madrid el dicho Seminario, y quando el negocioestubiera en sus principios y pudiera aver razones de duda la buena correspondenciaquesu Magd siemprehamostrado a los CatholicosIngleses (por si sola) bastaria paraque el Consejo los admitiesse y les conçediesse la dicha liçençia atento quepor lasobligacionesdetanCatholico Principe comoes Su Magd y por las que Su Magdsabe deve ampararlos favorecerlos y hazerles mercedes no solo en lo que es tan notorioservicio de n sor y suyo como es y sera este Collegio, pero en qualquiera otra occasion que se les pudiesse offreçer y mas en esta queseraprueba çertificacion y sello de todo lo passado : ylosSeñores del Consejode Estado declaren lo que en esto saben, no conviniendo poner particularidades aqui.

Finalmente para satisfazer a todas dudas y escrupulos bastara elexemplo de la Magd el Rey don Phelipe 2do, de feliz memoria, que aviendo tenido noticia de querersefundar el Seminario de Valladolid y que la Villa lo contradeçia sin querer consentir que assentassen el Collegio por no conocer lo que era en aquellos principios mando su Magdquelosadmitiessenyal ConsejoReal queles diesse la licencia y tomo los Collegialesdebaxo de su proteçion, señalandoles luego lo necessario para su sustento ypara edificar el Collegiocomoagoraesta y despues en varias occasiones les hizo la honrray merced que es notorio y que toda la Christiandad ha juzgado digna de la prudencia y piedad de tan Catholico Monarca Protectorde la Iglesia con tales hijos della y se celebra la memoria de lo q en esto hizo entre las demas sus heroicas obras y se çelebrara hasta el fin del mundo .

Este exemplo se entiende que movio prinçipalmte al Reyn. sor de admitirlos agora en esta Corte, y assi como en negocio llano se a proçedido en ely an venido los dichos Collegialescon toda la buena fe possibleadonde si desdel principio se ubiera offrecido difficultad o duda alguna, no se aceptara la donaçion aunque fuera de todas las casas y haziendas de Madrid por no dar occasion de mostrardesconfiança de donde pueden naçer inconbenientes de mucha mayor consideraciony pues q todo lo hecho se ha fundado en solo el servicio de Dios, y en aver hallado en su Magdcomo en Principe Christianissimo que es tan buena acogida y gusto desta sancta obra , por esto y por su intencion y santas operaciones y por las continuas oracionesde sus fieles Catholicos Ingleses , devemosesperary confiar n sor prosperara su Estado casa yfamilia.

Por todo lo qual se heçhara de veer que no se deven deshechar agoralos dichos Collegialesni quitarles su haziendanoaviendo ellos cometido ningun delito mas antes acojellos y y favorecerlos en todo loque ubieren menester, fiando como fian de la misericordia de Dios que no tendran occasion de agravar la Republica en nada porque ademas de lo que tienen de la dicha donaçion que valdra hasta 20U Dos tienen ya quien los acude con lo que an menester y trata de darles renta suficiente para en adelante. Todo lo qual se les quita como esta dicho con dilatar la licencia

El beneficio de hazer este Collegio es grandisso por muchas vias

y su Magdcumpliendo con lo que offreçio confirmara la fidelidad y buena voluntad de los Catholicos con gusto de Su Sanctdyde todos los buenos que a no hazerse y bolver a Inglaterra los Collegiales juzgue cadaquallos escandalos é inconbenientesqueabria,losquales el Consejosera servido de mandar considerar y que con brevedad se acuda a esta sancta obra pues la dilacion es de mucho daño en la hazienda y en todo.

No ay cosa tan perfecta ni tan iustificada en esta vida queno padesca contradiciones Antes las mejores y mas sanctas estan mas expuestas a ellas. Y Dios las permite pa mayor iustificacion de las mismas obras, y que se estimen mas quanto fueren mas provadas y conocidas, como se puede esperar que sucedera en esta bastantemente justificada por sy misma con qualquier fiel Catholico, y mas aqui con la dicha aprobacion del Reyn. sor y con la Christiandad de los ministros que tratan desto, que no dexa lugara duda que se hara con gusto de todos quando estubieren informados plenamente de la verdad, y a este fin se ha escrito el presentepapel con submission del y de todo lo que en el se contiene a qualquier otro mas açertado pareçer

Copia del decreto de Su Magd para Gaspar de Bullon Aposenor Mayor.

[Herefollows a copyofthe decreeofHis Majesty quoted in Cabrera's narrative ]

3.

[Translation]

The reasons alleged by the Executors of Caesar Bogacioon behalf of the English Students, that they be allowed the inheritance which Caesar Bogacio left them .

The right of the said students and the reason for their coming to this capital is based on the Deed of Gift which the said Caesar Bogacio made to them of his goods and houses in this town of Madrid that a Seminaryshould be foundedinthem , andon the licenceandpermission of His Majesty that the said Deed of Gift should be executed

His Majesty's permission appears from a copy of his order, made 21stAugust, 1610, which will be found at the endof this, andin which he commanded the AposentadorMayor to assign another house tothe Court Pensioner who was living in the principal house mentioned in the said Deed of Gift, in order that thisworkshould be started and the Churchbuilt. This Order was given afterthe King had been informed of everything, and the document of the Deed of Gift, made on July 31st , 21 days beforethe said licence, had been presented to him , which order,as we shall see from this document, His Majesty,in his royalpiety and zealfor the increase of the Catholic Faith and with expressions of great pleasure, gave on good grounds, and thus commanded the said house to be freed

On this, the one whose business it was sentnotice to His Holinessof what had taken place, because the deceased had ordered that his approbation should be sought, and to the chief English Catholicsand to the other Seminaries ; and everybody was highly pleased, for thus would be increased the number of the servants of God to fight against the heretics , but principallyit would confound their malice, through which , by theirfalse reasons ofState which are all foundedon lies, just as theywould like to take away the gloryof the martyrs, saying that

they kill them for high-treason, so they try to obscure that of their protectorsby writinglibels and proclaiming from theirpulpits onevery possible occasion that His Majesty and the Spaniards are deceiving the Catholicsunder the colour of religion, having no other endin view in the friendship they show them than interest of state, which is the heretics' god and the end of all theiractions Now that everyone sees that His Majesty admits them to his capital, although the English Ambassador andhis familymay be comingto livethere, theircalumny will be overcome and destroyed by such a strong proof.

Granted this as a most sure and certain truth, which it is without adding to it in the slightest, order was given that the twelve students should come These came, their parents being pleased to send them becausetheywere more sure ofHis Majesty'sprotection and also because the climate of Madrid promises to be more healthy than that ofValladolid wherethe fact that many fell sick and died soon afterarrivingin Spain was the motive that the said Caesar Bogacio hadin making them this Deed ofGift, so that they mightcome here first and stay here till they had finished their Arts course and had become accustomed tothe climate and the food, and then be transferred to Valladolid or Seville to study Theology without fear of these dangers. These students deserve all this care for theyare the seed of much future fruit and this nation and its people are pleased that by maintaining them theymay nourishblood to be shed in Englandto the Glory of God andtheexaltation of our Holy Faith.

Some time after all this had taken place, a difficulty cropped up from the Council of Justice, that it was not expedient that the said Seminary should be founded in Madrid This difficulty was satisfied, and,since the licence ofHis Majesty couldnot nor cannotbe disregarded and , on the other hand,had a stop been put to the sending of the students, people would have been disheartened and the good that had beenbegun would havebeen undone, and, moreover, the bad impression and the calumny ofthe heretics, ofwhich we have spoken, would have been strengthened, not only was it not a piece of audacity to gather the students, but rather the Councilmust recognise that byita service was done to God and to His Majesty by preventing from takingroot the bad opinion that they were despising the Catholics and notfulfilling their promise . Thusit is certain that His Majesty will not blamethose whohavebrought about all this, for all they have done has been based on his royal pleasure, which essentially contained and contains the suitability of what has been done and of what is being attempted in this case . Besides, the deceasedhaving put in a clause that the studentsmust be brought with the greatestspeed, it was expedientand even necessary to bring them before the hot weather set in, andin so doing theyhave not anticipated the Council's licence, for they onlycame as guests and lived as suchin a private inn (as does everybody else, natives and strangers , good and bad, who comes to the Capital for justice or to seek favours from His Majesty) whilstthey were attending to thebusinessofthisvery licence andthefulfilmentofthe favour that HisMajesty had granted them, and no fault should be imputed to those who live with that recollection, edification and decency which their state demands. Rather this should be greatlyto their favour, as also the factthat they did not set foot outsidethe inn withoutabsolutenecessity, and they paid the necessary visits to theirjudges and other important people, which could not be omitted, with as much secrecy as possible.

For finding this unexpected set-back coming from a side they least imagined, as if they merited neither favour nor justice where they had hoped for both in the highest degree, they wish to return totheir houses with the least publicity and least possible notice of anybody.

As regards the reasons for this set-back, as they have never been made known they cannot be replied to directly , but only by accident and from the rumours abroad amongst the people.

Firstly, to attributeto them deceitful intentions would not only be against Christian piety but against all reason and probability and would be sucha base accusationthatitdoes not merit a reply Operibus credite, and thosewho thinkout the case in the sight of God and with Catholic Faith will believe them, and he who looks at it in a different light will miss the mark.

Secondly, it mightseem to some that, out of considerationforthe King of England and his Ministers, they should notbe favoured. This might have some colour if the others, out of consideration for our Lord the King, would cease from favouring those oftheir own sect,and from helping and shelteringthe enemies of this crown, and from persecuting the Catholics; though there is no parity even in these reasons and whoever reads history will find that for Catholicsto be weakand backwardin professing theirfaith or anything pertaining toit toplease heretics or infidels never had any good result, because Our Lord is greatly offended and punishes such actions severely So the Prophet Jehu spoke to KingJosaphat, Impiopraebes auxilium, et hisqui oderunt dominum amicitia jungeris et ideo iram quidem domini merebaris, etc. And in such cases one loses not onlyfriends but one's reputation with one's very enemies, as has been seen several times with the present King of England and his people

Thirdly, it must also be considered that the heretics, whilst they are such , will never be true friends of Our Lord the King nor of this Crown , andif because of them less accountis made ofthose who always are and have been faithful friends in times gone by, the scandal would neither serve for the preservation of peace nor for any other good

Fourthly, ifanyoneshouldsaythat it is notright that the students should be here in sight of all their enemies who will make them known when they returnto England, it may be replied that they, as called by God to resist the hereticsand give their lives for our Holyfaith, think littleofthesefears, forifany noticewere takenofthemalltheseminaries would be undone , particularly those of Rome and Seville where gather more heretics of all nations than in Madrid

Fifthly,ifthey say that the Capital is nota suitable place forstudy, it may be replied, that they could study arts in their own house with the same comfort and convenience in any part where theymighthave a house and sufficient means and a healthy locality, but for Theology thereisa different reason, andin that should be supportedthe contrary opinion which in this case has no weight as will be seen later

Sixthly, ifit is said that they will be distracted and learn evil ways in the capital, it may be replied, that these students, living as they do and are accustomed to live, run no dangerof this through being in Madrid; because ordinary people cannot come in and out oftheirhouse andso therecannot be any possibility of meetingthem, and thestudents have their time so divided that they cannot be distracted, and not leaving the house for lessons cannot get into mischief, and there is no reason to presume they can Coming as they do to Spain at such a tender age and being so new to everything, not knowing the language

and having someone watching over their welfare more carefully than in other places, they can no more contract bad habits in the two or threeyears they livein Madrid thanif they were at AlcaláorSalamanca . On the contrary, having to go out to lessons at those places and being in touch with secular students of all kinds, they would hear and see much wickedness and vice and licence of which they are at present ignorant, and there is not the slightest doubt (so far as concerns these students) that their innocence can, by the precautions mentioned, be preserved better in Madrid than in those places of public study The public coursesofstudy they cantakewhentheyhave tostudy Theology, and if, in the meantime, to avoid these dangers it is convenient that they study artsin theirownCollege, as has been said, there is noparticu- lar reason why that should be in Alcalá more than in Madrid The Noviciate ofthe Societyin this city sets us an excellentexample since the novices are more numerous than these students, and as virtuous andrecollected as ifthey were in a village, owingto the good methodof their training. If anyone thinks that heretics from theircountry or any other foreignersare goingto make gaps in theirranks, such a thing has never been heard of since the Seminaries began to exist On the contrary, they themselves have convertedmany to our Holy Faith, as the Inquisitors who have lived in Valladolid and Seville will tell you. The Count of Castrillo, who has been an assistant, knows the edification and good example that the city receives from the former Seminary and the respect in which it is held by the people.

Besides allthat has beensaid ,there is a very strongreason of Justice to be noted, that if, during the course of this present year of 1611 , studentsare not settledin this Seminarythe Deed ofGift becomesnull and they lose not only the goods which belong to them by the said Deed ofGift, which go to third parties and have to be applied to uses outsidethese kingdoms, butthey losealso theincomethat other persons, who wish to increase and found this work, are offering them, which work everyoneacknowledges to be so heroic , and this would be little pleasing to Our Lord and much censured by His Holiness (who has alreadygiven his consent) and by the Christian Princes andthe remaining Catholics of the world, particularly those of England, if they see themselves lose this estate simply through the non-concession of the licence aftersucha declarationofHis Majestyin favour ofwhatis being sought. Itis incrediblethat the Councilknowing all the circumstances of this matter should not approve and think well of what has been done

From all this the justice and suitability that the said Seminary should be founded in Madrid is clear and plain, and, at the beginning of the negotiations and when doubts could have arisen, the friendly regard that His Majesty has always shown to the English Catholics should of itself have been sufficient for the Council to have admitted them and to have granted them the said licence, mindful that, on accountof the obligations of sucha Catholic Prince as is His Majesty and of the others of which His Majesty knows, it shouldguard, protect and favour them not only in what is of such notable service to Our Lord and themselves as is and will be this College, but on whatever other occasion that may offer itself to them, and more so on this one , as itwillbe the proof, guarantee and seal of all that has passed, and the members of the Council should publish what they know on this point for it is not fitting that the particulars should be put down here Finally, to satisfy every doubt and scruple, the example of King

Philip2nd, of happy memory, should be sufficient When he received news thatitwas desired that a Seminaryshouldbe foundedin Valladolid and that thetown, not knowing whatit was at the beginning, did not wish that a Seminary should settle there and was opposed to it, His Majesty commanded the town to admitthem, andthe Councilto grant the licence, and took the students under his own protection, assigning to them afterwards what was necessary for their support and for the building ofthe College as it now is Afterwards, on various occasions , he honoured and favoured them in a way which is well known and which all Christendomhas considered worthyof the prudence andpiety of sucha Catholic Monarch, Protector of the Churchand Her children , and his memoryis celebrated for what he did in this, amongsthis other heroic works, and will be celebrated till the end of the world.

Itis understoodthat this was the examplethat principallymoved the King to admit the studentsnow into this capital, and accordingly everything went forward as if the business was clear, and the students havecome inall possible good faith, whereas, had any difficultyordoubt arisen atthebeginning, the Deed of Gift wouldnot have been accepted, eventhough ithad been ofall the houses and estates in Madrid, in order not to give occasion for showing distrustwhence inconveniences of a much greaternature mightarise. Since everything that has beendone has been founded on the service of God and because His Majesty, as a most Christian Prince, thinks this pious work well chosen and is pleased withit, through this and his good intentionand holyworks and through the continual prayers of his faithful English Catholicswemust hopeand trust that Our Lord will prosperhis estate, house andfamily.

From all which it must be seen that the students should not be dispersed nor their estate taken from them, since they havecommitted no crime; but rather should be protectedand favoured in every necessary way, trusting, as they do trust, that they willnot be a burdento the state for anything, because, besides what they have from the said Deed ofGift, which is valued at almost 20,000 ducats, there are people who help them with what is necessary and who are makingevery effort togivethemsufficientincome forthefuture,allwhichis takenfromthem by delaying the licence . Thebenefit offounding this College is very greatin many ways,and His Majesty, in carrying out what he has offered, will strengthen the fidelity and goodwill of the Catholics , to the pleasure of His Holiness and of all good men . Let each consider the scandaland the troubles that would arise were the College notformedand the studentstoreturn to England. These things the Council should order to be considered , that this pious work be taken in hand quickly, for the delay means danger of loss to the estate and in every way

There is nothing in this life so perfect or so well-foundedthatitmay not meet with opposition; rather, the bestandmost pious worksarethe most exposed to it God permitsitforthe greaterjustification ofthose very works, that they may be esteemed the more, the more they are triedand known, as is hoped willhappento this one which carrieswith it its own sufficient justification to any loyal Catholic, the more so since it has the approval of our Lord the King, and of the Christian sense of the Ministers who are dealingwith it, and thereis no roomfor doubt butthat it willmeetwith the approval of all when they shall be fullyinformed of the truth, and for this purpose this present paperhas been written,submitting it all andeverything initto any other opinion that may be better founded.

4. BRIEFOFTHE NUNCIO ERECTINGAND INSTITUTING THE COLLEGE . [Dec. 24, 1611.]

[Original membrane . It was found employed as the wrapper for a bundleofold papersconcerningthelaw-suit withAchilles Napolitano, and so has written on the dorse "Madrid Legajo 2. Pleito con Dn Aquiles Napolitano " The seal hasdisappeared.]

ANTONIVS

CAETANUSDeiet Apostolicæ Sedis gratia Archiepiscopus Capuañ S. D. N. Pauli divina prouidentia Papæ Quinti dictæqz Sedis in Hispaniarum Regnis cum potestate Legati de Latere Nuntius Iuriumq3 Cameræ Apostolicæ Collector GeneralisAd perpetuam rei memoriam . Immensa Dei prouidentia , à qua bonorum omnium operatio procedit, ea in suorum fidelium animis quandoq3 ingerit, quæ ad Catholicæ religionis præsidium et propagationem sunt maxime profutura Vnde Nos pro officii nobis ex Apostolicæ Sedis benignitate crediti debito uota in id tendentia ex intimo cordis affectu libenter promouemus et desuperofficii nostri partes fauorabiliter interponimus prout rerum et temporum qualitatibus debitè pensatisconspicimus in Domino salubriterexpedire. Sane proparte Dilecti Nobis in CHRISTO PatrisIosephi CresueliPresbyteri Societatis JESU nobis nuper exhibita petitio continebat , quod aliasq Cæsar BocaciusNobilis Lucan Incola dum uixithuius Oppidi Matrititerrena sua bona quæ possidebat felici commercio in coelestia commutare desideransac ats pio zelo ductus donatione irreuouocabili [sic] inter uiuos donauit prædto Iosepho quasdam ædes in via Principisnuncupata dicti oppidi iuxta domos Doctoris Ioannis Gomez et alios suos notissimos fines sitas et ad eum legitimè spectantesad effectum utillæad formamCollegii siueSeminarii reducerentur, et in eo introducerentur duodecim Collegiales Nationis Anglicanæ qui sub cura gubernio et directione vnius Rectoris et aliorum Ministrorum degerent at casu quo eius voluntas huiusmodi per totum annum , MDCXI , non adimpleretř donatio huiusmodi nulla esset, et omnia suabona pro fundatione dicti Collegii relictain alia operapia adarbitrium ExecutorumTestamentariorum ab eo deputatorumdistribuerentur; aliaq3 statuit fecit et ordinauit prout in Instrumentosub die, XXXI , Mensis Iulii Anni Domini MDCXI, et aliis forsan Codicillis desuper confectis plenius dicitur conteneri. CVM autem , sicuteadem expositio subiungebat, dictus Iosephus donationem prædictam cum pactis et conditionibus in donatione prædicta contentis aceptauerit, ædesq3 præfatas ad Collegii formam reduxerit, et in eis duodecim ad minus Collegiales dictæ Nationis cum Rectore et aliis Ministris necessariis introduxerit Ac proinde præđti Josephus ac Rector etCollegialespro dicti Collegii stabilimento Nobis humilitersupplicari fecerunt quatenus in dictis ædibusvnumCollegium siueSeminarium Anglicanum vt infra erigere de benignitate aplica dignaremur NOS igitur sufficienti ad infrascriptaper litterasdictaSedis facultate muniti prouide attendentes quam vberes fructus ReligioCatholica ex huiusmodi Seminariis recipiat religiosum adeo et fructuosum

huiusmodi opuspromouere piamq3 dicti Cæsaris intentionem quantumin Nobis est ad debitum finem producere volentes necnon ipsum Iosephum Rectorem et Collegialesprædictos eorumq3 ac dicti Collegii singulares personas a quibusuis excommunicationis suspensionis et interdicti, aliisq3 Ecclesiasticissententiis censuris et poenis à Iure uelabhomine quauis occasione uel causa latis si quibus quomodolibet innodati existant ad effectum præsentium duntaxat consequendum harum serie absoluenteset absolutos fore censentes necnon ueriores dicti Instrumenti et Codicillorum tenores, ædiumq3 et bonorum prædicto Collegio relictorum, valores etiamannuos qualitatesquan- titates situationes vocabula et denominationes præsentibus pro expressis habentes huiusmodi supplicationibus inclinati in dictis ædibus unum Collegium, siue Seminarium Anglicanum sub Inuocatione Sancti Georgii Anglorum Patroni pro duodecim Scholaribus Nationis Anglicanæ qui inibi sub cura gubernio regimine et administratione vnius Rectoris et nonnullor3 officialium degant et litterarum studiis sedulo incumbant perpetuo (sine alicuius præiudicio) apticaauctoritatequa in hac parte fungimurtenore præsentium erigimus et instituimus illiq3 sic erecto et instituto pro eius dote ac Rectoris Ministrorum et Collegialium sustentatione dictas ædes, quæcunqz bona mobilia et immobilia pecuniarum summas et Iura per dictum Cæsarem donata et relicta ac per quoscunqz alios CHRISTIFIDELES , donanda et reliquenda, ita quod liceat moderno à dicto Iosepho iam nominato et pro tempore ab eodem, et eius Locumtenentibus deinceps constituendo Rectori illorum omnium corporalem realem et actualem possessionem per se uel per alium seu alios dicti Collegii nomine propriaauctoritatelibere apprehendere et apprehensamperpetuò retinere fructus quoq3 redditus proventus Iura obuentiones et æmolumenta ex eis prouenientia percipere, exigere, leuare, locare arrendare, ac in suos vsus et vtilitatem conuertere, diocesani loci uel alterius cuiuscunq3 licentia desuper minime requisita, auctoritate et tenore prædictis etiam perpetuò applicamus, et appropriamus , omniaq3 et singula per dictum Iosephum sicut prædicitur gesta approbamus et confirmamus omnesq5et singulos tam Iurisq3 facti defectus si qui desuper quomodolibet interuenerint supplemus Et insuper moderno ac pro tempore existenti dicti Seminarii Rectori ut quæcunq3statuta felix gubernium, regimen, et administrationem dicti Collegii seu Seminarii quomodolibet concernentia licita tamen et honesta ac Sacris Canonibs et Concilii Tridentini decretis necnon Constitutionibus Apticis non contraria edere et condere, et postq3 edita fuerint illa mutare alterare et alia de nouo edere ptis auctoritate et tenore simitr concedimus perpetuò et indulgemus Decernentes præsentes litteras ex quocunq3 capite uel causa quantumuis legittima et iuridica de subreptionis uel obreptionis uitio aut intentionisnostræ aut quopiam alio defectu notari impugnari retractari inualidari* posse, sed semper et perpetuo ualidas et efficaces existere, suosq

* Sic, but a negative seems to be required here

plenarios et integros effectus sortiri et obtinere debere Irritumq3 et inane si secus super his à quoquam quauis auctoritate scienter uel ignorantercontigerit attentari: NON obstantibus Constitutionibus et ordinationibus aplicis ac in Prouincialibus et Synodalibus Conciliis editis speatibus uel generalibus cæterisq3 contrariis qui- buscunq3 DATUM Matriti Toletañ dioc: Anno Domini Millesimo SexcentesimoVndecimo Nono Kł Ianuarii Pontus eiusdemSanctissimi Domini Nři PP Anno Septimo [Signed] Ants Archieps Capue Nuns Aps Stephanus di Salmis Abbreuor

5. [Copy. Licence from Cardinal Archbishop of Toledo to remove the chapel to another partofthe house and to reserve the Blessed Sacrament. May 21 , 1612.]

Nos el Cardenal Arzobispo de Toledo &c Por quantopor parte de uos Joseph Cresuelo de la Compania de Jesus a cuyocargo estan los Seminarios Ingleses de estos Reynos, nos fue hecha relaçion q el Illmo Nunzio de su Santidad por particular comision y breue q tubo para ello instituyo, y fundo con autoridad Apostolica el Seminario de Colegiales Ingleses q mando fundar Cesar Bogazio en unas casas en la calle del Principe de la Villa de madrid, como nos constaria por el breue cuyo traslado presentastes ante nos ; y q por lizencia nuestra teniades en la Capilla el Santissimo Sacramento , y porq diuersas personas de la Corte tenian debozion de oyr missa en la dicha Capilla, y no era tan capaz como fuera necesariaser demas de estar dentro en parte retirada del Colegio nos suplicastes q para mayorcomodidad del, y de las dichas personasvos diessemos licencia para transferir la dicha capillaa otra sala mas capaz cerca de la porteriaq pudiesse tener puertaa la calle pordonde pudiessen entrar sin estorbar el recogimiento de los Colegiales , y vista una peticion por losdel mi Consejo juntamte con cierto parezer,yrelazion que sobre ello nos enuio el Ďotor Don Juan de Auellaneda Manrriq nuestro Visitador de la dicha villa fue acordado q deuiamosmandar esta nuestra Carta por la qual vos damos licenzia y facultad para q podais mudar, mudeis la dicha capilla a la sala q para ello aueis eligido con puerta a la calle, y estando con la Decenzia, y Ornato q se requiere mudeis a ella el Santissimo Sacramento con q lo suso dicho sea ,yseentienda sinperjuicio delDerechoParrochial en ningun tiempo ni en cosa alguna se perjudique dada en Toledo 21 del mes de mayode 1612 &c años.

Dotor Don grabiel Suarez el DotorDiegotello el licenciado Don maldonado gonzaloChacon

Yo Benito martinez notario publico fiçe escreuir por mandado de su Sa Illma con acuerdo de los de su Consejo

Licencia para q la Capilla q tiene el Seminario de Ingleses de madrid se pase a otraparte yallí se pongael SantissimoSacramento .

[Translation .]

5. We, the Cardinal Archbishop of Toledo , etc., Inasmuch as We have beeninformed on behalfofyou, Joseph Creswell, ofthe SocietyofJesus , in whose charge are the English Seminaries ofthese Kingdoms, thatthe

RECORDS

Most Illustrious Nuncio of His Holiness, by a special commission and brief that he had for the purpose , institutedand founded by Apostolic Authority the Seminaryof the English students, which Caesar Bogacio ordered to be founded in some houses in the Calle del Principe ofthe city of Madrid, as is clear to Us from the Brief, a copy of which you have presented before Us, and that, with our licence, you had in the Chapel the Most Holy Sacrament, and whereas different peoplein the Court havea devotion to hearing Mass in the saidChapel, and, because it is notsufficiently largeand is in an out-of-the-way partofthe College, you have petitioned Us for the greater convenience of the College and of the said people to give you a licence to transfer the said Chapelto another and larger hall near the entrance , which could havea door on to the street by which the people could enter without disturbing the recollection of the students, and having seen a petitionof the members of My Council together with a certain opinion and statement which Doctor Don Juan de AvellanedaManrrique, Our Visitorof the saidcity, sent Us , it was agreed that We should send this Our letter by which We grant licence and faculty that you may make the change You may change the said Chapelto the hall that you have chosen for the purpose , with a door on to the street, and, ifit has that decency and decoration required, you may remove the Blessed Sacramenttoit, so longas bythisno prejudiceto the rightsof the ParishChurchbe understood at any time or in any matter

Given at Toledo, May 21st, 1612

Doctor Don Gabriel Suarez , The Doctor Diego Tello Maldonado, The Licentiate Gonzalo Chacon I, Benito Martinez, NotaryPublic, drew up this documentby command ofHis Eminence in agreement with the members of His Council. Licence to remove the Chapel in the English Seminary in Madrid to another part and to reserve the Blessed Sacramentthere 6. [Paul V frees the EnglishCollege, Madrid, from the jurisdiction ofthe Archbishop of Toledo and subjects it immediatelytotheHoly See 3 July, 1612. Original membrane ]

PAULUS PP. V

AD PERPETVAM REI MEMORIAM

Pastoralis officii cura meritis licet imparibus Nobis ex alto commissa postulat , ut ea, quæ pior3 locorum quorumit præsertim Collegialium , et seminariorum ad Juuentutisreligiosam educationem, atq3 in eccticis, aliisq3 disciplinis salutaribus instructionem piè institutors tranquillo statui, feliciq3 progressui conducunt, libenter concedamus prout in Domino salubriter conspicimus expedire. Itaq3 dilectos filios Rectore, Scholares , Ministros , et aliàs personas Collegii, seu Seminarii nationis Anglicana' in Oppido Madritii Toletañ diocz canonicèerecti, ut aplico præsidio suffulti à quibusuis perturbationibus , et grauaminibus releuentur, ac in sua vacatione utilius persistant, spēalibus fauoribus , et gratiis prosequi volentes, eteorum singulares personas à quibusuis excois, suspeñ, etinterdicti, aliisq3 eccticisseñtiis, ceñ, et poenisà iure, vel ab hõiequauis occone vel causa latis, si quibus qmolt innodatæ existunt ad effum pñtium dumtaxat consequeñ harum serie absolueñ, et absolutas fore censentes suppñibus eorum nõie Nobis super hoc humilř porrectis in-

clinati; Collegium, seu Seminariu ptum illiusq3 Rectorem , ac Scholares , ministros, et alias personas quascumq3, necnon eiusdem res , et bona quæcumq3, ab omni, et quacumq3 iurisditione, correctione, visitatione, superioritate , et põtate moderni, et pro tpre exñtis Archiepi Toletañ , illiusq3 Offālium, et Ministrorumquorumcumq3 aplica aučte teñ pñtium tam in uniuersum , quàm sigillatim perpuò eximimus, et liberamus, illosq3, et illa sub Beati Petri ac nřa, et Sedis Aplica protectione suscipimus, Nobisq3 et pro tpre exñti Rom: Pontifici et perpuo subiicimus, Ita ut modernus,etpro tpre exñs Archiepus ptus, eiusq3 Offäles, et Ministri ullam quouis pretextu , et ex quacumq3 causa in dtüm Seminarium, eiusq3 bona, Rectore, ministros , Scholares , ac alias personas, res, et bona quæcumq3, iurisditionem, correctionem, potātem, et superioritatem habere , et exercereminimepossint Decernentespñtes lřas semper, et perpetuò validas, firmas, et efficaces existere, et fore, necnon Collegio, seu Seminario, et aliis ptisin omnibus, et per oïa plenissimè suffragari, sicq3 per quoscumq3 Judices, Ordinarios, et delegatos et causarz Palatii apliči Auditores sublata, eis, et eorum cuitt quauis atr iudicandi, et interpretandi facultate, et aučte iudicari, et difiniri debere, ac irritum, et inane quicquid secus super his a quoquam quauis aučte scienter, vel ignoranter contigerit attări. QuocircaJudicibus àpro tempore existente Protectore dicti Seminarii similiterpro tempore noiändis per pñtes committimus,etmandamus qtus ipsi, vel duo, aut unus eorum per se , vel alium, seu alios pñtes Iñas, et in eis contenta quæcumq3, ubi, et quando opus fuerit, et quoties pro parte Rectoris, et Collegialiu, et alior ptorum, seu alicuius eor fuerint requisiti solemniter publicantes, illisq3 in pmissis efficacis defensionis præsidio assistentes faciant aučte nřa Rectorem, et Collegiales, aliosq3 ptos earumdem præsentium, ac in eis contentor usu, commodo, et effu pacificè frui, et gaudere, Non permittentes illos desuper a quoquam quauis aučte qmolt indebitè molestari; Contradictores quostt, et rebelles per señtias , ceñ, et poenas eccticas , aliaq3 oppña iuris, et facti remedia appellatione postposita compescendoinuocato et ad hoc si opus fuerit auxilio brachii sæcularis Non obstañ fel : rec: Bonifacii Papæ VIII prædecoris nři, de una, et in Concilio gñali edita de duabs dietis dummodò ultra tres dietas aliquis aučte pñtium ad Judicium non trahatur, ac aplicis, necnon in uniuersalibus, Prouincialibusq3 et Sinodalibus Conciliis editis gñalibus, vel spěalibus constõnibus , et ordinonibus, necnon quibusuis statutis, et consuetudinibus, ēt iurătoconfirmõne aplica, vel quauis firmitate alia roboratis priuiliis quoq3 indultis, et lŕis aplicis in confiumpmissorum qmolt concessis , confirmatis, et innouatis Quibus omnibus, et singulis eor3 õium teň pñtibuspro plenè, et sufficienter expressishñtes illis ats in suo roborepermansurishac vice dumtaxatspeatr, et expressè derogamus,

* Underlining in a laterhand In the BullariumRomanum , Turin edition , 1867, tome xii, p. 183, the above briefis printed, but with slightdifferences (corrections) in the spelling and in the wording of one phrase. M

cæterisq3coñriis quibuscumq 3. DatumRomæapud Sctum Marcum sub annulo Piscatoris die tertia Julii M.D.C.XII Pontus Nři Anno Octauo S. Cobellutius

[Lower left-hand corner: a pedimto del rector atthe petitionof the Rector .]

[On the dorse is the hempen cord and part ofthe red wax sealwith the words PAVLVS PAPA .]

[Onthe dorse is also written ina laterhand: Licentiadel Papa para fundar el Semo de Madrid and Exemptio Seminarii Anglicani Matritensis a Jurisdictone Ordinarii a 3 de Julio del añ de 1612.]

7. [Copy. Cardinal Farnese appoints a substitute as Protector . Aug. 14, 1612.]

In Nomine Domini Amen . Anno nauitate[sic] Domini 1612 die 14mensisAugustiOdoardus Tituli Sancti Eustachii Sanctæ Romanæ Ecclesiæ Diaconus Cardinalis Farnesius nuncupatus Protector et defensor totiz Regni Angliæ et Seminario3 Nationis Anglicanæ in partib3 Hispaniz Flandriz et alibi & infra prospicientes quod in Regnis Hispaniarz Ecclesiæ Colegia Seminaria et alia loca ubi dicti Adolescentes ex Regno Anglicano ut przfertur [sic] aluntur et instituuntur quibz ob loci distantiam per semetipsum prouidere nequit, et presertim in seminario Anglicano Opidi Madriti Toletana Dicecesis aliquoiudice conseruatore et defensore qui in dictis partib3 resideat indigerit, Confisusde fidererum gerendarum expedientia Nobilis et Reuerendi Viri Don Joañis Zapata&c.

8. Receipt in whichFr William Goodridge [Goodrich] is referred to as Rector. 1612-14

[Original]

Digo yo diego maldonado seco del Rey nro s en sus estadosde flandes y borgoña, como maridoy conjunta persona dedoña maria tellezde barrientos mi muger Vs deesta Villa de Madridque Recivi del Pe guillogudrigioRector del colegio seminro yngles desta corte que al preste Reside en alcalaquinientos Reales a quenta de lo q Avemos de aver de arrendamtode la casa que tiene alquiladadenos en la calle del prado de medio año que cumplio el dia de San Juan de Junio proximo passado deste año y por la verdad lo firmeen Madrid a nueve dias de Julio de mylly seysçientosy trece añsSon 500 Rs Diego Maldonado Mas Resciby cinquenta Rs con los quales se acabo de pagar el medio año arrazon de çien ducados y lo firme Diego Maldonado

[There aretwo other receipts of money by William Goodridge on the sameaccount , dated respectively14thDecember,1612,and 16th January, 1614.]

8. [Translation.]

I, Diego Maldonado, Secretaryof our Lord the Kingfor his estates of Flanders and Burgundy, as husband and joint person with Dofia Maria Tellez de Barrientos, my wife, domiciled in this town ofMadrid ,

affirm that I have received from Fr. William Goodridge , Rector of the English College-Seminary of this Capital, who at present resides in Alcalá, five hundred reales, on account of what we have to receiveas rent for the house which he has rented from us in the Calle del Prado, [etc.]

9. The Duke of Lerma to Fr. Francisco de Porres, S.J. , Madrid. 9Sept., 1613 .

[Copy.]

Copia de un billete del Señor Duq de LermaPara el pe francisco de Porres Ror del Colegio de madrid, Acerca del Seminario de los Ingleses Su Magd auiendo entendido q se trata de q el Pe Cresuelohaga ausencia de la Corte, ha resuelto por justos respectos, y consideraçiones q no se haga nouedad ni mudanza con su persona mientras no se ordena otra cosa, sino q asista, y acuda al gouierno de los seminarios de su nazion como hasta aqui, y en esta conformidad escriuira su Magd al General de la Compañia de que auiso a V. P. para q lo ordene assi al dicho Pe Cresuelo , y assi mismo ha tenidosu magestad por bien, que los Colegiales Ingleses del Seminario , q solia residir en madrid puedan uenira uiuir en las casas q les dexo Cesar Bogazio como antes lo hazian hasta los primeros de otubre ge dios a V. R. en palacio a 9 de setiembre de 1613 .

9

El Duque, y Marque de Denia

[Translation.]

Copy ofa note from the Duke of Lerma to Fr. Franciscode Porres, Rector of the [Imperial] College at Madrid

About the English Seminary. His Majesty, having understoodthat it is under considerationthat Fr. Creswell should absent himself from the Capital, has determined for just motives and reasons that nothing fresh be done or any change made with regard to him until he shall otherwiseorder; but thathe assist and help in the government of the Seminaries of his nation, as hitherto, and in this sense His Majesty will writeto the Generalof the Society to advise Your Paternity to command Fr. Creswellin this manner. His Majesty has also thought fit that the English students of the Seminary, who used to live in Madrid, may come to livein the houses that Caesar Bogacio left them , as they did before, until the beginningof October May God guard Your Reverence . In the Palace, September 9th, 1613 .

The Duke and Marquis of Denia.

IO Joseph Creswell, S.J., to the Cardinal Archbishop of Toledo

[Fair copy in contemporary hand . Endorsed : El Pe Cresuelo cerca de la buelta de los estudiantes a Madrid.]

Illmo y RevmoSr

Con la md y licencia de bolver los Colegiales a sus casas aunque por poco tiempo an cessado la nota y los varios discursos que se causaron con su partida: echando la unos a demeritos nuestros, otros a los Ministros que consintieron en ella, y otros a las personas aue la procuraron con secreta negociacion

De manera que con lo que se ha hecho queda a su Magdy aV.

RECORDS OF THE ENGLISH COLLEGE AT MADRID

Sa Illsma mas libertad para disponer del Semino dentro o fuera de Madrid o de España como mejor les pareciere: vistas las causas de lo que se ha hecho, y pretendido de nuestra parte, las quales se embiaron ya al Secretario por cumplir con lo que V. S. Illsmaordeno, yno se hiço maspresto por no tratar de cosas passadas, y porentender que no seria menester.

A esto mismo sirve, tambien , la publica contradicion del Embaxor que justifica todo lo que nosotros avemos pretendido , pues si no fuesse muy conveniente al servicio de Dios y de su Magd no se pusieran los Herejes con tanto cuidado a estorvarlo

Las raçones que alegan para su contradicion, importan poco, pues se sabe que su intento es de desautoriçar las cosas de España y de nřa Sta Religion, y de las personas que mas la defienden , y deben defender: y assi publican entre sus parciales cosas tan indignas de ser oydas, como las que V. Sa Illsma vera en uno de los capitulos inclusos No miran ellos tanto a lo que ay quanto à lo quepuedeparecer para autoriçarsu secta y apassionarlosCatholicos unos contra otros, y todas las naciones si pudiessen contra España de donde temen su ruina

Yo procure este seminario en Madrid con motivos totalmtecontrarios y ubo quien los entendio tanto que me quiso ayudarcon lo necessario pa sustentar 3 Cursos de Artes De manera que cada año pudieramos recebir 12 del Seminario de Sant Omer , y embiar otros tantos a proseguir su Theologia en Sevilla y Vallid: quetodo avia de quedar para la conversion de las Indias: pensando la persona, que hacia grande servicio a Dios, y a la Iglesia Catholica, y a su Magd hasta[r scored] ver tan fuer-te [2] te opposicion

A la qual yo resisti sabiendo el escandaloque aviade causar ,y otros no podian conocer, por conocer menos las mañas, y malicias de los herejes, y su odio a España, y la opinion que los Catholicos tienen della, la qual opinion ha largas años queyo procuro conservar y aumentar para mayor servicio de Dios não Sr.

Que si lo supieran en el grado q ha sido: y quantareputaciony amor se ganava con este semino en la formay con las circunstancias con q se hizo, entiendo que algunos de los que le han contradho acogieranlos Colegiales en sus casas quando no tubieran proprias en Madrid, y se quitaran el pan de la boca para darsele, quando fuera menester , y ha sido cortedad mia no saber dar a entender el Caso , y Dios ha quieridoque viniessenlos herejes a ayudarme a hacer lo

Ha parecido a algun ministro que yo no he guardado con el Embaxor el respecto que debo: y a otros ha parecido demasiado. Entre estas opiniones yo veo que Dios me ha ayudado, y si erre que ha sido Rectum ex errore. Porque no quisiera pormasque importa el seminario no aver sacado debaxo de su firma la publicacion de los malos officios que ha hecho en secretopor que servira a su tiempo,y ya he embiado traslados de su cartay de lasmias a Inglaterradonde las entenderan mejor.

Yo Confio en la Divina bondad que sacara mucho bien de estas molestias, emfermedades, y muertes que han padecido estos pobrecitos. Ellos desean bolver a Flandes por hurtar el cuerpo a seme-

jantes inconvenientes y los truxe a Madrid por escusarlos V. S. Illsma es dueño de esta causa, por averla puesto en su mano Diosy nãoStoReyy por otros titulos de Consejerode Estado, de Primado de las Españas; de Arçobispo de Toledo, y Pastor de esta manada; de Presidente del Tribunal de la Sta General Inquisicioninstituida paracastigar Infieles, y amparar la fee: finalmente por el titulo de Cardenal de la Iglesia Catholica: y assi cada vez q V. S. Illsma se vestido de purpura teñida con sangre de martyres le servira por memorial detodolo sobredicho, y quando todos los demas fuessemos tan floxos , y cobardes, que desamparassemos a estos corderos y su justicia, V. S. Illsma[3]V. S. Illsma (con los titulos referidos y de tan gran Cavallero y Christiano como es) debe poner la vida por su defensa, si fuesse menester; y con menosno se contentaran ni le piden menos Dios,ysu Iglesia. Y por estocongrandissima consideracion , y raçon su Magd ha puesto en su mano de V. S. Illsma este negocio, en el qual nosotros ya podemos estar descuydados , y assi quedamos y con toda indiferencia para obedecer a lo que nos fuere mandado

Solo suplicamos a V. S. Illsma se acuerde que se ha perdidola fundacion offrecida con lo que esta hecho, y que este daño pide restitucion : y quela hacienda quequeda o se perdera o sera litigiosa conla mudança que se pretende: y por esso los Albaceaspropusieron lo que V. Sa Illsma devia de entender ser proposicion mia.

Las duedasson muchas, y como estan embaraçadaslas cosas con las novedadespassadas no hallamos forma de pagarlas de la misma hacienda; que ha sido la causa de no aver deshecho el Seminario dias ha. Y segun esto V. S. Illsma mandara que no se nos ordene cosa que tenga impossibilidad en la execucion.

Que haya Seminos en España, o se mude este a otra parte, o quede en Madrid, importara poco, como importa todo lo que es temporal. Pero muy mucho que no se haga o permita cosa que desdiga (en mucho, o en poco) de la entereza, y autoridad que hasta agora se ha conservado, en materias de esta calidad, que ni entran ni salen con la Paz con Herejes: importandograndemte parala q entre Catholicos se debe conservar V. Sa me perdone el averle cansadocon esta informacion necessaria para mi descargo y servo de Dios, que la gde siempre Oy 29 de Septe de 1613

[Autograph] Joseph Cresuelo

[A square piecehas been cut awayfrom the lowerright-hand corner of this page.]

ΙΟ

[Translation]

[Endorsed Fr. Creswell about the return of the students to Madrid ]

Most Illustrious and Reverend Sir

With the favour and licence for the students to return to their houses , althoughfor buta short time, the scandal andthe different tales caused by their departure, some ascribing it to our demerits, others to theMinisterswho consented toit, andothersto the persons whobrought it about by secret negotiations, have ceased.

Sothat, by what has been done, His Majesty and YourMost Illustrious Lordship remain more at liberty to dispose of the Seminary, in or out of Madrid or Spain as may best appear to you, in view ofthe

reasons for whatwe have done or tried to do, which have already been sent to the Secretaryin fulfilmentof YourMost Illustrious Lordship's commands ; andit was not done sooner in order notto touch on things that have happened and because it was thought to be unnecessary.

The public opposition of the Ambassadorserves the same purpose, as it justifies all that we have tried to do; for, ifit had not been very expedient for the service of God and of His Majesty, the hereticswould not have taken such care to have placed difficulties in its way .

The reasons which they allege in opposition matter little, since it is known that theirintentionis to discredit the affairs of Spain and of our Holy Religion and of the persons who most defend and ought to defend it: and for this they publish among their partisans things so unworthy of notice as those which Your Most Illustrious Lordship will see under one of the headings included They do not look so much to things as they are, as to what they can be made to appear, to give authority to their sect and to set the Catholics against one another, and, if they could, all nations against Spainfrom whom they fear their ruin

I set up this Seminary in Madrid from totally different motives and there was a person who understoodthem so well thatthis person wishedtohelp me with the necessary moneyto maintain three Courses of Arts; so that each year we could have received twelve from the Seminary of S. Omer and have sent as many to study their Theology in Seville or Valladolid ; and the surplus was to be for the conversion ofthe Indies , the person thinkingthatit would be doing a greatservice toGodand totheCatholic Churchandto His Majesty, until it was seen that there was such strong opposition

Iresistedthis opposition, knowing the scandalthat it would cause, which others could not know; for they did not know the tricks and malice of the heretics and their hatred to Spain and the esteem in which the Catholics hold it, which esteem during long years I have tried to preserve and increase for the greater glory of God our Lord

If they knew how high this esteem was and what repute and love was gained by this Seminary in the way and under the circumstances itwas erected ,Ithink that some ofthose who opposed itwould welcome the students into their own homes when they have none themselves in Madrid, and that they would take the breadout oftheirown mouths and give it to them, were it necessary, and it has been my stupidity not to know how to make the case understood and God has wished that the hereticsshouldcome to help me to doit.

It has seemed to one of the Ministers that I have not shown such respectto the Ambassador as I should, andto others that I haveshown too much Between these opinions I see that Godhas helped me , and, ifI have erred, it has been Rectum ex errore . For I would not wish, howeverimportantthe Seminary, not to have obtainedunder hissignature the manifestation of the bad service he rendered us in secret ,for it will be of use in its own time, and I have already sent copies ofhis letter and my letters to England where they will understand them better.

I trust in the Divine Goodness which will bring forth much good from the troubles, sickness and death that these poor students have suffered . They desire to return to Flanders to avoid similar troubles, and I brought them to Madrid to escape them. YourMost Illustrious

Lordship has the decision of this cause, for God and our HolyKinghave placed it in your hands , and from your other titles of Councillor of State, Primate of all the Spains, Archbishop of Toledo and Pastor of this flock, Presidentofthe Tribunal of the Holyand General Inquisition instituted to punish infidels and to protect the Faith, and, finally, by your title of Cardinal of the Catholic Church; and so, each timethat Your Most Illustrious Lordship robes yourself in the purple dyed with thebloodofthe Martyrs, it will serve to remind you ofall that has been said, and although the rest of us should be so weakand cowardly as to leave unprotected these lambs and their rights, Your Most Illustrious Lordship (on accountof Yourtitles already mentioned, and that ofthe great Nobleman and Christian that you are) must lay down your life in their defence, if necessary, and God and His Church will not be satisfiedwith less, nor do they ask less Therefore His Majesty, with the greatest forethought and reason, has placed this matter in Your Most Illustrious Lordship's hands, and there is now no need for us to worryabout it, and so we are ready to obey with perfect indifference whatsoever may be commanded us

We beg Your Most Illustrious Lordship only to rememberthatthe foundation which was offered to us is lost through what has been done, andthatthis damage callsforrestitution , and that the remainingestate will either be lost orinvolved in lawsuitsonaccountofthe change which is being proposed ; and for this reason the Executors of the Will put forward what Your Most Illustrious Lordship should understand was my proposal

The debts are many, and, as things are complicated through these recent happenings , we find no way to pay them out of the estateitself, and this has been the reason whythe Seminary has not been dissolved days ago. And for this reason will Your Most Illustrious Lordship command that no order be given us that may prove impossible of execution.

Thatthereshould be Seminaries in Spain, or that this one should be changed elsewhere or remain in Madrid, like everything temporal, matterslittle Butwhat does mattervery muchis that nothing should bedone or permitted which may detract (in much or in little) fromthe unityandauthoritythatup tothe present has been preserved inmatters ofthiskind , whichhave nothing to do withthe question of peace with the heretics , for this affair has a very strong bearing upon the peace which must be preserved amongst Catholics. Your Lordship will pardon me for having weariedyou with this information necessary to the discharge of my duty and the service of God. May He protect Your Lordship always.

To-day, 29th September , 1613 . Joseph Creswell .

II. [Original.]

Statement of Accounts: 1610-13.

[Endorsed : Cuentas del Seminario de Madrid que tubieron los PPes Ingleses y estados que se dejaron. Pe Joseph Cresueloy Pe Guillermo Gudrige.]

Laquenta del Recibo y Gastos deste Semino de Madriddesdesu principioq fue a 21 de 8bre del An° 1610 hasta fin de 7bredelAñode 1613 como consta por los libros del Esto es q se ha recebido por mano del Pe Guillo Godrige su Ror.

Gastos de casa

Gastos de obra

Censos pagados

Gastos de pleytos

Pagado por la casa de Mgřis

Gasto Recibo .

65U573 R 12 mŕs

IIU325Rs Im .

7U385 Rs25 m

3U095 Rs 33 mŕs

23U100 Rs 0 .

110U480Rs 3 mrs .110U480 Rs 3 mŕs

47U128 Rs25 mŕs

Queda deviendo el Semº 63U351 Rs 12 mŕs

Estos sescenta ytres mil y trecientos y cinquenta y un Realesy doce mŕds se an de pagar a las personas q ordenare el Pe Cresuelo porq sobre su credito y por su mano los ha recebido el Semo y en testimo de la verdad he dado esta quenta por mayor del Recibo y gasto q ha passado por la mia En Mad a 20 de 9bre de1613 . Era firmado Guilo Gudrige. [autograph signature] Joseph Cresuelo

[A similar document signed by Fr. Gudrige is endorsed Estadode S. Jorge quando tenia y dexo de tener estudiantes.]

II

[Translation]

[Endorsed. Accountsof the Seminaryof Madrid, which theEnglish Fathers had, and the statementswhichthey left. Fr. Joseph Creswell and Fr. William Goodridge.]

The Account of the receipts and expenditure of this Seminary of Madrid from its beginning on October 21st, 1610, until the end of September , 1613 , as appears from the books thereof . This is what has been received through Fr. William Goodridgeits Rector

Expenditure

The Seminary remains owing . 110480 reales 3

47128 63351

These sixty-three thousand three hundred and fifty-one reales twelve maravedismust be paid to the persons whom Fr. Creswell shall indicate, because on his credit and through him the Seminaryreceived them , and in witness thereof I have given this general account ofthe receipts and expenditure which has passed through my hands . In Madrid November 20th, 1613. It was signed William Goodridge . Joseph Creswell.

[A similar document, etc. State of St. George's when it had and ceased to have students.]

12. Receipt referring to Fr.William Goodridge as Rector. 1614.

[Original.]

Rvi del padre Guillermo Gudrijo Rector del Semino yngles desta qte Cinqta Reales que me pago a cta de los reditos de los seis mill y Tantos Reales q Me deve el dho Collessio Como heredero De çesar Bogaçio ySon a qta de la paga que se cumple a San Jnº deste año y lo ffirmo en Md a primo de Henode 1614

Son 50 Ris [signed] ffranco de vergara azcarate mas Rv desta qta treinta y siete Reales

12 [signed] ffranco de vergara azcarate [Endorsed] Cta de pago de Frco de Vergara1614 a³

[Translation]

I received from Fr.William Goodridge , Rector of the English Seminary of this Capital, fifty reales which he paid me on account ofthe interest on the six thousand and so reales which the said College owes me as heir of Caesar Bogacio, [etc.].

13 [Copy.] Statement by the Vicar General of Madrid.

June , 1616 .

En la Villa de Madrid a onze dias del mes de Junio de mill, y seis cientos, y diez, y seis años yo el Notario public Apostolico de pedimiento de el Retor Colegiales , y Colegio de los Ingleses desta dicha uilla en este Breue de su Santidad [Paulus V , " Pastoralis officii , " 3 Julii, 1612] a tergo contenidos notifiqueDicho Breue al Señor Don Gutierrede ZetinaVicario general desta Villa, y su partido el qual dixo q obedeze con el acatamiento debido las letras de su santidad, y las veso y puso sobre su caueza, y en quantoa su cumplimiento dixo q las dichas letras no hablaban con su merced, sino con el Illmo Señor Cardenal Arzobispo de Toledo, a quien se debennotificar,ymientras no se hiziere protesta no le pare perjuicio ninguno a su jurisdiccionordinariaDemas de lo qualdixo qfueron ganadas las dichas Letras sin citacion de su Sa Illma y assi no le pueden parar perjuicio, mayormente q el dicho llamado Colegio de los Ingleses ha muchos dias q se deshizo, y los q auia en el viuen, y estudian en la Uniuersidad de Alcala, y la casa en q uiuian esta profanada, y se alquila, y ha alquilado con camas de ropa como casa de possadas, y viuen en ella mugeres , y otras personas seglares, a quien por ningun caso puede competer ni compete el priuilegio q su Santidad por estas letras concedio al dicho lugar el qual se extinguio, y acabopor estar como esta profanado; y si sauidoesto por su Santidad todauia mandare q se guarde el dicho priuilegiopor lo qasumerdtocasin perjuiciodel dicho Illmo CardenaldeToledo esta presto de lo cumplir, y esto dio por su respuesta, y pidio traslado destas letras, e yo el dicho notario se le entregue, y su merced lo receuio ,y firmo.

El Dotor Cetina Marco Antonio Martinez Notario Apostolico

13

[Translation]

In the town of Madrid, on the Eleventh of the Month of June of One Thousand Six Hundred and Sixteen, I, Public NotaryApostolic, as Petitioner for the Rector , Studentsand College of the Englishofthis said town referred to in the Brief of His Holiness, which is overleaf, notified the said Brief to Don Gutierre de Zetina, Vicar Generalof this town andits district, who says that he obeys with all the reverence due to letters of His Holiness, and he kissed them and put them on his head , and, as regardstheir execution, he said that the letters were not addressed to him but to the Most Illustrious Cardinal Archbishop of Toledo, to whom they should be notified ; and until an appeal was made he admitted no prejudice to his ordinary jurisdiction . Beside which he said that the said letters were obtained without His Most Illustrious Lordship being consulted, and so they cannot prejudicehim, especiallyas the said so-called English College was dissolved many days ago, and those who had been in it live and studyin the Universityof Alcalá, and the house in which they lived has been turned over to Secular purposes and is let and has been let out with beds as an inn , and women and other seculars live in it, to whom the privilege that His Holinessgranted to the said place, which no longerexistsandwhich ended by beingturned over as it is to secular purposes, cannot in any case refer nor does it refer, and if His Holinessknowing thisstill commandsthatthe said privilege be preserved , in so far as it concerned him , without prejudice to the said Most Illustrious Cardinal of Toledo, heis readytoexecuteit, andthis he gave bywayofreply andasked foracopy of these letters, which I, the said Notary, gave him and he receivedand signed. The Doctor Cetina Marco Antonio Martinez Notary Apostolic.

14. Reasons put forward by Fr. Baldwin in favour ofan English Seminary at Madrid [? circa 1619.]

[A Document offour leaves in folio endorsed on the last page Propositæ Rationes per P. Balduinu pro resolutione admittendi Seminariu St Georgi Madriti ettinfirsthand: S. Jorgein second hand: estan en este Legajo Papeles de los princios de este Semº . Licencia para tenerSacramto& in third hand.]

[Contemporarycopy, in which there are many slips ofthe pen.]

Propositæ rationes per P. Balduinu pro resolutione circa Seminariu quod pretenditur por Anglis

Madriti-

Cæsar Boccasius testamento legavit domos quas habuit hic Madriti ad erectionem seminarii pro Anglis sub institutionesocietatis solicitaruntqTestamentarii Patrem N. G. utillud admitteret Cuius resolutioni duo hactenus impedimento fuerunt; alterum Regis Litteras, quibs illud in hoc oppido constitui minus probasse visus est; alterum Judicia Patrum in id minus propendentia. Proinde quoniam PatremBalduinumin Hispanias miserit, resseminariorum tractatum cum Rege, et peculiarius comendaverit ut Patres hic alloqueretur, conferreretq de difficultatibs(si quæ modo sese offerant) rogat humillime R. P. Provincialem imprimis, et Patrem Rectorem ,

utpro sua charitate ac prudentia, despiciant, quid in totohoc negotio quodcum singulari preiuditio missionisAnglicanæ,totannis dilatum, ac suspensum fuit, tandem fieri consultum arbitrentur Ac quo illud maturius considerent Pm Anglorum rationes (quae etiam Ad R. P. N. expositæ fuerunt) expendere dignentur.

I. Quarum primaest spemquam habemusin conversioneAngliæ multiplicandiq Catholicorum numerum, in societatis industria collocatum esse quæ Seminaria in diversis regionibs erexit. Ideoq omnes conatus suos et nervos intenderunt fidei adversarii, ut hæc vel impedirentur , vel stabilita everterentur. et cum hæc se consequi non posse animadverterent , ex ipsis Sacerdotibs Anglis nacti sunt plurimos, qui societatem impugnarent , eiusq studiis sese opponerent. Propterea anni sunt circiter 26. a quibs gravissime missio Romæ agitatafuit, et calumniis onerata quod eo gravius cessit, quo sub umbra RegisGalliarum, cui astatuAngliæ comendabantur, latuerint

2. Tandem Societatis adversarii subdole Religiosos Ordines in PatresAnglos comoverunt,solicitando adolescentiumanimos,primum ut in Benedictorum Ordinem transirent adeoq profecerunt, ut una die 13 ex Collegio Valesotano in illum ingrederentur . Romæq et aliis locis simile tentatum fuit, tametsi dissimili eventu. Atq ita Benedictini hodie creverunt, ut in Anglia plures numeret, quam Societas, tametsi R. V. facile informari possunt fructum quam illa colligit, esse longe uberiorem, nominisq opinione longemaximam .

3. Alii etiam Ordines in æmulationem societatis, valde ambiunt incrementu suoru ex natione Anglica: atq magna solicitudo habita est, qua ratione aliquod seminarium sub Benedictinorum regimine devenire possit; habentq sacerdotes plurimos societati adversantes , qui eorü partibsfavent. Isti rerum suarum Agentem in hac aula habent, qui omnem lapidem movit, quo hoc Seminarium aSocietate in alios derivaretur; quiq residens ab uno anno in domo illa Testamentariorum permissu, ita spe illam pro iis quorum partibusstudet, devoraverat, ut se etiam Rectorem nuper scripserit.

4. Quoniam congregatio sæcularium in dicto loco instituta est , hunc introduxerunt Testamentarii exceptum ibi confessiones ; et alios diversorum ordinum, et ex Dominicanis concionatorem qui diebusfestis concionem sub nomine catechismi habet: idquefactum fuit, Patribus Anglis insciis .

5. Debentur Missioni Angliæ ad 17ducatorum millia quæ ratione applicationis emptionis domorum vel redemptionis magna ex parte consumpsit Et quoniam anno superiori omnia periclitabantur, amissionetitulogubernationis , et prætextus in locum Anglis Patribus temporalia illius non tractantibs, et Testamentariis in alios ex dilatione resolutionis Patris nři, ac ex oppositione (ut putabunt) nostrorum deSocietate ; voluit P. N. ut administrationem susciperemus, quam a quadragesima ad hunc usq diem tenuimus, et primum unum sacerdotem, deinde alium subinduximus, qui loci onera in sacris ferret

6. Cum Testamentarii ita animis affecti, et comparatisint, ut Seminarium hic instituere decreverint petantãa me et per me Pie Ni ultimam resolutionem, neq sub titulo administrationis tueri

locum poterimus dignentur Re V. suggerere quid respondeam, et simul in compassionem descendere illam, quæ afflicto Missionis statui potissimum conducerepossit, gravissima abhæreticis patimur, qui in nos supra omnes , hostiliter incurrunt nec minima abæmulis; qui si aliquando in hac aula nos impetere queant, nescio an gravius vulnus inferrepoterunt quippe qui, preterquam qualicumq societatis gloriæ tenebras offundent, reliqua seminaria, non tam impedire, quam paulatim funditus evertere, conabuntur .

7. Multum nobis est absq ulla spe 17 ducatorum millia amitere: sed quod id etiamfuturum sit ad armandum contra nos æmulos , et adversarios, malum gravius existimabitur

8. Si domus, regia donatione liberentur, habebit Seminarium 2000m circiter ducatorum pro fundatione Sunt qui liberaliter in hanc rem contribuere spondent: quicquid sit, non aliud postulant Testamentarii , nisi eorum gubernationem, et institutionem alumnorum, quos in se alendos suscepturi sunt.

9. Liberum erit societati relinquere gubernationem si sumptus necessarii non suppetant, ac proinde impense solicitant, ut regio accedente beneplacito, declaret societas , utrum sub conditione proposita, Seminarium suscipiendum arbitretur.

10. Ita propensi inveniuntur plurimi in hoc opus, ut ineunte vere ædificarecogitent Testamentarii : et quoniam illi quodammodo rerum administrationem suscipiunt , et nos ab ea propemodum abstinemus quod faciunt preiuditio rei nostræ, et tituli futurum timetur, nisi tempestive inconvenienti occurratur

II. Accepimus cum ageretur aliquando de hoc seminario obiectum fuisse incommodius hic fundandum esse , eo quod aula principis studiosorum quieti obfuturum videretur: quod Anglis hæreticis, facilius innotescerent: quod urbs hæc, studia Philosophiæ et Theologiæ, non habeat: ac denique quod Angliæ Regis orator, contrarius extiterit, et in posterum probabiliter futurus sit. Sed dignentur R. V. considerare, nihil studiosis, vel cum aula vel aulicis commune: quorum institutio religiosam imitatur, et eorum virtutem speramusædificationi , piosq rem afflictamCatholicæ ecclesiæ altius penetraturos, quo magis qui Catholice passiuntur ante eorum occulos versentur. Præterquam quod vix aula sit in qua studianon vigeant etiam publica , preterilla, quæ privata censentur atq adeo existimo hoc ipsum Collegium suo tempore, et pro opportunitate non tantum quas modo habet inferiorum classium scolas, sed etiam Philosophiæ, et Theologiæ admissurum Hispali et alibi multo plures Angli sunt quam in aula futuri creduntur, nullo preiudicio disciplinæ: et generaliter ipsi in omnibus Seminariis adolescentes sub tanto secreto sua nomina, et parentum continent, ut rarius sibimet invicem prodant tantumq abest ut Rex Angliæ nobis in aliænis Regnis (modo saltem) se opponet, ut altro anno residentiam vatinensem, in Belgio, nobis tradendam probaverit. Atq certissime constat, quod orator qui se opposuisse dicitur, nunquam id fecisset, nisi aliorum studia contraria accepisset ac propterea aiebat se ad hoc inductum, ne domino suo minus fecisse in obsistendo rei Catholicæ, quam ipsi Catholici viderentur.

12. Si Benedictini Dominicani vel fortassis etiam scæculares sacerdotes occasionemfundationis seminarii habuissent non dubito a suis iuvarentur hodie habent Benedictini Angli quinque domicilia, in Gallia, et Belgio, suorum sumptibus sustentata pro Missionesua. Undecem anni modo exacti sunt, atq adeo amplius, ex quo dehoc Seminario pro Anglis sub societatis regimine tractatum fuit, et quo regni Angliæ incommodo impeditum, res ipsa loquitur apud ipsos maxime, qui rerum Anglicanarum , imprimis conscii sunt et si longius negotium protrahatur, quo Missionis periculo id fiet, subsequens preiuditium docebit.

Demum si in hac re exponenda liberiores videamur rogamus Ras Vas parcitum velint, cum modus a studio veritatis percipiendæ proficiscatur quod ad Patrem Balduinumattinet studebitquantum in se erit absque cuiusquam offendiculo hæc et quæcumque alia tractare, qui Patribus nationis suæ nomine supplicat ut hanc eorum causam paterne amplexari et fovere, atq Catholicam in ea, et quacumque alia pro viribus promovere velint. 15 . Fr.General Mutius Vitelleschi to ? Rome, 4 April, 1620 . [Contemporary copy]

Pax xpi eta

Rein xpo Pater

Magnosane gaudio mecumularuntlitteræquasRaVa27Januarii et 17 februarii ad me dedit quæ duas illas P. Claudii piæ memoriæ epistolas ad V R datas exhibuerunt quibus liquide patet nihil in negotio seminarii Madritani sine auctoritate superiorum factum fuisse quod etsi ego V. Ræ asserenti semp crediderim plurimum tamen letor tam luculenta eius testimonia adhuc superesse quibus si quis forsan ad minus credat res tota meridiana luce clarior reddi potest. de fide et sinceritate V Ra cuius confirmandæ se etiam inter schedas suas multa argumenta invenisse scribit neminem hactenus dubitasse credo cui R Ve virtus bene fuerit perspecta mihi sane cui ea pluribus in rebus explorata est iis testimoniis non est opus. V R Sanctis Sacrificiis et orationibus me plurimu commendo Romæ 4 Aprilis 1620.

Servus in xpo

Mutius Vitelleschus.

16. Fr. General Mutius Vitelleschi to Fr. Francis Forcer , Rome , II July, 1622 . [Original]

Pax etta

Rvila de V. R de 5 de Junio, en que me avisa el inconveniente , qabria, en q se hiciesse el trueco del sitio de la Casa Professa, porel del seminario Anglicosin gusto del Sor Secreto Oviedo V R a hecho bien en prevenirme, y estare advertidodeste puto, paraquando me escrivan essos Pes acerca de lo que an començadoa tratar.

Al Pe V. Provialencargare, q no imbie ningun sugeto deflandes sin avisar primeroal Provial de la provia, a donde uviere de ir; que

este es el estilocomun, y se deve guardar en los Stos Sacrifficios de VR Va & Roma 11 de Julio, 1622

16 . Pefreoforcer [Autograph] Mutio Vitelleschi

[Addressed] Al Pe franco forcer de la Compa de Ihs. Ma [Seal] Præpositi Generalis Societatis Iesv

[Translation]

I have received your Reverence's letter of June 5th, in which you notify me of the unsuitabilityof changingthe site of the Casa Profesa for that of the English Seminary, against the wish of Mr. Secretary Oviedo. Your Reverence has done well in warning me, and I will note this point for when these Fathers write to me about what they have begun to discuss

I shall charge your Father Vice-Provincial that he send no subject from Flanderswithout first advising the Provincial of the Province to which such subjectis to go, for this is the usual customand should be kept

17. Bernardo de Oviedo to Fr. Pedro de Carvajal, [Madrid], 29 Aug., 1622 .

[Original.] [1st sheet.] *

Los corazones delos Reyes dicenq estanen la mo delsor,yyodigo que tambien los de los pobres, pues los trueca qdo el se sirve: ayer me offendia la platica de estamudanza, y oy qdo considerola honrra y mŕd q la Compania me haze y los muchos bienesque de muchas maneras se me han de seguir de su vezindad, la desseo con estremo , y embio á V.P. la escritura y esas condiciones, para q vea lo uno ,y lo otro, y si le pareciere a V. Pd, que algo dello tiene dureza, o dissonancia, me lo avise para q se enmiende, antes q llegue a los ojos deessospadresymetengan en opinion de q pidolo q noesjustificado. Y por q a V. Pd se lo parezeraq yoguarde con los testamos deCessar Vocacio, eltermnoy correspondencia, q ellos han guardado conmigo, en este casso, le suppco me haga mid de avisarles q se trata desta platica, supuesto su consentimto y benepto . Ge Dios a V. P. como deseo de la possda 29 de Agto, 1622.

Berdode Oviedo

Pe Carvajal [2nd sheet]

En casso que los Testamentarios de Cessar Vocacio y los padres superioresdel sem° Ingles desta Corte se conformare en quees utilidaddel dho semo trocarel sitioen q oy está, conel q tienen lospadres de la Cassa professa de la Compa de Ihs, el srlo Berdo de Ovidose conformara con ellos con las condes sigtes

Con queel Pe prov¹de la Compa/y el Pe G¹ siendonecessrio /ratifiquen la escritura de concordia q el dho srio tiene del semo, y se obliguen de nuebo al cumplimto de todo lo contdoen ella

O ansi mesmo se han de obligar a q durante la vida del dho grlo, no alteraran la forma, ni mudaran el sitio de la tribuna q oy tiene.

Qsi en vida del dho srio se alargare, o , ensanchareel cuerpo dela Iga, o se mudare de la formaen q oy esta aya de ser sin perjuiciode la havitaciondel dho srio, quedando siempe vista desde su ventana al ssmo sacramto, y pudiendo oyr missa desde ella.

Q la puertaque oy tiene el dho srio a una Capa del cuerpo dela Iga aya de estar en la forma q oy esta, excepto que por la pte dela dha Capilla pueda estar y este con llave cerrada de manera q por la cassa del so no pueda entrar persna algna en ninguntiemponi el dicho srlo mas que la vez q hubiere de confessar, o , recivir el ssmo sacramto, q entonzes avisara q le abran .

Qlosreparosforcossos en la escritura estan por qta delsrioayan de correrpor la de los pes de la Compa. el relox se aya de poner en pte a el ruydo ordo de su movimto no offenda a la avitaziondel so .

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[Translation]

The hearts of Kings, they say, are in the hand of theLord , and I say those of the poor also, for He changes them when He pleases. YesterdayI was offended at the talkof this change [ofsites]butto-day, whenIconsiderthe honourandfavour that the Societydoes me andthe great benefits that I am bound to receive in many ways from their nearness , I desire it extremely and send to Your Paternitythe document andthoseconditions thatyou mayexamineboth, and, ifit appear to you that it contains anythingharsh or disagreeable, please let me know that it may be corrected before it is shown to those Fathers and they form the opinion that Iamaskingsomethingthat is not justifiable . And, as Your Paternitywill agree I ought to show the Executors of Caesar Bogacio such consideration and courtesy as they have always shownme, will you please do me the favour of advising them that this subject is under discussion , supposing your consent and approbation. [2nd Sheet .]

In the event of the Executors of Caesar Bogacio and the Fathers Superiorof the English Seminaryagreeing on the utility of exchanging the site on which it nowstandswith that which the Fathersofthe Casa Profesa of the Society of Jesus possess, the Secretary Bernardo de Oviedo will agree with them under the following conditions.

That the Father Provincial of the Society, and the Father General if necessary, ratify the Deed of Agreementthat the said Secretaryhas withthe Seminaryandbind themselves afreshto thefulfilmentofeverything contained in it

Also theymust bind themselves , during the life ofthe said Secretary, not to alter the form or change the site ofthe Tribune that he possesses to-day.

That if,during the lifeof the saidSecretary,the bodyof the Church be lengthenedorbroadened or changed fromthe form inwhich itnowis this must be done without prejudice to the room of the said Secretary so that the Blessed Sacramentmay always be ableto be seen and Mass to be heard from his window.

Thatthe doorthe said Secretaryhas into a chapel in the body ofthe Churchshall remain in the form it now is, exceptthat, from the sideof theChurch , it can and may be locked so that nobody may be able to enter from the said Secretary'shouse at any time or the said Secretary

himself, except when he has to go to Confession or to receive the Most Blessed Sacrament , when he shall notify them that it be opened. That the necessary repairswhich by the Deed are at the costofthe said Secretaryshall be at the cost of the Fathersof the Society. That the clock shall be so placed that the ordinary noise of its movement shall not be a nuisance to the room of the Secretary. 18. Fr. Pedro de Alarcon , S.J., Provincial of Toledo, agrees to the exchange of St. George's for the Casa Profesa in Madrid

[Copy] 6 Sept., 1622 .

Copia de la Cedula q el Pe de Alarcon Provincialdesta Provia hizo al Sor Berdo de Oviedo acerca de la permuta q se ha de hacer de la casa Profesa y el Semino de los Yngleses. Su fecha en Huete a 6 de Sete de 1622.

Digoyo el Pe Pedro de Alarcon Provincialde la Compa de Jesus en esta Provia de Toledo, a por quanto el Sor Bernardo de Oviedo del Conso de su Magd, y su Secreto q reside en la Villa de Madrid Corte del Rey no Sor me hazemdy caridad de prestar su consentimto para los Religiosos de la Compade Jesus q oy residen en su Casa Profesa de la dha Villa, se pasen al seminario de los Ynglesesdella en virtudde la permutay trueque q han de hazer entresi de los dos sitios q tienen las dhas dos partes: por tanto en reconocimto desta md y [obra scored] buena obra, prometo y me obligo desde aora para quando el dho contratoestuviere hechoy celebrado, yaprobado por el Pe Gñal de la dha Compañia deJesus , de confirmar yratificar la escripta de aprobacion y ratificacionq esta hecha y otorgada por el Rector y Collegiales del dho Seminario en favor del dho Señor Secreto Bernardo de Oviedo en la dicha Villa de Madrid en 13 de Otubrede 1621 años, ante Franco de Varrio Escrivano de su Magd, con todas las condiciones contenidas en la dha escriptura, y las demas parecieren convenientes al Pe Preposito q es, y por tpo fuere de la dha Casa Profesa, y al Pe Pedro de Carvajalde la dha Compañia de Jesus, y qualquier dellos; q siendo fechas por ellos , yo las aprobare, y confirmare como mas convenga al derecho del dho SeñorSecretario Bernardo de Oviedo. Y por la verdad diesta firmadademi mano, en el Collo dela CompañiadeJesus dela Ciudad de Huete a 6 dias del mes de Septe de 1622 años. Po de Alarcon. [There are several endorsements of no substantial interest.]

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[Translation]

Copy of the Memorandumwhich Fr. Pedro de Alarcon, Provincial of this Province, drew up for Señor Bernardode Oviedoabout theexchangewhich is to take place of the Casa Profesa and the English Seminary Dated in Huete, September 6th, 1622

I, Fr. Pedro de Alarcon, Provincial of the Society of Jesus in this Provinceof Toledo, declare that inasmuchas Señor Bernardode Oviedo, of the Councilof His Majesty and hisSecretary, who resides in this town of Madrid , Court of our Lord the King, has done me the favourand charityof giving his consentthat the Religiousof the Society ofJesus , who at present livein its Casa Profesa of the said Town, should remove to the English Seminaryin virtue of the permutation and changethat is about to bemade of the two sites which the said two parties possess ;

wherefore , in recognition of this favour and good work, I promiseand bind myself from now that, when the said contract shall have been completedin due form and approvedby the Father General of thesaid Societyof Jesus, I will confirm andratifythe Deed ofApprobation and Ratification which was made and executed by the Rectorand studentsof the said Seminary, in favour of the said Secretary, Señor Bernardode Oviedo, in the said Town of Madrid, on October 13th, 1621 , before Franciscode Varrio, Notary of His Majesty, with all the conditionscontained in thesaid Deed andthe others which shallappearfitting tothe Father Superior of the Casa Profesa for the time being and to Father Pedro de Carvajalofthe said SocietyofJesusandany ofthem,andbeing made by them I will approve and confirm them, in the mannermost fitting the right ofthe said Secretary, Señor Bernardode Oviedo. And in testimony thereofI give this documentsigned byme, in the College of the Society of Jesus, in the City of Huete, on the 6th of September, 1622 .

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Pedro

de Alarcon.

Fr. Pedro de Alarcon to Bernardo de Oviedo, Huete, Sept., 1622 .

[Copy .]

El Pe Po de Caravajal me ha escrito la mŕd, q V.m. haze a nữa Cassa Professadesta villa, y en ella a toda esta Prova, de tener por bien q se trueq aquella casa por la del seminario de los I[n]gleses,y q seamos vecinos de V.m., y q esto lo ofrece V.m. con muestras de mucha voluntad y gusto Yo estimo y agradesco esto, como es razon , y por ello beso a V.m. mill veçes sus manos, y confiessoa V.m. q aunq algas Personas me avian significado q estaria muy bien ai nữa Cassa Professa, ningun inconveniente tenia mayor q el entender q no seria gusto de V.m. q tratassemos dello ; y assi seha ido dilatandohasta agora: Pero supuesto q V.m. le tiene comomelo ha significado, yo le tendre en q se trate deste concierto, y que nos acerquemosa su Posada de V.m., y le tengamos por vezino pa le poder servir mas de cerca como lo haremos siempre con muy Particular gusto, y quedo muy Confiado q ayudando nos V.m. a este intento, yahaziendo nos la mŕd q de su mano esperamos ten[d]riatodo muy [buen scored] buen successo, con que ira cresciendo cada dia mas la obligon de servira V.m., y el desseo de no faltar a ella, cuya Persona guarde não s² con la vida y salud y acrecentamientos q yo le [desseo scored] supco, de Huete y Septiembre [...] de 1622 . Po de Alarcon

Sr Secco Bernardo de Oviedo [Endorsed] Copia de una carta del Pe Po Alarcon Proval desta provincia Al Seco Bernardo de Oviedo para quitar el seminario de St Jorge el sitio y dar le el dha cassa Professa.

19 . [Translation]

Fr. Pedro de Carvajal has written me about the favour which you are doingfor our Casa Profesaof this town , and through itforthe whole Province, in consideringit a good thing to exchange that house for that ofthe English Seminary, and that wemay be your neighboursand that you offer this with much goodwill and pleasure. I esteem this and thankyou for it, as is butright, and I kiss yourhands forita thouN

sand times , and confess to you that, although some people have told me that our Casa Profesa would do very well there, I had no greater objection than the thought that it would not be pleasingto you that we should discuss the matter, and so the delay has continued till the present. But knowing now your opinion to be what you have told me , I will see that this arrangement is considered, that we may be nearyour house and have you as a neighbour so as to serve you more closely, as we shall always do with very particular pleasure, and I remain veryconfident that, by your helping usin this objectandfavouring usas we hopeyou will, everything willend well, so that the obligation of serving you and our desire of not failing you will go on increasing every day.

[Endorsed .] Copy of a letterof Fr. Pedro de Alarcon , Provincial of this Province, to the Secretary, Bernardo de Oviedo , regarding the taking away of the site from St. George's Seminaryand the giving ofit to the said Casa Profesa .

20. Fr. Pedro de Alarcon to Fr. Pedro de Carvajal , Huete , 6 Sept., 1622

[Original]Al Pe Pedro de Carvajal Pax Xpi &c

Con mucho gusto he leido la carta de V. R. por la qualhechode ver,que dios nãoseñores dueño delos corazones , y losmuda quando el es servido , y me persuado que se ha de servir, de que se haga este trueque, y mudanza de la Cassa Professa. Para mi sera de grandisso gusto que se concluya, y que V. R. lo vaya tratando, y llevando adelante hasta elfin, quesegun la buena disposiciondelSor Bernardo deOviedo [ycon la prudencia y diliga de V. R. above]conpocos lanzes se vendra a concluyr Mucho se le deveagradeçeral Pe Forcer, que con su buena industria, y buen termino se han puesto las cossas en tan buen estado En todolo que se ofreciere ayudara muy bien el PeRectordel Collegio. De todo lo que se fuere haçiendo le dara V. Ra parte, que su consejo , y industria vale mucho paratodo Con esta buelvo a V. Ra firmado, y sellado el papel que me imbia, y en loque tocaa las condiciones, solo me pareçe, que ay quereparar, en la que V. Ra repara, y es que la costa de los reparos sea por quenta del Seminario, estando en la escritura lo contrario Allanada essa como se parece se allanara [en lo demas no hay que reparar above] Segun lo que ha dicho a V. Ra con todo esso en las condicionesque se ubieren de poner sera bueno que entre tambienel Pe Rectordel Collegio, de manera, que el Pe Preposito que es o fuere, yV. Rayel Pe po de la Paz, las vean, y ordenen Y porque el nego es grave, no sera malo consultallo con los Padres consultores de la Provincia, ycon el PePalma, cuyo parecer es tan bueno, y acertado en todo, y estono lodigo tanto porla necessidad , que aya de consultallos,quanto por la authoridaddel nego, ylo que hace al casso sera concluillo , y atallo lo mas presto q se pudiere, q en negocios de tanta importançia como este la dilaçion suele ser dañosa y el abreviar conello sera de importanciay en Roma creo que gustaran de que esto se concluia. Y el Pe Po fernandez ha [margin] sido siempre deste pareçer yyo siempre he sentido lo mismo Mucho me huelgo queel

Pe Ocampo aya entrado con tan buen pie, como V. R. me dice y estoy muy cierto deque V. Ra entodole hara mucha charidad, yque por medio de V. R. se la harà el Sor Cardenal duq y dias ha, que yo le escrevi dandole quenta desta eleccion, y aora le torno a escrevir dela misma manera, y pues a V. R. le pareçeque yo le escriva al Sor Bernardo de Oviedo tambien lo hago, y embio la carta con esta yla escrita. ge dios a V. Ra en cuios Sanctos Sacrificios, &c Huetey Setiembre 6 de 1622 Po de Alarcon [Lo del comprar la cassa de Matute me pareçe bien , tratelo V. R. que muy bien ayudara el Pe Forcer a todo in top right-hand corner.]

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[Translation.]

Withmuchpleasure I have read your Reverence's letter, from which itis clearthat Our Lord is the Masterof heartsand changes them when he pleases,andIampersuaded that Heis pleased that this exchange and permutation of the Casa Profesa shouldtake place As for me ,Ishall be very pleased ifit be brought to a finish, and if your Reverence will continueto treatofthe matter andtocarryitforward to the end which , from the good dispositionsof Señor Bernardode Oviedoandfrom your Reverence's prudence and care, will be attained with little trouble Much gratitude is due to Fr. Forcer, who, with his great industryand skilful tact, has put things in such good state The Fr. Rector of the [Imperial] College will help very much in every possible way. Your Reverence should let him know whatever you may be doing, as his advice andindustry are ofgreatvalueinevery way. Herewith I return your Reverence, signed and sealed, the documentyou sent me, and, as regardsthe conditions, it appears to me the only thing that needs correctionis what you have corrected, and that is that the cost of the repairs should be borne by the Seminary, as the contrary is stated in the Deed . This being smoothed out, as it appears it can be, forthe rest there is nothing to urge in objection According to what I have told your Reverence above asregards the conditionsthatmay bemade ,itwill be well for the Fr. Rector of the College to havea voice so that the Fr. Superiorfor the time being, your Reverence and Fr. Pedro de la Paz should examineandarrange them And becausethe business is weighty itwill not be a bad thing to consult aboutit with the FathersConsultor ofthe Province and with Fr. Palma, whose opinion is so good and certain in everything ; and this I say not so much because there is any obligation of consulting them as because of the importance of the matter, and, as regards the case, it should be concludedand settled as soon aspossible , for in matters of such importanceas this delayis generallyharmful, andto cut it short will be of importance, andIthinkthey will be pleased in Rome when this business is finished Fr. Pedro Fernandez has always been of this opinion and I have alwaysfelt the same I am very pleased that Fr. Ocampo has come into the matter so willingly, as your Reverence tells me, and I am quite certain that your Reverence will showhim great kindness in every way andthrough your Reverence the Cardinal-Duke. It is days ago since I wrote him giving him an accountof this decisionand now I am goingto write to himin the same sense and, since it seemswisethat I writeto Señor Bernardode Oviedo , I am doing that also and sendingthe letterwith this and the document

[P.S.] That about buying the house ofMatute seems good to me , you may treatofit and Fr. Forcer will help you greatlyin every way.

21. Fr. General Mutius Vitelleschi to Fr. Pedro de Alarcon, Rome, 25 Feb. , 1623 . [Original.] Pax Etta

Por averse puesto el govierno de los Seminarios Ingleses, q en españa ay en diferente forma de la que hasta aqui solia estar con Prefectos , y Vice Prefectos, y por avernos preguntado varias veces de esas Provias algunas dudas acerca de los dhos Seminarios, y de los Pes Ingleses, q en estos o en los demas Collegios, y Casas deellas residen; emos juzgado por conveniente, y necesso, dar a V R aviso de algunas cosas, q es bien las sepan, asi los Proviles, como los Superiores locales adonde los dhos seminos estan, y adonde viven , o cuyos subditos son los dichos Pes.

Primeramte es bien, q sepa V R, q en españa no ay suporninguno, q tenga jurisdiscion sobrelos seminarios, yAlumnos, ni Pes Ingleses, sino los Proviles o Rectoes en cuyas Proviaso Collegiosestan, o viven, yansiel Pe Procuor, q de los PesInglesesresideen Md, no tiene jurisdiscion ninguna sino solo hace officio de Procuor de las cosas de Ingalaterra, como los demas Procuradores de las otras Provias, que alli residen,yen los negocios de su Provia estara sugetoa su Provial, y le dara quentade todo, como ellos la dan a sus Proviles [Lodemas a que seestendia lajurisdiscion de Vice Prefecto, qdara acargodelos Provilesoinmargin in same handas istherestofthe letter] o superiores locales de españa, y si para algo fuere necessa dispensacionde su Sd avisandosenosla sacaremos .

2º . Si los tales sugetos se recibieren para imbiar a Ingalaterra, nose haga sin daraviso primero al Pr¹ de aquella Provia, ytenidosu consentimiento Mas si V R quisiere recebir alguno o algunos para util, y servicio de su Provia, podra lo hacer, con condicion q le tenga siempre como sugeto della sin invialle a Ingalaterra o al Provialde aquella Provia.

30. Por ningun caso imbie V R Ingles ninguno Pe o Hero a la Provincia de Ingalaterra, con solo el consentimiento del Provial de aquella Provia sino q espere primero el não, y lo mismo hara en lo porvenir el dho Pr¹ en el imbiar sugetossuyos a essa deV R. UltimamteV R nos avisara, q sugetos Ingleses tiene aora en su Provia delosqualesno tenga depresentenecessd, yq sean aptos para lamission Anglicana, para a podamosdisponer de ellos, yayudarnos en la dha mission En los Stos Sacrifficios de V R &c Roma, 25 de fevrero 1623

[At foot offirst page Pe Pri Toledo ]

[Autograph] Mutio Vitelleschi

[Addressed] Al Pe Po de Alarcon, Pr¹ de la Compa de Ihs en la Provia de Toledo , Md

[Seal broken away leaving a hole in the paper.]

[Note in margin at beginning ofletter, in a later hand: Que los Provinciales y Rectores son Supes de los padres ingleses y de sus seminarios.]

21 . [Translation]

Since the government of the English Seminaries in Spain has been arrangedin a different mannerfrom that usually followed, viz by Pre-

fectsand Vice-Prefects, and since variousdoubtshave been put to us at different times by those provinces about the said Seminaries and the English Fathers who live in them or in theirother Colleges and houses , we have judged it fitting and necessary to give your Reverence instructions on certain points which it is wellthat both the Provincials and the local Superiors where the said Seminaries are and wherethe said Fathers live or of whom they are the subjectsshouldknow.

Firstly, it is well that your Reverence should know that in Spain thereis nosuperiorwhohas jurisdiction overthe Seminaries andstudents and the English Fathers except the Provincials and Rectors in whose Provinces or Colleges they are or live, and thus the Father Procurator ofthe English Fathers, who livesinMadrid, has no jurisdiction whatever , but acts only as Procurator for the affairs of England, like the other Procuratorsofthe other Provinceswholive there,andin the businessof his Province he is subject to his own Provincial and will give him an account of everything as the others give to their Provincials. The other things to which the jurisdiction of the Vice-prefect extendswill continue under the charge of the Provincials or local Superiors in Spain, and if dispensationof His Holinessis necessary for anything, on advising us we shall obtain it

Secondly, no subjects are to be received to be sent to England withoutfirst advising the Provincial ofthat Provinceand obtaining his consent . But if you wish to receive any person or persons for the use and service of your Provinceyou may do so on condition thatyou considerhim always a subject ofyour own Province without sending him to England or to the Provincial of that Province.

Thirdly,in no case may Your Reverence send an English Father or Brother tothe English Provincewith the consent only ofthe Provincial ofthatProvince, butyou must first waitfor ours, andfor thefuture,the said Provincial will do thesame, insending his subjectsto your Province. Finallywillyou notify us whatEnglish subjects you have at present in your Province, whomyou do notneed at the momentandwhoarefit forthe English Mission, so that we can dispose ofthem tohelpusinthe said Mission.

[Margin.] That the Provincials and Rectors are the Superiorsof the English Fathers and of their Seminaries

22. Fr.General Mutius Vitelleschi to Fr. Francis Forcer , Rome , 28 May, 1625 .

[Original] Rde in Xo Pr Pax eta

Hæcseparatim respondeoiis literis, quasR Va mihisoli inscripsit. Acpmaioprioraduo capita sive quod Angli Přes autoritatePontificis usi sint vel ad Provinciam , vel aliquid aliud impetrandum ; sive quod P. Provlis Angliæ quicquam egerit, vel cogitaveritde condendo istic Semrio, quod sub ipso, non sub Hispano Prle esset, omnino falsa esse . Nam quod attinet ad constitutioneProvae, res plane rite atq ordine tractata est, consideratis diu rationibus, et cu PP. Assbs diligenter expensis Secundum quam consultationem , ac multas preces, ego mea sponte, omnino libere, sine ullius extranei interpellatione rem decrevi Př aut Provlis Angliæ tantum abest , ut exemptum istic Semrlu voluerit, ut doluerit vehementer eius ita condendi, ut ex Nostris constaret , tractione esse susceptam.

Quod deinde spectat ad litteras P. Assts Hispaniæ no miretur R Va si acres fuerunt Nam optime intellexit, quid periculi ea res haberet: ac bene etiã noverat sensum meu: quem tamen satis , opinor, assequi non potuit Admiratus sum enim, et dolui magis quam ipsemet exprimere queam, rem ejusmodi tentatã esse Nec dubito, quin si R Va providisset, quidturbaru, malaq famæ, et aliarū pestium procreare Soci potuisset, si vulgatum esset nos id agere, ut relictas educandis Secularibus Clericis heredites interciperemus, et ad nos averteremus; et pro alumnis externis homines nostros substitueremus, quin ab ea non solum molitione, sed etiam cogitatione longissime abfuisset, quæ cu facta iã sint, superest, ut, quoad licet, extīguatur, et æterno obruatur silêtio eorum memoria : etita nos præmuniamus, ut, si quid unquã emanarit, nocere quã minimu possit Cetera ex aliis liis R Va accipiet Ad extremu SSis me Sacrifiis, ac precibus ex animo comedo Romæ 28 Maii 1625 .

RV [cui ignoscat bonus Jesus in Vitelleschi's handwriting] Servus in X°

[Autograph] Mutius

P. frco forcer Madritu Vitellescus

[Addressed] Al Pe franco forcer, de la Compa de IHS, Md

[Seal] Præpositi Generalis Societatis Iesv

23. Fr. General Mutius Vitelleschi to Fr. Francis Forcer , Rome , 4 Aug., 1625

[Original] Pax etta

Si V R.ubiera reconocido la falta,que a hechoen aver tratadoy, passadotan adelante, en q la fundacion del semino Ingles fuesepara estudiantes de la Compa, sin averme dado antes cuenta de negocio, como este , y esperadomi resolucion, como debia, no le pareciera a V R rigorel que se a usado, sino antes juzgara que le emos tratado con mucha blandura , pues no se le a dado la peniten³ q marecia

Las cosas, segun V R me dice le detienen en esa Corte,las continuara,y llevaraadelante el que a de ir en su lugar; y ansi esta no sera causa, paraque dexe de cumplir su obediencia Buelvo adecir a V R lo que le escribi en una de 20 de Mayo, y es , que quando los particulares dessean, y gustan ser puntuales en cumplir, y executar lo que le sta obediencia quiere disponer de ellos, hallanfacilmente traca, paraq no lo impidan personasde fuera.

Si el Sor Conde de Olivares mostrare gusto de que se haga en el semino Ingles un quarto aparte para estudiantes de la Compa, diremosle a su Exa los inconvenientes q en esto ay; y fio del favor,y md, que nos hace, q ternapor bien no se trate mas de ello Con lo dicho e respondido a la de V R 14 de Junio, y me encomiendo en sus Stos Sacrifficios & Roma 4 de Agosto 1625

P frco forcer.

[Autograph] Mutio Vitelleschi

[Addressed] Al Pe franco forcer de la Compa de Ihs, Md [Seal] Præpositi Generalis Societatis Iesv

23.

[Translation]

If your Reverence had recognised the fault you have committed, in having treated of and carried so far forward the proposalthatthe foundation of the English Seminary should be for students of the Society, without having given me an account beforehand of a matter like this and awaited my determination, as you should have done , it would notseem toyou that we have used you harshly, butthat we have treatedyou withmuchkindness , foryouhave notbeengiventhe penance you deserved.

The business that, you tell me, detains you in the Capital will be continuedandcarriedon bythe onewhoistotakeyour place, andsothis will be no reason whyyou shouldfail to obey. I tell you againwhatI wrote to you in a letter of May 20th, which is that when individuals desire andwishtobe punctualinfulfillinganddoingwhatholyobedience demandsof them theyeasily find means of preventing outsiders from stopping them.

If the Count of Olivares should show a desire that a room be set apart in the English Seminaryfor studentsofthe Society, we shallpoint out to His Excellencythe objectionsthere are in the matter, andI trust in thefavourand goodwill he shows us thatitwill so happen the affair willnot be treated of again With this I have replied to your Reverence's of June 14th . 24 Dimissorial letters in favour of William Maurice Gunter, [Original membrane ] Sept. 4, 1625 .

Julius Sachettus Dei et Apa Sedis gra Epus Grauinens D.N.D. Urbani divina prouida Papæ octaui, eiusdemq3 Sedis in Hispaniaru Regnis cu põte Legati de Latere Nuncius, Juriüqz Cam Apa Collector gñlis Dilecto nobis in Xpo Guilielmo Mauritio Guntero* ClericoAnglo Collegii Anglorumhuius oppidiMatritiAlumnosalutem in Domino. Exponi nobis fecisti quod tu qui in quatuorminoribus ordinibus constitutus existis feruore deuotionis accensus cupis ad sacros etiam Præsbiteratus Ordines iuxta formam priuilegiorg aplicorz dicti Collegii siue Seminarii ut infra promoueri Nos igz te gratioso fauore prosequi uolentes, et a quibusuis excomnis suspõnis et interdicti aliisq3 ecclicis sentiis censuris et poenis à Jure uel ab homine quauis occone uel causa latis si quibus quomodolt innodatus existis, dumo in illis p annu nõ insordueris, ad effum pñtium dumtaxat consequendum haru serie absoluentes et absolutum fore censentes ,tibiattentispmissisut cum literistestimonialibus Rectoris

Seminarii siue Collegii Angloru huius oppidi sup tuis uita moribus aliisq3 a Concilio tridño requisitis à quocumq3 malueris Catholico Antistite gram et comuem Sedis Aplicæ habente in sua uel aliena

Dioecesi siue in hoc [? ......] oppido residente Pontificaliaexercente per te eligendo tribus Dominicis uel festiuis continuis seu interpollatis diebus etiam extra tempora ad id à Jure statuta ac intra annu anniq3 curriculo non expectato minusq3 seruatis ab eodz

Concilio designatis interstitiis, ad Sacros etiam Præsbyteratus ordines, duño ad id reperiaris idoneus promoueri ualeasaučte apa

* No other mention is found of this student It is not unlikelythathe was from the English College at Seville For some account ofthe Gunter family see C.R.S. xxvii, passim, though no mention is there made of the above William Maurice Gunter

licentiam Concedimus eidemq3 Antistiti p te sic eligendo ordines huoi conferendi facultatemimpertimur, contrariis no obstanz quibuscunq3 Datum Matriti Toletañ Dicez Año Dñi Millesimo Sexcentmo Vigmo quinto, Prid. Nonas Septris Pontus pti D.N. Papæ anno tertio

25 . [Signed] J Epus Grauen N Ap

[Endorsed ] Stephanus Verro Gratis Ursinus de Rois Abbor

Rta lib 3º folio 287 anni 1625 .

Fr.General Mutius Vitelleschi to Fr. John Norton. Rome, 10 Aug., 1627 .

[Original] Pax etta

Por la q escribi a V R en 2 de Junio abia hechadode vereltemor con que estaba de q si se le applicaba al semin° Ingles, que se funda en esa Corte, la pension de mill duos de a goçaba un Arçobispo Irlandes, avia de ser occassion de grandes discordias entre las dos naciones. Con lo q me escribe V R en la de 8 de Abril, e salido de cuydado Muchas quexas ay del modo, con q hasta aqui se a administrado , y governado ese Semino Ingles. Con el ordino passado escribi al Pe Provial lo q se debe hacer, para remediarlo. Ruego a V R, q execute puntualmente todo lo q en orden a ello le avisare, yatienda con mucho cuyado a ir le desempeñando [Ojo inmargin ]

Quedoadvertidode lo q V R me diceacerca del Semino deSevilla, y procurare su mayor bien, y augmento En los Stos Sacrifficios de V R && Roma 10 de Agosto 1627

P Jno Norton Md[Autograph] Mutio Vitelleschi

[Addressed] Al Pe Jno Norton de la Compa de Ihs , Md [Seal] Præpositi Generalis Societatis Jesv

25

[Translation .]

From the letterI wrote to your Reverence on June 2nd, you must havenoticedthe fear Iwas in thatifthe pension ofthe thousandducats, which an Irish Archbishop was enjoying, were applied to the English Seminary, foundedin your Capital, it would have occasioned greatdiscord between the two Nations From what your Reverence writes to me, in yours of April 8th, I have that fear no longer There are many complaints as to the way in which, up to the present , your English Seminary has been administered and governed By the last post I notified the Fr. Provincial what had to be done to put things right. I beg your Reverence to comply punctually withall thathe shalladvise you and to apply yourself with great care to ridding the Seminaryof debt. [N.B. Margin.]

I have noted what your Reverence tells me about the Seminaryat Seville, and Iwill do my bestfor its greatergood and profit. 26. Fr. Thomas Land to [Fr. William Stillington]. Valladolid, 26 March , 1631 .

[Original holograph.]

Pax xpi &c

Rd deare father I condole from my hart wt you the sickenes of good father Norton, Our blessed Lorde knoweth wthwhat griefe yor

last letter strooke me wtall, I cannot but feare accordinge by what you wrot, but that ere this he is either dead or in great extremity. I daily doe and will pray for him as for one whom I loved and honowred in myhart, His losse is not little at this present, butwe must be content wth what almighty god doth, as supreame Lord of or lives and ofall else whatsoever. This day departed this life here old father Lavata, a great servant of god and a true Israelite, in quo non erat dolus

The bearer hereof is one Pedro Granados who hath servedin or Colledgesome time I owehim 50 Rs in vellon, wch I prayyou pay him these wththat you owe of the 20 masses you willed to be said here , wch will be 40 Rs at 2 RIs a masse, and make it up wth ten ryalls ofthe 14father Norton receivedforme ofMr Pinto, and then hewill oweme ofthat onely 4 R1s, takea recivo * ofhim I meaneof PoGranadosforthesefifty ryalles, and advise me in yor next ofthe payment thereof

I had a letter fromf. Tho: Port , but it was onely to request mee to delivr one of f. Viveroes to a m¹chant here.

Mydearefatheriff. Norton be alive remember meinthekindest wiseuntohim , and tellhimhow Ireceivedtheletraupon frcoMendez de Paz for 500 Rs & howhe hath this dayacceptedit, & not before Ifyouorhe can find me an other ofother 500Rsyouwill doeme an exceedingegreat pleasure, for so I shall comply in some sort wth MrWich, towhomI am farrin debt, and knownot how to comeout unles you helpe mee. father Norton promised me to send it me very shortly.

Our Ror is still abroad, neitherdoe we heare anyword ofhisreturne. IfI have time I will write to Mr Pinto to give this bearer the 24 R1s , he oweth for 12 masses he comaunded to be saide for MrMorrice ifI write Iwill send it wthyorsto you open, wchyoumay seale and givethe bearer to recover it ofhim, wthout anymore, and if he pay him hold backe all you have for me, but onely somuchas will make that up 50 Rs. If here I can in any thinge serve you, commande me most freely and confidently , for you knowyou may rely upon me. A dios mi Pe in cuius sacrifiis &c

R. V. s.in xpo

Tho: Lande

Vallid the 26 of March 1631 .

27. Fr.Thomas Lande to [Fr. William Stillington], Valladolid 3 Aug., 1631

[A sheet ofdouble foolscap, original holograph, eaten away on one side by mice]

IHS

Pax xpi ett

Rd deare father I will here write unto you the groundes of f Edwardes disguste and the Cause of his dismission. This man about 2 years agoe had hidden in a hole in the wall of the house some 30 or 40 Candles wch the sacristane ofs[..........]

* receipt.

seekinge bensecos pulled out and proclaymed tod[. saw him afterwards I came to know by one of his f[ that he had hidden them, and he imagininge that [.. it ill came to me before I ever spoake to him [..... he had little gust to stay in the Colledge, for [... thought the fathers had a bad suspicion of [.... this one of the schollers had stolne a ha[.. out of the disvan and one tellinge me [.. had eaten of them to make the [.... told him f Edwards had eaten of them [... told him. and he comeinge to me to comp[ little trust the fathers had of him I sa[. in both. This man was impertinent & singular bo[. and apparell, & wold often in time of dinner ref[.. ordinary and call for huevos mexidos, and other [. gularityes , wthout ever acquaintinge the minister [ him for them he had also made himselfe netts [... quaylinge, wch beinge iudged unfit by superiors, because [ went out at unseasonable times and spoyled theire [... and lost their studies, father minister forbad him, and also restrayned him of his singularityes in diet, biddinge him acquainte him wth what he desired, and not goe to the kitchenfor them. Also when the scholle[rs]wenta walkinge, hewold ordinarily single out some one or two and walke alone with them. In these beinge restrayned he began to grow discontented and to pretend togoto cases , to abbreviate his studies, sayingeheshold never agree here withthe Minister thesewere the first groundes of his disgusts. After this he complayninge of his breast, went to consult wth the phisician, who badde him abstayne from writinge, whereupon wthout ever speakinge to f Minister he stayd from schoole; but he Commaundedhim either to aske leave or to goe thoughhe wrot not. the preists also beinge Comaunded to say masse in theire order, he came one morninge out of his time and f. Minister biddinge him stay& not say then, he wold not, but telling him he woldsay then , did so indeede; forwchfatherMinister tellinge him he woldgive him a pennance, he went and Complayned of him to the pvinciall, who ashe sayd bid himtellf. Minister heshold doe nothingtill he spoke wth him . he told him he shold have his pennancefor the publike scandall he had given, and afterwards iff. Provallshold speake unto him hewold satisfie him. he said it, & did it, although he felt it much. Upon wch passed some words betwixt the Minister and him he telling the Minister he brought in new Customes, that hewold not stay in the seminary and othersuch like. the Ministertold him hewaslittlefitfortheseminary ifhe did not conforme himselfmore, and that he might goe where he pleased.

Afterthis forsooth he wold not study in the studye place as the rest did , the Candles offending his nose, and beinge Commaunded * vencejos, swifts or black martins loft Egg and milk beaten together

todoe as therestdid he woldnot shortlyafter,fallingsicke (wherein hehad onely 2fits of anague) he wasveryurgent fora pullet, prtending the Doctor had prescribed it, the minister iudged it not very necessary, as likewise f Procurator , beingekid in thehouse , wchhe had for 4 dayes together ; and pulletts were both very deare and poore & sothey were not bought . hereof he madegreatcomplaynte to the schollers, for wch f. Minister reprehended him, tellingehim the little reason he had this reprehension he felt much, and was occasionofwords on both sides, and he sayinge he woldbegonefor such base and scurvy usage, f Ministertold him he wold helpe him to be gone, wth 5 ryalles almes in his purse

This discourse passinge in private he related to the schollers , who began to showmuchdiscontent; whereupon he told him this was to sowdiscord betweeneschollers and superiors and had a shew of a seditious spirit

passed betweene the minister this was all that and him for weh he wold in no wise stay [...

Now began he wth f. Ror urginge his bre[. gone. a consult was had all iudged him to [ passion and to have not sufficient reason to [. the Colledge so to his owne hurt and [.. he went to f. V Provall who was of opi[ Ror shold in no wise put him anot[. mand him to be quiet, or else gi[.. in writinge, he wold not give them. f. Ror after many exhortations , tellinge [ that all shold be to his contentment , [.. satisfie him. At last he told him before th[ that either he sold give his reasons i[ ... or els quiet himselfe and doe his ex[.. or else he wold descend to sharper term[ pennances , yea and to fetters if neede w[. he told him to his face, that he that sho[ put fetters on him, it were better, he eat[. them himselfe. I forgot to tell yow how he sent f Ror word that unles he wold let him goe he wold say no more masses for the Colledge, & de factofor 9 or 10 dayes he sayd none . two pennances he had for publike disobedience , after this seinge he Could not get away by this meanes he pretended a religious life, whereupon f. Ror gave him 50 Rs though he knew it was but counterfeytnes thus I have wearyed yow and my selfewtha story ofan idle headed fellow. god forgive him and give light to see his folly. ffather Rorwas of opinion it was fitter I shold write this thenhe for some respects

About the Censo I pray yow send us what yow can , and as soone as yow Can .

As also yrsfor Orejon, weh is 500 Rs and odd. for Doña Maria de Amosquita yow may tell her , that wee hold * One of the sources of income of the College was the stipends ofMasses said by the students

her for one of the greatest benefactors of or Lady Andthat the Masse of saturday is sunge and shal be for her intention.*

Myhartiestto brother Jorge. of other thinges in mynext . In sanctis sacrificiis &c Vd Ago 3º 1631

Thomas Lande.

28. Fr.General Mutius Vitelleschi to the Countess deOlivares, Rome , 6 Oct., 1632 .

[Copy.]

Illma Sra

Quedo muy reconoscidoy obligado a V. E. por el singular favor y md q haze al Collegio Ingles desta Corte en q se muestra bien la gran Piedad de V. E. y el Santo Zelo q não Sor le hadado de laConversion de Inglatra, y estoy muy Confiado de quien V. E. es q Continuera y llevara adelante lo Començadoque Con su Protection y amparo esperamos terna muy felices progressos y sera de mucha gloria de Não Sor y de gran bien espiritual del dho Reyeno Agora vuelvo a encargar al Pe Provincialdessa Provincia q el dho Collegio Corra por quenta de la Compa Comoel de Valladolidy Sevilla Como V. E. manda en su Carta de 30 de Mayo, y ayudare de muy buena gana en todo qto pudiere a Su augmento y lo hare Con mayores veras por saver el Gusto q dello recibera V. E. a quienpor muchos Titulos la Compa y yo deseamos muy de Coraçonaçertar a serviry suplicamos al Sorgude a V. E. muy largos y felices años Roma 6 de Ottbre de 1632

Illma y ExmaSra de V. Exa muy humilde siervo

Mutio Vitelleschi

28

ExmaSra Condesa de Olivares

[Translation .]

Iam very grateful and obligedto YourExcellencyforthe particular favour and kindness you are showingto the English College in Madrid , inwhich isshownYourExcellency'sgreatpietyand the holyzealwhich our Lord has given you for the conversionof England, and I am very confident, knowing Your Excellency, that you will continue and forward what you have begun, so that, with your protection and aid, we hope for very happy progress, and it will be to the great glory of Our Lord and to the greatspiritualgood of the said kingdom Again Iam enjoining the Fr.Provincial of that Provincethat the said College should be chargeable to the Society, like the one in Valladolid and Seville, as Your Excellency commands in your letter of May 30th, and I shall help towardsits success very willingly so far as I can , and I shalldoit with joy knowing the pleasure that Your Excellency will receive from it, whomthe Society and I wish from our heart, on many grounds, to succeed in serving, and we pray Our Lord to protect Your Excellency for many long and happy years

29. Br. George Garnett's statement concerning an alleged gift by Fr. Francis Forcer to the English College, Seville No date [Original holograph ]

InformacionPor elSeminarioIngles deS. JorgedeMadrid, Contra el Seminario Ingles de S. Grego de Sevilla en Razon de la Donacion

* This mass is still celebrated every Saturday morning in the Chapel of St. Alban's College, Valladolid.

de400 ducadosPocomas, o menos, q el Pe f. focer administradorde la Hazienda del dho Seminario de S. Jorge hizo al de Sevilla y el dho Seminario de S. Jorge de Madrid Pretende ser nulla.

Primeramte se ha de presuponer el hecho para que del conste manifiestamte el derechoy justicia del Seminario de S. Jorge Contra el de S. Gregorio de Sevilla, el qual es del temor[sic] siguiente Con toda verdad

El Pe franco focer entro a administrarpor nombramto de nãope Genal la hazienda del dho Seminario de S. Jorge de Madrid despues del Pe Miguel Valpolo , Con mandato expressode su Pd de que lo desempenasse con arbitrios de manera q quedasse su Renta Corriente pa el sustento de los alumnos.

Entre los arbitrios q el Pe francofocer dio fue Tomarunos censos hasta cantidad de 29U ducados, mitad en Platay la mitaden vellon y otros hasta en cantidad de 3U duos a razon de 14U el millar, y aunq fue sin Licencia denão Pe Genalq sintiono se le diesse cuenta, antes de Tomar los dhos censos, Con todo esso el dho Pe francofocer obtubofacultad y Buleto del Sor Nuncio entonces residente en esta Corte, Para subrogarlos en otros censos q el dho Seminario de S. Jorge Tenia, no de tanta cantidad , Las quales dhos censos en q se surrogaron eran de catorçe mil el millar y por parte de algunos Conventos de la religion Carmelita descalça se crescieron de 14 a 20Uy de la Cantidad de la Reduction y Crescimto gano el Pefranco focer tres mil duos poco mas , o menos . Otro arbitrio fue Tomar el Pe franco focer algunas Libranças y Certificationes de Soldados de Pagas atrasadas q les devia su magd en sus Reales Descargos Por cuya cobrança los dhos soldados le offrescian aldho Pe algunascantidadesconsiderables Porq alcancasse del Secto BerdoOviedo les hiziesse Pagode sus Libranças.=del qual arbitrio en Todo Tiempo de su administracion sacaria el dho Padre f. foçer un año con otro=600 ducados de modo q en diez años q administrola dha hazienda grangeria 6U duos Y es de notar q el dho Secto Berdo Oviedo por quien corrian las dhas Pagas admittia y Pagava las dhas Librancas con intencion expressa , y voluntad declarada de q la Limosna q davan los dhos Soldados al dho Pef. focer se applicasse al dho Seminario de S. Jorge de Madridparasu desempeño: y para q esto fuesse mas sin escrupulo de conscienciay para assegurar la suya el dho Secretario dio Traça de q se sacassen votos de Theologos y pareceres de Hombres Doctos q dexessen Podia hazerlo assi y preferir al dho Seminario de S. Jorge en las dhas Pagas, por ser obra Piacomo se hizo; y para procedercon mas justificacionsaco decreto de su magd para lo dho q assi lo mando y ordeno, el qual dho decreto tiene el dho seclo en su officio. Por este tpo el Pefrancofocer hizo un viaje al seminario de Seva , y saviendo el PeRor d enton[c]es era el Pe Luis Ramirez q el dho Pe franco foçer estava adinerado le represento la Pobreçay necessidad q entonces el dho seminario de Sevilla padescia especialmteen la Roperia y con buenas razones conosciendola condicion liberal del dho Pe francofocerle sacò 400 ducadoscon q compro la cantidadde Lienço basto pa rehazer su Roperia, fuera de otra cantidad en dinero gasto en Pro de aquel seminario.

Y Suppu[e]stoel hechoq es el referrido Pretendeel dhoseminario de S. Jorge y su administradorProbar que esta donacion o dadiva liberal fue nulla, por las razones siguientes

La Primera por defecto de Licencia y facultad de não Pe Genalq consta noaverladado su Pd Por cartas escritas al Pe Jno Norton ,y qdo no las ubiera, no consta de la dha Licencia, y ni não Pe Genal la diera en Tan grande suma saviendo como save, el gran empeño del dho seminario de Madrid, antesmandera su Pd q dhas cantidades se gastassen , en pagar deudas del dho seminario cuyo administrador era el Pe franco focer, encargando le como encarga con encarescimto a Todos los Administradores q son y fueron deste dho seminario de S. Jorge.

La 2daRazon en q se funda el dho seminario de San Jorge ysu administrador , es o el Pe francofocer hizo esta dadiva gratuita delos dineros grangeo de los 29U ducos en q surrogo los censos del dho seminario, en lo que monto dho crescimtode 14 a 20 mil y esto no pudo hazer lo porq aunq fueron ganancias de su arbitrio eran del dho seminario cuyo admorera, a quien no pudo defraudar de la dha ganancia; porqes ciertoen derechoq cuyo es la suerte y Principal, son las ganancias y reditos= Y qdo quiera el Pe f focer dezer, o alguno otro por el q podia desponer de las dhas ganancias por aver sido de su arbitrio, se responde q es improbable porq el orden de não Pe Genalyfacultadpa los dhosarbitrios se le dio al Pe francofocer conrestrictionyen orden al desempeno del dho seminario de S Jorge, y no por otros gastos, ni effectos, ni limosnas de nengun seminario ni Collegio Fuera de que mayor Congruencia fuera gastarlo en el seminario de S. Jorge q le dava alimentos a el y su Compañeroy otros agentes como consta en las cuentas que dio finales qdo dexoladhaadministracion, q no en otras obras ni limosnas a q no se estendia su jurisdiction, ni el Poder q Tenia de não Padre Genal O esta donacion salio del dinero Procedidode las libranças dhas referridas ariba en la relacion del hecho , niaqui tan poco pudo hazerla el Pe fran focer. Porq fuera de dever aplicar lo procedido dellas al seminario de S. Jorge como su admorqera se le davan con essa intencion como queda dho Y assi no podia despenderlo en otros gastosfueradel desempeño del dho seminario de S. Jorge, porq esta era la voluntad del dho secretario = Y se confirma porq saviendo el dho Bdo Ovideo losmuchosducados q aviadado al Pefrancofocer ylo poco q avian lucido enel desempeno paraq se avian aplicado, estubo determinado el año passado de dar querrella al dho Padre y demas successores en la administracion paraq se averiguasseen q se avian gastado los effectos procedidos de las Libranças, cosa que dio harto cuidado y se ubiera effectuado, a no aver interpuesto el Pe Guilo Stillington algunos favores y estorvando lo con razones Prudentes de Donde se collige que el dinero procedido del arbitrio de las dhas Libranças era y es del dho seminario de S. Jorge desta Corte y no se pudodespender en otros gastos si no en su desempeño Y lo contrariofue contra la voluntaddel Donante, y si se enageno, o lo dio Liberalmte el dho

Pe franco focer a otro qualquier seminario lo deve restituir por ser invalida la donacion de hazienda agena, como Realmtelo era deste semio deS. Jorge de Madridel dinero procedido de las dhas libranças por aplicacion del Real decreto de su Magd y assi en qualquiera pte que se hallare deve ser restituido a este seminario . O la dha Donacion, o dadiva graciosa la hizo el dho Pe franco focerde otrasLimosnas q se dieron al dho, o de dinero procedido de otros arbitriosde agencias particulares , q el Pe Tenia y porlasquales le darian alguna cosa y esto concedo pudo ser penes incierto y demos q fuera cierto. Primero devia el dho Pefrancofocer Pagarquinientos ducados en q fue alcancado del Pe Jno Norton su successor en las cuentas finales q dio el dho padre foçer qdo dexo el officio, y otros 2,484 Reales q el dho Pe franco foçer confiessa en carta escrita de Inglaradever el dho seminario de S. Jorge por aver salido en ciertas dos Partidas q libro al Pe Jno Nortonen las dhas cuentasde donde se collige, que los 400 duos q el Peffocer Dio al dho Seminario de Sevilla no pudo dar los aunq fueran suyos proprias porq primero es y mas obligatorioen justicia pagar deudas liquidas quehazer Donaciones , o dadivas graciosas.

fueradequefuera mas razon q el dinero procedido de lasagencias q el Padre o otro alguno puede dezir q Tubo se applicasse al dho seminario de S. Jorge de Madrid que le dava alimentos a el y su compañeroy otros tres hombres que le servian en las dhas agencias pa cuyo desempeño se le dio licencia con restriction usasse de los dhos arbitrios a otros seminarios q aunq dizen q estavan necessitados, no lo estavan Tanto como este de S. Jorge q não Pe Genal siente tanto no se desempeñe.

De lo dho se colige q qualesquier effectos de dinero procedido de los veynte nuebe mil ducados , o Tres mil de los dhos censos , o del arbitrio delas Libranças de losReales descargos, o de otras qualesquieras agencias pertenecen de justicia al dho seminario de S. Jorge cuyo administrador era el Pe franco focer y si se enagenose deverestituir, y assi en conscienciay en justiciael dho seminario de Sevilla deve restituir a este de S. Jorge de Madridlos dhos 400 duos los quales no pudoel Pe franco focer dar le por las razonesdhas y consta porq el dho Pe fran foçer no dexo mejorado el dho seminario deS. Jorge deMadrid, antesdeteriorado por estas y otras semejantes dadivas y larguezas Por lo qual se collige de cartas de não Pe Genal que escribe al Pe Jn° Norton su successor en q se quexa su Pd del desd[ic]hado estado del seminario de S. Jorge. Ni obsta pala dha restitucion la necessidad y Pobreçaq propone el seminario deSevilla , porq mayor es la deste Seminarioymayorla obligon pues Todo es de sus accredores a quien devemuchassummas y cantidades y si el seminario de Sevillano puede pagar los dhos 400 duos en una Paga puede devidir los en quatro pa pagar los con mas desahogo. Ni menosobsta q el Pe franco focer podia dar los y aplicarlos a qualquierseminario, q fuesse a su voluntadcomosolia hazerlo el Pe Joseph Cresuelo , porq si el Pe Joseph Cresuelo lo hazia, no era de hazienda particular deste seminario ni de otro sino de dadivas q su

magdle hazia y con orden de su magdy facultad y licencia expressa de não Pe Genaly el Pe franco, no la Tenia; o [leftthusunfinished].

Por Todo lo qual Pidoy Suplico a V. Ra. que atentolo allegado por el seminario de S. Jorge de Madrid mande que el Pe Rectordel seminario deS. Gregorio de Sevilla Paguelos dhos 400ducados aeste seminario, o allegue ante V. Ra las Razonesq Tubiere pa no pagar los y vistas por V.Ra. me de Traslado para q este seminario de Madrid pueda responder y allegar de su justicia ante V. R. en la primera instancia y en appelacion a não Pe Genal etta

29 [Translation] Jorge Garneto

A Statement on behalf of the English Seminary of St. George, of Madrid, against the English Seminary of St. Gregory, of Seville, regarding the donation of 400 ducats, more or less, which Fr. F. Forcer, Administrator ofthe Estateofthe said Seminaryof St. George, made to that of Seville , and which the said Seminaryof St. George, of Madrid , asserts to be null

The facts must be first stated, so that the right and justice of the Seminary of St. George against that of St. Gregory of Seville may plainly appear, which facts are of the following tenor, in alltruth.

Fr. Francis Forcer took up the administration of the estate of the said SeminaryofSt. George ofMadrid, by nomination ofthe Fr. General , in succession to Fr. Michael Walpole, with the express command of His Paternity to free it from debt by schemes that would leave the current income free for the support of the students

Amongthe expedientswhich Fr. Francis Forceradopted was one of taking up some censos to anamount of 29,000 ducats, half in silver and half in brass , and others to an amount of 3,000 ducats at the rateof 14,000 the thousand, andalthoughit was without the licence ofour Fr. General, who regrettednot being told before the said censos were taken up, nevertheless the said Fr. Francis Forcer obtained the licence and brief of the Nuncio, then residentin this Court, to convert them into other censos which the said Seminary of St. George held at a ratenot so high, which said Censos intowhich they were convertedwere atfourteen thousandthe thousandandthrough someconvents ofDiscalced Carmelites they were increased from 14,000 to 20,000, and, between the reduction and the increase, F. Forcer gained some three thousand ducats more or less

Another expedientFr. Forcer used was to take warrants andcertificates from soldiers for backpay which His Majestyowed them from his royal payments For the recovery of which the said soldiers offered the said Father considerable amounts, because he was able to obtain payment of their warrants from the Secretary , Bernardo de Oviedo. By this expedientthe said Fr. F. Forcerduring the wholeperiodof his administration, obtained on an average each year 600 ducats, so that, in the ten years thathe administeredthe estate, he gained 6,000 ducats. And it must be notedthat the said Secretary, BernardoOviedo , through whom suchpaymentswere made, admitted and paid the said warrants withtheexpressed intention and open determinationthatthealmswhich the said soldiers gave to the said Fr. F. Forcer should be applied to the said SeminaryofSt. George ofMadrid, to get it out of debt, andsothat this might be done withoutany scruple of conscience; andtosafeguard his own conscience, the said Secretaryconceived the plan of obtaining

* Foley, vii, 808 .

theopinionsof Theologians and learned men, tosay ifthis could be done and whether the Seminaryof St. George, as being a pious work, could take advantageof these payments, and this was done; and, in order to proceed with greater justification , he obtained a decree from His Majesty to that effect, which thus ordered and commanded , and the said decree the said Secretaryhas in his office .

About this time, the said Fr. Francis Forcer made a journey tothe Seminaryat Seville, and the Fr. Rector, whowas then Fr.Luis Ramirez, knowing that the said Fr. Francis Forcer was a moneyed man, represented strongly to him the poverty and the needthe SeminaryatSeville was then suffering, especiallywith regard to clothing, and by good arguments , knowing the liberal nature of Fr. Francis Forcer, obtained from him 400 ducats, with which he bought a sufficient quantity of linen to supply the Community Wardrobe, besides another amount in money which he spent on behalf of that Seminary

And, granted the facts as just related, the said Seminary of St. George and its administrator is attempting to prove that this donation or free gift was null, for the following reasons: -

First, through default ofthe licence and facultyof our Fr.General , which it is evident, from letters written to Fr. John Norton , thatHis Paternitydid not grant ; and, even though these letters did not exist, thereis notrace ofthe said licence, norwouldour Fr.General have given it, knowing, as he does, the great state of debt ofthe said Seminaryof Madrid; rather, HisPaternitywouldhave ordered thatthe said amounts shouldhavebeen spent in paying the debtsofthesaid Seminary, whose Administrator Fr.FrancisForcerwas,charginghim ashe straitlycharges all the administrators past and present of this said Seminary of St. George.

The second reason on which the said Seminaryof St. George andits administrator standis either that Fr. Francis Forcer made this gratuitous gift from the money that he gained from the 29,000 ducats, into which he convertedthe censos of the said Seminary, by which thesaid increase rose from 14 to 20 thousand, and this he could not do; for although it was profitfrom his expedientit was profit belongingto the said Seminary, whose administrator he was and which he could not defraud of the said profit, because it is certain in law thatprofit and income belongs to him who owns the capital; and, even though Fr. Forcer or anyonefor him shouldsay that he could dispose ofthe said profit, because it had resultedfrom his scheme , it may be repliedthatit is unlikely, because the order ofour Fr. General andthe facultyforthe said schemes were given to Fr. Francis Forcerwith restrictions andfor the freeing from debt of the said Seminary of St. George, and notfor any other expenses or purposes or alms for any Seminary or College Besides which it would be morefitting to spend it on the Seminaryof St. George, which supported him and his Socius and other Agents, as appears from the final accounts that he gave when he left the said Administration , than in other works or alms to which his jurisdiction did notextend nor the powerwhich he held from our Fr. General thisgift came outofthe moneywhich was the proceeds ofthe warrants mentioned above in the statementof the facts. Nor could Fr. Francis Forcermake it underthis head For, besidesit beinghis dutytoapply the proceeds ofthem to the Seminaryof St. George, as its administrator for the time being, theywere given to him for that purpose as has been said , and so he could not spend the money on any other object than thefreeingfrom debtofthe Seminaryof St. George, forthis was thewish of the said Secretary.

Or

RECORDS OF THE ENGLISH COLLEGE AT MADRID

And this is proved because the said Bernardo Oviedo , knowing the many ducatshe had givenFr. FrancisForcerandthe little partthey had played in reducing the debts for which they had been applied, was determined last year to institute proceedings against the said Father and his successors in the administration, in order to enquire how the moneyresulting from the warrants had beenspent , a thingwhichcaused muchworryandwould have takenplace hadnot Fr. WilliamStillington intervened with certain favours and stopped it by prudent reasons , whence it is inferred that the money resulting from the expedient in connectionwith the warrants belonged and belongs to the saidSeminary ofSt. George of this Capital and cannot be used on other expenses but only for freeing it from debt. And the contrary was against thewill of the giver and ifit was alienated or if the said Fr. Francis Forcer gave it freely to any other Seminary he must restoreit, because the giving awayofthe estate ofanotheris invalid, as the money proceeding from the said warrants really belonged to this Seminaryof St. George by Royal Decree of His Majesty and so wheresoever it may be it must be restored to this Seminary

The said Fr. Francis Forcer made the said donation or free gift either from other alms which were given to him or from moneyresulting from other schemes of particular agencies which he held andfor which somethingwould be givenhim, and this, I grant, could scarcely becontradicted and let us take it as true First, the said Fr. Francis Forceroughtto have paidfive hundredducats,the balance found against him by Fr. John Norton, his successor, in the final accounts which the said Fr. Forcer presented whenhe left the office, and 2,484 reales more which the said Fr. Francis Forcer confesses, in a letter written from England, that he owes the said Seminaryof St. George for having made a mistakein two entriesin the accounts which he gave to the said Fr. John Norton. Whence the conclusion is that Fr. F. Forcer could not give to the said Seminaryof Seville the 400 ducats, even though they were his own , because in justice it is primary and more of obligation to pay evident debtsthan to makedonationsandfreegifts.

Besides, it would be more reasonable that the moneyresulting from the agencieswhich the Father or any othercouldsay that heheldshould beappliedtothe said SeminaryofSt.George ofMadrid, whichsupported him and his socius and the three other men who were employed by him in the said agencies, andfor the freeingof which from debt he was given the restrictedlicence to use the said schemes, rather than toother Seminaries which, although they say they were in need, were not so much so as this one of St. George's, concerning which our Fr. General feels so much its not being freed from debt

From whathas been said, one gathers that any moneywhatsoever resulting from the twenty-nine thousandducats, or the three thousand of the said censos , or from the scheme of the warrants for the royal payments, or from what other agencies soever belong in justice to the said Seminary of St. George, whose administrator Fr. Francis Forcer was; and,ifit was alienated, it must be restored; and so, in conscience and in justice, the said Seminaryof Seville must restore to thisofSt. George of Madrid the 400 ducats which Fr. Francis Forcer could not giveawaytoit,forthereasons mentioned, and this is proved becausethe said Fr. Francis Forcer did not leave the Seminary of St. George of Madrid in a better but in a worse condition through these and other similar gifts and largesses. This is gathered from the letters that our Fr. General writes to Fr. John Norton, his successor, in which His

Paternity complains of the unfortunate state of the Seminary of St. George.

The need and poverty which the Seminaryof Seville alleges is no obstacle to the said restitution , for that of this Seminaryis greater; andgreateralsoare its obligations,foreverything belongstoitscreditors to whomit owes many sums of money; and ifthe Seminaryof Seville cannot pay the said 400 ducatsin one payment they can divide them into four, to pay them with greater ease

That Fr. Francis Forcercould give these ducatsand apply them to anySeminaryhe pleased, as Fr. Joseph Creswell was accustomed todo , is still less a valid argument; forifFr.Creswell did it, it was notfrom the particular estate of this Seminaryorany other, but from giftsthat His Majesty made him, and by the order of His Majesty, and with the faculty and expressed licence of our Fr. General, which Fr. Francis Forcer did not have; or ......

WhereforeI ask and beg your Reverence, in view of what hasbeen alleged bythe Seminaryof St. George of Madrid, that you orderthe Fr. Rector of the Seminary of St. Gregory of Seville to pay the said 400 ducats to this Seminary, or that he showyour Reverence the reasons hehas for not paying them; and, whenyour Reverence has seen them , that yougive me a copy so that this SeminaryofMadrid can replyand showthe justice ofits claim before YourReverence in the firstinstance, and, on appeal, to our Fr. General , etc.

George Garnett

Draft minutes of three consultations concerning the transfer of the English Collegeat Valladolidto 30 some other place.

Valladolid, (1) Oct., 1637; (2) 13 Feb., 1638 ; (3) 10 Sept., 1638 . [Contemporarydraft.] Ihs

Consultas que ha abido acerca de la mudança del Colo Ingles de Vallid a otro sitio.

El año passadode 1636 aviendo pedido el Collo de Valld al de S Omer nuebe o diez estudiantes para començar el curso de aquel año embiaron nuebe en diversas veces de los quales muriò el uno dentro de muypoco tiempo y ottro se fue del Colo por su antojo con lo qual y siendo todavia el mes de 7bre conque parecia avia tiempo para pedir otros pa[ra] suplir el lugar de los que avian faltado y para consolar al maestro que estava señaladopara leer a los que era muy buen engeño se resolviò el Pe Ror del dho Colo de Vallid con pareçer de los demas Padres a pedir otros tres o quatro estudiantes para acompañar al dho curso Pero parece que sus cartas llegaron tarde o que ubo otros impedimentos de embiar dhos estudiantes por entoncesde suerte que por el mes de mayo siguiente de 37 embiaron seys estudiantes los quales pusieron al dho Colo en grande confusion porq pareçia ya muy tarde para poder dhos seys acompañar a los demas recuperando todo lo que a los otros se les avia leydo, y por otra parte el año siguiente no era año de començer curso ni se podiacon comodidad dar otro maestro para leer a estos seys dexando al que avia començado con solos cinco pues ya por este tiempo se avian ydo otros dos de los primeros nuebe Ultimamte se tomò por medio que el Pe Jno Bluette que era Prefecto de dho curso fuesserepitiendodesde el Principio a los ultimosseys

todoloque a los demas se avia leydo dandoles por escrito en breve suma toda la sustançia dello para su mema Lo qual fue haçiendo eldho Pe con sumo trabajo y cuidado desde el tiempoque llegaron dhos seys hasta mediado Agosto sin reparar en los calores excessivos y ser tiempo de vacaciones Entonces cayo malo el dho Pe abiendoprimero caydo algunosde sus oyentescon que se començaron a desmayar desesperando de poder proseguir con con el curso y a mover con su exemplo a los demas, queya estavan movidos delos alborotos passados de Velez y la mucha falta de salud que avian, que tratassen de yrse a otra parte persuadiendoles que nunca tendrian salud quedando en el dho Colo y alegando juntamte que yendose todos seria motivo efficaz para poner en execuçion la mudança del sitio del seminario que ya se avia començadoa tratar porsus continuas enfermidades Escribieron con esta resolucion una carta comun los Alumnos firmadade todos al Pe Thomas Babtorpe Procurador que entoncesera en la corte de Hispañia porla Prova de Ingla pidiendole fuesse servido de vinir a Vallid para tratar de lo que les convenia a hacer y ultimamte viendo que tardavaeldho Pe se determinaron todos de yrse del Colo lo qual pusieron por obra los seysultimos sin poderlos estorvar por no aver hecho el Juramto del Colo y aun otros dos que lo havian hecho alcançaron liçençia para yrse por sus achaquesy por averselesdesbarrattado el curso y de los que quedavan dos entraronen la Compa y otros quatropidieron liçencia para estudiar cassos y ordenarse de missa la qual se les conçedio con animo de limpiar la cassa de las reliquias de losquela avian alborratado

En esteestado hallòel Pe ThoBapal semº deVallid viniendode Madrid con elHo Jorge Go su Compoa ver los Pes delpor mediado otubre de 637. Adonde luego que llegò se fue instantaneamte al Colode S Ignacioa visitar al Pe Vice Prov¹ que lo era el PeGabriel de la Puebla por muerte del Pe Miguel de Oreña Prov¹ de Castilla que algunos meses antes avia muerto y porq el dho Pe Viçe Prov estava de partida de Vallid el dia siguiente le propuso de camino el Pe Baptorpio como tenia orden de não Pe Gr¹ para tratar de la mudança del sitio del Semo Ingles el Pe V Provl llamò luego a los Pes Consultores que estavan presentesy ay delante del dho Pe Baptorpio y el Ho Jorge Garneto se volvia a proponer el casso y todos fueron de pareçer que pues el Pe Alonso del Canoque en aquella saçon estava en Madrid por visitador de la Prova de Toledo estava ya señalado por Provl desta no se hiçiesse nada sin darlecuenta a su Ra el qualestandoen Madridse pudiesse enformar de espaciodel estado del Semo de S Jorge de dha corte adonde se pretendia se mudasse el de Vallud para mejor tomar resolucion a la veda de Castilla hiçose assi aviando el Pe Bab: hechodiliga para sacar informacion de los medicosde Vallid de como el ayre çielo era enfermo respecto de los naturales de los Ingleses la qual todos recusaran de dar aunq convenian que lo era el sitio que oy tieneen ella el Semo Ingles, diò la vueltaaMadrid.

A 13 de febo del año siguiente de 638 llegò a Vallid el Pe Provi Alonso del Caño tomò possession de su officio y luego dentro de

pocos dias juntò en el Colo de S Ambrosio de Vallid a todos los consultores de Prova y algunos otros Padres para tratar de la mudança del Semo Ingles que eran en todos diez cuios nes van aquiPe Alo del Caño Provl el Pe Igno de Estada Ror de S Ignacioconsultor el Pe Juan de Lecanes Ror de S Ambro cons el Pe Diego Marin Ror del Semo Ingles el Pe Franco de Prado cons el Pe Anto de Chaveria cons el Pe Juan Chacon Prefecto de estudios de S Ambrosio, Pe Diego de Baeza predicador, el Pe Martin de Arbizu Compo del Pe Prov el Pe Mn de la Serna Proc de la Prova de Castilla, y el Pe Jno friman Mrodel Semo Ingles Propuso el Pe Prov¹ el punto que se avia de tratar y luego mandò al Pe friman que dixesse lo primero los motivos que tenian los Pes Ingleses para dessear la dha mudança y luego adonde le pareçia se podia mudar. A lo primero se respondio brevemte que las enfermedadesque se avian experementado en el dho Semo avian sido tan grandes que no se attrebia ninguno a venir a el y los que venian se volvian luego sin querer pocos o ninguno perseverar a acabar los estudios pensando arresgavan la vida en vivir en el con que se venia a faltaralfin del dho semo que era criar sujetos aptos pa la conversion de Inga para cuia confirmaçion mostrò que desde el año de 625 quando el dho Pe entròen dho semo pa ser alumno hasta el presenteque eran doze años y mo se avian admitido en dho semº 57 estudtes de los quales solos cinco avian acabado sus estudios en el quedando çinqta y dos por acabar y de estos çinqta y dos solos dozehan llegado al sacerdocio y dellos siete se han imbiado a Inga. De suerte que de 57 estudiantes que han entrado en este Colo cinco años solos diez sacerdotes se han embiado en su mission tres acabados sus estudios y siete sin aberlos acabado, y dos a la Compa y quatro que estan en cassa para ordenarse de los quales los tres no han estudiado palabra de Theola y el otro bien poco que es muy pequeño fruto de tanto gasto y tanto trabaxo como en su criança se passa Y si llegara a los oydos de su Magd quiça le quitara al Semo la renta que le da pues el otro año quando volviò a conçeder el medio año que avia quitado de los juros hiçole informado de que de ordo se sustentavan en el treynta sujetos y es cierto que los clerigos segles echaran la culpa dello a la cumpa lo que de otra manera no pareçe se puede remediar sino es mudando el semo a otro sitio adonde ay mas salud y quiera venir gente con mas gusto y quedarse despues de venido . Al segundo punto se dixo que pues en Madrid avia ya cassa y Iglesia hecha lo que en otra ninguna parte se podia haçer sino en mucho tiempo y con mucho gasto pareçia el sitio mas a proposito fuera de que por ser corte se podia ay esperar mucha ayuda de limosna y otras raçones que por estar escritas en otro papel no se ponen aqui.

Sobre esto dixeron los demas Padres sus pareçeres y començando por la primera pregunta vinieron todos menos dos o tres que no se podia negar ser malsano el sitio del semo que oy tiene aunq no tanto como se apprehendia pero lo que vastaba junta con la apphension para causar los daños referidos que se seguian in-

evitablemte a las enfermedadesa que añadian y ponderavan algunos Pes otros mas como de que por esta raçon dexavan de venir los buenos ingenios y personas de qualidad que otras veces por donde venia a ser el Colo muy deslucido respecto de otros tiempos, pues ayudavan pa ello los excessos (Pero llegando a tratar de mudança hallavan tantas difficultades de empeño del Colo resista de las comunidades y paroch [ias] adonde se avia de ...... ) Otros con el PeProvleran de pareçerque las enfermedadesprocedian de exçessos de los Coles como de comer fruta, andar al sol y bañarsemuy amenudo lo que avianhechos los ultimosaños en que masavianreynado lasenfermedadespor tener la ocasiontan a la manocomoen Simancas y que si esta se quitava yendo a Portillo se podia esperar mucha mejoria como es ciertolaavialos años quefueronalla Pero llegando a tratar del termino ad quem de la mudança en casso que se ubiesse de hacer, lo 1º, todos vinieron en que no se pudiesse tratar por ningun casso de yr a Madrid por ser corte y por conseguienteocasionada a destraymientos fuera de le falta deMaestrosy concursode estudios que anima mucho a los estudiantes por donde ninguna religionavia intentado jamas poner estudio de letras en Mad como en parte agena de la quietud que pa ellas se requiere que quando en Roma lo ay la emulaçion de unos a otros les allenta lo que falta en Mad y finalmte otros argumtos traynan de razonesde estadoque mas eran para callar por donde se deçia se avia difficultadomucho al principio el admitir los semos en españa, y que sin duda lo contradiriael consejo de estado todo y ansi que esto no se podia tomar en la boca sino suponer lo contrario como cassa ya probada Aunq para esto parecia les llevava mucho el sentimto de dexar al Semo salir de su Prova De los otros dos terminos de Sala y otro sitio de Vallid avia varios pareçeres que Sala agradava a unos y Vallid a los mas por no perder sus estudios pero en la primeratan dudosa era la salud como en Vallid que mas parecia fuera del peligro grande de maleorarse mucho los estudtes con el exemplo y trado de los otros Colos especialmteel Yrlandes desseando introduçir en elsemº las libertades que en ellos se usan que seria ocasion de muchos alborotos luego el sitio [paper torn] que no se hallaria [paper torn]. ningunoque fuessecon comodidad de estar algo cerca de escuelas y en qualquiera se hallarian muy grandes resistias de las Parochias y comunidades que no dexarian abrir eglesia como nunca han consentido la abra el Semo Irlandes, ni abria menores en Vallid de dexar salir della a la Imagen de nra Sra a quien tienen todos tanta devoçion aviandola adornado de vestidos y joyas &c de sus haçiendas. Para yr a otra parte de Vallid parecia que no se remediavan conesso losdañosque se pretendia pues no se quitavala aprehension y mala fama que avia esparcido a Vallid por Sepulcrum Anglorum. Ultimamte eran tantas las difficultades que se offrecian en toda mudança assi de resistas de contrarios como de falta de caudaly empeños del Colo que son tan grandes que no pareçe en muchos años pueda tener effecto aunq no se recibiesse ninguno fuera de pareçer mal en tiempos tan apretados tratar de nuebos edificios, que no se attrebieron a resolver otra cossa mas de dar cuenta a

não Pe Gr¹ de los pareceres de todos aguardando su determinaçion y pidiendo a su Pd fuesse servido de dar orden al Colo de S Omer de embiar gente a proposito para començarde nuebo adonde estava el Semo y que estos se pidiesse en todo casso Esto fue lo que en esta Consulta se determinò.

En 10 de Septe del dho año de 38 estando el Pe Alo del Caño Prov a Vallid hiço juntar otravez consulta enel Colo deSan Ignacio en que se hallaron los mesmos que en la passada menos los Pes Chacon Baezay Serna Leyò al principio della el Pe Prov¹ una de nuestro Pe Gr¹ en respuesta de la que su R le avia escrito en conformidad de la consulta passada , en que deçia su Pd que attentos los inconvenientes que se hallavan en mudar el Semo a otra parte fueradeVallid que venia su Pd en ello peroque se mirassesi convenia mudarloa otra parte de la mesmaCiudad que de esto estavan muy desseosos los Pes Ingleses y pa [recia] que se podia hacer con facilidad;luegopidiolospareçeres de todos acerca de si convendria mudar el semo a otro sitio de la Ciudad y como era su Ra de pareçerque el que tenia era vastantemte sano propuso una confirmacion delloque se deçia en un libro del recebimto de la Imagen de nra Sra en dho Coloque en todo el año de peste aviendo tantos enfermos en todas partes de Vallid no se avia muerto en el Colo Ingles sino es una persona que era señal que antiguamte solia ser sano y si ahora no era la causa seria &c. Pero todos rechaçaron este argumto dicien[do] no abia que hacer casso del en competencia de una experiencia tan conocido por ser encomiastico y que quando fueraverdad por esso se attribuia a milagro y finalmte que en tiempo de peste los sitios mas mal sanos suelen ser mas libres que a todos los queconóçian al dho Coloera notoria su enfermedad no solo en estos tiempos sino tambien en los passados pues abia ay personaque por espacio dequarrentaaños no se abia apartado de enderredor [alrededor] de Vallid y siempre avia visto lo mesmo poco mas o menos no solo en los estudtes sino en los de la Compa y los naturales que este avia sido el pareçer de todos menos dos o tres en la consulta passaday que no se les abia offreçido cossa de nuebo en contrario Supuesto esto parecia muyjusto por los inconvenientes arribaponderadosque de las enfermedades se siguen, se tratasse de mudar el Colo a otro sitio de Vallid pues no faltarian muchos mas sanos del que tiene ya muy raçonable precio por la falta de gente que ay en toda ella adonde se podia esperar mas salud como en los Colos de S Ignacio y S Ambrosio se experimenta : pero que son los tiempos tales que no pareçe dan lugar a esso por ahora por aver quitado su Magd dos medios años arreo de los juros y no los aver bueltoasta agora sino que se quedasse esto por cossa assentada para quando Dios fuesse servido de mejorar los tiempos entretanto suspendiendosu execucion yprocurando yrse sobreponiendo con reçebir pocos Coles por evitar nota (aunque a otros les parecia no reçebir ningunos) y que en todo casso conbenia primero dar cuenta dello a su Magd por medio de los Pes Ingleses que residiessen en Madrid que se juzgavan mas a proposito pa esto ypidiendo su facultad pa ello como a Patronde dho semo que con ella se facilitarian las resistencias&c.

30. [A documentfrom the ValladolidPapers.]

[Translation]

In the year 1636, the College of Valladolid having asked for nine or ten studentsfromthat of S. Omer , to begin the course ofthatyear, they sent nine at different times, of whom one died in a very short time and another left the College at his own desire; with all which , and because it was still the month of September , it seemed thatthere was still time to ask for others, to supply the place of those who were wanting and to console the Master who had been appointed to lecture tothem (who was a very cleverman), the Fr. Rectorof the saidCollege of Valladolid, having consulted the other fathers, determined to ask for three or four studentsmore to join the said course . But it appears that hisletters arrived late, or that therewere other obstacles tosending the said students then, so that, in the month of May following, they sent six studentswho caused great confusionin the said College; for it now seemed very late for the said six to join the rest and to acquire all that had been taught to the others, and, on the other hand, the following year was not a year for beginninga course; nor couldanother Master be conveniently assigned to lecture to these other six, leaving him who had started with onlyfive, for by this time two more of the first nine had left Finally, it was arranged that Fr. John Bluet , who was the Prefect of the Course, should repeat to these six from the beginning all that he had taught the others, giving them, in brief,the substance of it in writing, for their notes ; whichthe said Father continued to do , with great labour and trouble, from the time thatthe said six arrived till the middle of August, without giving heed to the excessive heat or that it was vacation time Then the said Father fell ill, some of his hearers having previously fallen ill, so that theybegan to be dispirited, despairing of being able to proceed with the course , and, by their example , to stir up the others who were alreadyupset by the past disturbancesof [the student] Velez and the great ill-health that had prevailed, to discuss going elsewhere ; persuadingthem that they would never be well if they remained in the said College and alleging that, if they went together, there would be a sufficientmotive for changingthe site of the Seminary, which had already begun to be discussed on account of their continuous illnesses With this determination the studentswrote a joint letter, signed byall, to Fr. Thomas Bapthorpe, who was then Procurator for the English Province, in the Court of Spain , asking him to be pleased to come to Valladolid to discuss what should be done, and finally, seeing that the said Father delayed, they all determinedto leave the College, which thesix who had last arrived did without anyone being able to stop them,forthey had not taken the College Oath, and two others who, although they had taken it, obtained license to leave on account of their ill-health, and because the course had been spoilt for them, and of those that remained , two entered the Society and the other four obtained permissiontostudy" Cases " and be ordainedPriests, which was granted them with the intentionof cleaningthe house from the traces of those who had carried on the riotsin it

This was the state in which Fr. Thomas Bapthorpe found the Seminary of Valladolid when he came from Madrid, about the middle of October, 1637 , with his companion, Brother George Garnett, to visit the Fathers there. Thence, the moment he arrived, he went at once to the College of St. Ignatius to see the Fr. Vice-provincial, who was then Fr. Gabrielde la Puebla, on accountof the deathof Fr.Miguel

de Oreña, Provincial of Castile , whohad died some months previously, and, because the said Vice-provincial was leaving Valladolid the next day, hetold him at the same time how hehadan orderfrom Fr. General to discuss the change of site of the English Seminary. The Fr. Viceprovincial immediately summoned the Fathers Consultor who were present, and there, before Fr. Bapthorpe and Brother George Garnett, the case was proposed again, and all were of the opinion that, since Fr. Alonso de Cano , who at that time was in Madrid, as Visitor of the Province of Toledo , had been nominated Provincial of this Province nothing should be done without first informing His Reverence, who, being in Madrid, could inform himself more fully of the state of St. George's Seminaryof that Capital, to which it was intended to change the Seminary of Valladolid, so that he could take a better resolution as tothe vetoof Castile Thusit was done Fr. Bapthorpe, after having busied himself to obtain opinions from the doctors of Valladolid that the climate was injurious to the constitutions of Englishmen , which they all refused to give, though they agreed that the site that the Seminarynow possessed in the town was unhealthy, returnedto Madrid.

On February 13th, of the following year, 1638, the Fr. Provincial, Alonso de Caño, arrived in Valladolid, took possession of his office and immediately, within a few days, held a meeting in the College of St. Ambrose , of all the Consultors of the Province and some other Fathers to treat ofthe change of the English Seminary. They were ten in all, whose names are the following:-Fr. Alonso de Caño, Provincial; Fr. Ignatius de Estada, Rector of St. Ignatius's, Consultor; Fr. Juan de Lecanes, Rector of St. Ambrose's , Consultor; Fr. Diego Marin, Rector of the English Seminary [Valladolid]; Fr. Francisco de Prado , Consultor; Fr. Antonio de Chaveria , Consultor; Fr. Juan Chacon , Prefect of Studies in St. Ambrose's ; Fr. Diego de Baeza, Preacher ; Fr. Martin de Arbizu, Socius of the Fr. Provincial; Fr. Martin de la Serna, Procurator of the Province of Castile ; and Fr. John Freeman , Minister of the English Seminary [Valladolid] The Fr. Provincial propounded the point which had to be discussed and then ordered Fr. Freeman to statethe reasons which the English Fathershadfordesiring the said change and where he thought the Seminarycould be movedto. To the first point he replied briefly that the illnesses they had suffered in the said Seminaryhad been so great that no one ventured to come to it, and those who came returned immediately, few or none wishing to persevere in the desire to finish their studies , thinking they were risking theirlivesin livingin it, so that the aim ofthe Seminary, which was to educatefit subjectsfor the conversionof England, was being lost; in proof of which he showed that since the year 1625, when the said Father entered the said Seminary as a student, to the present year, which was twelve years and a half, 57 students had been admitted into the said Seminary, of whom only five had finished their studies in it, leaving fifty-two to finish; and of these fifty-two, only twelve had become Priests, and, of these, seven were sent to England. Sothat offifty-seven studentswho entered the College, onlyten priests have been sent on the Mission, three having finished their studies and seven withouthaving finishedthem, two to the Society, and four , who arein the house, to be ordained , of whomthree have not studiedaword of Theology, and the other one very little: which is very small fruit from so much money and labour spent on their education. And , ifit comes to the ears of His Majesty, perhaps he will take away from the Seminary the income that he gives it; for, the other year, when he

again conceded the half year of the taxes he had taken away, he was informed that thirty subjectswere, as a rule, supportedin it, anditis certain that the Secular Clergy will blame the Society for it; which cannot be remedied in any other way, it seems, but by changing the Seminary to another place where there is better chance of health, and where people will come with more pleasure and stay when they have come.

On the second point, he said that since there was in Madrid a house and Church already built, which could not be built elsewhere except in a long time and at much expense, the place seemed more suitable; besides, by being the Capital, one could hope for great help from alms, and there were other reasons which, because they are written in another account, are not put here.

On this the other Fathers gave their opinions and, beginningwith the first question, agreed, with the exception of two or three, that it could not be denied that the site the Seminary occupies at present is unhealthy, although not so muchas was feared, but that, together with the fear, was sufficient to cause the prejudice referred to which inevitably follows the sicknesses; to which some Fathers added and argued other evil consequences, as that, for this reason, cleverpeople and people of quality had ceased to come here as they did formerly, so that the College has now fallen into disfavour in comparison with other times. The irregularities helped towards this (But, when they began to treat of the change, they found so many difficulties, obligations of the College, opposition from the Religious Communities and Parishes where it had to be ...)

Others, amongstthem the Fr. Provincial, were of the opinion that the sicknesses come from the excessesof the students, such as eating fruit, walking in the sun and bathing very frequently, whichthey had done during the last years when the illnesses had been most frequent, having the opportunity so close at hand in Simancas , and if this opportunity were taken away, by their going to Portillo, a great improvement could be expected , as is certain had taken place in the years when they went there. But when they began to discuss the terminus ad quem of the change, in case it should take place, firstly, all agreed that going to Madrid was out of the question, because it was the Court and thereforean occasion of distractions, apart from the lackofMasters andof the atmosphere ofstudy, which animatesstudents very much, so that no Religious Order had ever attempted to found in Madrid a Study House for Arts, as being alienfrom that peace which is necessaryfor them, that,althoughthereis one in Rome, the emulation there amongst the students supplies what is lacking in Madrid, and, finally, they broughtforward other arguments , reasonsofstateonwhich it is better to keep silence, wherebyit was said that the admittance ofthe Seminaries into Spain had been made very difficultin thebeginning and , without doubt, the Councilof State would be opposed toit, and so this could not be spoken of, but, rather, the contrary should be taken for granted as a case already proved. Although, as to this, it seemed that the desire not to let the Seminary out of the Province weighed greatly with them. About the other two solutions, Salamanca or another site in Valladolid, there were various opinions Salamanca pleased some and Valladolid the rest, because thus they would not lose in theirstudies ; butin the former place health was as doubtful

* i.e. for the summer vacation A wide river, the Pisuerga, runs by Simancas, whilstthere is no river within many miles of Portillo

as in Valladolid, which it resembles greatly, apart from the greatdanger of the students deteriorating through the example of and dealings with the other Colleges, especiallythe Irish, and desiring to introduce into the Seminary the freedom that these have, which would be the cause of many disturbances Moreover, no site could be found that would, with any degree of comfort, be near the schools, and in every place great opposition would be encountered from the Parishes and the Religious Communities, which would not allow a Church to be opened, as they have never consented to the Irish Seminaryopening one, nor would there be less opposition in Valladolid to the removal ofthe statue ofOur Lady, for they have all suchdevotionto it, having adorned it with vestments and jewels, etc., out of their means Going to another part of Valladolid, it was thought, would not remedy the evils alleged, for it would not take away the fear and the bad name that had spread abroad, that Valladolid was the " Englishman'sgrave. " Finally, so great were the difficulties that presented themselves to every form of change, the opposition of enemies as well as the want of means, and the obligations of the College, which are so great that it is not likely they will be removed for many years even though no student were received, besides the bad effect of discussing new buildings in times so impoverished as these, that they did not determine anything more than that an account of the opinions of all be given to our Fr. General, waiting for his ruling and asking that His Paternity would be pleased to order the College of S. Omerto send fit people to begin again, where the Seminary was, and that these should be asked for in any case This was what was determinedin this consultation

On the 10th of September of the said year 1638, Fr. Alonso de Caño, being in Valladolid, called another consultation in the College of St. Ignatius at which the same people assembled as at the previous one, except Frs Chacon, Baeza and Serna The Provincial read, at the beginning, a letter from our Fr. General, in reply to the onethat His Reverence had written in conformity with the last consultation, in which His Paternity said that, in consideration of the difficulties that were to be found in changingthe Seminary to another placeoutside Valladolid, His Paternity came to the same opinion, but theywere to enquireifit were suitable to change it to another part of the same city, that the English Fathers were very desirous of this and it seemed that it could be easily done. Then he asked the opinions of all as to whether it would suit to change the Seminary to another part of the city, and , as His Reverence was of the opinion that the site it had was sufficiently healthy, he proposed that it should be confirmed , for it was saidin a book on the receptionof the Statue of Our Lady into the said College that throughout the whole year of the plague, with so many sick in every part of Valladolid, one person only had died in the English College, which was a sign that formerly it used to be healthy , and that, ifit was not so now, the cause would be, etc. But all refused to entertain this argument, saying that no notice should be taken of that, in opposition to such well-founded experience, for it was encomiastical , and, even though it were true, it was attributed to a miracle; and, finally, that in times of plague the most unhealthy spots are generally the most free; that the ill-health in the said College was well known to all who knew the College, not only in these days, butin the past,for thereis a person who has not left the neighbourhood of Valladolid forfortyyears who has always seen the same thing more or less , not only amongstthe students but also amongstthe members

of the Society and the natives; that this had been the opinion of all, except two or three in the last consultation; and that nothing fresh hadbeen brought before them tothe contrary Grantedthis, it appeared very just, because of the troubles which follow from the ill-health already related, to treatof the change of the College to another site in Valladolid, for there would not be any lack of healthier ones than the one it has , and at a very reasonable price, because of the fewness ofthe inhabitants, where they could hope for better health like that experienced in the Colleges of St. Ambrose and St. Ignatius, but the times are such that it does not seem good to put the matter in hand at the moment, for his Majesty has withdrawn the benefit of two successivehalf-years of the tax, and has not yetreturnedthem; butthat the matter be taken as agreed, but to be carried out when God should be pleased to improve the times; meanwhile its execution should be suspended and that they should try to improve the financial position oftheCollege, receivingindeed a fewstudentstoavoid scandal (although to others it appeared better not to receive any), but that in any case it were better to let His Majesty know of it, by means of the English Fathers who lived in Madrid whom they judged to be more to the purpose for this, and asking his permission for it, as Patronofthesaid Seminary, for with it opposition would be lessened , etc.

31. A brief declaration of the state of the finances of St. George's, circa 1640 .

[Contemporary copy on a single sheet offoolscap.] Seminarium AnglicumS. Georgii in Oppido Madriten : Dioecesis

Toletanæ fundatum fuit à Cæsare Bogacio Maiestatis Catholicæ medico anno salutis 1610 qui dum Vallesoleti in provinciaCastellæ versabaturAnglici ibidem Seminarii, eiusque alumnorum instituto, ac vivendi ratione motus, statuit aliud simile eiusdem nationis in Oppido Madriti fundare, ideoquein hunc finem ædes quasdam, quas in dicto oppido possidebat, donavit, atque Patri Cresuelo Societatis Jessu possessio earundem tradita est, atque huiusmodi donatione , postremâ eiusdemBogacii voluntateconfirmatâ, dictumSeminarium omnium bonorum suorum heredem constituit his conditionibus. Ut omnia sua debita solveret, et legata quædam famulis , et famulabus suis ab ipso concessa Ut annuam pensionem 60 circiter ducatorz Mariæ Bogacio filiæ suæ Sancti Moniali, vita durante, persolveret Ut de Stae Sedis Anglica, Matis Catholicæ, et Archiepis' Toletani Licentia Seminarium cum sua eclesia erigeretur, et infra annum post ipsius obitum duodecim iuvenes Angli ad studiainchoanda eò adduceretur. Denique ut in summo altari ecclesiæ dicti Seminarii unum quotidiesacrum pro ipsius anima in perpetuum celebraretur . His ita constitutis, infra annum ab obitu dicti Cæsaris, scilicet, anno 1611, Seminarium erectum est, et 12 iuvenes cum uno Patre ê Societate Jesu, et uno temporali coadjutore Audomaro missi, Madritumadinchoandastudia pervenerunt Atqui statimadversus hoc novum Seminarium exorta est ab Angliæ Regis legato magna Tempestas, cui cedendum pro tempore catholicæ Mat, ipsiusque consiliaribus visum est, quapropter dicti iuvenes, Regio decreto Madrito dimissi Complutum iverunt, ac inde (persoluto Philosophiæ

* Sic for Apostolica. The copyist seemingly misread Aplica and similarly Aplici lower down .

cursu) mediis ad necesariam sustentationem deficere tum incipientibus, varias in partes disperguntur, quibusdam Vallesoletum ac Hispalim ad cursum Theologicum missis, aliis ad inchoandum Tyrocinium Societatis in Flandriam remissis Ab illo tempore in hoc Seminario Madritensi nulla sunt habita studia, vel admissi alumni, eã præsertim de causâ quia defuêre semper media ullos alendi: nam præterquamquod reditus annui mille ducatos non excederent, ê quibus solvere oportebat pensiones , et annuos census â dicto Cæsare constitutos paucis post ipsius obitum annis, viâ iuris compellebatur Seminarium debitum quoddam octomille ducatoruz solvere eò quod Cæsar Bogacius se suaque bona omnia ad eos solvendos per sponsionemobligaverat ; hoc aliter præstarenon potuit Seminarium , nisi sumptis pecuniisincensum annuum ad id necesariis, quod ab eius Administratore Pe Franco Forcer de licentia Nuntii Anglici factumfuit circa annum 1624 , et hodiernum usquein diem hic census â Seminario solvitur Huius litis, et aliarum similium ocasione, licet minoris consequentiæ , ad eas angustias redactum est Seminarium , ut nisi eis occurreretur extraordinariismediis iam diu disolutum fuisset In primis enim Pater Josephus Cresuelus de pecuniis datis â Domina Luisia de Caravajal Noviciatui Anglicano in Belgio, et quas ipse Madriti recuperavit , 11000 ducatos in utilitatem huius Seminarii consumpsit, prout ipsechyrographo sua manu scripto, ac subsignato paulo ante obitum testatum reliquit, quæ summa hucusque in toto, et in parte insoluta manet Præterea Comiti Duci de Olivares concedebatur Patronatus huius Seminarii, ea conditione ut illud liberaret â gravissimo quodam onere vulgò dicto de huesped de aposento, quod tandem â sua Maiestate Catholica consecutus est, at nisi effectum fuisset, dissolvi oportuisset Seminarium , cum minime haberet unde census annuos, aliaque onera solveret. Denique necessitatibus huius Seminarii occursum sæpe fuit pecuniisCollegii Anglicani Audomaren : quæ recipi solentMadriti ab Administratoredicti Seminarii Madriten : adeoquemodo ei duo fermè ducatorum millia debentur

Ex dictis, et ex eo quod si totum Seminarium cum omnibus suis bonis, et oneribus iuste æstimarentur, minime iudicaretursufficere ad pdictadebita solvenda; manifestè infertur nihilbonorum fundatoris, seu ipsius donationis reliquum esse; neque subsistere iam Seminarium bonis primariæ fundationis, sed aliunde acquissitis, industria,favore, et ære alieno; et consequenterad eius venditionem, seu translationem ad alios usus pios non requiri dispensationem Pontificis ratione ultimæ volütis Cæsaris Bogacii; sed requiri tantummodo ipsius Stae Sedis licentiam , seu consensum eò quod absquehac ex iure cannonico omnis venditio, alienatio &a bonorum ecclesiasticorum sit invalida, et nulla Vid Extravagant Ambitiosæ ; Pauli Secundi

Præsens Status dicti Seminarii quoad

Temporalia

Recipitquot annis, proutiam locanturædes ipsius 32287Rs

* Sic .

Debentur eidem.

A Comitissa de Saldaña

A Mariscallo Castellæ

A D. Antonio Zapata

Ab hæredibus Comitis Ducis de Olivares

In censibus annuis

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Seminario Audomarensi

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[ in margin] Quæ (solutis censibus quotannis) supersunt de Seminarii reditibus; in alimentis , et vestuariis duorum subditorum , in reparatione ædium, in litibus, in necesariisad ecclesiam famulorum stipendiis, aliisque necessariis , consumuntur : ita ut uno anno cum alio, uti 30 amplius annorum experientia docuit , parum, aut nihil supersit pro debitis solvendis, aut censibusredimendis Quæ igitur spes emolumenti de hoc Seminario ? Imo non est aliud, nisi continuum, ac perpetuum circulare commercium recipiendi, ac solvendi pecunias,litigandi, ett3 cui nissisummâcurâ ac diligentiaattendatur, in deterius ibit, et tandem maximo, et Societatis, et nationis dedecore , dissolvatur, necessè est.

[A lineand a halfwritten in another handhave been illegiblyscored .]

32. Fr.General Mutius Vitelleschi to Fr. Thomas Bapthorpe. Rome, 2 March, 1641 . [Original]

Ihs

Revde in Chão Pater

Pax Chři

Valde gaudeo R V. isthuc incolumem appulisse, cuius industria ac diligentia confido restitutum iri, si quid præpropero discessu fratris nostri Georgii Garnetti fuit labefactum : nam ut ipse revertaturnonexpedit , et ipsius damnum facile pensabit RV. ex sua rerum tractandarumexperientia Ceterum ego ipsi omnia opto prospera, meq SS Sacrificiis et orationibus ipsius commendo Romæ2 Martii 1641

P. Thomæ Bapthorpio Madritum.

RV Servus in Christo [Autograph]Mutius

Vitellesius

[Addressed] Reverendo Patri in Christo P. Thomæ Bapthorpio SocisJesu Madritum.

33 . [Seal] Præpositi Generalis Societatis Iesv

Fr.Thomas Babthorpe to Fr. Edward Risley Ghent , 20 June, 1645 .

[Original holograph.]

Pax xpi

Rde in Chro Pater

Ihave yoursofye 19 ofmay, and I give you manythanksforye

12 crosses ofcaravaca whichyou say you sent mee by brotherJuan de Silva; who hath never yet taken any notice to mee of them; but only of a letter which he brought mee from mr Wright which hesaithheleft at Paris with his things theyre, and I shallhave it, when they come perhaps he may then give mee ye crosses if not I shall bee soe bouldas to askehim forthem; but ifhe havegiven them away I must have patience.

Concerning what you doe aske mee whether Cubas did induce mee to make ye reconocimiento of ye cense of Doña Beatriz de Chaves , I answeeryt noe it was not his doing, allthough he spoke to mee about it But f franco Aguado moved by Doña Beatrix her selfe, and by means of f Juan fernandez de Mudarra who was her confessarius, did ordaine mee to doe it, and afterI had showedhim howweeput it out of ye hand ofye Seminary ofValldinto ye hands ofa secular persone, he askedmee ifI did notthinkeit was due, and ifit had not been payed by ye procuratours ofmadrid I answered yes, and then he tould mee itwas noe matter in whosehands itwas and ordained mee being then provincial* to make yereconocimiento which I made. [The above paragraph is all underlined.]

Isend youherebyfProvincials ordre BrGeorge Garnetts answere to ye paper of Cubas and Don Aquiles his reverencehath read it over and wisheth you to pike out of it what may bee foryour purpose: but he would not have you make use of anything whichis personall against those two: and dothnot conducetoye natureofa just defence.

You knowytinye flemish province ye two electi are fGulielmus de Wael, and f Tassis : yt ye substituti are f del Plano, f ab Hees , and f Amarka. Amongst ye Wallons f Momoratus, f Burgoise, ye substituti f Penequin, f Dulin, and f Bushere. Wee shall begin ours upon ye 7ofJuly Isupposeyou doe knowytf foster is nowmade companion to f Provinciall in f Alacampi his place farwell dear father and bee mindfull of mee in your holy sacrifices: Gt this 20 of June 1645 . Thomas Babthorpe

I must needs trouble you this once with the delivery of this lettre to Joseph lozana, it is of a great friend of ours.

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] P. Baptorpio R. 20 Julio

34. Fr. Thomas Compton to Fr. Edward Risley. Liege.

[Original holograph.]

Rde in Xro Pater Pax eiusdem 24 June, 1645 .

I have yours of ye 19 of maye, and ame sorrie I can notgive youthat satisfaction youdesire,formost ofthose things yourequire an answer to I have forgotten, it being nowthirtie yeare agoeand more, and the cheefe thing you desire to know happened after I departed from Spaine, whence I returned in ye beginning ofAprill ye yeare 1617 and leaft Willim Harve a scholler in Valliadolid, for

* Provincial of the Province of Toledo

all that I know , and for those other three John Leton, * Thomas Risdon, and Robert Campian, I never saw themin my life, nor heard of them before When wee came thither first wee had an English Preeste that lived in ye house for a while with us, one Mr William Godrige, but he went away after a while, and whilesthe remained, what auctoritiehe had to dispose of ye goods I knownot Wee, as I remember called him nothingbut Mr Godrige Wee then looked not into things, but thought of nothing but owr studdies Iwonder youdesiremyanswerto ye ninth and last point,ifIshould writethe thruth, and it came to bee knowne, I thinke bothyouand Ishould have little thankes for owr paines It is trueSrJohn Digbie now Earle of Brstol then Embassador was saied to have a finger in it, and perhaps he had, but they werre farre from being heretiques, thatwere the cheefe cause ofit: Dios les perdone Thus craving a parte in your holie prayers and sacrifices I end Liege 24 Iunii 1645 .

Rae Vae servus in Christo Thomas Compton.

[Addressed] Al Padre Edoardo Risleo de la Compania de Ihs en Madrid

[Seal] Rect: Coll: Angl: Soc : Jesu: Leod [Endorsed] Notanda.

35. Fr.Thomas Portto Fr. Edward Risley. St. Omer's ,

[Contemporary copy.]

Pax Xpi 19Aug., 1645 .

Reverende in Chão Pater

Cum RVa de nonnullis quæ Madridiense illud Seminarium spectant, certior a me fieri cupiat, id hiscæ præstabo, et primo quidem

* John Clapton als Leyton, in Lib. Primi Examen ., Vall [No. 359], aged 20 , born of Catholic and upper-class parents, came to this College, Nov., 1616 , in a missionoften students fromSt. Omer's, whowerecaptured on the way by pirates. Lib. Alumnor. He was sent to Alcalá, but returned here and took the oath; but after a little more than a year, as he was refractory and could not live under rule and discipline, he was sent to Douay (Douay Diaries , C.R.S. x, 178, 182: John Clapton als Lepton

ThomasRisdonals Gibbons, in Lib Primi Examen [No. 358], aged 21 , born ofCatholic andupper-class parents, came to this College withthemission from St. Omer's which arrived in November, 1616, Lib Alumnor. He was sent to Alcalá, but returninghere tookthe oath He died of fever in this College,in July, 1621. He was a youthofgreat virtueand diligentlystudious of domestic peace

. Daniel Blunston als Robert Campian, in Lib. Primi Examen [No. 357], aged 20, born of Catholic and upper-class parents, came to thisCollege, Nov., 1616 , with the missionfrom St. Omer's, wherehe had studied humanities for three years. Lib Alumnor As he was not willing to conform to the rules and institution of this College, he was sent to study at Alcalá He returned laterand tooktheCollegeOath, but since he wasrefractory and could notlive under rule and discipline he was sent to Douay Douay Diaries, C.R.S. x, passim under Daniel Blundestone als Robert Campian § God forgive them

nomina eorum qui hinc eo destinati sunt eo ordine subiiciam, prout ipsius R P AegidiiSchondonchitunctemporis Seminarii Audomarens Rectoris manu propria descriptos invenio, ut sequitur 1a MissioMadridiensis 1611 Martii 23 die Mercuriiin Hebdomada Passionis. Thomas Portus, Robertus Lucius, Gualterus Mortonus, Georgius Southewellus, Martinus Barlæus, Rogerius Campianus, Thomas Comptonus, Ludovicus Risdonus, Guillelmos Harvæus, Antonius Tailerus, Henricus Comptonus, Joannes Portlandus & Guilielmus Caes Pharmacop Atquehi Adolescentesunâ cum P Thoma Pricao Societatis Jesu sacerdoteeorundem in itinere Præfecto et superiore eiusquesocio coadiutore Joanne de Meron eiusdemSocietatis missi sunt ex hoc Seminario Audomareñ dicto die 23 Martii 1611 ad inchoandum Seminarium Anglorum Madridiense, ut ex autographo dicti P. Aegidii Schondonchi constat Itaq dicti Adolescentes cursum Philosophicum Madridii incoarunt , et sub uno eodemque ProfessoreR. P.Joanne Tomsono eiusdemsocietatis Jesusacerdote absolverunt Compluti maiori ex parte. Dum Philosophiævacarent duo ex prædictis mortui sunt Madriti, nimirum Antonius Tailerus * et Rogerius Campianus. Reliqui omnes Valesoletum ad studia Theologica prosequenda missi sunt Inter hos erat Guilielmus Harvæus, qui societatis Jesu Religiosus nunquam fuit, sed sacerdos tantum sæcularis posteaque factus Capellanus maior cuiusdam legionis obiit in Belgio Neque vero illum aut alium dictæ Missionis creatum fuisse Rectorem Seminarii Madridiensis hactenus audivi: ex illo tempore nulli alii alumni studiorum causa eò destinati fuerunt nisi fortassis titulo sanitatis vel alio simili ex Collegio Valesoletano aliquis eò mitteretur antequam vero primailla et præfata Missioeò veniret nulli priores alumni Seminarium Madridien inhabitabant

Tota Gubernationis ratio erat penes Patres Societatis qui in Collegio Societatis vivebant utpote P. Josephum Cresuellum et P. Antonium Hoskins qui illi successit P. JoannesTomsonus Philosophiæ Professorut plurimum studiosis præerat, nisi quod studiorum causa in Collegium se quandoque reciperet ibique pernoctaret, eo quod libri in seminario necessarii deessent Coadiutores duo Societatis, qui res temporales curabant in eodem sempercum adolescentibus domicilio degebant. D. Goudrigius ut memini et alius quandoque sacerdos secularis cuius nomen excidit dormitorii sive cubiculorum erant Præfecti, qui ad dictos Patres referebant prout fit in aliis Colegiis, si quid contra disciplinam seminarii fieret Nullam tamen superioritatis potestatem absolute, sive en adolescentes sive in bona domus mobilia et immobilia exercere videbantur

Cur tandem Madrito dicti Adolescentes migrare cumpulsi sunt legato Regis Angliæ tributum fuit Atque hæc sunt quæ de illius seminarii ortu dicenda occurrunt ex iis quæ præsens observavi

Quod vero postea contigisse refert R. Va de quadam singrapha data et signata Octob 1618. GuillermoArbeo Padre y Retor, Juan Leton, Tomas Risdon, Robert Campiano, vehementer miror, et According to the Valladolid Register he died at Valladolid P

quidem quoad tres posterioresementita mihi videnturessenomina , * neque ullos utroque nomine ita compellatos extitisse Valesoleti aut

Madriti Quoad Guilielmu vero Harvæum mihi notum constat non fuisse Societatis, etsi Rector aliquando creatus fuisset latere hoc omnes tam diu non potuisset Interim me Sanctis R. V. Sacrificiis enixè commendo Audomari e Semo Anglo 19 aug 1645 . Thomas Portus

[Inscriptio erat Rdo in xpo P. Odoardo Risleo Societatis Jesu , Madriti. In another hand.]

[Endorsed]

Fr. Ports Letter= [in first hand.]

Cartadel P. Thomas Porto Ror de S. Omer en q da quentoal Pe Odoardo Risleo de algos alumnos q salieron a los Seminos de Valldy Md [in second hand.]

36. Fr. Francis Suarez to Fr. Edward Risley Valladolid 27 Oct., 1646

[Contemporary copy.]

Copia de una carta del Pe franco Suarez Rr del Semo yngles de Vallid al Pe Risleo de 27 de Otte 1646

Pax xpi etta

Mi Pe Risleo yo tengo muygrande desseo de que enestenego nos portemos con la mayor paz y amistad del mundo, y q se de lugar solo a la razon y esta se aclare sin disgustosy sinsabores . Paraeste effo escrivo aqui las principales cabezas q puede aver de differencia pa q V. R. me ponga a la margen las respuestas y nosotros y V. R. estemos enterados de los fundamentos de una y otra pte q yo no desseo otra cosa queentenderla verdad yobrarsegun ella, y tambien hablar en las ocasiones q se ofrecen y defender a V. R. si hallare camino pa ello, q lo estimare, porque nos vemos atajados assi con los de casa como con los de fuera a quienes parecen descaminoslo q oyda su razon de V.R. quiza no lo seran.

Y porque aqui puede haver dos pleytos uno con IgnacioNoble, o, otroqualqrherederodel censo; y otro entre los dos Colegios quiero se proceda con toda distincion

En el pleytocon IgnacioNoble me dicen intentaV. R. haver sido invalido el censo en su fundacion, y consiguientemteel resguardo q tenemosporhaversehechotodo sin licencia del Pontifice , a pretende V. R. ser precisa.

Este pleyto parece de suyo muy feo en mucho discredito de los colegios, de nãos Superiores y antecessores , y tambienpoco seguro en la consciencia. Sientenlo assi quantos letrados, personas entendidas, doctas Religiosas y de buenos terminos ay sin faltar ninguna, y si el vulgolo supiera q depte de la Compania se intentava tal pleyto nos sil[b]aran por las calles . =Y de suyo parece cosa abominable a dios y al mundo que se pretenda tal nulidad siendo cosa corriente en muchas comunidadesaun Religiosas el q se tomen sin licencia del Pontifice sin que ninguno cometa tal indecencia de

* This statement is disproved by the Valladolid and Douay Registers. It caused great confusion in the litigation that followed and thatcontinued with intervals, for a hundred years.

bolverse atras , y es mas corriente en estas y otras de seglares , por lo qual es de mucho mayor nota el que en nombre desta, o, de esa se intente tal pleyto. =fuera desto no ha mas de dos años a este colo con licenasoladel Pe Prov¹ qoy es Asistente sin licencia del Pontifice tomoen censo mil ducados, y aviendosetomado en el otros muchos desta misma suerte causa notable escandalo y dissonancia que podamos mañana salirnos a fuera y dezir que fueron invalidos los censos , y que los reditos se convierten en principal, y en algunos antiguos antes nos deveran q debamos.

Ademas que es cosa terrible y q deve dar mucho cuydado a los q intentassentalpleytoq se verifique dellosy de la Compa por medio de sus superiores que usa destos ardides, o, sobrenombresde censos para remediar sus necessidades, y quando los acreedores piensan q tienen con q passar se hallan con una trampa antes deudores q acreedores , porqpor serinvalidos los censos en su fundacion passados 20 años no deberemos nada.

Añadase a esto a los primeros fundadores deste censo y los superiores q a ello concurrieron seran por nosotros mismos calumniadosycondenadoso por del todo ignorantes o porhombres demala consciena . Pues si el haver probabilidad y ser cosa en españa corriente no basta sino q se puede pararen esto q oy vemos y pretender nulidad, no se yo con q conscia se toman y se han tomado estos censos sin licena del Pontife sino nos condenamospor unos ignorantes,yni el Pe Carolo Thesauroni hombre en el mundo puede negar esto si se haze capaz de los terminos.

Ni es solucion lo q V. R. me dicen q respondey es havertenido sentenciaen su favor porque los Juezes del Pontifice attenderan a lo masseguroya que no se disminuya su jurisdicionaunq lo contrario sea o sepratiquecomo probable Y si las demas comunidadespusieran este pleytoante los Juezes del Pontifice vencieran por la mismarazon y con todo esso no ha havidoninguna q lo aya tomado en la boca teniendo lo por menos decente y nada ajustado a sus obliges

Ultimamtea ley de hombres de bien y de xpianos quando no hiziera fuerza el ser alias tenidos por engañadores debiamosattender a la primera opinion q en nños antecessores abrazamos y seguirla Y dudo mucho q aya en el mundo persona docta, bien informada que lo tenga por seguroen la conscia sino es condenandocomo dezia por totalmteignorantes o de mala conscienciaa los q tomaron y oy toman tales censos. Y para mi es principio llano y assentadoen toda buena theologia q no puede uno con variedad de opiniones evitardeudacierta sino q estamos obligadosa obrar en consequencia de la prima que en não nombre abrazaron nãos antecessores. Y de esto y de otras cosas q tocan al punto desisto por no ser propias deste lugar y pedir mas capacidad q la de una carta V. R. comole supcome diga lo q se puederesponderporq es lo que sale a fuera, y mas nos desdora y de que desseamos ver alguna salida aunq sea aparenteporq como V. R. sabe mejorq yo en primer lugar se ha de poner el buen nombre de la religion en especial en materiade consciencia y buenos terminos .

Elpleytoentre los dos Colos este de S. Albano y esse de S. Jorge

havia entendido hasta aora q V. R. no queria excitarley assi me immuta mucho el q V. R. diga q no parece por prueba ni vehemente presumpcion (omnibus pensatis) haversefundado en beneficio deste Seminario esto es de San Jorge Yo confiesso mi corto caudal y q no sabre distinguirlo q es es prueba y presumpcion de lo q no lo es . Pero V. R. por hacerme favor me diga, si es prueba evidente haver los Administradores de San Jorge por espacio de treinta años que ha q se fundodho censo pagado constantemtereditos del,haviendo havido personas de gran conscia gran religion, mucha pruda y letras No haver este colo pagado nunca tales reditos y si alguna vez por estar aqui los acreedores lo hizo hallandose como se halla en las cuentas qera por orden y a cuenta y con satisfaccion del Colo de San Jorge. El reconocimto autentico del Pe Thomas Baptorpio q es quienV. R. conoce no es prueba muy legitima y concluyente ?

Para mi por lo menos es lo porq aunq no le conocitengo mucho porq estimar sus prendas Y no me parece menos efficaz el resguardo juridico de los 4 Colegiales con fee de escrivo y testigos y no es materia para adivinarmalicias ni yo creere q V. R. las ha adivinado y ni ha venido a su imaginacion la ubo, porq no se a de presumir ni dezir aunque se ubiessen de hundir ambos colos a las ubiesse tan enormesde partede la Compa o de los de su nacion de V. R. en este estado A loq se dice de haversehechosin licencia de Su Santidad no tengo que dezir mas q lo arriba dho en el primer pleyto con IgnacioNoble aunq aca entre nosotros tengo por sin duda seria mas reprehensible. No le parecetambien a V. R. q es p'sumpcion masq vehemente q en todos los libros del estado deste Colo desde el año de 1616 inclusive en q se tomoeste censo, no ay una sola partida del recibo de unreal de dho principalni en el del gasto dehaver pagadoun quarto de reditos siendo assi q estan en ellos todos los demas censos q se ha[n] tomado y reditos dellos q se han pagado de todo el qual depondra el HofrancoDiaz y es cierto cosa maravillosa q en 19 Visitas de Provinciales que ha havido despues aca no se ayan hechadomenos tales partidas. Todo lo dho consta de libros de gasto y recibo del Coloy de otros de cuentascon losAdministradores deesse q no nombro a V. R. por cansarle y porq se q lo sabe Y gde não Señor a V. R. como desseo y supeo Vallid y Ottubre 27 de 1646. franco Suarez.

36 [Translation]

Copy of a letter from Fr. Francisco Suarez, Rector of the English Seminary, Valladolid, to Fr. Risley, October 27th, 1646.

I have a very great desire that in this business we bear ourselves with the greatest possible peace and friendship, and that reason only should have place andthatitshouldmake thingsclearwithoutvexations and unpleasantness For this purpose I am writingdownhere the principal points ofdifference there can be, so that Your Reverence may put your replies in the margin for me, that we and Your Reverence may understandthe grounds of each side; for I desire nothing else exceptto understand the truth and to work by that, and also to speak on the

occasions that are offered and to defend Your Reverence, ifI can finda way to do so , which I shall be very pleased to do, for we seemtobeata deadlock both to those of our ownhouse and to those outside, to whom Your Reverence's reasons appear misguided , which perhaps they will not be when your statementis heard

I wish to proceed with all clearness, because here there could be two lawsuits, one with Ignacio Nobleor any heir to the censo , andthe other between the two Colleges.

In the lawsuit with Ignacio Noble, they tell me Your Reverence pleads the censo to have been invalid in its foundation and , consequently, the Warrant of Security also that we hold; because it was made without the facultyof the Pope, which Your Reverence asserts to be necessary

This lawsuit in itself seems very ugly and to the great discredit of the Colleges and of our superiors and predecessors, and also not very safe in conscience Many lawyers, and all wise people, learned religious and respectable persons think thus about it, and if the ordinary people knew that such a lawsuit was being intended on behalf of the Society they would hiss us through the streets In itself it appears a thing detestable to God and the world that such nullity should be asserted , when it is an ordinary occurrence in many communities, even of nuns , for censos to be taken with no facultyfrom the Pope, without anybody doing anything so unbecoming as to deny responsibility; and it is the usual thingin these communities and others of seculars; wherefore he is the more censurable who in the name of this or that commences such a lawsuit. Besides this, it is not two years ago since this College, withthe facultyof the Fr.Provincial only, whois now Assistant, without the facultyof the Pope, took a thousandducats on censo , and, as many others have been taken in the same way, it will causegreat scandal and discord if we can go out to-morrowandsaythat the censos were invalid, andthat theinterest we owe shouldbe converted into principal, and that, as regards some long-standing censos , they owe us money rather than we them

Besides,it is aterrible thingandshouldmake those whoare thinking of such a lawsuit very careful lest it should be found true of them and the Society, through their superiors , that it uses these ruses and sham censos to meet theirneeds,andwhenthe creditorsthinktheyhaveagood title find they are deceived, and rather debtorsthan creditors, because , the censos being invalidin theirfoundation twentyyears ago, we owe nothing.

Add to this that the first founders of this censo and the superiors whoagreed toit will by our very selves be calumniatedand condemned as totally ignorant or as men of bad conscience. For if having some probabilityand beingthe ordinary practicein Spain do not suffice, and ifone can take up the stand we see to-day and assert nullity,Ido not know with what kind of a conscience these censos are and have been taken without the faculty of the Pope; rather we condemn ourselves as ignoramuses and neither Fr. Carolo Thesauro nor any other man in the world can deny this if he understands the points at issue

Nor is it a solution that you reply, as they tell me, that you have a sentence in your favour; because Papaljudgesare guidedby whatis most certain and what will not lessen their jurisdiction , although the contrary mayexist or be practised as probable; and ifthe other communities were to start a lawsuit like this before the Papal judgesthey would win on the same grounds, yet with all this there is not one that

has suggested such a thing, holding it as unfitting and not becoming their obligations.

Finally, besides the obligation we have of not laying ourselves open to be considered tricksters, as good men andChristianswemust keepto the first opinion we held of our predecessorsandfollow it And Imuch doubtifthereis a learned andwell-informedman in the world whowould hold it as safe in conscience , or who does not condemn, as I said , as totallyignorant orofbad conscience those whohave taken orwhoto-day take suchcensos Forme it is a plain and settled principle in all good Theologythat no one can through a difference ofopinions avoid a debt which is certain, but we are obligedto act in accordance with whatour predecessors took on in our name . On this and other things which affect the point I do not say more, because they are not suitable here and need greater space than a letter. I beg YourReverence totellme what I can reply because this is what is made public and most dishonoursus andfrom which we desire to find some way out even though it be but plausible, for Your Reverence knows better than I the good name ofReligionmust comefirst, especiallyin mattersofconscience and honour . I had understood, up to the present, that Your Reverence had no desire to raise the lawsuit between the two Colleges, this ofSt. Alban andthat ofSt.George, and I am very upset that Your Reverence should say that it cannot be proved or strongly presumed (omnibus pensatis) that the censo was foundedin favour of this Seminary, that is of St. George's I confess my lack of ability and that I do not know howto distinguish what is prooffrom what is not. But Your Reverence will please tell me whether this is or not evident proof, viz that the Administrators of St. George's for the space ofthirtyyears, which have passed since this censo was foundedhave continually paid the interest ofit, andthey people of good conscience, good religious of greatprudence and learning; whilst this College never has paid such interest, forifat any time, because the creditors were here, it did, for it is found in the accounts, itwas at the orderandonthe accountandfor the satisfaction of St.George's College.

Is not the authentic acknowledgmentby Fr. Thomas Bapthorpe, whom you know, very legitimate and conclusive proof ? For me at leastit is, foralthough Idid notknowhim Ihave muchreason toesteem his worth . Nordoes the legalWarrant of Securityofthe four students , attested bythe Notary and witnesses, appearless efficacious , and there isnogroundfor suspecting malice, norwillI believe that Your Reverence has suspected it, nor that it has enteredyourmind that there was any, because it must not be presumed nor said, even though bothColleges perish, that there was such enormous malice on the partoftheSociety or your countrymenin Spain As regards what is said about ithaving been made without the facultyof His Holiness I have nothing to add towhatis said above in the firstlawsuit with Ignacio Noble, althoughin us I have no doubt but that it would be more reprehensible . Does not Your Reverence think that it is more than a strong presumption thatin all the account books of this College, from 1616 inclusively, when this censo was taken, there is not a single entryof the receipt of a penny of the said principal, nor in the paymentsof having disbursed a farthingof interest, whilst all the other censos thathave been taken are entered in them and the interest that has been paid on them ? Brother Francisco Diaz will depose to all this It is certainly amarvellousthingthatsuch entries have notbeenmissed in the nineteen Visitations of Provincials that have taken place from then to now

Allthat has been said is evident from the accountbooks of the College and from the other accounts with the Administrators of St. George's, which I do not mention to Your Reverence lest I tire you, and because I know that you know.

37 . Fr. Edward Risley to Fr. Francis Suarez Madrid 3 Nov. 1646 . [Contemporarycopy.]

Respue[s]ta del Pe Risleo a la carta del Pe Retordel Sem yngles de Vallid. fha en 3 de Noviembre de 1646

Mi Pe Retor.

El modo de V. R. en este nego me agrada y me obliga sobre manera, porque es religioso, grave, prudente y todo lo q se puede dessear Pues clara cosa es q entre los religiosos y prudentes se puede y se deve tratar y negociar sin passiony sin llegara las personas y sin denigrar las reputaciones unos de otros y obrar como V. R. muy bien dice segun la verdad : porq en las cosas sublunares muyvarioy differente es el modo de concebir de unos a otros acerca la misma cosa y todo santo y bueno como se vee cada dia entre personas santas aun de marca mayor

Distingue V. R. muy bien dos pleytos= Pero no he intentadoyo contra Igno Noble ser nula la fundacion de su censo, porq a este Semo no le toco este punto ni toca Del Resguardosi, es verdad q seha intentadoy manifestamente probado con muchos testigos ser nulo, no soloporfaltarle la licena de la Sede Aplica, sino porfalterles a losq lo otorgaron todo generodefacultad , poder, y licencia, siendo 4 moços de los quales uno falsamte finge ser Retor, no haviendo havido jamas Retoren este Semo ni aun de la misma Compa, y esto pocos dias antesq se fuessen de aqui a otra pte sin quedarninguno. = Contentariase porventura V. R. que su Seminoquedasse obligado a lapaga de cantidad grande porescritura otorgada no digo de4 sino de todos los estudiantes juntos sin poder, licencia o intervencion suya etta ? Por quanto toca a la anulacion de la misma fundacion del censo ya he escrito a V. R. lo que siente un Pe muygrave de nữa Compa letrado , Canonista grande y theologo Penitenciero de Su Santidad . De que parescatan mal ai el alegar semejante nulidad lo creo, por dezirlo V. R. y assi no le quiero persuadir a ello. Sin embargo dire (solo intuitu veritatis y sin ofensa de nadie como espero) lo que se me ofrece en este particular. No parece bien a los enterados en estas materias que la Compa obligue hypoteque y enagene perpetuamte los bienes de los Seminos que no son proprios de la Compa laqual toda junto no tiene propriedad en ellossino sola la simple administracion, ni consiguientemtetiene poder ni facultad (sinola tiene expressade la StaSede Apostolica) de obligar perpetuamte o enagenar dhos bienes Ni es buena la conseqa de lo q haze o puedehazer la Compao otras comunidadesen bienes proprios, a que lo puede hazer en bienes agenos de los quales no es mas que administradora . Ni tampoco parece bien quela Compa tonie bienes agenos a tto de censo y q no obre con devida legalidad dando la seguridadqueen tal caso conviene . Mas , el q se obliga en aparencia a mas de lo q puede: o lo haze a sabiendas, o no? Si a sabiendas ,

se condenara de malicia y fraude : si no, de grande ignorancia, q el mundo en la Compano presumera Mas, para que son leyes Ecclcas y civiles en favor de pupilos y menores (que son todas las comunidades) si obrarcon igna y pretextode buena bastara para obligarles a [e]star a lo hecho por sus tutores o administradores a su daño y perjuicio? Assi facilmte se destruirian las comunidades por un mal o ignorante administrador , tutor, o superior. Y assi es expediente ut discant utrinque cautius negociari Ni la Sede Apostolica ha hecho y varias vezes confirmado la ley q anula semejantescontractosen vano e inutilmte, sino a fin que por justas causas seexecuten. Y el dezir que alomenosel que no tubo parte en tal contracto ilicitoy prohibido y haze instancia, que, para remedio del daño que por elpadece, se execute la ley de superiores legitimos, peca contra justicia o buena conscia per se loquendo, parece temeridad : porqes hazer la ley injusta =Que esse Colo aya dos años ha tomadootro censo en la misma conformidad , no es prueba de que por esso este bien y legitimamte fundado, o, el uno o el otro censo, siendo antes ciertoque no lo son: y assi si esse Semino tiene obligacion de assegurar al Censista la fundacion de su censo , lo tendra tambiende procurarq se ratifique por autoridad bastante, que porlos decretos pontificios y entre otros por uno de Urbano VIII solo es en el caso presentela de laSede Apostolica Nodigomaseneste particularpor notocaraeste Semoel intentarla nulidaddel censo en cuyafundacion no tuboparteni tiene este Semino, y por juzgarV. R. q absolutamte no convenir se intenta Y assi han informado a V. R. muy mal en dezirle q yo he intentadocontra Igno Noble ser nulo y invalido el censo haviendo solo defendido y esto aun esforçado, que no tenia dho Igno bastante recaudo de executar este Semino por la paga del, q es cosa muy differente y en q convienen todos q estava yo en conscia obligado a elloA lo que dice V. R. de ardides y sobrenombres decenso, y de ser calumniadosy condenadoslossupres o por del todo ignorantes &c todo esto se evita fundando los censos con lasolenidad q se deve, no de otra mana por lo suso dho =Confiesso de verdad q mi ignorancia y pococuadal no alcançacomosemejantes fundaciones de censos sobre bienesde Seminos por licencia de solos administradores sin otra bastante, puede escaparla censura, o, de ignorancia, o de malicia por ser assi muy mal seguros =Porque podrian los mismos en algun tiempo hallando el Semino muy empeñado y cargado de censos accusar los superiores que los tomaron de mal govierno, dissipacion de los bienes del Semino , y de haverle cargado con censos sin util y en perjuiciodel etta y poner demanda delante el Nuncio como menores , que se anulen tales censos como malfundados ,y q las rentas pagadasse estimassen por suerte principal con restitucion in integrum etta como suena el parecer del PeThesauro: y estopodrian hazer en qualqr tiempo aun los mismos alumnos que ubieran consentido a la imposicion de tales censos por ser ellos menores quanto mas los que no ubieran tenido parte en ella?=Por esto vee V. R. muy bien quantoimporta, assi por la honra dela Compa comopor la seguridad de los amigosq dan dinero a censos que sehagan las cosas contoda legalidad.=Plegaa Dios que

alguno no aya sido demasiadofamiliar y intrinseco con los estudiantes en comunicarles este nego q no vengan a tener luz de lo que pueden hazer, porq asseguro a V. R. que en tiempo de inquietudy disgusto ellos se sirvarian de la ocasion, como su pruda de V. R. bien juzgara ser assi por la expa y noticia que havra tenido de los malcontentos y adversarios dela Compa. Y assi esto puntoescribo aV. R. comoŠoliConcluyo este arto con dezir que solola honra de los Pes Labata, Silvestre en punto de ignora y la refleccionperjuizial contra la reputacion de la Compa y su creditoetta puede obstar al oponersey alegar nulidad destecenso. Porque en quanto a justicia y conscia per se loquendo, lo tengo por sin duda que se podia hazer ya lo queV.R. dicequedeudaciertano se puedeevitarporvariedad de opiniones, es verdad, pero en el presente caso el principalsolo es la deuda, y no la renta por lo q dice el Pe Tesauroen el papel de su parecer=

Supuesto q V.R. no dessea otra cosa q entender la verdad nose ha de immutar poco ni mucho de que diga yo sensillamteloq a mi se me ofreceserverdad : y assi V. R. me ha de perdonar si buelvo a dezir que de todo lo que he visto hasta agora en estenegocionoay fundamto bastante a inclinar mi entendimto a creerque esteSemino aya recebido un maravedi de los dos mil ds mucho menos que aya prueba evidente de elloEl haverlo pagado tanto tiempo no es prueba evidente porq pudo ser que el q era entoncesAdministrador aqui, por motivos q se le podian ofrecer viendo este Seminº por orden de Su Magdya dissuelto, quiso aliviar a esse Colo de Vallidy tomar sobre si la paga deste censo, juzgando por apparentes motivos de piedad, o, otros, q esto se podia hazer, y por las circumstancias del resguardoyotras es en mi veerlo mas probable. = Por semejantes motivos se devia mover el Pe forcer (el qual por quantohe podido descubrireraAdministradordeste Semoquando sehizo el Resguardo) quando, quedando este Semino muy cargadode censos que el mismo haviatomado, y deviendole el cantidad de dinero en q le alcançava, diosin embargo, o , presto 30 ducadosa esse SemºdeVallid Como esto fue o con q authoridad o licencia o como lo pudo el en conscia hazer, o el Sem de Vallid quedarse con ellos en notable perjuizio deste Semino , y a deshonra de los de la Compa q han administrado estos bienes losqualesse hansidoaccusados enescritospublicoscomo disipadores de la hazienda deste Semino o embiando el dinero a Inglata como se imagina y se dice, o gastandolo aqui malamente: no lo se , y me remito Presentose un libelo famoso de muchos capitulos deste generocalumniando a todos los Administradores mis Predecessores, al Sr Conde Duque algunos meses antesque se muriesse , y su Exa lo embio al Retor deste Colo Imperial à fin que se averiguasse lo contenido en ello Donde se vee que no solamte es punto de consciencia y justicia, sino cosa tambienque toca la honra dela Compa el administrarlos bienes desteSemo como se deve, y no distribuirles como quiera contra el intento y voluntad del fundador Y assi es cierto q ni en conscia ni en justicia se pueden trasferir bienes, obliges, derechos etta de un Semo a otro sin justa

causay licenciaDesde la fundacion del mismo censo parecerapor todas las cartas de pago alla y aca que siempre las rentas se han a razon de20mil el millar, y no por esto se concluyeserassi,constando evidentemte lo contrario por la misma escrita Otros muchossemejantes descuydos he hallado cometidos en este ofº yestoporcontinuacion de muchos años RECORDS OF

El reconocimtodel Pe Baptorpiose ha probado y declarado nulo por muchas causas y defectos, por haversehechono solamtesin util desteSemo, pero con perjuizionotable, yno solo sin causa, pero con presupuesto y causa falsa como se ha probado manifestamte=Y el mismo Pe Bapto me escrivio q hizo dho reconocimtocontra su voluntad queriendolo assi el superior sin embargo de lo que alego en contrario, ymovido de la instancia que hizo entonceselConfessorde doña Beatrizde Chaves, aun vive en este Colo Imperialinducidoa esto por ella misma con fiction y suposicion falsa para q ella mejor vendiessesu censoaquien Madrid, sin la qual fianza y reconocimto no lo ubiera podido=Assi mismo queriendo agora Igno Noble vender su censo con mas comodidad instò se le hypotecassenen especial (imaginava alcancar su intento como supo havia doña Beatriz de Chaves) los bienes de San Jorge por mayorseguridad de las rentas aqui, lo qual ya ignorantissimte estava yo para hazer y se ubiera hecho effectivamte si uno de losnãosno lo ubiera estorbado Enojose con esto Igno yinstò que yo le reconociesse el censo de nuevo, para lo qual no quiso el superior dar licena y assi Igno executo el Semino embargandole todos sus bienes, y por ai començo su pleyto a cuya defensasali, assi por obligacionesde conscienciacomo por orden del Superior no podiendo en ninguna manera evitarlo, y me dicen agora los Pes que estava yo obligado a ello y que ellos ubieran hecho lo mismo porsercargo de conscienciay condenanal Pe Bapto porhaver hecho el dho reconocimto sin util, sin causa y en perjuizio deste Semo=

En quanto a los libros, ni en los deste ay tampoco razon de la entrada gasto o empleo del dho principaly assi esto no concluye en favor de ninguna parte. Antes haze en desfavor de esse Colo siendo q la lica del PeLabata era para 30 ds y en notorio utily benefº de aquel Colo yq en la misma escrita ayfee de entrega del dinero, como en los libros noay razon de su salida y empleo pa descargodelColo q esta cargado del por la dha escrita de fundacion ?

37 . [Translation.]

Reply of Fr. Risley to the letter of the Fr. Rector of the English Seminary of Valladolid Dated November 3rd 1646

YourReverence's attitude in this business pleasesme andconstrains me above measure, because it is religious , weighty, prudent and everythingthat can be desired . For it is clear that between religiousand prudent men one can and should discuss and negotiatewithoutpassion and personalities andwithoutblackeningthe reputationsofothers , and act, as Your Reverence so well says, in accordance with the truth; because , in everything under the sun, the point of view of different people concerning the same thing and every pious and good work is very variedand different, as we daily see amongstholypersons even of the highest standing

Your Reverence distinguishesvery well two lawsuits But I have not pleaded against Ignacio Noble that the foundation of his censo is null, because that point does not concern this Seminary. With regard to the Warrant of Security, yes, it is true that I have pleaded and clearly proved by many witnesses that it is null, not only because it lacksthe licence of the Apostolic See, but becausethose whoexecuted it lacked every kind of faculty power and licence, being four lads, of whom one falsely feigned himself to be Rector, never having been Rector in this Seminarynor even belonging to the Society, and thisa few days before they left here for elsewhere, withoutany one of them remaining behind Would Your Reverence be satisfied that your Seminaryshould be bound to the paymentof a large amount by aDeed executed , I do not saybyfour but byall the studentstogetherwithout power, faculty or your intervention , etc.? As regards the annulling ofthe very foundation ofthe censo , I have alreadywrittenYour Reverence what a very important Father of our Society, a lawyer, great canonist and theologian, Penitentiary of His Holiness feels about it That thereit might appearvery bad to allege sucha nullity I believe, because Your Reverence says so, and so I do not wish to persuade you to it Nevertheless I shall say (solo intuitu veritatis and without offendinganybody, I hope) what suggestsitselfto me on this particular point It does notseem well, to those who are informed in these matters, that the Society should bind, mortgageand alienate perpetually the property of the Seminaries, which do not belong to the Society, whichinnoway has the ownershipofthem, but merelythe soleadministration, and consequentlyhas no power or faculty (except it has it expresslyfrom the Holy Apostolic See) to bind perpetually or alienate such property. Nor is itright toinferwhat the Society or other Communities can do with regard to property of whichthey are onlythe administrators fromwhat they do and can do withregardto property that is their own Nor does it seem well that the Society should use other people's property to raise censos and not act with due legality, giving the securitythatis suitableto the case Moreover , hewhobinds himself apparently to do more than he is able, does so knowingly or not. If knowingly, he will be guilty of malice and fraud, if not, of greatignorancewhich the world will not presume in the Society Moreover, for what are the Civil and Ecclesiasticallawsin favour ofinfants and minors (and all communities are such) if acting in ignorance and under the pretext of good is sufficient to bind them to stand bywhat theirguardiansoradministrators do totheirhurt and prejudice? Communities would thus be easilydestroyed by an evilor ignorant administrator, guardian or superior. So it is expedient ut discant utrinque cautius negociari. Nor has the Holy See vainly and uselessly made, and various times confirmed, the lawwhich annuls suchlike contracts, except in order that for just causes it should be carried out. And it seems rash to say that he, at least, who had no partin suchan illicit and forbidden contract and who demands that, to remedythe damage he is suffering from it, the commands of lawfulsuperiors be executed, sins against justice and good conscience per se loquendo, for this is to make the law unjust That your College may have taken up another censo in the same wayis no proof that by this either censo is well and lawfully founded; rather, it is certain that they are not, and so, if that Seminary is bound to secure the lender in the founding of his censo, it must also obtain that it be ratified by competent authority, which by Pontifical Decrees , and amongstothersone of Urban VIII, is

in the present case , that of the Apostolic See alone I do not sayany more on this point, because it does not concern this Seminaryto plead the nullity of a censo in the foundation of which it had or has no part, and because Your Reverence judges that such a plea is not fitting. Also they have informed Your Reverence very badly by telling you that I have started against Ignacio Noble a suit that the censo is null and invalid, when I have merely defended and even emphasised this, that Ignacio Noble had not sufficientground to force this Seminaryto pay it, which is a very different thing and one to which all agree thatI was boundin conscience As to what Your Reverence says concerning ruses and sham censos and of the superiors being calumniatedandcondemned as totally ignorant, etc., all this is avoided by founding the censos with due solemnityandnot in any otherway, as Isaid above . I confesstruly thatmy ignorance and littleabilitydo not grasp howsimilar foundations of censos on the property of the Seminaries by facultyof the administrators only, andwithnone other sufficientor adequate, can escapethe censure either of ignorance or malice through beingthus very badly secured . For these very people, finding the Seminaryatanytime deeplyin debt and burdened with censos , could accuse the superiors who took them of mal-administration, of squanderingthe property of the Seminaryand of having burdened it with useless censos prejudicial to it, etc., and to institutea demand before the Nuncio, as minors , that such censos be annulledas badly founded, and that the interest paid be considered as principal withrestitution in integrum, etc., as Fr.Thesauro is of opinion; and if at any time even the very studentswho had consented totheimposition of such censos as minorscoulddo thishowmuch more those who never hadpart in it ? Bythis Your Reverence willsee how very important it is, bothfor the honour of the Societyandforthe securityof thefriendswho givemoneyon censo ,that thingsbedonewith all legality. Please God no one has been so familiarand intimatewith the studentsas totell themof this business lestthey getanideaofwhat they can do, for I assure Your Reverence that in times of unrest they would take advantageof it, as Your Reverence in your prudence will understandfrom theexperience and knowledge that you have hadofthe malcontentsand adversaries of the Society. So I write to you on this point as soli . I conclude this article by saying thatonly the good name of Frs Labata and Sylvesterin point of ignorance and the prejudicial reflection againstthe reputation of the Society and its credit, etc., can standinthe way ofthe oppositionto and the allegationofnullityofthis censo . For in justice and conscience, per se loquendo, I hold it without doubt that it could be done It is true as Your Reverence says that a sure debt cannot be avoidedon accountofa variety of opinions , butin the present casethe principal alone, not the interest, is the debt, as Fr. Thesauro says in his written opinion

Since Your Reverence desires nothing but to understandthetruth, you must not be upseteither muchor little at what I may saywith regard to what simply appears to me to be the truth, and so Your Reverence must pardon me ifI say again that in everything concerningthis matter that I have seen upto the present there is not foundation sufficient toincline my mind to believe that this Seminaryhas received one farthingof the two thousandducats, much less that there is plain proof ofit. The fact of its having paid so long is not plain proof, because it could bethathe whowas thenadministrator here, formotivesthatmight present themselves to him, seeing this Seminary already dissolved by order of HisMajesty, wished to help that College of Valladolid, and to

take upon himself the payment of this censo, judging from apparent motivesofpietyor othersthat this could be done, andfrom the circumstances of the Warrant of Security and others it is in my opinion what probablyhappened. The like motivesmust have moved Fr.Forcer(who as far as I have been able to discoverwas administrator ofthis College when theWarrant ofSecuritywas made) when, with this Seminaryvery burdened with censos which he himself had taken and he owing it the amount of money debited against him, he nevertheless gave or lent 3,000 ducats to that Seminary of Valladolid How this was or with what authorityor licence , or how he could do it in conscience , or the SeminaryofValladolid keep it, tothe notableprejudiceofthis Seminary andthe dishonourofthe members ofthe Societywhohave administered this property and whohavebeen accused in public documents assquan- derers oftheestate ofthis Seminary, or of sendingmoney to England, as wasthoughtand said, or of spendingit here badly, I do not knowand I passitover. A famousmemorial of this nature of many chapterswas presented tothe Count Dukesome monthsbefore he died, calumniating all the administrators, my predecessors, and His Excellencysent itto the Rector of this ImperialCollege that its contentsmight be verified Whence itis seen thatto administerproperly the goods of this Seminary and nottodistribute them arbitrarily, contrary to the intention andwill ofthe founder , is not only a pointofjustice and conscience, but something which touches also the honourofthe Society And so itis certain thatneitherin consciencenorin justice can property, obligations,rights, etc., of one Seminarybe transferredto another withoutjust cause and licence Since the censo itself was foundedit would seem , from all the receipts there and here, that the interest shall alwaysstand attwenty thousand the thousand, but by this we cannot conclude that it is so , since the contrary is evident from the very document I havefound muchsimilar carelessnesscommittedin this office, andthis for the space of many years

Fr. Bapthorpe'sacknowledgmenthas been proved anddeclared null onaccountofmany reasonsand defects ; for having been made not only withoututility to this Seminary but with notable prejudiceto it, and not only withoutreason but with a false presuppositionand reason , as has been clearly proved Fr. Bapthorpehimself wrote to me that he made the said acknowledgmentagainsthiswill,the superiorwishingit so notwithstanding what Fr.Bapthorpealleged to the contrary, andmoved by the insistence of the confessor of Doña Beatriz de Chaves , who still lives in this Imperial College and who was induced by her to dothis through afalsity andwrongsuppositionin order thatshe might thebetter sell her censo here in Madrid, withoutwhich guarantee and acknowledgmentshe could not have done so So also Ignacio Noble, wishing now to sell his censo more easily, insisted that the property of St. George's should be specially mortgagedfor the greater security of the interest here (he imaginedhe was goingto attainhis objectas heknew Doña Beatriz de Chaves had) which I most ignorantly was goingtodo , and, as a matter offact, wouldhavedone had not one ofours prevented it Ignacio was angry at this and insisted that I should renew the acknowledgmentof the censo for which the superior did not wish to grant faculty, and so Ignacio obtaineda decision againstthe Seminary, putting an embargo on all its property, and from that time began his suit and I took up the defence Thus because of obligations of conscience , as wellas by order of the Superior, I could in no way avoid it, and nowthe Fatherstell me thatIwas obligedtoit, andthattheywould

have done the same, as it was an obligation in conscience, and they condemn Fr. Bapthorpe for having made the said acknowledgment withoututility or reason and to the prejudiceofthe Seminary.

As regards the books, neitheris therein the books here any record ofentry,expenditure, or use ofthe said principal; andso this concludes in nobody's favour. Rather it is to the disfavourof that College [of Valladolid]. The licence of Fr. Labata being for 3,000 ducatsand in notable utility and benefit ofthat College, and,there beingin the same documenta sworn testimony of the handing over of the money,how is itthat,in the books there, thereis no accountofits expenditureand use for the quittance of the College which is charged with it by the said Deed of Foundation ?

38. Fr. Edward Risley to [Rectorof English College, Valladolid] Madrid 7 Nov., 1646. [Original holograph: from Valladolidpapers.]

Pax xpi etta

Mi Pe Retor con esta respondo a dos de V. R. La 1ª de 31 del passadoq por noveniren el pliego al Pe Padillano llegoa mis manos en tiempo de poder responder el correo passado . La2ª de 3 deste. La respuestaque en ambas V. R. pide embie sabadopassadono tube tiempode acabarla como desseava mucho menos de poderla mostrar al Pe padilla. Heembiado tambien a V. R. un tanto de la fundacion del censo , de la fianza y reconocimtodel Pr Baptorpio, falta aquiun traslado simple del Resguardo que V. R. promete embiarme a fin que lo vea el Pe Padilla y los a quien se ha de cometer este nego conforme el orden que tiene el Pe Provl de Toledo

El disponer q este censo no quede en pie, pa este semino es absolutamente impossible quando fuera suyo el censo, porq los censos , reparos de casas y otros gastos inexcusablesnolo admitiran.= V. R. por amor de Dios se desengañe en pensar q sus antecessores en tomar este censo de Ignacio Noble hizieron algun bien a este semº , porque no ha sido sino grandissimo mal, ni se vee q util salio dello a este semino o apparencia del. 1º el dezir q este semino notubobienes q hipotecar es evidente supposicion, porq si no tubo para dos mil ducados como tubo poco despues para 24U ducados que impuso el Pe forcer para fabricas ? 2º el dezir que no se hallava aqui dineros no tiene fundto , porque aquellos eran los tiempos de mayorabunda, como se vee , y los que tenian dineros buscavan semejantes partes donde emplear los con tan buena seguridad In suma no hallo razon ni salida ninguna a esta difficultadviz porquelosquecuydavan deste semino en aquel tiempo, teniendo (como V. R. suppone) necessidad de dos o tres mil ducados para no se que, siendo ya dissuelto este Semo no fundaron censo sobre las casas y bienes deste Semino teniendo tanto q hypotecar, y haviendo entonces tanto dinero que emplear, y escusar semejantes rodeos y enredos , y con tan mala seguridad para Vallid como fue aquel resguardo Mas hasta el Pe forcer dio en fabricar no ubo causa ni necessidad ninguna pa tomar dineros a censo, porq dissue[I]to el semino por la tempestad q levantò contra ello el Embaxador de ynglataquedo el semin sin los gasto[s] de una familia y consiguientemtecon sobra

de dinero mas presto q falta Mas, quien supco al Pe Silvestre q hiziesse un disproposito tan grande de obligar de aquella manera aquel semo por escrita de fundacion etta ? Los 4 moços por ventura ? Ay hombre en el mundo a conociesse al Pe Silvestre su recato, pruda etta q crea q a instancia solamte dellos el aya hecho semejante (digamos assi) desparate? como no dio el el Resguardo? etta Esto verdaderamte es para mi poca capacidad un labirinto q notiene salida . En otra cosa V. R. se ha de servirdedesengañarse y es q no sera factible q este semino se obligue juridicamtea lapaga deste censo, por no ay causa bastante para ello, y sin legitimacausa todo genero de instrumto que se hisiere, sera ipso factonula; y mas en conscienciacomotodos aca dicen no se puede hazer: pregunteselo

V. R. al Pe Padilla y creo dira lo mismo No quiero cansar a V. R. mas agora sino supcarle me encomiende a No Sr en sus SS Sacrif. Sabado entro en los exercicios No Sr gde a V. R. como desseo . Nov. 7, 1646 . Ed: Risleo

V. R. haga dezir otras 25 missas a R¹y mº de las del Principeno puedo alcançar ningunas.

[Onthedorse is a postscript] No haze bien el Pe Frimanen tardar tanto de enviarme la letra de los 216 reales del Cautivo

38. [Translation.]

By this I am replying to two of Your Reverence's ; the first, ofthe 31st oflast month, which, because it did not come with the letterto Fr. Padilla, did not reachmy hands in time to reply by the last post; the second , ofthe 3rd of this month Thereply whichyou askforin eachI sent last Saturday. Ihad not time to finish it as I wished , muchless to show it to Fr. Padilla. I have sent Your Reverence also a copy ofthe foundation of the censo , one of the Guarantee and Acknowledgmentby Fr. Bapthorpe There is missing here a simple copy of the Security, which Your Reverence promised to send me so that Fr. Padilla might see it and those to whom this business must be intrusted in accordance with the order which the Fr. Provincial of Toledo has received.

The arrangementthat this censo should not stand is absolutely impossible for this Seminary, even though the censo belonged to it, because the censos, house repairs and other necessary expenses willnot admit it. Undeceive yourself for the love of God from thinking that your predecessorsin taking this censo from Ignacio Noble, did something good for this Seminary, because it has been nothing buta very great evil, nor does one see what utility or semblance of utility has resulted from it for this Seminary.

First, to say that this Seminaryhad no goods to mortgage is an evident supposition, because, if it had none for two thousand ducats, how is it that a little later it had sufficient for twenty-four thousand ducats, which Fr. Forcer imposed on it for buildings ?

Second,tosaythattherewas nomoney found here has nofoundation, becausetheywere the times of greatestabundance, as is seen , andthose whohadmoneylookedfor places ofthis kind where theymightuse their moneywith such good security. Altogether I find noreason orway out of this difficulty, namely, why those who had charge of this Seminary atthattime needing (as Your Reverence supposes) twoor threethousand ducats , for I know notwhat, this Seminarybeingalreadydissolved, did notfound a censo on the houses and property of this Seminary , having

so much to mortgageand there being then so much money to invest , and so avoid such-like subterfuges and entanglements , and with such bad security for Valladolid, as was that Warrantof Security Moreover , until Fr. Forcerstarted to build, there was no cause orneed to take money on censos , because, the Seminaryhaving been dissolved onaccountofthe stormwhich the EnglishAmbassador raised againstit, it was left without the expenses of a family and consequently , with money to spare, rather lent than neededit Butwhoasked Fr.Sylvester to do such an absurd thing as to bind your Seminaryin thatwayby a Deed of Foundation, etc.? Thefouryouths perhaps ? Is therea man in the world who knowsFr. Sylvester'scaution and prudence, etc.,who would believe that merelyattheirinstance he would make (shallwesay) a blunderlike this ? Whydid he not givetheWarrant ofSecurity,etc.?

This is truly, for my smallpowers, a maze that has no exit. In another thing Your Reverence must please undeceive yourself and that is that itwillnotbe feasible for this Seminaryto bind itselflegally to the payment of this censo, for there is not sufficient cause for it, and, without legitimate cause, every kind of instrument that is made will be ipso facto null, and, moreover, as everybodyhere says, it cannot be done in conscience . Ask Fr. Padilla and I thinkhe will saythe same. not want to tire Your Reverence more now ......

39 Fr. Thomas Babthorpe to Fr. Edward Risley. [? Flanders : 1647.]

[Original: in the handwriting of Fr. Thomas Babthorpe.] * I do

Los Exmos Senores conde y condesa de olivares duques de san lucar quando tomaron el patronasgo del Seminario de San Jorge se obligaron por su escritura que se otorgò el año de 1626 ante Diego Ruiz de Tapia escrivano del numero de Madrid se obligò a libertar todas las casas que tenia el Seminario entre las quatro calles del huespedde aposento aquel añoyen caso que no se libertasse de dar al dhoSeminario en cadaaño 1500 ducadoshastaque tubiesseeffecto que nofuehasta el año de 1634 que son 8 años, de modo quequedan sus Exas deviendo al Seminario 12U000ducados

Es verdad que su magd diò al dho Seminario un titulo de duque en Italia yun habito de Santyago y este como todos los negocios de la monarchia corriòporlas manos de su Exa del conde pero estosno se diò a titulo del patronasgo del conde, sino a titulo de una cedula que queda en los papeles del officio en que su magd de felipe 3º mucho antes del patronasgo avia dado al dho Seminario de tres mil ducadossobre las condenaciones de Siciliaque no tubo affecto. Y eltitulodeduque quedomuchosaños sin poderse beneficiar yquando se beneficiòel añode1642 por aver tantos destos beneficiosen Madrid no se beneficiò en mas de 4Uooo reales de plata doble como lo dira el pe Eustachio pagani, y el Sr Don Carlos Mastrilli que dieron el dinero por ello. Del censo que se tomò el año 1627 no puedo dar razon era en el tiempo del pe franco forcer, esto solo he sabido del dho padre que el dinero que dexò en manos de Thomas Pintono era del Seminario sino de varias limosnas que le avian dado, los quales el dho padre diò despues al Seminarioperonose podian cobrar, parte por falta de papeles , parte por la ausenciay despues de la muerte de Thomas pinto

El censo que se tomò de los padres carmelitas el año de 1642 de 24U200 Reales de bellon se empleo en quitar [el scored] los IIU000 Rsque tenia de lucro diego lasquer sastre, los4U100 R que tenia de censo el lldo castro, y los 3Uoooy tantos que tenia tanbien de lucro la Sra Josephadel valle y 1U000que se dieron de guantespara tener aquel dinero y lo restante se empleo en pagar [two lines are here illegibly scored] deudas de St Omer, como parece porel libro.

El recibo de los dineros que se pone por deudas de St Omer era en el tiempo del pe Joseph Creswelo que gastò en el dho seminario de madrid de dineros de la provincia mas de 11U000 ducados del noviciado de lovayna, que esta aora en Waten , de otras grandes cantidades de St Omer que se cobran en madrid y sevilla, como consta de la confessiondel dho pe creswelo , y su escritura que hizò aqui en la prova la qual deuda se va pagando como puede elSeminario de madrid

Larestitution de los vecinos de Estremera se pusòpordeuda del seminario por aversegastado aquel dinero en cosas del seminario , y ya se ha pagado a los dhos vecinos toda la cantidad.

Los 17U reales de plataen que se beneficiò el habito de santyago se emplern en comprar la mitad de una casa y de lo demas ha de dar cuenta el pe Juan blueto en cuyo tiempo se hizò Los 4Uooo del titulo de duque se emplearon desta manera los 3Uooo quedan en el poderdel seminario ylostiene con Don Benjamin Ruit a ganancia, ylos IUooo se pagaron al dor Juan de Soto quele devia el seminario por otro tanto prestado

Es Justo que aquel seminario paguelos alimentos delosdossugetos queallaasistena suadministracion , y si otros tambien les acuden no toca a aquelseminario

Las Jornadas no se ponen a cuenta del seminario sino las que se hizieron a valld para la mudança del seminario de valld a madrid que sonn en provecho del seminario de madrid.

Las cartas paga el seminario porque son para el provecho del seminario comosaben y su Exa del conde, y los segretariosdeEstado que de alli han tenido muy buenas noticias de flandes, francia y ynglaterra que les hazen en todas las ocasiones mas favorecer al dho seminario

Lacondenaciondel seminario en el pleytode Bartolomeo cataneo por elseñor nuncio no se como acontecio solo se que muchas vezes los agentes de cataneoavian comencadopleyto contra el seminario , y dando el seminario la respuestasiempre cesso el pleyto porque no tenia el cataneocontra el seminario papeles autenticos quele obligassen a pagar tal censo, y 6 meses antes que yo saliesse desta corte se dio la misma respuesta, y lo dexè en los terminos antiguos, ny puedo yo imaginar de donde naciò esta condenacion.

No se dixeron las missas para cesar Bogacio porque no salio su donacion sino el pe creswelo con los diñeros de la provincia, y de St Omer, y el pe forcercon el dinero que tomo a censo denuebo compraron todas las casas de la Isla.

Yo no se porque el pe norton presto al capitan Simon Tuchinlos 5U000 reales ny porque el pe stilington presto los 16000 Rsaldoctor

Rubio. La limosna del principe no se dio al seminario sino al pe forcer,yla del [an illegibleword]quemuriòenla casa delEmbaxador de la misma manera. Si es que dexò tal cantidad que no pienso. En el officio ay un papel del contracto de Don Aquiles quando volvio a servirlayglesia en quese veran queno le apretò el seminario para vuelver y lo poco que el puede pretender.

El Sr Juan de Cerain muriò no estando alli ningun padre en madrid porque ya avia salido el pe Juan Blueto y el Hero Jorge Garneto, y yo no avia llegado, ny ay razon de pensar que no dexò elseminario por heredero offendido del proceder de los padres sino por la devocion que tenia con los agonizantes.

Esto que dize de los viaticos es muy falso porque el pe forcer passò de alla a ynglaterra, el pe norton no pidio viatico de su magd que allamurio, el pe stilington passo tambien a ynglaterra, y aunque vino por poco tiempo a flandes vuolvioa ynglaterraadondeesta oy dia el pe Blueto de la misma manera fue a ynglaterray alla quedò hasta que parecio a los superioresemplearle en servicio de su magd en los exercitos de flandes, por capellan mayor de un tercio de yngleses El Ho Jorge no tubò viatico ninguno Yo no se si se cobrò el viatico que el Rey me diò y pensè que los superiores me emplearian en Ynglaterra, y de hecho tengo cuydado aqui de los catolicos ynglesesdesterrados.

Lo que dize que gasto el pe stilington 4Uooo en un vestido es [paper torn] falso porque salió de madrid con un vestido muy ordinario

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[Addressed]Al Pe duarte Risleyde la Compa de Ihus en Madrid.

[Seal illegible.]

[Endorsed] Respuestas a las calumnias de los Memoriales de Sebastian de Cubas y de D Aquiles

39. [Translation]

The Most Excellent Count and Countess of Olivares, Duke and Duchess ofSan Lucar,when they tookthe Patronage ofthe Seminaryof St. George, boundthemselves by their Deed, which was executed in the year 1626, before Diego Ruiz de Tapia, Notaryof the numberof those ofMadrid , which boundthem to free from Court Pensioner, in that year, all the houses which the Seminaryhad in the four streets, and, in case theywere notfreed, to give the said Seminaryeach year 1,500 ducats until this was done, which was not till 1634 ,which are eight years, so that their Excellencies now owe the Seminary 12,000 ducats

Itis truethat His Majestygave the said Seminarya title ofDukein Italyand a Knighthood ofSantiago, and this, like all the Royalbusiness , went through the hands ofHis Excellencythe Count, butthesewere not given by reason of the Count's patronage, but by reason of a warrant, which did not take effect, which is still amongstthe papers in the office , by which His Majesty Philip III, long previousto the Patronage , had given to the said Seminarysome three thousandducatssecured on the Fines of Sicily. The title of Duke remainedmanyyearswithout any benefit being gained from it, and when, in 1634 , benefitwas derived from it, there had been so many of these benefices in Madrid thatthe proceeds amounted to only fourthousandreales in double silver,asFr.

Eustace Pagani and Don Carlos Mastrilli , who gave the moneyfor it, will tell you. As regards the censo taken in 1627 I can give you no account. It was in the time of Fr. FrancisForcer This alone I have heardfrom the said Father, that themoneywhich he leftinthehandsof Thomas Pinto did not come from the Seminarybut from various alms he had received, and which the said Father afterwards gave to the Seminary , but they could not be recovered, partlyby the want ofpapers and partly through the absence and, later, the death of Thomas Pinto

The censo of 24,200 reales in brass which was taken fromthe Carmelite Fathers, in 1624 , was used to redeem the 11,000 reales which Diego Lasquer , tailor, hadlent; 4,100 realeswhichthe LicentiateCastro held as a censo, and 3,000 which Señora Josepha del Valle had lent, and 1,000 which were given as presents to obtain that money, and the restwas used inpaying debts to S. Omer as appears from the book.

The moneywhich is put downfor debts to S. Omerwas received in the time of Fr. Joseph Creswell, who spent on the said Seminaryof Madrid,from moneyofthe Province, more than 11,000 ducats belonging to the Noviciate at Louvain, which is now at Watten, and other large amounts belonging toS.Omer, which are collected inMadrid andSeville, as appears from the admission of the said Fr. Creswell and his deed , which he drew up here in the province, which debt the Seminary of Madrid is paying as it can .

Restitution to the inhabitants of Estremera is put down as a debt ofthe Seminarybecauseit spentthat moneyinaffairsofthe Seminary, and the whole amount has now been paid to the said people.

The 17,000realesin silverwhich the Knighthood ofSantiago brought in was used in buying a half house, and for the rest Fr. John Bluet mustgiveaccount,forit took place in his time The 4,000 from thetitle ofDukewere thus used; 3,000 are still in the possessionofthe Seminary and Don Benjamin Ruit has them outat interest, and 1,000 were paid to Don Juan de Soto, which the Seminaryowed him for anotherloan

It is just that the Seminary should pay for the keep of the two subjects who assist there in its administration, and if others also help them it does not concern that Seminary.

Journeys are not charged to the account of the Seminary except those made to Valladolid, about the change of the Seminary from Valladolid to Madrid, which are to the benefit of the Seminary at Madrid

The Seminary pays for letters, for they are to the benefit of the Seminary, as His Excellency the Count and the Secretaries of State know,for they have receivedfrom there very good news from Flanders , France and England, which makes them always favour the Seminary more

Ido not know how it happened that verdict was given againstthe Seminary by the Nuncio in the lawsuit of Bartolomé Cataneo All I know is that the agentsof Cataneo started many lawsuits against the Seminary, and whenthe Seminaryputin its defence the suit ended, for Cataneo hadno authentic papers againstthe Seminarywhich could bind it to pay sucha censo, and, six months before I left this Court,the same defence was made and I leftit on the old termsnor can Iimagine from what this adverse verdict sprang

The Masses for Caesar Bogacio were not said because his Deed of Giftwas not sufficient, but Fr. Creswell , with the moneyofthe Province of S. Omer , and Fr. Forcer , with the money obtained on fresh censos , bought all the houses in the block.

I do not know why Fr. Norton lent Captain SimonTuchin 5,000 reales , nor why Fr.Stillington lent 16,000 to Dr. Rubio The Prince's alms was notgiven to the Seminarybut to Fr.Forcer, and that alsoof [ ... ] who died in the Ambassador's house It may be that he left such an amount, but I do not think so .

In the office there is a paper of the contract ofDon Aquiles, when he came back to serve the Church, in which will be seen that the Seminarydid notpress him to come backandthe smallness of hisclaim

Don Juan de Cerain died without there being a Father in Madrid, for Fr. John Bluet and Brother George Garnett had already left, and I had not arrived; and thereis reason to think that he did not make the Seminary his heir not because he was offended at the proceedings of the Fathers but because he had a great devotion to the dying

Whatis said concerning travelling expenses is very false, because Fr. Forcer went from there to England; Fr. Norton, who died there , asked for no travelling expenses from His Majesty; Fr. Stillington also went to England, and, although he came to Flanders for a short time , he returned to England, where he now is; Fr. Bluet in the same way went to Englandand stayed there till it seemed good to the Superiors to employhim in the service of His Majesty, with the armies in Flanders , as Senior Chaplain of a regiment of Englishmen; Brother Georgehad no travelling expenses either. I do not know whether the travelling expenses were recovered which His Majesty gave me, and I thought the Superiors would employ me in England, and as a matter offact I am taking care of the English Catholic exiles here

Whatis said about Fr.Stillington spending 4,000 on a suit of clothes is false, because he left Madrid in a very ordinary one .

To Fr. Risley of the Society of Jesus in Madrid

Replies tothe Calumnies in the MemorialsofSebastian de Cubas and Don Aquiles.

40. Fr. Thomas Babthorpe to Fr. Nathaniel Southwell. Liege. 18 Aug., 1647 .

[Contemporary copy]

[Copia scored by a later hand

Neither letter nor signaturein Fr. Babthorpe'shand.]

Pax eiusdem

Rde in Chão Pr

Significavit mihi nuper R. P. Rector Collegii Anglorum, cupere R Vamex me scire quid meo tempore actum fuerit Madriti in lite illa bis mille aureorum Dña Beatricis de Chaves In quo negotio hoc 1° certumest Seminarium Vallisoletanum Instrumentopublico obligassese ad solutionem illius census anno 1615 de cuius Instrumenti validitate nullum dubiumesse pt. 2 æque certum est anno 1618 nomine Seminarii Madritani factum fuisse publicum Instrumentum a 4or Studiosis Seminarii Madritani, quorum unus Guilielmus Harveus seRectorem dixitquo obligabant Seminarium Madritanum ad servandum indemne Seminarium Vallesoletanum, et simul agnoverunt summam illam 2000 Aureorumapplicatam fuisse Seminario Madritano : de huius Instrumentovaliditate semperdubitavi. 3ºtamen certum estcensumillud semperfuisse solutum aSeminario

* Other papers refer to this personas a " nephew of the Ambassador . "

Madritano, et nunquam a Vallisoletano, pro ut ex libris rationum utriusq Seminarii constat Hinc4° tanquam certum colligi videtur Administratores oês Seminarii Madritani etiam qui presentes et proximi fuerunt illis temporibus agnovisse hoc fuisse debitum Seminarii Madritani et ut tale in statu illius Seminarii semper positum fuit,et a Provincialibus signatum Nequllibi constat ullum Administratoremante P. Risleum etiam in summis angustiis constitutum, hoc debitum a Seminario Valisoletano exegisse, licet sæpius cum illo Seminario lites habuerint. Unde 50 colligi potest Seminarium Madritanumvere debereillam Summam in conscientia, licet in foro externo nullum sit satis firmum Instrumentum quo obligatur Neq obstat quod nulla appareat facultas Soctis pro tali Instrumentocondendo, quianecdum erat illud Seminarium Madritanum sub regimine Soctis quod solum factum est anno 1632 sub P. Michaele Pachieco tum Prov Toletano Nec obstat quod illi 4or qui Instrumentum condiderunt tunc studuerint Valisoleti, qui eo solum missi sunt ad studia perficienda, sicuti antea missi fuerant Complutum, sed utrobiq alebantur sumptibus Seminarii Madritani, ad quod semper spectabant, et quantumpossum coniicere debitum illud contractum est, ut illi et alii Studiosi alerentur Valisoleti postquam adinstantiamLegatiAngliæ coacti sunt Madritodiscedere . 6º quod attinet ad confirmoẽm illius Instrumenti a me factam, hoc solum habeo quod P. Franciscus Aguado tum Provlls Toletanus , motus rationibusiam dictis hoc mihi etiam tergiversante omnino iniunxerit . Hæc habeo de hoc negotio quæ mitto ad R Vam utut illis pro libito utatur, meq illius Sacrificiis enixe commendo. Leodio 18 Augusti 1647

R Vae

Servus in Chro Thomas Babthorpus

[P. Nathanaeli Sotuello Romam. in Fr. Southwell's hand.]

[Endorsed by Fr. Southwell] 1647. P. Babthorpus RectorLeod" de Controversia inter Colla Vallisolet et Matriten [In another hand] Pe Baptorpio, sin embargo de estar por Valladd, dice aqui q repugnò el reconocimto a hizo; pero q le obligo su Supior â q le hiciesse . Tambien dice q spre tuvo por instrumto de mui dudoso valor el q hicieron los 4 escolares el año de 1618.

[Watermark: a swan in a circle.]

41. Br. George Garnettto Fr. John Freeman. Seville. 10 Sept., 1647 .

[Contemporary copy.]

Copia

Pe Juan Friman

Pax Xpi &ca

Padre mio en conformidad de lo que se me pide, de lo que yo setocante aliniustopleytoqueel buen Pe Eduardo Risleo ha puesto alSeminode Valld sin informarse primero del Pe francofocer delPe Guillermo Stilington del Pe Jno Bluet ni de mi los quales son los quehan administrado la haziendadel Semino deSan Jorge deMadrid avra treinta años con el zelo y cuydado que toda la Corte sabe sin

RECORDS OF THE ENGLISH COLLEGE AT MADRID

dexar cosa pormover enprovecho del Semino de San JorgedeMadrid que podiaconduciry resultar al dho provecho y aumento deldho Semino que es señal vastante y argumto convinciente que haviendo pagadotantosaños los reditos del censo que tiene mi Sra Da Beatriz de Chavezsob[r]e el Semino de SanJorge que siempre lo ha pagado y no el de Valid que algunos destos Padres ubieran puesto dho pleyto si no ubieran sabido que ubiera sido contrajusticia y contra el devido agradescimiento que siemprelos Administradores referidos han tenido a los superioresdel Semino de Valld, pues losdhos Retores ysuperiorespodian aver reclamado para que elSemino de San Jorge redimiessedho censo que por concorrer al augmento y al desempeño deste Seminode San Jorge los de Valld nunca havlaron masenesto queescrivirnos que fuessemos puntuales en pagar a mi SraDaBeatriz que tambien sabe que aunque el Semino de Valld representa el ser parte principal no fue mas que comofiadordel Semino de SanJorge de Madrid y el caso fueque CezarBogacio movido de unsanto zelo de la conversion y reduccion del Reyno de Inglaterraa nữa Sta fee dexò sus casas en la calle del Principe en Madrid para este effecto y para hazerdellas un Semino yngles sucedioque este Cavallero avia sido fiador por differentes personas que segun se dezia faltaronde malicia despues que el Semino ubo admittido por beneficio de inventariola dha hazienda y el dho Semino ubo de opponerse a todos pleytos y difficultades con que gasto mucho dinero hasta vaziar tantos pleytos (pues yo venci quatro en mi tiempo) y assi el que administrava entonces no hallandose con fuerças de dinero tomoa censo algunas cantidades y entre ellas tomo una cantidad que toca a mi Sra Da Beatriz de Chaves por mano de los Pes del Semino de Valld y el dho Semino deValld hypoteco sus bienes a la paga delloy el Seminode San Jorge hizo un resguardo al de Valld y nunca havia difficultad ni duda del caso hasta que el Pe Eduardo Risleo sin informarse de nadie que le pudiesse informar pusiesse pleyto sinque ni para que al Semino de Valld que en ninguna manera deve dada [sic] mas que como he dho aver hecho una buena obra al Seminº de San Jorge de Madrid buscando el dho dinero para el dho censo hypotecando sus bienes para la paga porque el Semino de San Jorge no tenia entonces credito bastante para tomar sobre su hazienda. Esta es la verdad y si yo pudiere hallaralgun medio para favorecer al Semino de San Jorge de Madrid contra el de Valld sin agravar mi conscienciayo lo hiziera por muchos razones que me incomben a ayudar al dho Semino de San Jorge que no ha tenido razon de haver seguidounpleytotaninjusto como ha seguidoy esto digo porque lose la verdad del caso y assi lo declaropara cumplircon mi consienciay lo firmodemi nombre en Sevilla en Collegioyngles a diez de Setiembre de 1647. Jorge Garneto

En quantoa lo que se me pide si yo se que los estudiantes que firmaron el resguardo vivieron sin Retor, o no en Madrid digo es historiamuylarga deseis pliegosde papel referirlo que havia en esto que notoca al caso basta que haviaestudiantes y que el Pe Cresuelo era superior dellosenMadridyun Embaxador deInglaterrajusgando que aquel Seminoen Madrid podia ser perjuiziala lascosasdel estado

de Inglaterra dio a perseguir al Pe Cresuelo [y a los] Estudiantes fomentado de los que devian favorecerlesetta. y el dho Embaxador hizo tanto que los estudiantes salieron a Alcala por algun tiempo y tubieron un Prefeto entre ellos con titulo y sin titulo de Retor no importa. Esta persecuciongasto al Semino muchos dineros por lo qual se tomaron algunos a censo destos estudiantes vivenen flandes el Pe Thomas Porto Retor que fue el año passado deS. Omer yelPe Thomas Comptono el uno y el otro estan escandalizadodel pleyto que se hapuesto a Valld y estolo se de boca dellos. Jorge Garneto [Endorsed by Fr. Risley] Copia de la Carta del Hermano Jorge Garneto

41 . [Translation.]

In accordance with what you ask me of what I know touching the unjust lawsuit which the good Fr. Edward Risley has brought against the Seminaryof Valladolid, without first askingfor information from Fr. Francis Forcer, Fr. William Stillington, Fr. John Bluet or myself who are thosewho have administeredthe estate of the SeminaryofSt. George for some thirty years, with zeal and care, as the whole Court knows , omittingto do nothing for the benefit of the Seminaryof St. George of Madrid that could conduce or result to the said benefit or profit of the said Seminary , which is a sufficient sign and convincing argument that, having for so many years paid the interest on the censo , which mylady Doña Beatriz de Chaves holds on the Seminary of St. George, which has alwayspaiditandnotthatofValladolid, some of these Fathers would have started this lawsuit if they had not known that it would be against justice and against the due gratitude which the Administrators referred to have always had towards the Superiors of the Seminaryof Valladolid, for the said Rectors and Superiors could have claimed that the Seminaryof St. George should redeem the said censo, but, becauseit was being usedforthe benefitand the freeingfrom debt ofthis Seminaryof St. George, those ofValladolid neversaidmore on this point except to write us that we should be punctual in paying my lady Doña Beatriz, who also knowsthat, although the Seminaryof Valladolid is represented as the principal, it was nothing more than the surety for the Seminary of St. George in Madrid. The case was that Caesar Bogacio, moved by holy zeal for the conversionand bringing backofthe Kingdom of England to our Holy Faith, left his houses in theCalle delPrincipe, inMadrid,forthis purpose andto make an English Seminaryof them . It happened that this gentleman had been surety for different people who, as it was said, went bankrupt out of malice after the Seminaryhad accepted the saidestate, and the saidSeminary had to defend itselfin all the lawsuitsanddifficulties, bywhich it spent muchmoney, until such lawsuits were finished (for I myselfgained four in my time) and so , he who was administrator then, not finding himself with sufficient money, obtained certain amountson censo , and among them one amount which belonged to my lady Doña Beatriz de Chaves , throughthe Fathersofthe SeminaryofValladolid, and thesaid Seminary of Valladolid mortgagedits possessions for the payment thereof , and the Seminaryof St. George made a Deed of Security in favour ofthat of Valladolid, and therehas been no difficultyor doubt of thecaseuntil Fr. Edward Risley, withoutaskingfor information from anybody who could inform him, and without rhyme or reason, started a lawsuit against the Seminaryof Valladolid, whichit in no waydeserved ,except, as I have said , for having done a good action for the Seminaryof St.

George of Madrid, seeking the money for the said censo , and mortgaging its property for the payment, because the Seminary of St. George had not then sufficientcredit to takeit on its ownestate This is thetruth, and ifI could find any way of favouring the Seminaryof St.George of Madrid againstthat of Valladolid, without burdeningmy conscience ,I would do so for many reasons which oblige me to help the said Seminary of St. George, which has no right to followup suchan unjust lawsuit as it does , and this I say because I know the truth of the case , and so I declare it to free my conscience, and I sign thiswith my name , in Seville, in the English College, Sept. 10th, 1647. George Garnett.

As regards what you ask me if I know whether the students who signed the WarrantofSecurity lived in Madrid withouta Rectorornot, Isaythat itis a long story, which would take six sheets of paperto tell and does notconcern the case. Itis sufficientthat there were students , and that Fr. Creswell was theirsuperiorin Madrid, and thatan English Ambassador , egged on by those who should have favoured them , judging that the Seminaryin Madrid might be prejudicial to English affairs of state, devoted himself to persecuting Fr. Creswell and the students, and the said Ambassador did so much that the studentsleft for Alcalá, for some time, and had a Prefectwith them, with orwithout the title of Rector makes no difference This persecutionwastedso much of the Seminary's moneythat they had to take some on censo . Of these studentsthereare livingin Flanders, Fr. Thomas Port,who was Rector last year of S. Omer, and Fr. Thomas Compton Both are scandalised at the litigation which has been started againstValladolid, and this I know from themselves .

42. Fr. William Stillington to Fr. John Freeman, 5 Nov., 1647 .

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SrI have yoursye 7thof 7ber and am sorry I cannesay so little in the businesyou writ mee I have beene so long a stranger as you will nott wonder those particularsare out of my head I can only remember Md paid you yearly a cense and I have heard it said the moneyes were taken up by Valla that is in its, Vlds, name for Mds use , yett I never saw wryting for it. I am very confident Mrfocer may cleare all had hee beene pleased to answereyou it had beene doneerenow yett thisI shall tell you I have used the most efficacious meanes I can to procure this his answereto yours and such as I am confident will take It may import much tyme bee a little protracted in expectation of his letter which if hee have nott forgot himselfe much will bee decisive and end the busines to yor satisfaction. this is all but my true respectswhich shall ever waite on you and yor Comple Nov: 5. 1647. yoursmost assuredGuillermo estilinton

Al Pe Juan friman

43. The "Paulina , " an excommunication by the Nuncio in Madrid 10 Jan., 1648 .

[Contemporary copy.]

Nos don Julio Rospillosi por la gracia de dios y de la StaSede Apostolica Arçobispo de Tarso, y de não Smo Padre Innocencio por

la divina providencia Papa decimo, y de la misma Sede Nuncioy Collector general Apostolico en estos reynos de EspañaAlVicario desta Villade MadridSalud en nño Sr Jesu Xpto Sepanque ante nos parecio la parte de fr Juan friman procuror del Colegio de la compañia de Ihs de la Ciudad de Valledolid y nos hizo relacion diziendoquediegode Gabilondo procur"quefue denuestraAudiencia y tribunal saco del oficio de Ignacio de Velasco Srlo não en el oficio de Comissiones un pleyto que se tratava entre partes de la una el Seminario de San Jorge desta dha Villa y de la otra Ignacio Noble sobre un censo de dos mil ducados de principal, y porfin y muerte del dho diego de Gabilondo no sabe quien ni quales personas con pocotemor de Dios não Señory en gran cargo de sus animas y consciencias han ocultado tomado y llevado ocultan retienen yencubren el dho pleyto, y aunqe ay muchas personas que saben entienden o han oido decir quien le oculta retiene y encubre no lo quieren manifestar decirnideclarar en gran dañoyperjuizio del dho significante a cuyo pedimto mandamos dar y dimos las presentespor lasquales[y] la autoridad Apostolica anos concedidadequeenesta parte usamos cometemosy mandamosa Vos el dho Vicarioquehaviendo diligentemte considerado esta causa si os pareciereque sea para descargode sus consciencias hagais leer y publicar las presentes en todas las yglesiasdeV'ra dioc. assignandoalgun terminopara que los usurpadores detentores y encubridores de lo qe dicho es o las personas que de lo susodho supierenen qualquier manera lo vengan manifestando restituyendo y revelando, el qual termino passado les assignareis otro breve termino y passado otro ultimo y peremptorio el qual passado y no lo haviendo manifestado, restituido, ni revelado desde entonces dareis y promulgareis sentencia de excomunion mayoren las tales personasy encada una dellas, y por publicos excomulgados segun es costumbre los dareis y denunciareis, y si, lo que dios no quiera, las tales personas y cada una dellas proterva y obstinadamente imitandola dureza de Pharaon se dexaren estar en las dhas nñas excomunion y censuras porque los que no contentos con una penacon mayor sean punidos y castigadosagravando y reagravando nñas cartasy censuras mandamosa Vosel dho Vicarioquelosdomingos y fiestas de guardar a la missa mayor cubierta una cruz de luto tañendo campanas matando candelas y haziendo las demas ceremonias y actos que son de uso y costumbre, y el derecho manda , anathematereis y maldigueis y torneis a denunciar y declarar las tales personas por publicos excomulgadosaggravadosyreaggravados persuadiendoles a la satisfaccion y complimiento de lo que dho es y no dexeisde lo assi hazer ycumplirhasta tantoque vengan al mandamtode la Sta madre yglesia y merescanbeneficio de absolucion la qual a nos y a não Superior reservamos Dadas en Madrid a diez de Enero de mil y seiscientos y quarenta y ocho años= Exceptuando destascensuras al dho IgnacioNoble y queremos q de sus declaraciones no resulte criminalidadnota o infamiay de otramanera nose use dellas Jul Archiepiscopus Tarzen Nunts. Apcusfedericus Troilus Abbor . Regta , lib 10 fol 11 anni 1648= Concuerda con la Paulina Originalde donde saque este traslado

que para este effecto me fue entregada la qual volvi a la parte de que doyfee yva cierto y verdaderosiendotestigosJuan delCastillo y Juan Moreno residentes en esta Villa de Madrid=y yo Gabriel Ximenes de Ugarte Noto publico Apostolico uno de los de el numº de la Audiencia y tribunal del Illmo y Revmo Nuncio de Su Sd en estos reynos de España lo signe y firme en Madrid a treinta de Enero de mil y seiscientos y quarenta y ocho añosEn testimonio de Verdad Gabriel Ximenes de Ugarte =Comprobacion= los Notarios publicos Apostolicos residentes en el tribunal del Illmo y Revmo Nunciode Su Santd que aqui signamosy firmamos=Certificamos y damos fee que Gabriel Ximenes de Ugarte de quien va signado yfirmadoel instrumto de suso es tal Noto pubco Apcocomo se intitula fiel legal yde confianza y a lasescrituras y autos ydemas instrumtos que ante el han passado y passan siemprese les ha dado y de presente da entera fee y credito en juizio y fuera del, y para que de ello constedimos la presenteen Madrid a treinta dias del mes de Enero de mil seiscientos y quarenta y ocho añosEn testimonio de verdad Ignacio de VelascoEn testimonio de Verdad Juan del Castillo Noto.Apco.

43 .

[Endorsed] Copia de la Paulina y comprobacion

[Translation.]

We, Don Julio Rospillosi, by the grace ofGod andfavour ofthe Holy Apostolic See, Archbishop of Tarsus and Nuncio of our Holy Father Innocent X, by Divine ProvidencePope, and ofthe same HolySee , and General Apostolic Collectorin these KingdomsofSpain, to the Vicar of this Town of Madrid, health in Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Know that an appearance was made before Us on behalf of Fr. John Freeman, Bursarofthe College of the Societyof Jesus, oftheCity of Valladolid, and an account was given Us saying that Diego de Gabilondo, Procurator who was of Our Court and Tribunal, obtained from the Office of Ignacio de Velasco, Our Secretaryin the Commissioner's Office, the documents ofa case whichwas beingtried between the parties, on the one side the Seminaryof St. George, of this said Town , and on the other Ignacio Noble, over a censo of two thousand ducatsof principal; and bythe deceaseand deathof the said Diego de Gabilondo it is not known which person or persons, in little fear of God Our Lord and to the great burdeningoftheir souls and consciences, have hidden , taken and carried away, hide, retain and conceal the said documents, and although there are many persons who know, understandand have heardit said whoitis that hides, retainsand conceals them ,theydonot wish toshow , sayor declare, to the greathurt and prejudiceofthesaid representant, atwhose petition we commandto be given and have given these presents, by which and the Apostolic Authority conceded to Us, of which in this case We make use, We charge and commandyou, the said Vicar, that, having diligently considered thiscause , ifyou consider it to be for the unburdening of your conscience that you cause these presentsto be read and publishedin all the Churches of your Diocese , assigning a fixed term that the usurpers, detainers and concealers of what has been mentionedor the persons who know of the above inany wayshouldmake known, restore andrevealit, which term havingended you shall assign them another short termand, that being ended, a last and peremptory one, which having ended and they not having made known, restoredor revealed , thenceforwardyou shall give and promul-

gate sentence of major excommunication on such persons and each of them, andyou shall accordingto customgive and declare them as publicly excommunicated , and if, which may God forbid, such persons and each ofthem, perverselyand obstinately imitatingthe hardness of Pharaoh, should allow themselves to remain in our said excommunication and censures , in order that those not satisfiedwith one penalty may be punished and chastised with agreaterone, stressing and restressing Our letters and censures, We commandyou, the saidVicar, on Sundays and Feasts to keep at the High Altar across covered with black, ringing the bells, quenchingcandles and performing the other ceremonies andacts that areofuse and customand lawcommands , you shallanathematise, curse and again denounce and declare such persons as aggravated and reaggravated public excommunicates , exhorting them to satisfy and complywithallthat has been said, andyou shallnot desist from sodoing and fulfilling until they obey the commandof our Holy Mother the Churchand meritthe benefit of absolution, which We reserve to Ourselves and to Our Superior. Given in Madrid, the Tenth of January, One thousand Six hundred and Forty Eight Excepting from these censures the said Ignacio Noble and We desire that from his declarations no criminality, censure or infamy shall result or use be made of them in any way. Jul., Archbishop of Tarsus, Apostolic Nuncio Federicus Troilus, Secretaryto the Nunciature Register Book 1 , fol : 11 , of the year 1648 . It agrees with the original Paulina, whence I made this copy, which was giventomeforthat purpose, which Ireturnedto the party ThisI swear to be certain and true; the witnesses being Juan del Castilloand JuanMoreno, residents inthistown ofMadrid And I, GabrielXimenes de Ugarte ,Apostolic Notary Public, one of those of the number ofthe Court and Tribunal of the Most Illustrious and Most Reverend Nuncio of His Holiness in these Kingdoms of Spain, subscribed and signed in Madrid on the Thirtieth of January One thousand Six hundred and Forty Eight.

In testimony of the truth, GabrielXimenesde Ugarte.

[Then follows notarial testimony as to the personality of Gabriel Ximenes de Ugarte

44. Fr. Edward Risleyto the Fr. General, S.J. Madrid, 30 Jan., 1648

[Draft in Fr. Risley's hand. Doublefoolscap. lefthand corners eaten away by mice.]

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Upper and lower

Jan. [29 scored 30 above] 1648

Pax xpi ett. 25 huius mensis scripsi ad Ptem Vm ea referens fideliter quæ eo usque contigerunt . nunc ad reliqua quæ postea acciderunt P. frimannus ut monstraret magnü zelum inquirendi processum ab Ignatio Noble sua comparte malitiose occultatu buletan excommunicationis Paulinã dictam publicari curavit et partibus minime suspiciendis mihi scilicet et procuratori meo notificari fecit. de Ignatio Noble in quem principaliter cadit suspitio imo moralis certitudooccultationis ipsius [quod ab ipsius procuratore ipso instante ex offº extractufuit in margin] cautu fuit in ipsamet Paulina (astutia ipsiusetarte) neipsi notificareturobfamam eius (scilicet) et reputationem conservandam . =Nihilominus ne

exceptioni dareturlocussi ipsi nonnotificareturcuravit P.frimannus eidem notificari subdole hoc promovente ipso Ignatio per suu procuratorem bene sciens notificationem nullam esse ex declarate ipsiusmet Paulinæ nec obligari se propterea ad processu ab ipso occultatum detegendum. Magnam tamen diligentiam putans se fecisse P. frimannus egit apud Pm Provincialem instanter ut iterm convocaret PP . Germ de Guevarra et Julianu de Pedraza iudices a partibusnominatos Patremq frimannuac metanquam partes coram se et Pe Secretario ut deliberaretur quid agendumin causa processu adhuc non comparente [quod factum fuit die 27 huius mensis in margin] et ventilatis auditisq hinc inde rationibus conclusum fuit consentiente etiam Pe Geronimo de Guevarra ut relatio de omnibus fieret Paternitati Væ et interim suspenderetur negotiu prout natura appellationis requirit =Re ita peractâ licet in hanc resolutionem consentierit P. Ger : de Guevarra videns tamen se pluralitate votorm convictuadeoexcanduit in P. Julianu de Pedrazaiudicem electu et approbatum a Pe Provli pro parte Semin" Madritenut illu verbis asperis et minacibus in præsentia P. Prolis Patrisq Secretarii acceperit quapropter ex consilio Patris gravissimi illu pro iudice arbitro recusavi licet certo parum mei intersit sit iudex necne adeo parm nosse [scire above] videtur in materia iuridica, quamvis scire oporteret ut iudex competensin hac causa haberetur . =[P .]frimannus male contentus hac dicta resolutione [et] fidens multu in favore P. Provincialis petionem [p]ræsentavit ex diametro oppositã resolutioni in prædicta consultatione ex communi consensu fa[cta] quatenus P. Provincialis me obligaret manda[ ......] processus non comparuerit solverem reditus [census] Quam iniusta, quam violenta, enormis et iniqua [ ......] sit [et quam in præiudiciu appellationis ac recursus ad Ptem Vm habiti ac admissi in margin] cuivis appello: meque submitto, nam si hoc concederetur quid a[......] set exigere P. frimannuset eius compars Ign[atio Noble]ipsi etenim curarent ut nunquam compareret pr[ocessus] et ita hoc Semin™ semper maneret obligatum [ad] solvendos reditus census, et sic ex malitia sua [in pro]cessus occultatione reportarent singuli suum commodu[m]Vallnu Semmliberationem a census solutione etIgnatius Noble securitatem recipiendi suos reditus hic Madriti numerandos quod unice quærit. Quis non videt iniustu valde et dolosu esse hunc modum procedendiet iustumne erit (quo scored) ut ex eo quod alter (fecit scored) inique fecit ipsereportet lucru et hoc Seminmluat pænas in margin] Quis non et istu fuissefinem et scopumoccultandi processum ? et de eo quod alter iniquefecit debetne hoc Seminariu penas luere ?=Nihilominustanta fuit P. Provincialis sancta simplicitas ut ad petitiones in fidem et ob instantiam P. frimanni ordinaverit ut statim ad illam responderem Sed dictus Pater sui doli bene consciusnoluit dare hanc petitionem P. Secretario ut ipse iuxtastylumusitatumin Soctemihiillamnotificaret, ne forteaperiret P. Provli oculosut videretquam iniquaet iniusta abipso petiebantur et revocaret ordinatem suam mihi eandem notificandiet resolutioni iã factæ staret, sed ipsemet pars cũ sit illam notificavit in præsentia duorm Patru quibus nec mihi verbum legit aut retulit de materiain ea contenta , sed fidem fecit notificationiset reliquit in cubiculomeo

et abiit. Quis vel e longe [non] videt magnu latere dolum et occultam malitiam [in] hoc modo agendi ? Huicpetitioni quamvis ob [ ... ] nullitatesin eius notificatione commissas , nullam [......] rim obligationem respondendi; respondi tamen [......] contrapetitione Paternitati Va quamprimum [......] una cum ipsa petitione P. Frimanni et relationem fac[.. .] rationibusnovis quas P. Joanni de Piña legendas tradidi[......] ob quam causam non legit. quæ omnia una cum literis et [......] Ptem Vm missis vel mittendis circa hocrogo quã humilli [......] venturne disperdantur et cogar duplicare.=[.. ...]ttere lt P. Va notu facere quod inter raões quas habeo [......] arbitris p'sentandas plus quam 12 sunt novænecantehacpræsentatæneq in processu neq inprterito arbo uti Ste affirmo invbo Sacerd¹s et eas legendasexhibui P. Joan: de Piña tunc Provill et apud ipsu reliqui ad multos dies: sed vel tempus vel voluntas ei defuit, quia hodie mane mihi eas repetenti fassusest se illas no legisse=

Mitto cũ his ad P. Vm copiam authentică supradictaPaulinæ , per cuius postremam clausulam exceptuatur nominati Ig: Noblea censurisin ea contentis in quem sup oês mortales fulminari debuissent cum in ipsum super omnes cadat suspicio occultandi processu. Insuper animadvertere dignetur P. Va clausula prædtam insertam esse post datam ipsiusmet Paulinæ quod signu est subreptitièet dolosè id ab Ignatio impetratum Sed miror satis quo modo P. frim. partem hac in re habere voluerit et sciens et volens satisfacere sibi cu Paulina tali cu clausula et taliter inserta ! Exhoc videatP. Vammprocedendi partis contrariæ tam alienu a rectafideet sincera intentione processu detegendi: et quod nihilominusnon erubuerit petere a Pe Provli omni cu instantia quatenus me cogeret reditus solvere quoadusque dictus processus comparuerit .=Sperans igitur P. Vm provisuram ne violenter aut tumultuarie procedatur ad terminationem huius negotii ne summa fiatipsimet iustitiæiniuria et huicsanctooperi pii fundatorisquod non nisi iustè defendoirreparabile inferatur detrimentu . P. V. SS. Sacrif. me coñendo Madriti 30 Jan. 1648

P. V. ad. Rdae

Humillsin xpo servus

E. R.

[Variisde causissocietati multumrefertut piæfun..tiones ipsius et curæco= ...... fideliter admi= ...... ne ... in margin.]

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] Copia de la ca[rta] que escribi a não pe Gen¹ a 30 de Enero de 1648. embie con ella el trasdoautco y comprobado de la Paulina [Translation : Copy of the letter thatI wrote to our Fr.General on the 30th ofJanuary, 1648. I sent withit an authentic and certified transcript of the Paulina.]

45 Br. GeorgeGarnett to Fr. Edward Risley. Seville.

2 March, 1648 .

[Original holograph.]

Pe Edwardo Risleo Pax xpti

My deare father bee not scanalized, nor thingethatout ofCon-

tempt ofyr person, I torre yr letter of the other post, inf. Barnerd Kinsmans Chamber who delivered it to me from you in 5 picesin a furious rage, after or at the time hee red me the same (because I did wantmyspectackelsetta) seeing and comingetothatpoyntthat any should aske you the incomomada perticion of the Conde de Paredes, and that, that Cedula was not as yet dispached after soe many years, Iputt ye falt of nobody but I ame ashamedthat my S. George's affaires soe well grounded have beene soe neclected . Touching the Cedula de la incomoda Particion no puedo dezir masque qdoyo sali de Madridla dexe en Poder de Sr Cubas , porque procurasse las firmas en la junta que solo faltavan, y no deviamos nada qdoyo sali al CondeComovera V. R. por los libros y ay Cartas de Pago en esse officio hasta aquel tpo qo yo sali de Madrid y assi he escrito a Seb de Cubas una Carta para que busque dha Cedula , va abierta paraq V. R. la leea y la de al Cartero o otra persona pa que Responda. YosoydeparecerqueV. R.no use RigorConCubas pues el se vengara de V. R. y no alcançara V. R. de el por fuerça si no nuebos Cuidados y gastadero de dineros Porq el save por muchoscaminosdarlos, y assi seria mejorinducirlepor bien y sacarle los papeles Poco a Poco. Si faltan algunos: Jno Wood me dixo en Lieja que el avia quemado muchos superfluos Papeles en el officcio, yo no se que uviessemuchos papeles superfluosplega a Dios que no ay rumpido algunas Cartas de Pago no entendiendolas y otros Papeles. y assi en qto a la Ceduladel Conde dela IncomodaPerticion no se mas de lo dho

Esto es Cierto que la alcavala de la media casa se pago en tpo del Pe Blueto, porq fuemos muchas vezes a Concertar Con las alcavalleros de aquel año porq agora me acuerdo q sor Jno de Cerain y franco del Campoayudaron a Componerla y pienso q el Regidor don fulanoMedina tenia lasalcavalasy otrohombre lasadministra porel. no me acuerdo Cubas savetodo pero como Jno Wood y V. R. le han disgustado nome espanto q no ayuda a V. R. en desir enqueofficios estan los recaudos q pide.

En nombre de dios que tiene V. R. Con la deuda del dor Rubio que murio y aunque deviera mas y viviera no devia el Seminaro pedirle nada porque el Semio le deve a el imensos obligaciones,V. R. deve de ser amigo sin deuda de revolver vejeces .

En un Pleito que S. Jorge tenia Con don Jeromo Medianilla, en el officio del Secretario Pedro Alvarez Murias ay una escritura presentada originalpor la qual Constaque aquella Casa era de S. Jorge (porq para offender nos en el pleito alegaron que aquella casa no era del Semo y assi uvimos de presentar la dha escritura o Papeles q son de 6 /o/ 8 pliegos V. R. haga sacar un traslado y ponerlo en el pleito Saque el original Cubas save deste Papel y el año en quefuepues don Jeromomurioaqui ya ha vacado pa el Semolo que se le pagava cada año de consierto.

Si la Cedula de la Incomoda Perticion no esta despachadadel Condede Paredes, entoncesno ay mal que no venga por bien , dize Foley, vii, 421 .

el refran, porq el Conde de Olivares devera hasta oydia inclusive los 1500 dutos

Ynosiendoestopara masgdedios a V.Rade Sevilla a 2 de Março 1648

Jorge Garneto

Enqto a losPapeles q V. R meembiapara la Cobrancadesu amigo he hechograndes deligas y no ay nada, estos paples avianesta otra vez aca me dize un amigo mio y entonces no podian hazer nada. no ay substancia para pagar la viuda es pobre y assi remito los papeles

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] Concerningye alcavala ofye housewhich fa: Bluett bought and ye cedula offreedom from ye two 3as partes or incomoda particion.

[Endorsed in another hand] Carta del Ho JorgeGarnettosehade guardar

45. [Translation of the Spanish portion.]

Touchingthe warrant of the incomoda particion, I cannotsay more than that, when I left Madrid, I left it in Señor Cubas' possession to obtain at the meetingthe rest of the signatures that were missing, and weowed nothing more tothe Count, as Your Reverence will see fromthe books , and there are receipts in that office up to the time that I left Madrid; and in this senseI have writtena letterto Sebastian deCubas that he shouldlookfor the said Warrant I am sending it open that Your Reverence may read it and give it to the postman or to another person that he (Sebastian de Cubas) may reply. I think that Your Reverence should not be hard with Cubas, for he will be revenged on Your Reverence and YourReverence will notgainanything exceptnew anxietiesand waste money, for he knowsmany waysof bringing them about; and so it will be better to inducehim by kindness and getthe papersfromhim littlebylittle. Ifthereare anymissing JohnWoodtold me in Liege that he had burnt many unnecessary papers in the office , butIdid notknow that therewere many unnecessary papers, and please God that he has not torn up any receipts or other papers, not understandingwhat they were ; and as regards the warrant of the incomoda particion I do not know anything morethan whatI havesaid

This is certain that the tax on the sale ofthe halfhouse was paid in the time of Fr. Bluet, because we went manytimes to arrange an agreement with the Assessors of that year, for now I rememberthat the Señores Juan de Cerain and Francisco del Campo helped to settle it, and Ithink that the Governor , Don Somebody Medina, had these taxes and another man administered them for him I do not remember ; Cubas knowseverything but, as John Wood and Your Reverence have annoyed him , Iam not surprisedthat he does not help Your Reverence in telling you in which offices the securities are that you are seeking.

In the name of God do nothing as regards the debt of Dr. Rubio, who died; and even though he owed more andhadlived, the Seminary oughtnottoaskhimanything, becausethe Seminaryoweshimimmense obligations. Your Reverence, without doubt, seems to be fond of raking up trivialities of the past

In alawsuitthat St. George's had with Don Jeronimo Medianilla thereis, in the office of the SecretaryPedro Alvarez, an original deed that was presented, from which it is evident that that house belonged toSt. George's (becauseto attack us in the lawsuit they alleged thatthat

house did notbelong to the Seminary, and so we hadto presentthe said deed or papers, which are six or eight pages. Your Reverence should have a copy made and presentit in the lawsuit) [Get the original in margin.] Cubas knowsof this paperand the year in which it was ,for Don Jeronimodied here The Seminaryno longerhas to pay whatwas agreed to be paid each year

Ifthe warrant for the incomoda particion has not beendispatchedby the Countde Paredes, then itis an ill wind that blows nobodyany good, for the Count of Olivares will owe, up to the present inclusively, the 1,500 ducats.

46 Fr. NathanielSouthwell to Fr. Edward Risley Rome 2 May, 1648 .

[Original holograph.]

R.frin Christ Pax xpi

R.frAssist ofSpaine iust now showes mee a lettre offrfreeman tohim ofye8thoffebin wch among otherthings heecomplaines of yedelayesofyesuite onyorpart, and that in ye Paulina hee excepted ye person of Ignatius Noble according to ye instructionor memoria wch yowyo'selfhad given to him saying it was ye stileto exceptye contrary party & whereof hee was otherwise alltogeather ignorant This puttes us in a maze, and iftrue overthrowes all yor long letters to f. Genl and fr Assist of Germ[any], and finally argues an unsincere dealing Wherefore yow must needes purge this in a lře to ye saide Assist. of Sp and if yow will yow may adde a word to or Assist of Germ. though it bee not soe necessary , else yorcreditt is at stake . I am in some haste and can noe more butt SS1s Sacrificiis &. Rome 2 May 1648 . R V

yow must allso signify why beeing that yor Procur" is saide to offer to finde out ye Processe,yowdoe not acceptofhis diligence but standes upon ye finding ofit out byye adverse party. Servus in Chro Nathanael Sotuellus

[Addressed] Al mto Rdo Pre P. Odoardo Risleo della Compa di Giesu , Madrid [Seal] Ihs

47. Fr. Francis Forcer to Fr.John Freeman. 28 June, 1648 .

[Contemporary copy.]

Copia de la carta del Pe franco focer al Pe Juan friman de 28 de Junio de 1648

la de V. [M over R] escrita de Madrid en 2 de febrero recibi en de Junioy assi no ha sido culpa miaqueV. [Mover R] no aya tenido mi respuestaen tan largo tiempo=En lo que toca al censode que V. M. me escribeque se deve a doña Beatrizde Chaves pertenece a Jorge y no a Albano, porque se tomo para el uso de Jorge,Y Jorge lo pago todo el tiempo queyo tube que hazeralla: masno me acuerdo bien ahora la razon particular para que se tomo Esto es todo lo que puedo declarar, y porque V. M. dessea que vayami declaracion en Romanze aqui la remito debaxo de mi firma

mas abaxo la firma de la carta dice

Digo que el censo que se deve a da Beatriz de Chavespertenece a JorgeynoaAlbano porquefue tomado el uso de Georgio, yGeorgio lo pago todo el tiempo que yo tube que hazer algo en estas partes

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[Translation.]

Copyofthe letter from Fr. Francis Forcer to Fr. John Freeman of June 28th, 1648 .

I received from Madrid your letter of Feb. 2nd on June4th and so it has not been my fault that you have not had my reply for such a long time In what concerns the censo that is owing to Doña Beatriz de Chaves, about which you write me, it belongs to George and notto Alban; because it was taken for the use of George, and George paid it allthe time that I had anything to do with things there , but I donot well remember the particular reason why it was taken. This is allI can declare and, because you wish that my declaration should be in Spanish, I herewith remit it to you under my signature. Under the signature of the letter it says, I declare that the censo which is owing to Doña Beatriz de Chaves belongs to George and not to Alban; becauseit was taken forthe use of George, and George paid it all the time thatIhadanything todowith affairs in those parts.

48. Fr. Edward Risley to Fr. NathanielSouthwell [1648] [Original draft, in Fr. Risley's hand.] Nat. South

Accepi datas a V. R. 11 Aprilis, et 2 Maii, in his dicit R.V. P. Assistentem Hispa monstrasse R. V. litteras P. frimanni 8 feb datas in quibus causabatur dilationes negotii, culpam in me reiiciens, etquod in Paulina excipiebat personamIgnatii Noble id eum fecisse iuxta meam instructionem seu memoriam ipsi a me datam, addens moris id esse excipere partem contrariam , cuius ipse aliàs plane ignarus erat Hoc (inquit R.V.) nos attonitos reddit et si verum evertitplaneoia quæ R. V.scripsit ad Patrem nrum, etPmAssistenem Germaniæ, et arguit insincerm modum procedendi =Quam alienum totum hoc sit a veritate non dubito quin antehac et P. N. & PP. Assistentesambo et R. V. intellexeruntex literis hinc scriptis sub initio Aprilis super hoc negotio tam Rdi P. Provlis quam meis. Ex quibus aperte constabit quæ pars sit meritò arguenda subdoli et insinceri modi procedendi, cuius antehac nunquam fui in vita mea accusatus , sed potius mihi vitio semper vertebatur quod nimis sincerus et aperti cordis sim, et dissimulationis plane inscius. Sed nihilominus ad rem respondeam, quo id maiori cum satisfactione faciam præmitto iuramm in verbo Sacerdotis et assero 1º in dilatione negotii me nec in culpa nec in causa fuisse, quæ unica fuit ablatio, perditio, vel potius occultatio processus, inqua testorDeum Om: me nullam omnino partem habuissedirecte vel indirecte: qua in re tota præsumptio, si qua sit, est contra P. frimm: ob connexem et causæ unitatem quæ versatur inter ipsum et Ignatium de Noble qui absque omni dubio processum occultavit dempta occasione ex morte Procuratoris sui, ratione cuius de veritate rei constarenequeat 2º parimodo sacrosanctèaffirmo deumqtestor me nunquam dedisse instructionem P. frimanno seu memoriam

excipiendi Ignatium de Noble in Paulina, neque scivi id factumesse nisi post aliquod tempus et postquam ipse P. frimannus curaverat dictam Paulinam notificari ipsi Ignatio de Noble quem noverat exemptum quæ manifesta collusio fuit et simulatio, prout ipsimetP. frim. significavi , ad quid enim notificari curavit parti nõ tantumno comprehensæin Paulina sed expresse in eadem exemptæ? Sed hoc fecit ut simularet diligam in inquirendo processu , sed defecit scrutando& et mentita fuit & iniquitassibi, sicut & in aliis posteaconatibus ut aperte constat Et eodem modo ut se in modo extrahendi Paulinam iustificet, dicit se secutum meam instructionem & At mirandum quidem cur relictis tot Patribus Castellanis in hoc collegio ca[us]æ bene affectis faventibus me adversarium super hoc negotio consultare volebat adeo ignarm in Paulinis extrahendis ac ipsemet, hoc enim mysterio non caret, id enim (ut facto aperte constat) fecit, ut si res ex voto non succederet , sub fuco simplicitatis se iustificare videretur et me fraudulenter noxium redderet ! quis e duobus iam insinceri et dolosi agendi modi arguendus ? Ego nunquam in vita mea Paulinam extrahi curavi, nec amplius ipsidixeram, cum me dolosèinterrogavitquid agendum, quam ut petitionem præsentaret pro Paulina extrahenda quò vero modo hoc faceret vel qualiter ordinaret petitionem nec dixi nec scivi: et merito quidem decipi promeritus fuisset, si mihi contrario in hac materiasoli confideret ubi tot confidentes et me multo prudentiores et magis expertos habebat ad manum quos consultare potuerit et consultavit et cum ipsomet Ignatio 3º Deum similiter testor me nunquam P. frimanno dixisse styli seu moris esse ut pars contrariain Paulina exciperetur , neque id scivi neque in hodiernum diem scio simile quid in more esse Et hæc quantumad meipsum de prædictis calumniis purgandum quæmiror animum P. Assistentis Hisp vel ullius prudentis indifferentis commovere potuisse contra me cum dicto solummodo P. frimanni in proprio favore et in sui excusatione nitantur, absque reali verisimilitudinis fundamto Quantum ad id quod adiungit R. V. obtulisse scilicet meum Procuratorem se inventurum processum est manifesta cavillatio [P.frimanni scored] et non possumsatis mirari quomodoid ad R.P. Assistentem Hispaniæ scribereaususfuerit. 1ºquiadictusprocuratoriurat talequid se nunquamobtulisse nec obtulit uttestaripossum qapsens 2º causans P. frimannum ossitudinis et remissionis in processu inquirendo dixit si ipsius esset processum inquirere uti P frimanni efficaciori procederet via scilicet litem instituendi contra heredes procuratoris defuncti ipsius Ignatii Noble cuius recognitio processus ablati ex officio, in libris eiusdem etiamnum extat, & hæc via tam P. frimanno patet quam ulli alio et ipsius erat eâ uti ne conscius haberetur occultationis dicti processus.

49. Fr. Diego de Pangua (Rector of St. Alban's, Valladolid) to Fr. John Freeman. Madrid, 17 Nov. , [1648 ?].

Pe Jno Friman P. Christi. * [Legaxo 44 Legaxito 1: in later hand.]

Porocasiondelasfiestas, lasdoyel primerlugar: pues la entrada

de antes de aier fue tan grande en lucimto, riqueça, y buenosgustos de vestidos , y libreas, que le puede tener entre, y sobrequantas se cuentan por encareçidissimos tropos Contentese V R con esto, que yo no me atrevo à empeñar en mas relacion Enviarè lo que saliere, sino miente por baxa. Este si que es suceso milagroso. Diga V R al Pe Valencia que su mejoria me ha sido desumo gusto; que vi la entrada en una ventana con el R. Pe Fr. luis (adonde nos llevò el Pe Gudin.). Esta bueno, y cuidadoso de sus tercianas . Juanico llegò al principio de la semanapassada, y antes deir à su casa mevino a ver Viene muygalan, y holguèmucho detan buena comodidad, como trae.

He andado con el Pe Proll sobre el pleito; vio todos los papeles principales; y hacianle fuerça, mucho mas con la carta de Roma , que dixe en la passada : pero de la parte contraria le dieron tanta bateria, sobreque el censo no se avia tomado sino paS Albano, que el reconocimtole hicieron personas enviadas de aỹ, con intencion de poco a poco disponer el unir esta haçienda con essa: que lo que alegamos se tomo para subir los censos de 14 à 20 fue falso como dicenconstadeloslibros, y tantos testigos: queno se atrevioàobrar, ni le pareçio estaba en los terminos de la carta que dice, hagase estè a la senta si no haçe juicio de que se le haçe agravio a S. Jorge, y assi determinò escrivir a Roma. Será necessario que de ay se haga tambien, y con aprieto. Avianleimpressionado con decir que el prozesso, sin el qual el Pe Risleo diçe no se puede dar passo, dexo de pareçerpor aver excluido quien sacó la Paulina a IgnacioNoble . Convençi ser esto manifiesta vexacion, y calumnia, de modo que el Pe Prov¹ dixoquedaba llano enesta parte, y que de ninguna manera le hacia fuerça la contraria, y assi se cargará en todo lo primero, aunque tambienen esto será necessº hablar en Roma: el Pe prol partiò ayer a la visita, y no bolvera hasta passada Qma Es muy buenapersona, ycon pocoaffecto à queaqui aya ColegioIngles. No obstante me deçia que sentia en esta causa aver una postema dificil de rebentar. El Ho Ingles no se que aia llegado à las seis, e a que vino. Al Pe Ror Pe Gmo y todos etc. mis saludos en Md y Nove 17 [... ] No se que raçon tuvo V R para que trato con Risleo no hiciesse la diliga de sacar la Paulina , digamela 49 . Diego de Pangua [Addressed]Al PeJuan Friman, de la Compa de Ihs , Valld

[Translation.]

On accountofthe celebrations I give them first place, for the entry yesterdaywas so splendid in brilliance, richness and fine dresses and liveries thatitcan be countedamongst andabove anythat are described in termsof the most exaggerated hyperbole Your Reverence must be satisfied with this forIdo notventureto attempt more Iwill send you what may result, though inadequately This certainly is a miraculous event Tell Fr. Valencia that I am highly pleased he is improving, that Fr. Luis and I saw the entry from a window where Fr. Gudin took us. He is well and watchful of the tertian fever he suffers from Johnny arrived at the beginning of last week and before going home

came to see me He came looking very fine and I was very pleased to see him so well I have gone over the lawsuit with the Fr. Provincial andhe has seen all the principal papers . These and more especially the letter from Rome, of which I told you in my last, practically convincehim; but the other side importune him so much, sayingthat the censo was taken for St.Alban's only, that people sent from here made the acknowledgment with the intention of gradually arranging that the two estates shouldbeunited, that what we allege, viz that the money wastaken to raise the censos from 14 to 20, was false, as they say is evident from the books and so many witnesses, that he has notdaredto do anything nor did he thinkthat it came within the scope of the letter, which says let sentence be pronounced if the judgment given be not to the injury ofSt. George's, and so he determinedto write to Rome It will be necessary that sentence be given from there also anda strict one, too They had made an impressionon him by sayingthat the process, withoutwhich Fr. Risley says that he cannot proceed, did notappearbecausethe person who obtainedthe " Paulina" excluded Ignacio Noble Iconvinced himthatthisisan open annoyance and calumny, so that the Provincial said he was in agreement with this view and that the contrary did notconvince himin the least,andsohe will argue stronglyfortheformer in its entirety, although it will be necessary to speak in Rome on this point also. Fr. Provincial set out yesterday on Visitation and will not return till afterLent He is a very good manand has little desire that there should be an English College here Nevertheless he told me that he felt that in this casethere was an abscesswhich was difficultto burst. I do not know whether the English Brother arrived at six or why he has come My salutations to Fr. Rector, Fr. William and all the rest, etc.

Madrid Nov. 17th. I do not know what reason Your Reverence had for negotiating with Risley that he shouldmake no effort toobtain the Paulina . Tell me why.

50. Fr. Nathaniel Southwell to Fr. Edward Risley Rome 21 Nov., 1648 [Original holograph.]

P. C.

Rde in Chão Př.

Yorsof ye 3rd of May came to us in October, but could not be answered before now forthat wee could not have ye sight beforeof ye V. Provlls lře in yor behalf nor could ye matter bee consulted wth fr Generall partly by reason of his Spir Exerc partly by ye sicknesofsome officers&c Nowall hathbeene seeneand considered and a good expedient taken whereof you cannot complaine, that is , seeingye things soe intricate as they are, havingye former Provll against you,ye VProv" for you, they have thought to demand ye iudgment ofye new Provll upon ye whole matter, whome if you can allso gaine by yor information [to confirm what f Pinto hath said above]I beleeveye day will beeyors. In ye meane time you are as I suppose in possession and all action against you suspended . But you must take heede not to give ground that you directly or indirectlystirre upye Embass of Luca , orthe Nuntio, forytwouldbee

taken very ill by fr Genl and perhaps cause youre removalwith some note=Fr Assistt of Spaine is not soe partiallas you conceive for Valld nor in this buisineshath proceeded otherwise then perhaps I myself should haven done in his case, for ye complaint coming to fr Generall betwixt two Semrys , about ye administrationof their goods, allthoughye goods belong not to ye Genl yet it belongs to him to overseeye Actions of ye Administratorsbeeing his subjects that they doe noe iniustice on eyther side; and thoughye matter had beene before ye Nuntio and iudged for you in foro externo , yet certain it is thatin forointernomanythings mayand oughttobee done wch in externofor want of prooves will not subsist. Wherefore fr Genl was to see what iniustice was comitted by his subjects ye Administrs in foro interno, and, havingagainst you ye example of all yr Predecessors who payed quietly for soe many yeares, ye clamors of those of Valladolid, hee could doe noe lesse then putte ye matter to considon of two privat arbiters for both sides and in case of discord betwixt them to a third indifferent to both. And when this lastgave sentence against you and you appealed,frGenll did not thinke good to change ye arbitri , especially the Prov" allso ofyorProv. these beeing against you, but only ordained that if you had new reasons foryo'self as you pretended tohave youshould bee heared,and they arbitrate againe Now that the shuffling of ye adverse party hath appeared by ye testimony of ye Vice Pröll f Pinto, for further satisfaction hee will heare allso ye iudgment of ye new Provll who is counted a holy man impartiall, and must executewhat is to bee ordained And hitherto I doe not see how fr Gen. could have proceeded wth reason otherwise, nor ye Assist . in giving their counsailethereto, for they are common fathers to both partyes and mustnot beleeveyou alone against soe manypresumptions as were against you=Wherefore heereafter I pray write confidently to fr Assistt of Spaine himself for beleeve mee hee is an upright man and standesfor iustice wherehee sees it Andyou must not thinke that Fr Assistt of Germany will make himself a party against him as you desired, for that would have spoyled all; by freindly treaty and intreaty hee hath wonne ye Assistt of Spaine much to yor side, and to doe what is done, but had hee offered to make himself a party, they would have asked him quo iure? our english Colleges of Sp [in] nothing belonging to him according to ye 21 dec . Cong 7 noe more then those Seminaries of Rome where yet hee is present To yor lře in JanuaryI answeredlong since in May as I remember, and after yt wente an other by advise ofye Assist of Sp. to know howyou answer yt wch fr freeman writteto him viz .thatyou had advised him to except or omitte ye name of Ignatius Noble in ye Excomon as a thing usuall and of custome & whythen did you soe exclaime against it ?=fr Clarke is heere now and hathlong since received yor Patent &c Ifyou have comodity ofa bearer I pray send some CaravaccaCrosses toFrAssist ,I dare sayfrProullwill allow of it, and a few tofr Aluganbe who hathinter-

preted yor Spanish papers and helped youre cause, and heereafter to Fr Assist write in latin only

What was ordayned heere about Superiors there I suppose was done out ofpurezeale of Religious discipline wchfrGenllindeavours everywhere to maintaine . But what you say ye wayto reformeis byvisitorsI amof a contrary opinion, viz. that it mustbeebygood and zealous ordinary Superiors who can urge ye execution ofwhat is ordained , for when ye Visitor is gone his ordinations for ye most are layed aside as I could instance in diverse. I hope God and S. Ignus will keepe us still from a VicarGen. there. Heereallalsolito. In Germany ye Peace in ye Empire subscribed and published in Munster 26 Oct. The queene of Spaine wth her Brother ye K. of Hungary were to depart from Vienna 12 Nov. In Polonia ye 2 Brothers didstrivestillforyeCrowneanditwasdoutfull whowould carrye it, in ye interim ye Rebell Cosacchi had seased upon half ye kingdome allmost, and dissolved about 12 Colleges of ye Socy. God quiett all. I begg yor prayers. Rome 21 Novemb 1648. Re Væ Servus in Xo Nathanael Southwell

[Then comes a postscript in Italian and English ]

Saluti molti da parte mia il mio P. Ignatio Vittore, al quale scriverei si havessi qualche buona nova, e della cattiva non se ne gusta. La pace di Germa benche necessariaper non perder tutto, e infame per la Religione dichi li peró che il P. Giannino e avisato di ritornar in francia al principio dell 1649, ed allora io saró sotto decano del nostro ven Collegio.

[Trs. Many greetings from me to dear Fr. Ignatio Vittore, to whom I shall write ifI have any good news, and bad news is notto his taste . The Peace with Germany, though necessaryif we were not to lose everything, is an infamous thing for Religion, but tell himthat Fr.Giannino is orderedto returnto France inthebeginning of 1649 , and then I shall be sub-dean of our Venerable College .] Iforgott totellyouthatye Assistt ofSp. reflectsmuchuponwhat passed at yor beeing heerein time of ye Congregon for then having received ye complaint from Valld and cõicated it to you, you never gave him any answer about it but withdrew yo'self he knowes not how as diffident in yor own cause &c in yor Iře to him give him a beter account ofthis proceeding; as allso of whtfr freeman above said that you counsailed him to omitte Igno Noble in ye excomon [Not addressed , but endorsed in Fr. Risley's hand] R. 22 April 1649.

51. Fr. Edward Risley to the SpanishAssistant to the General, S.J. Madrid , 22 April, 1649. [Original draft, in Fr. Risley's hand .]

Al Pe Assistente de España

Por varias cartas del Pe Natanael tengo particular noticia del favor ymŕd que V. R. me ha hechosiemprey haze, en particularen proveer que en la causa de los dos Seminos se proceda con toda

ygualdad y equidad a fin que la verdad y justicia tengan su lugar, de que no dudo si el orden de não Pe al Pe Prov¹ que aora es , se guarda, como confidentemente espero se guardara, para lo qual hasta aora no ha tenido lugar ni lo tendra hasta passada la Congregon . En el inter desseo satisfacer a V. R. en dos puntos en que como me avisa el dho Pe Nathanael V. R. ha tenido sospechoso mi modo de proceder como poco sincero y desleal El 1° es lo que escrivio aV. R. el Pe Juan friman a saberquequando saco la Paulina yole aconseje de exceptuar en ella a Ignacio Noble como cosa usual y acostumbrada, y siendo esto assi (preguntame, como por orden de V. R. el Pe Natanael) como esclamo yo contra el Pe friman por haver lo echo ? A este punto he respondido ya en otras al Pe Natanael, y para satisfaccion de V. R. caso que las otras cartas ayan faltado buelvo a responder otra vez debaxo de juramento in fide sacerdotis et Religiosi con devida reverencia 1° + [+ yo nunca havia sacado ni visto sacar Paulina ni tenia noticia de tal cosa en mi vida antes desta ocasiony assi tan ignorante y tan falto de expa en este particular era yo como el Pe friman o otro qualquiera : ni sabia yo lo que era o no era costumbre en este particular, margin] que 20 que yo nunca aconseje al Pe friman que se exeptuasseen la Paulina Ignacio Noble ni me passo por pensamiento que se havia o que se podia hacer cosa tal suppuesto que el Ignacio era la unica persona en quien principalmte caya la sospecha de haver ocultado el processo. Esto es la verdad misma sin discrepar un tilde della, y si el Pe friman ha escrito a V. R. otra cosa, o se havra olvidado , mucho o faltado grandemte a su obligon y devido respeto a V. R., y a la verdad y a mi me havra hecho grandissimo agravio .El 2º punto en que acusa V. R. mi proceder, como me refiere el Pe Natanael, es que estando yo en Roma V. R. me hizo comunicar las quexasy razonesde parte del Semino de Valla, y que yo me retire sin saberse como, sin dar respuesta a ellas en mi defensa A esto respondoSubiuramento quo Supra, que es verdad queel Pe Edoardo Knotto Prov¹ entoncesde ynglata me entregò en Roma dhas quexas y razones , para responder a ellas, pero no me acuerdo haverme dicho quien se las avia dado y es verdad que sin dilacion estando yo en la penitenciaria respondi a ellas en dos hojas de papel y bolvi dichas razonesy quexas con dicha respuestaal dho Pe Knotto para quelas entregassetodas a la personaquele aviaencargadoel comunicarmelas : y si el dho Pe por lasmuchasocupaciones quepor entonces tenia se olvidavaa entregarlas en manos de V. R., esto ciertono se ha de imputar a mi por culpa y si el Pe Thomas Courtneo no se aya olvidado dara testimonio en mi favor de la verdad en este particular porque yo le mostre la respuesta que entonces hize a dhas quexas y razones. Verdad es que como entonces se havia dado aqui senta en la audiencia del Sr Nuncio en favor deste Seminº contra Ignacio Noble y consiguientemtecontra el Semino de Valld por ser los derechos dentrambos los mismos , juzgue el nego tan claro por y en favor deste Semº de Madrid, que no me entrava sospecha ni temor de que pudiesse aber peligro de otra determinacion ,

y assi quedavame descuydado , y sin hazer aquellas diligas y prevenciones que de otra manera sin duda ninguna hubiera hecha , y assi ni moleste a V. R. ni a otros juzgando aver sufficientemente cumplido con la respuesta que entregue al Pe Knotto Bien sabe el Pe Natanael y quantos Pes yngleses en Roma que me conocen mi sinceridad y verdad en todo, a cuyo testimonio o certificacion me remito, y a la experiencia que de mi tendra V. R. por lo venidero: y si jamas V. R. hallara en mi cosa agena a la verdad y sinceridad en todolo que se comete a mi cargo, no me reconosca V. R. porhijo dela Compa . hartaprueba destotubo en mi la Compa por elespacio de veinteaños antes que entrasse en ella: y espero que con tomar este Stohabito no lo havre tan mal logrado No digo mas para mi justificacionen los dhos dos puntos, esperandobastar lo dho y assi que si en otra cosa le havran puesto a V. R. en malconcepto de mi, le supco que con affecto de Padre me lo avise y procurare dar satisfaccion demi, o, pedir humilmte perdon en dondemehallare culpable, y entre tantos y tan importantes negos en que V. R. se halla me encomiendea nãoSeñor en sus Santos Sacrificios 22 April. 1649 , Al Pe Assistente de Hispa

[Endorsedin another hand] Abr 22 de 1649 Ponenen malafepara con Roma al Pe Eduardo Risleo; y satisface

51 [Translation.]

From variouslettersof Fr. Nathaniel I know of the grace andfavour Your Reverence has always shown and shows me, in particular by arrangingthat the case between the two Seminaries should proceed with all equality and equity, so that truth andjustice may stand; ofwhich I do not doubt, if the order of our Father to the present Fr. Provincial be kept, as I confidently hope it will, butwhich, up to the present, has not been compliedwith nor will it be compliedwith till after the Congregation. In the meantime ,I wish to satisfy Your Reverence ontwo points in which , as the said Fr. Nathaniel notifies me, you suspect my method of acting as disloyal and not quite sincere. The first concerns what Fr. John Freeman wrote Your Reverence, namely, that when he obtainedthe " Paulina" I advised him to exceptin it Ignacio Noble , as being usual and customary; and, this beingso (Fr. Nathanielasks me as though by order of Your Reverence), how is it that I am protesting against Fr.Freeman forhaving done it ? On this point I have repliedin other lettersto Fr. Nathaniel andforthe satisfactionofYour Reverence, in casetheotherlettersmayhave goneastray, withdue reverence Iagain reply under oath, in fide sacerdotis et religiosi Firstly, I havenever obtaineda " Paulina" or seen one obtainednor in my lifeknew ofsuch a thing before this occasion, being just as ignorant and wanting in experience as Fr. Freeman orany other, nor did I know whatwas orwhat was not the customon that point ; that, secondly, I never advised Fr. Freeman to except Ignacio Noble in the " Paulina," nor did it cross my mind that sucha thing should or could be done, since he, Ignacio, was the onlyperson on whom principally suspicion of havinghiddenthe process could fall. This is the very truth withouta tittle offalsehood , and, if Fr. Freeman has writtenanything else to Your Reverence, either he has forgotten or been greatly lackingin hisobligation andduerespect toYourReverence andto the truth, andhas done mea verygreatinjury. Thesecond point in which YourReverence accusesmywayofacting,

as Fr. Nathanieltells me, is thatwhenIwas in Rome you communicated to me the complaintsand reasons on the part ofthe Seminaryof Valladolid and that I wentaway, withoutit being knownwhy, withoutreply- ing to them in my defence. To this I reply, sub juramento quo supra, that it is true that Fr. Knott, who was then Provincial of England, handed mein Rome thesaid complaintsand reasonsto reply tothem , but Idonot remember him having said whohadgiventhem to him , andthe truth is that, withoutdelay, whilst I was at the Penitentiary, Ireplied to them on two sheets of paperand returned the said reasons and complaints with the said reply to the said Fr. Knott to give them all tothe person who had charged him to communicatethem to me, and ifthe said Father, on account of the many occupations which he then had , forgot to give them to Your Reverence, it is certain that this must not be imputed to me as a fault, and, if Fr. Thomas Courtney has notforgotten, he will testify in my favour to the truth on this point, for I showed him the reply I made to the said complaintsand reasons True it is that as Sentence had been givenin the Nuncio's Courtinfavourof this Seminary against Ignacio Noble, and consequently against the Seminary of Valladolid, for the rights of both were identical, I judged the matter to beso clear and in favour of this Seminaryof Madrid that Ihadnosuspicion or fear that there could be any danger ofa verdictof anotherkind, andthus I remained withoutcare andwithouttaking that forethought and precautionwhich otherwiseanyone would havetaken , and so I did not trouble Your Reverence nor others, judging thatIhad sufficiently complied by the reply that I gave to Fr. Knott. Fr. Nathanieland many English Fathersin Rome, who know my sincerity and truth in everything, are well aware of this I commit myself to their testimony or recommendation as also to the experience that Your Reverence will have of me for the future, and if ever Your Reverence should find in me anything alien to truth and sincerity in anything committed to my charge, consider me no longera son of the Society. The Society had full proof of this in me during the space of twenty years before I entered it, and I hope that by taking this HolyHabit I have not deteriorated I do not say more in my justification on the said two points, hoping that what has been said will suffice; and so , ifin any other thingthey have given Your Reverence a bad ideaofme , I beg thatwith the love of a father you willadvise me ofit, and formy partI willtry to give satisfaction, or humbly beg pardon where I shall be found at fault, and amongstthe many and so importantbusiness matters that Your Reverence finds yourself recommend me to Our Lord in your HolySacrifices .

52. Fr. Nathaniel Southwell to Fr. Edward Risley. Rome. 6 May, 1649 . [Original holograph]

Paxxpi

Rde in xŏ Př

I receive allmost togeather youres ofye 4 ofJuly 1648 and 4 of Jan. 1649 , soe irregular are youre postes The first I shew tofr Assistt of Spainewho wonderedat it, consideringye contraryaverred byfr freeman . Now that controversy (as I saide in my last) is remittedtoyenew V-Provll who hathgiven goodhopes ofadiousting all wth good satisfaction .

Concerning fr Tho Worthington I was gladde to heare of his

heroicall employment as allso his Brother Richard a Sec. Priest who lives now in this city. His profession of 3 vowes, may happily bee granted, ifye Provll persist in demanding it, but as for4it is a thing unusuall, and wherein fr Genl thinkes hee cannot dispense without he finish his 4 yeares of div. and passe his exam" . Wee shall see what ye Provll will replye, for my part I will further his comfortas much as I can ,though I can but littleespeciallyinthatkindewherein there is noe place for favour out of ye ordinarystile &c and I hope his vertue is such as to content him self wth ye usuall stile of ye Socty, and not to desire dispensations The rest is to begg yor prayers wch I hartely doefor my manynecessityes . Rome , 6 May 1649, and salute I pray fr Ignatius Vittore from mee when you see him.

Ræ V

Servus in xõ Nathanael Sotuellus

f Risley. Madrid

[Fr.Risley has written on this page: that hee procure ye busines bee consulted byall ye Assts. that it, if to bee at all, bee remitted tothis new Provll to examine and to take ye advise of 3 lawiers &c that or Eng procuratorstirre &c]

[Addressed] Rdo in Chro Patri P. Edoardo RislæoSocietatis Jesu, Madriti.

[Endorsed by Fr.Risley] R.Julii +

[Seal]IHS

53.

Fr.James Munfordto Fr. Edward Risley Liege 20 June, 1649 .

[Original holograph.] Rde in Christo Pater

Pax Christi

You shall give mee once in a year or thereabouts totroubleyou witha lineor twoo for I will seek for occasions to keapfreshthe ould acquance wch wee have had Now I have only a small occasion wch is to intreat you to send this enclosed letter to Bro. George Garnettatt Civill with as great speed as you can conveniently but I had rather itt should make lesse speed then to come to miscarry for it doth import to be safely delivered

I hope that long before this you will have seen my Booke of Purgatorywchis calledTractatusde Misericordia fidelibus Defunctis exhibenda forMeurtius ofAntwerpe did send itt the last year towards Spain directed to the Flemish stationer of yr Town. A Printer of Colon without my knowledge did very lately print this book over again and he did print itt much better and he printeda 1000 coppies So that if any of yr Stationers or Booksellers desire to have this booke they may have from Colon coppies enough The printers name is Wilhelmus Triessem In the booke there be 225 pages and I send you one page here inclosed. By this Page you will imagine the Book to goe by way of Controversies but I only touch them verybrieflyand thewhole Book is ordeined to excite Devotion

in assisting the Soules of Purgatory I beleive itt would be more gratefullto yeSpaniards ifitt werein theyrown language Perhaps you might doe agood pleasure to some Soules if you could procure either this book to be translated or rather some better booke to be made out of itt. If there be any other occasion in wch I can doe youa pleasureyou mayrest assured that youmay freelycommaund him who is R Væ Servus in Christo * Jacobus Munfordus Liege 20 June 1649

[Addressed] Rdo in Christo Patri P. Odoardo Rislæo Societatis Jesu , Madritu.

54. [Seal illegible]

Fr. Edward Risley to Fr. Nathaniel Southwell Madrid. 12 Aug., 1649 . [Original draft, in Fr. Risley's hand ] Rde in Xpo Pater

Pax Xpi etta I perceaveby yours of the 6thof may yt our poasts hence are very irragular since that myne 4 July 1648 &4Jan. 1649 came to yourhands at one tyme .I understand nowto my singular comfort yt your Rce is made secretary of the Socty wherefore I congratulate no lesse with the Socty and our nationthen I dowith your Rce ad multos annos &cI most humbly thanke your Rce for shewing the first of my fore mentioned to the Spanish Assistent (to whom I have write to give him satisfaction as your Rce encharged mee) who may with iust cause wonder at fa: freeman &c, and might thereby bee advised not allwayes nor soe easily beleeve one party alterâ inauditâ but notwithstandingyour Rce his shewing himthe said letter and my large wryting to him to give him satisfaction in that accusation of fa: freemans agt mee hee it seems is ressolved [perfas vel nefas scored] tofavorthat party as beeingofhis province as your Rcewill clearlysee byhis deeds related in the inclosedwhich your Rce will please to passe over and then seale and deliverit to Rd fa: Vicar, which proceeding of his in secret and hugger mugger insciis omnino R. Va & Rdo Pe Vicario doth argue great passion partiality and determination in him of giving the cause into his favored partyes hands for which end hee clearly seethhee can find no other meanes so fit as to commitit to suchpartiall iudgesashee is by cleare experience secured will determine it to his lyking and such as hee hath knowne to have proceeded so partially, so precipitously and so illegally as they did in the last occasionas is most notorious and fa: Pinto's letter sub initio Maii 1648 (which your Rce will please to seeke out) will testify .-I persist in yerecusation of these for iudges whose partiall proceedings and my accusations and recusations have made now declared partyes and this Provll confessethI have all reasonand so himselfe suspended the execution of the last revocatoryorder whereat hee was muchastonished and indeed scandalized at the Span: Assistents proceeding therein re-

* Gillow, Biog. Dict Engl. Catholics , v, 82. James Montford , S.J.

solvedtowriteupthither sensum suumdetotarehæc eo ita cogitante comes niewes of or fa: Genlls death whereby tota rei status mutatur and soe farre that I am confident yt ordinaryindifferency equality and iustice will not bee so styfled and hindred as hitherto it hath beene by that Assistents meanes and proceedingsby mere strength of hand which now is abreviatedbut now yt things are in this present state wherein they are and seeing arbitrios so subiect to partiallityas hath beene seene I am advised by all friends here as well domistikes as lawyers abroad to declyne all comissionsofthis cause to further arbitrementand to standand adhere to the three legall uniforme sentences pronounced in favour of this seminary it appearing unto all a thing very ridiculous and without president yt a cause so solemly decydedshould againe bee committed to arbiters et hoc eomagis in præsenti casu

[[notabeneinmargin] whereye processe or pleyto (ye cheefe armes ofdefencefor this seminary) is uniustly and maliciously concealed by the contraryparty ut manifeste constatneither doth it make aniethingatall agt this in favourof Valld to say thatthesesentences were pronounced agt Ignatio Noble not agt Valld for it is with evidence answeredyt where ye cause is one and the very same(uti in præsenti) eademque iura iuriumque fundamenta &call whosoever interessed in this cause whether they spoake and appeared in the processe or no are no lesse comprehended in any sentence therein pronounced then hee yt speaketh and appeareth in the suit quando magis wnthey knowwhat passethand yet will not appeare in theire defence as Valld did. Besydes it is evident that Valld conceaveditselfe one party with Ignatio Noble and comprehended and interessed in the sentence otherwise it had noe reason to find itselfeagreevedtherebynor to recurre al tribunal domesticoagainst wtwas determined by the said 3 sentences .True it is I ought to blame none more than my selfe in this particular, in regard Igave way to this arbitrementwithout any iust reason, cause, or obligon so to do, especially since yt thoughye order of this arbitremt was given after yefirst sentence only, yet before this order was executed all ye 3 sentences were pronounced But ye confidenceI had in ye iustice of ye cause, and my overmuch respect (in this particular) to Suprs and ye not appearing rebellious to anythingyt did carry anie shew of indifferency was ye cause why I so foolishlysubmitted this cause toarbitremt, whichI should never have done had I foreseene ye great inconvenienceswehsince have followed, to say nothing of far greater wch will undoubtedlyhereafter follow if by any arbitrementaniethingshould bee determined contraryto wt is decydedby ye 3 uniforme sentences as well by opposition of ye Embr of Luca, as by the contradiction in ye Nuncios court and ye 3 Apostolicall iudgeswho pronounced ye sentences by ye last of which (as hee to whom it cheefly belongeth) I am forbidden by personall notification sub poena excom's mayoris latæ sent to pay directly or indirectly one farthing of ye rents or principall of ye Cense, wherein if I bee found to do otherwise, infallibly ye administration of this Seminary will not only bee taken out of my hands, but out of ye

Societyesallso. But in this I protest unto yor R. I neitherhave nor willhaveanieyeleastpart, but I knowitwillfall out so, without any possibilityon my part to hinder it, for hee yt hath beene procurator for St George in this cause is an Italian and regard ye founder ofthis Seminary was also an Italian his countryman ; hee taketh this busines much to hart and is highly offended to have seene such illegalland partiall proceedingsin it as have passed: and sweareth that notwithstanding wtsoeverye Socty determine in this businesby arbitrio or otherwise this Seminary shall never pay farthing ofthis cense

But now I will answere an obiection which your R. hath often insinuated in your letters and is indeed the onely thing ofmoment wch can be obiected agt what I have saide of standing tothe 3 sentences, viz yt allthoughall I have said bee true understood in foro fori & exteriori: yett in foro conscientiæet interiori ye matter may bee farre different, and consequently ye cause betwixt ye 2 Seminaryes may bee iudged different fromyt withIgno Noble, and notwithstanding the 3 Sentences , may bee comittedto arbitrementquoad form interius et conscientiætantum, and ye ground hereof or ratio dubitandi is ye long continuance of ye payment of the rents ofthis censo bymypredecessours the administrators of St George.

Sed respondetur 1° that all ye ground that can beeinthispresent case to imagin that St Georgein foro conscientiæis obligedtopay this cense is only prescription or presumptio bonæ fidei & iustæ causæsolvendi byreasonofthe long paymt ofthe rents, but thislong payment in presenti casu doth neither make prescription nor presumption bonæ fidei &c , ergo &c The minor is proved clearly, because this said præscription and presumption can only have place where ye true cause and ground of ye payment is unknowne , + [+ and ye ground or cause beeing unknowne ex facto continuatæ solutionis præsumitur iusta causa et fundatur præscriptio, in margin] but in our case ye cause, ground and fundation of this payment certainly knowne not to bee bonæ sed malæ fidei viz an act of indemnity guilfully made by foure youths who neither had anie thing to do with ye Seminary nor ye Seminary withyemforit was dissolved 3 yeares when least before, and one of yem falsly fained himselfeto bee Rector of ye Colledgeand ye other 3 as falsly fained yem selves to bee Collegiansassumingfalse names , as is proved, who were altogeather inhabiles ad contrahendum, and yett notwithstanding they made this act of indemnity discharging Valld of ye obligonof paying ye cense and transferringit upon this Seminary , withoutleaveorfacultyfrom anieSuperior and without intervention ofanie oneof ye Society; and moreover they untrulyfainetohave receivedye 2000 ds principall ofye cense whereasby nine wittnesses itis proved they never receavedfarthing thereof, nor ever managed anie of the Seminaryes meanes Item it is proved that these 4 youths came that summer from Valld in tyme of vacancyes ad recreandu seu convalescendü beeing alumni of Valld, and within few dayes after ye making ye act of resguardo or indemnity it is proved that they returned back to Valld ex quo non bona sed mala

fides arguitur .2° Si præscriptio or presumptio bonæ fidei had had anie ground in this cause , it would have had place in ye processe with Igno Noble in his favor for hee pressed very hard to be maintained in his possession of recovering his rents of this Seminary of Madrid: but in regard ye ground of his demaund wasno other then ye said formelessinstrumt ofindemnity, hee was denyed ye demand and cast in the suit. In a word possessio solutionis multo tempore continuatæ si eiusdem solutionis causa et origo omnino ignoretur, mayiustlypretend prescription and presuption bonæ fideiinradice: but where ye cause and origen ofye paym is knowne to bee fraudulent, fictiousand nul, even a thousand yeares of paymt can make no prescription nor præsumem bonæ fidei in radice: and consequently in hoc casu form exterius & interius pari passu currunt, in so much y there is nott ye least ratio dubitandi yt in foro conscientiæthis Seminary of Madridis anie more obliged to ye payment of the cense then it is in foro exteriori.―

All that can with anie ground bee imagined is that seeingthis Seminary was by his Matys order at ye instance ofye Eng: Embass™ dissolved, it might bee conceaved yt it would nott bee to such benefittofye nation as ye Sem: of Valld and therefore fa: focer(ye lykliest man wee can coniecture for this purpose) or some other would willingly benefitt ye Sem. of Valld byfreeing yem ofye paymt ofyesaid cense but this neither hee nor anie other could do, in regard it was contrary to the founders intention &c & non potuerunt transferre dehoc in hoc ad suũ libitum : and indeedinrigorofiustice allthat doth appeare this Seminary to have paid ofye rents ofthis cense upon such a knowne uniust ground ought every penny to bee restored in integrũ

finallythere can bee no obligonin conscience to oblige this Seminary (freed aliunde by 3 sentences) to pay the cense, unles some cleare knowne and proved ground thereof bee produced by ye contrary party, but hitherto no such cleare , knowne , and proved ground hath beene produced by Valld : ergo &c.

Thisis allIhave to sayat prsent (too much indeedtotroubleand weary yor R. withall, for weh I beg pardon) whichmay seeme sufficient I hope to abone for most iust wt I pretend and supplicate, viz. that this busines bee had, as really it is, for concluded and decydedbyye3Sentences , andyt at ye instanceofthecontraryparty nofurther commissionto arbiters bee granted, since this cannot bee done without notorious preiudice to this Seminary whereunto ye power of ye Society doth not really extend, this beeing a busines that merely concernes ye goods of ye Seminaryes and not the persons of ye Administrators , and therefore if Valld have anie thingto alleadgein its owneright agt this, it ought and mayhave its recoursein a legall way before ye nuncio, and wee remaine neře ye worse frends. But in omnem eventum till ye processe appeare no eare oughtto bee given to anie instance wtsoevermadefor aniesuch commission , norwillI ever give wayto anie till at least the saidpro-

* Spanish word " abonar , " anglicised to guarantee

cesse bee produced which Ignacio Noble hath maliciously and uniustlyhid ut certo constat Neithermyselfe nor anie administrator that shall succeed mee ought or can without iniustice bee compelled toadmitt of aniecomissionof this cause to arbitrio, norought anie eare to bee given herein to the contrary party wt instance soever it maketh.

Now dearefather&c ut post minută ad P. Vicariu 12 Aug. 1649. [What follows is written at thefoot of a draft letter to the Vicar.] wtfollowethis to bee addedto my note to fa: Nath¹eiusdedata

Now deare father I must beg yor favor in another particular. Concerning ye brother companions to ye Procurators and guests resident in this court motion will [be] made in ye genll Congon yt they bee of 16 ye: stands in relon, ye reasons why I knownot. decree yt will hereupon bee made will doubtlesse bee gen¹ for all, and there will bee no thinkingofprocuring anie one to bee excepted. But wt I beg of yor R. is to favor mee and my iust demaund with ye Gen" afterwards or wn you think best that in this hee dispence with my present compon Tho: Draycott. The

1º. for ye extraod: charges this poore Sem: will otherwise bee putt to, in one Viatmto send him back for flanders, and another for ye bro: wch were to be sent in his roome, which is a great inconvenience and peculiar to or province, and abundantly sufficient ut pro hac saltem vice dispensetur.

2º. by4 yeares experiencebro: Tho: agreeth wellwith thisayre, weh in another will bee very casuall and continget , and cseqly no soonercome hither with great expences but with as great will bee forced toreturne, and so ye meanes ofthis Sem : greatlydiminished.

3º. for point of sollid vertue and securityespecially in matª 61 which is yt wch here is most to bee feared , I can assure yor R. yt both by nature and grace hee is more secured and more to bee confidedin then ordinarily any other not of 16 but even of 30 yea: stands, and some happilywill be there ofor prov: whichcan assure you as much .

4º. it will also bee a very contingent thing that another beesent hither answerable to him in other vertues as obedience humility mansuetudepatience &c and conseqlywith whom and ye Procurator will bee so much true love and unionas is now: whichif not itwill bee a hell for both to live here not having anie other comfort and without which Superiors shall never bee at quyet but importuned by one or other to continuall removalls These I am confidt are reasons sufficient to demaund yt at least whyles God lendeth bro: Thomaslyfe and healthandythis superiorshave no forciblecause to callhim hence , and to move fa: Gen to dispence with his staysince it is but in casu parli et pro hac vice tantu, for in case of death or forcible removallanother of necessity bee sent then in Gods name lett him bee of his 16 yeares standing according to wt shall bee in this particular ordered .--your R. may please to aske fa: Manuel Pardo 2d elector of this Province his opinion of bro: Thomas his vertue and proceedings and how much all ye colledge is satisfyed with him .

55.

Fr. Thomas Worthington to [Fr. Edward Risley] Murcia . 31 Aug. 1649 . [Original holograph.]

Pax chři

Reverend and deare father theese two last correos I have not heard anythingfrom you, I have not writt by reason of beeing out oftowne . I am very glad to understand thatfatherffranco cometh for Provincial, they fathers of Alicant doe praise him very muchfor a very zealous and holy man, he will have enough to doeto reforme ourgentlemen of this Province who doefeelehis coming exceedingly. I hope that he will bee more favorable and charitableto poore straungers

Dearefatherdoemethefavourtolet meknowewho goeforRome ofourenglishe Province as soone as you chance to knowe it,thatin Rome I maye procure my returnefor fflanders, I supose that will bee my spidiest waye of obtainingmy desires adios mi PeAmigo de mi alma ,no me olvide en sus santos sacrificios Murcia, y Agosto 31 , 1649

Thomas Worthington

[This letter is not addressed, and it has been preserved seemingly becauseFr. Risley has scribbled on the dorse thefollowingmemorandum ofa" Casus Resolvendus" which was sent to Fr. Courtney on Sept. 24, 1649. Quæritur utrum arbitrium violenter reclamante protestanteque unâ ex partibus factum in re iudicata et executoriata per tres sentas conformes legitime prolatas irritum, pro valido habere potest si arbitratum in eo fuerit contra id quod per tres dictas sentas decisum ac iudicatum est ?]

56. Fr. Josephde Ayala to the Provincialof Castile. Valladolid, 12 Jan. 1650.

[Fair copy, in Fr. Joseph de Ayala's hand.]

Ihs

Pe Prov¹ con carta y papel.

Pax xpti etta

demucho consueloa sidopa toda la Provalasnuebasqanllegado de q V R. y sus Compañeros se allaban en Italia con salud y en disposicion q sin fatiga especial podian estar en Roma a tiempo pa la Congregn. Quiera el Señor sea en todo igualmte feliz el viaje y traernos a V R sin tropiezos como todos sus siervos deseamos Ya VR. savra me an puesto estos PP. por Ve Ror de este Colode S. Albano Dios se lo perdonea V R. si tiene la culpa Como tal me allo zitado pa Roma a satisfazer a las razones a an hecho fuerza al Pe Ve Pl de Toledo pa suspender la ejecucion de la senta q en revista teniamos ejecutoriada Sobre a escribe informando pa q ntro Pe resuelva A la verdad el Pe Risleo en lo tenaz muestra ser Ingles. [N.B. in margin and the underlining in anotherhand.] No propone razon alguna nueba: sino insiste en las malicias antiguas confirmandolas con una calumnia y otra falacia, como vera V R en essa carta q escribo a ntro Pe y se servira V R. mandarla sobrescribir paq llegue a sus manos y antes q V R. se venga quede concluydo

* Foley, vii, 867 .

este enredo, poniendo fin a tantas appellacionescon q elPeseexime de pagar los redditos como si tubiera justa Por q faltando el Pe Asistente es comenzar de nuebo, y dilatarlo por un siglo quien con los mismos juezes a corrido seis años, y a tenido maña pa hazersse oyrterzera vez despues de condenadoen vista y revista Yo cierto temo q el Pe obra con mano mas poderosade lo q pareze. No se si le assisten deseos de q aya Seminario en Madrid, o de los de aquella Prova, o de la nacion Inglesa. Pero todo sera poco aviendonos deparado dios ay a V R. q como Padre especial de este Colo nos amparara, y como testigo hara q ntra verdad no padezca . Remito esse papel pa que refresque V R. la mema de los fundamtos a la demuestran con moral evida. Y advierto q la determinacion de Ntro Pe venga con tanto resguardo y claridad q no se de lugar a cabilacion alga, por que es indecible la fertilidad q dellas a avidopa no pagar este Pê los redditos, persuadido a juicio de los mas piamte sospechozos a de sacar algo de concierto o por via de paz. Pero seriaestocosa muy ajena de justa, antes debe pagar las costas q son trecientos ducados No canso mas a V R. por q el papel y la mata sobranpa ello . Antes le suplico me perdone el enfado Y en pago dire mañanala missaa ntra Sta Imagen Vulnerata pa q nos buelva a V R. a esta su casa y Prova para largos años, etta de Valladolid 12 de Heno de 650 +Joseph de Ayala

[Endorsed in another hand] Legaxo 44de Paps Sueltosdelarchibo , Legaxito I.

56 . [Translation]

The news that has arrived that Your Reverence and your companions have reached Italy in health and able, without any special fatigue, to be in Rome in time for the Congregation has been ofmuch consolation tothewhole province Maythe Lord grant thatthejourney will be equally fortunate in everything and may He bring Your Reverence backto us withoutany difficulties, as all we your servantsdesire Your Reverence will know by this that these Fathers have made me Vice-rector of this College of St. Alban May God pardon Your Reverence ifyou are to blame As such I find myselfcited to Rometo answer the reasons that have forcedthe Fr. Vice-provincial ofToledoto suspend theexecutionofthe sentence which wehadobtainedonappeal, on which point he is sending information so that our Father [General] can settlethe matter Truly Fr. Risleyin his tenaciousness showsheis anEnglishman He puts forward no newreason , but insists on theold artifices , confirming them by a calumny and another fallacy, as Your Reverence will see in the letter that I am writingto our Father Will Your Reverence orderit to be directedthatitmayreachhimand, before you return, may this entanglementbe finished and an end put to so many appeals by which the Father exempts himself from paying the interest, as if sentence had been pronounced in his favour. For Fr. Assistant not being thereit means beginningagainandhe will delayfora century what he (Fr. Risley) has kept going six years with the same judges, and has hadthe cunning tohave hearda thirdtime after verdict wasgivenagainsthim on hearingand appeal . I certainly fear thatthe Father is working with more powerful support than appears. Ido not know if he is buoyed up with hopes of having a Seminaryin Madrid S

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either for those of that Provinceor for the English nation. Buteverything will be in vain since God has given us Your Reverence there as special Father of this College, who will protect us and bear witnessthat the truth on our side may not suffer . I send you the memorandum in questionthat Your Reverence may refresh your memoryconcerning the principleswhich provethis as morally certain. And I drawyour attention to the fact that the resolutionof our Father [General] should come with such guarantee and clearness as not to permit ofthe slightestcavil, because it is indescribablehow fertile this Father has been in this way in order not to pay the interest, persuaded, as those most moderately suspicious think, that he must get something out of it either byway of compromise orby peaceful arrangement . Butthis would beathingvery alien to justice; rather he should pay the costs which amount to three hundred ducats

57 . Fr. Nathaniel Southwell to Fr. Edward Risley. Rome 19 March , 1650. [Original holograph]

Pax xpi

Rdein xpo Př

I have answered in severall all yor former, and received yor crosses as well byfr Ped Con. Mendoza'scompanion as byfrfranco's for ye wch I thankeyou againe and againe fr foster allso V-Provll of Engl heere and nowabsolutely Provll, hath seene all yor papers sent by fr Pardo and before, about yor controversy wthValladd, fr franco allso& fr Pardo havespokenabout ittofr Generall, and ye Provll ofCastiglia in behalf of his S. Albano. What fr Generall willfinally determin ,Iknownot, disposeyoureself unto indifferency

Yesterday I receivedyoures of ye 22 of Januarywth ye inclosed tofr Silisdon frofr Grant, to whome I pray convey ye inclosedfrom mee fr foster departed hence 12° Martii wth fr Alford fr Babthorpe remainesheere Rect ofthisColl andfrSimonsis preparing to goedownetogeather wthfr Pletz Other changes youwillhearefrom others more at large for I abounde not with time

Iprayacceptoutofmypovertyof500 Indulgencesextraordinary wehhis Holines latelygaveto mee amongye rest of or Congregon, and of 2 of ye five Saints wch now are rare and hard to come by, and forgettemee not in yorholy sacrificesand prayers Rome 19 March 1650 Ræ Væ servus in xpo Nathanael Southwell

I have spoken to fr franco about yor Compon and pceive there will bee noe danger of sending him away, but if it bee ordained for others generally to change sometimes companions and not allwaies goe abroade wth ye same, then phaps you must doe as others doe. adieu

fr Risley Madrid

[Addressed] Al P. Eduardo Risleo de la Compa de Ihs , Madrid.

[Seal] Secretarii Societatis Jesv

Endorsed by Fr. Risley] fa: Nat South" sends mee 500 Indulg: extraord: & 2.5 Stos R. 29 Maii 1650

58.

Fr. Nathaniel Southwell to Fr. Edward Risley. Rome 8 April, 1650 . [Original holograph]

Rde in xpo Př Pax xpi

I

have2 ofyors ofye 14 and 17 offebrwth ye inclosedwchIhave deliveredin part, and that to fr foster shall send afterhim departed hence 12ºMartii yor controversy with Valladd hath beene strongly discussed heere before fr Genl both byfr franco and fr Pardo, and on ye other side by fr Aguilar, and finally is remittedby his Paty to bee consideredin foro conscientiæby fr Courtny, fr Thesauro and fr Babthorpe, ye which when his Paty shall have heared hee will determine pro æquitate, and I hope yor R. both willand maywith yor content submitte unto it. I have given to fr Courtny all yor papers ab initio, and yow know hee is not yor enemye. fr Babthorp will answer him selfe about my L. Cottington I willbee secrett in whatyowsignifyof ye temperamento,and thanke yowfor yor confidence, and it is verylike it may cometosomesuch issue .

Aboutyenew Rector of Valladd, Ican doenothing, being long since appointed onye pretence of ye Provll heere ; and theresurely by this published The schollars must have patience and comply wththeirduetytowards him. Iwillwritein confidencetofr Aguilar to admonishhim to bee more kinde. ye rest is to comendemy self to yor holy sacrifices and prayers Rome 8 Aprilis 1650. Ræ V. Servus in xpo

Nathanael South"

P. Eduardo Risleo Madrid

[Addressed] Rdoin Chão Patri P. Eduardo Risleo Societatis Jesu , Madriti

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] fa: Nat South" yt ye busines ofye 2 sem: is committedto Courtney, Thesauro, & Babthorp . R.29 Maii 1650.

59.

[Seal] Secretarii Societatis Jesv

Fr. HenryMore to Fr. Edward Risley [St. Omer's] 16 April, 1650 . [Original holograph.] Rde in xo Pe

Pax xpi &c

I am told fro Antwerpyt according to a former orderfrome ,they have sentyou & yr copanio each ofyou a coppy ofyt littlebooke , another tofr. Vivero & some for Valld: I hopetheywill come safe

Fr. Joseph de Ayala

Fr. H. More's book is Vita et Doctrina Christi Domini notationibusqua quotidianam divina meditantibus materiam suggerere possunt explicata Antwerpiæapud JacobumMeursium, 1649. Meursiuswas also printerofthe Institutum Soc Jesu , Antwerpiæ , 1635 .

?Isthis Fr.John Beveridge, who joined the Society 1636 , was ordained priest 1646, and was sent to the Province of Boetica in Spain in the same year,afterwhich he disappearsfromtheEnglish catalogues Cf.Foley,VII,56

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to yr hands, with my best wishes & thanks for yr care to assisteus, nowe especially when the banishing of Cath. fro Londo & therigourous sequesting of their estates cañot but tourne to or hinderance: I shall doe what I can for fr. fideric,* & to sett upyt howse: but I perceavehe knowes not at howe lowe an ebb this howse hath been fornumber of schollars some yeares past & yt it is not as yett growne to perfectio we havingnoe Rhetoric this yeare So yt I feare most of thos I shall be able to send to him or to fr Bapthorpe will be off people out of Engd either immediately orwth some little time heere before hand. In fine we must doe what we maye & not alwayes as we desire.

I will demand of fr Silisdon ye 987 reales bello wth wch you charge him , & withall write to him tofurnishyou wth a coppy ofye Institute fro Gant for yr office

Nothingelsoccursbut mybestwisheswth wchbeggingyr prayers I rest ever

Re Ve Servus in xo H. Morus

16 Aprill 50

I feare fr. foster will be forced to come by Bavaria, wch will tourne to ye incommoditie of this howse

[Addressed]Al Padre Duarte Risleo de la Compaga de Jesus grde Dios não Señor , a Madrid. [Seal illegible.]

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] fa: More 16 April having sent meehis mediton booke. Soliciting for mee ye Institute.

R. 21 Junii yt I rely upon his sollicit ye Institute. yt I shall soone send his moneyes yt hee by fa: Darcy find out a man in Antwerpby whom to send yt hee demaund 1200 M. wchI have in all disbursed for Ignatius.

60 Fr. HenrySilisdon to Fr. Edward Risley. Ghent, 28 April, 1650 . [Original holograph: the names in round brackets are written above the ciphers in Fr. Risley's hand ]

Pax xpi + Rdein xpo Př

Besides yrs ofye 2 and 18 of march sent directly hither, I have yrsofye22 ofJan. by Rome wch arriving theare afterf fosters my successors departure, came thence sealedunto mee. I suppose yt wasyr last sentytwaythoughitweareye first and onlylře Ireceyved ofal yu sent yt way.

Order is geven tof Claitons with whome Ignatius left ye almes wch was geven him to make good to St Omersye 987 rialls , wchyu disbursed for his cloathesand Viaticums in Spayne Itwasalwayes myintention,ytwhatsoeverheshold spend anysuchwayes,shold bee

* Seville Acc Books: Pablo Federigui, Rector of the Eng. Coll , Seville HenryMore als. Talman and Parr Francis Foster or Forster Foley, vii, 518 . Foley, vii, 273 Foley, vii, 136 John Clayton

bestowedwith him, on yt seminary, and yt he shold bee no charge untoyt, as I doubtnot he wil bee a special help untoit, bothbyhis trade, & byye pařtlar assistance he wil bringunto yt in ye officeof Limosinero, having al languages for ye purpose and a way of treaty gayning upon al withwhome he deales

Of Thomas farmer (not he yt had ever any thing to doe with Quintin, but with him yt was first baptized by ye name ofQuirinus & is commonlystil called heere by yê name of Quirin ye yonger) I see yt is doue & overdoue to Nicolas Kemp [Procur in madrid in margin, in Fr. Risley's hand] weh Nel Nelson hath byn in payne to doe in part (so farre I meane as she found needful) yt Nel Kellam mightnot engage her self withfarmerforVincentTomson (money), nor let anythingfal from her [a word scored illegibly] wch might any wayes turne to Nic Kemps discredit Yt may bee Quirin wil content himself withWenefred Tomson(france), andytitis so agreed on, betweene him and Sr John Crathorne. But if he come to beea sutor to Dol Allen (K. of Spaine), I doe not see howe Nathaniel [? Karvel] can bee failing in concurring withhim, & doinghim such service as he can without preiudice to Nel Allen & her children. for more I cannot entreate for Quirin ofNic Kellam, Quirin beeing indeedto blame in what doth concerneVincent Tichburne (money) to whome it is more then I ever hard, yt eyther Nicolas Ashfild or anyofhis howsehathever assisted him. Though manyothershave , I feare to their cost, but Nicolas Ashfild & his family not having had any hand inyt, arenot in bodyesdaungerto lay anyblame unto them for it.

Isuppose f. Bluetwil have entreated yu to put my LdGoringin mynd to see ye Carthusians of Nuport (with whom he remayned a good while) satisfied of what they laid out for him & his retinue. f. Bluet made account no lesse then 400 florins to have byn spent upon him & his, & being in great want, in piety alcare weare to be had in yt. I heare some say, yt f. Bluet recommended my Lord untothem , for weh I am truly sorry, especially if any word be said tomoovethemto conceyve, yt ye chargethey shold bee discharged, for hehad notanyground for yt, but al toye contrary. Iheareitis cause of this good, yt they have resolved not to ventureto entertayne any without certaynety to bee satisfied fortheir layings out.

Soli I knowenotf.Secretaryesreasonfor yt, but hehaththought fit to send unto mee f. Grants dispatches directed unto mee in autunme last thoughaccording to ye endorsementput on them wch wasin my absence to him selfe, it appertayned unto him not only to open them wch he did, & recommended to ye Pvl of Toledo, ye printinge of his works, but to answere alsoye contents, wch he doth nottel me yt he did. Oryt he did so much as recommend it to bee done unto f foster, unto whome I recommendedye answere& dispatch ofall heshold find directed untomee. Alyt occurresuntome for f. Grants satisfaction is to signify unto him, yt I recommended al to f. foster ,& cannot doubt but bothf.Secretary & f. fosterhave geven him satisfaction : yt I am sure it is done by f Secretary in

* Questor of alms

what concernes ye printing his workes, ytyu find mee to taketohart his comfort& satisfaction, & to be very careful in furtheringalhis desiresby recommending al to mysuccessor I am not in hopesfor f Kendal, whoselřes arrivednot to Rome beforef fosters departure but ye [paper sticking to seal torn away when letter wasfirst opened] I beeingagreedunto before I tooke my iourney [paper torn]f. foster taking yt businesse to hart I make no doubt but he dispatchtitin Rome both wthf. Gral & ye Prov¹ of Boetica . I beseach yu supply bya word or 2 both to f. G¹ & him, what I have miste in ye best mañer.

God grant any thing bee done for ye seminary theare. It is an il omen unto, yt f. Secretary hath advised f. foster not to moove f. Gral in whatyu desiredfor his fas lře to ye Queens confessor. But I hope f. Bapthorpwilfind a tymefor it my humble respectstoal orfas & brothers as yfI namethem , whosepardon I humblyentreate for al my failings unto them & I rest Sis etc.

R V servus in xo Henry Silisdon*

Gt. 28 April 1650

[Addressed] Al P. Duarte Risley de la Compa de Jesus , Madrid

[Seal illegible.]

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] Mr long. Concern: the 987 Rs. concern. 1d Goring & his 400 flo debt to the Carthusians. concern: fa: Grant & kendall

61. Mrs. Elizabeth Somerset to Fr. Edward Risley. London, 8 May, 1650.

[Original holograph.]

Worthy Sir

London the 8 of may 1650

Ihave written severall times to your Re: lately and tomydeare husband but could never receve anny answerlatly nowhearing sad news of my husbands death to my geate greefe & sorrow by a Gentleman that cam from his troupe sence his departure whose name is Mr Anthony Abbott I doe presum to relye holy upon you being a man ofthat quality & functionthatought tofavour& comfort destressed persons as Iam at this present: Lefteinthatmisery and want haveing not receved since my husbands going over these foure yeares one penny of my owne estat byreason of theircruelty heere towardeshim&others of our Religion, I haveing longexpected toreceavesome reliefe fromhim byyour meanes : & now I hearehe hathleftemesomething in his will, your Re: being supervisour ofhis last will, and coronel Harvey one of his exsequitours & my cosin Valentine Proger the other; but Good Sr I put my trust and confidence holye in you, humbly intreatin you for god sake to send me with all speede whatever was left me, for I doe not put my confidence in any but your selfe hopeing confidentlyyou will see and procure the will of the dead bee performed to the full. you may understand that the other exsequiters are souldiers though Catho* Foley, vii, 45. Henry Bedingfeld als Silesdon

lickes. youmay beplease to send it me by bill of exchangedirecting itto the Spanies embassadourhouse on to MrCarreorMrWigmore or Mr Appelton or to the Spanies embassador . I besiech you to send me with all a coppy of the will with a certificate under a publicke Notaryes hand certfing my husbands death. pray let it be confirmed by the engles agents hand who went thither latly to Madrit from the state ofEngland, to see if theye will beleevit heere then to trye ifImaybe admittedto some composition concerning my owne estatefor myfuture subsitãcebeing soe long debard from me thus with my best respects& wisshes to your selfe, giveing you many humble thankes for yourfavou& curtyces desieringthe continuance thereof, soe in alldutyfullnesI takemy leavewiththis sincer& true acknowlegmetthat I am and ever will be

Your most obleged and ready Beades woman

Elizabeth Somersett

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] from Mrs ElizabethSomerset. to send her a coppyof her husbands will, and a certificate of hisdeath .

Mary Knatchbull, Abbess , O.S.B., to Fr. Edward 62. Risley [Ghent ] 22 May, 1650 [Original holograph.]

Rvnd Dear Father

Ihavenotyett thanked yor Rce forthe favourof thosedearkind lines you were pleased to afford me last Januarywch camein very good time according to yor wish to stop my cosens journy towards you. howmuch am I obliged toyor charity for taking so zealously to hart such little concernments of mine, I am confident where the greatter Glory of or dear Lord is more interested I shall find yor more abundant concurrence, and upon this assurance I will make bould topower out my hart untoyou wchyouwill find suffissiently charged with combats wch need a frinds assistance First yor Ree must know ytlast Easter wensdayit pleased God to call to hismercy the soule of our Hole dear Lady Abbess (the Lady Mary Roper) wherein (such were her perfections) so greate a blow was given to this Comunity, as in the present coniuncture of unhappysircumstances seemed even to threaten the ruen thereof, espetially being seconded withmyelection to succeed her, whose imperfections renders me so uncapable of the dignity But God knowes wt he hath don and howto make it good. I beseech him not to permitt my sinns to be an impediment to his mercyesand I beseech yor Rce even for ytmercy ofhis in thisto assistme. Imust tellyoutrulythegreatest burthen of my charge lyes in the temporall part therof . Ifind neere 80 persons in myfamilywho must be maintained byme , and not any certaine income wherbyfor they can humainly hope one quarterofa years subsistence: this is hard but or goodGod iswhere he was, and as omnipotentlygood as ever. I knowe not whenceit comes , but certaine I am, from yor charity I find a strange kind of hope,thator Bd Lord may have in designe some wayofreleivingor poverty by meanes of yor pius zeale and industry: how or by wt meanes it should be effected occurrs not to me, rather all my re-

flections on the matter (as they relate to the times) furnish me wth contrary probabillityes ; howsoeveror being of Godsfamilyand his being omnipotent warrants me that heyt can ofstonesraisechildren to Abraham, will convert stones into bread or rather induce stony hartes to piety then his children shall perish: This I say that yor Rce mayknowupon wt GroundsI walke It is truewee haveallredy tryed many wayes and have omitted no humaine indevours tohelp ofselves ,yett wthout anyeffect att all in order to or Temporallityes . Godswill be don, wee must indevour still because he so would have it, and leave the success to him in whom or first and last hopes are fixed. Perhaps yor Rce would have me suggest wt I conceive yor industrymaypleasureus in Iwill sett downeforyormemory what occurs to me; you may please to add forme, Language and wtels iswantingassircumstancesand occasions of acting thebusinessshall render most conducible First is to be consideredthat wt weepretendis nomatter of mighty charge or burthento anyNobleminde , being nosuchthingeas a perpetuall foundation or pention,but only present Allmes orAnnuetyfor twoorthree yeares wherbyweemay be inabled to subsist whilst these distractions last in England. 2¹y that this distress proseeds not from any fault of ors but from the comon calamityofor nation, or ratherin wayofsufferingforJustice , as being Religious and the children of Catholikes from wm the uniust lawesofEngland nowviolentlyacted takes alltheir temporall fortunes Upon thesegrounds and others more condusingoccurrent to yor wisdome may not one or more petitions be framed, to the King or Queene of Spaine, or some pius Ladyes Peeres or Prelats of yt Relme, shewingthat ye reasonofor address untothem is thenoble pietyof their nature and Nation towards Religious persons . The favours weh or EnglishCatholikes have all ys time oftheirdistress experiensedfrom the Spaiñards: or hopes that God will be pleased to use them as instruments to reduceor Countrytoits due obedience therby to raise the antient Gloryand renowne of Spaine more high yn ever in wehrespect wee could not but present or selves as a fitt subiect for exercising their charity and purchasing Grace for their noble acheevements That ye thingeit selfe is a matter of no little service toGod and publikeGloryin ye world being thereleife notof any one noble distressed person , but of a full community of Noble Religious virgins serving God in banishment, whose parents and frinds though Catholikes ofthe bestquallity in England, arenowby uniust persicutions wholy disinabled from giving us any releife You will not want motives to induce their charity, the hardest part ofthe business iswt to pretend where monyis so hardlypartedwth Maynot theKinge of Spainespriviledgof Investure ofAbbotts and Bishops help us in ys The Monks of St Peters or neighbours offer now att this time 2000011 to his Maty to obtaine into their owne handsthe Electionoftheir Abbott, less than haulf ys would serveor turne, but the kings owne occasions press hard souldiers and officers are to be sattisfyed out of these Feese, and then wt remainesforus. I beleeve , if my goodAngell or yors would suggestthe matter toye Queenshe might find a wayfor advancement ofher pius intentions,

and RoyallShew to ye Crowneto obtaine from theKingeinway of Almesytwchmightsattisfy Beyou pleased toconsiderit well, and beleeve or Lordfor hisgreatter Gloryrequires yorable serviceheerin , andwtyoufind notyor owne power or interest ableto effect casthow it maybe otherwise compased . It is Gods business who will therfore not faile to cooperate. Please to lett me heare from you as soon as youcan, meane while and everyor indevours shallbewayted on by all the prayers of this Comunity, perticulerly by hers yt is Rd father

This 22thof May 1650

63 .

Yor Reesmost obliged true frind Mary Knatchbull*

[Addressed] To the Rnd Father Abbess unworthy far: Edward Risly of the holy Society of Jesus these wth speed old Madrid

[Seal illegible, exceptfor the top ofa pastoral staff .]

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] from and to ye Abbesse of Gant

Fr. Edward Risley to Mary Knatchbull, O.S.B. [Madrid . 1650.]

[On the same page as the address ofthe above letter is this draft of Fr. Risley's reply, in his own hand .]

Rt Rd deare Madame +

The greatnesofye sollicitude, careand troubleyourladpsardent charity will putt you unto for the providing of yor so vertuous & Religiouscommunityin these so hardtymes affords so much subiect and matterto condoleyou, that the dignity conferred upon you by ye love and esteeme ofyour subiects scarce affordeth anywhereof to congratulate you, yett I may not (to avoid incivilityand singularity) omitt to do it, as I do from the bottom of my hart, inconsideration especially of ye great weight of glory yor new imposed dignity through yor great charity and patience will purchase for you. A clearecongratulation without mixtureof condolencyis only due to those who have made so good an election, and shall enjoy thefruits ofit, and to yem I send it with millions of most cordiall respects .

Wouldto God that amongst other wayesyor lad hathusedfor your temporall subsistence thisof comanding my best assistance and endeavours were so efficacious and plentifull as that it alone might supply yor wants, but God hee knowes, (though my affections to your goodand desyreto serve you bee ofthemselvesmost efficacious and without limit) the tymes and state of things are here farre different towtyor ladp conceaveth, or wt indeed anycan conceave that is not an eye wittnes. And for matter of Religious womens monasteryes the misery and wants are such in some of them that high abhominations and intolerable scandalls are tolerated by occasion therof: and some others of discalced and more regular

* Gillow , Biog. Dict of Engl Catholics , iv, 64.

convents yea even of Regall foundations, who rely upon God and seeke not their releefe, by offending his devine Maty, suffer unspeakable want of common releefe having all their church stuffe pawned and nothingmore left to pawne and allmost ready tostarve. ThisI can assure you deare Madame is no exaggeration but a reall truth, and maketh my hart allmost bleed somtymes to see it, knowing ye partyes that suffer this want to be most vertuous soules and true servants of God This supposed deare Madame and the high exigents whereunto his Maty is put unto for want of moneyesto supply his publick affaires, bee your selfe iudge wt can bee hoped for in releefe of strangers wn their owne are put to such extremityes and that before their eyes.

64 Fr. Charles Darcey* to Fr. Edward Risley.

[Original holograph.]

[Flanders] 3 June [1650].

Very Rnd deare Father

Pax xpi

This is in answerto yours ofthe 27 of Apr for the wch Ireturne many thankes. I have receaved 3 flo from F. Geubels wch I will put to your account Youwill know before this howR. F. Francis Forster is appointed or Provinciall: F.Courtenay hisSociusF. Knot Rector ofGaunt: hereare all the changes inor Province: F. Blewet isMinisteratWatten: the truereasonwhyhee left mylord Goring was because heesawhis affairs too uncertain togoe inthesame boate wth him. F. Montmorency is comming hither Visitour of these 3 Provinces because F. Gottifredi had not time to visit them . for partic affairs noe mor; For English affairs: after all, or King will finde it necessaryto venture wth the Scots, & to trust his person amongst them: It is a great venture but what other course could one have put him in ? last Sunday earlyin the morningheetooke horse wth the Duke of Buck., Wilmot, Long, & Colonel Blayne & posted away towards the Haghe to meete (as it is given out) wththe Prince of Auronge; but and it was given out also yt wthin4 dayes hee would returne; but others conceave hee is slipt away & yt [the edge ofthe paper has been clipped which makes thefinal letters of somewords conjectural] hee is postedeatherto Dennemark ,orshipped for Scotland ; ye wch is confirmed in reguard yt neither my lord Gerard nor any contraryto the Scotskn[ew] of his departure . this nextweekewee shall kn[ow.] Ofthiscountrynoething but thatwee have a brave army of some these arr marched to the confinesof France as farr as Rouen or La Chapelle, & they have taken some lesser places,& receavedsome 15 or2 Pistols to redeemethe plunder: as yesterday Thurewasto ioyne wth ors & the weshall beseig[e] something probablyla Chapelleor Guise. A most happyfeast unto you I crave a part in your holy Sacrifices. June 3 16 R Va Servus in xpo

* Foley, vii, 769. Charles Thompson als Darcy. C.

D.

Sir George Goring, Kt and Baron, Earlof Norwich Cf. Foley, v, 792

65 . Fr. Charles Darcey to Fr. Edward Risley [Flanders ] I July, [1650] [Original holograph]

Very Rnd Father

I was a little confounded this last weeke to see four severall lettersfrom Madrid of the Parlte Agents beeing murdered & yt I could not say one word authentically of it owt of your letters; in fyne I see you arr noe great freind of newes wch makesme write it the seldomeruntoyou: I enclose here one for F. Bibero from a cheif Father in this Province: I am entreated to directit unto you that it may bee safely and surely directed: it shall cost you noething, forwhen I knowbythe nextwhat the portage costs, Iwill put itto account. Or king is safely arryved at Edenborough & there wellcomedwth a generall acclamation: In Ireland the Catholickes arr perfectly wellunyted& they prosper soe wellyt wee have letters of their having takenDublin

In this country wee goe on prosperously: only the weather hath deteyneduslonger beforeGuisethen wee expected: nowweeexpect hourely to bee mastersofthe towne & castle: Ipresentemost hartily &humblymy respectsto R. F. Bivero . Ssts xi holypt

R Væ

July 1°

[Addressed: For your Rce .]

Servus in xpo C. D.

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] fa: Darcy, 1º Julii promising to repay ye portes of an inclosed packet to fa: Vivero Of the Turk and Englishman ye Queen beeingwith child ye PresidentesNephew dead

[There are also some scribbled figures: chiefly the multiplication of368 by31, 34, 38, 39 & 40. 368is obtained by multiplying46by8.]

66 4 July, 1650

Fr. Francis Foster to Fr. Edward Risley. Liege.

[Original holograph. In this letter Fr. Risley has written above some of the names that really intended by Fr. Foster These additions are here put in round brackets .]

Paxxpi

Revde

in Xpo Pater

I have representedye case of your nephewto Mr Talmans, * for in that youIknowe I disposenot absolutly, and as soone as Ireceave his answeare the which , I hope will be favourable I will answeare yrs concerning yr plan

The accident whichhathhappenedto HenryAllott (Embassador) belongingto ye Lady SusannaPitz (Parl ) takes awaysomewhat of yehardnes to answeare ye proposition madeby Nicolas Kemp (Ed: Risley), to witt how he should cary himself towards him: yet if the league be intended, wch is made showe of betweeneWilliam Xaintes (Spaine) & ye aforesaid Lady ye question will againe come

* Fr. Henry Move , Rector of St. Omer's .

on foot,& so Iwilltell you plainly Iknowe notwellwhatto answeare: for if not only Will Xaintes (Spaine), but even his Unckle Anthony Audly like of such matches, as I have greate reason to suspecthe doth, I see not why Martin Allott, and consequently Nic Kemp should publickly make show of his dislike in word, or deede , basta that untill further light be given, this Kemp is good at precisions and knowes how neither to offend or defend

One think I must tell you confidently that your freind George Goves & much more his 2d are thought to be lesse favourable to Greg. Kemp then franck Layton (Cromwell), and ferdinand Yuely (Independts). This whichfolloweth I have from a person of note, unto whom George Goves second said it to witt rather then frank Atherton should come to John Caves by making at Dorothys (Irland) felix Roland of Gudula Kemnits family (a deputy [of Ireland a scored] Catholick), or by graunting Richard Crathorne (toleration) to Greg Kemp at Annes (Catholicks in England) & he had ratherhe should never come to ye said John Caves, and I have good groundes to beleeve this his saying, & ye like of others whom franck Audly employeshave bin told Antony Audlys (to the Pope), & ifit beso what can anyexpect that AnthonyAudlyshall doe for fr. Aud for take away this one motive of furthering heerby Greg Kemp & his, what motive hath any of Anth Audlys profession to put to ye healping hand The more againe that all knowe flavia Bentnys (Queene of Engd) and all hir freinds stand wholy for frederick Jening (Presbiterians) who is Gregory Kemps deadly enemy It would doo perhaps good, that George Gove , & his friend meanes by some reall expressions, to make it probable yt G. Kemp (Catholicks) shall be much ye better if frank Allan be hoalpen. This perhaps at last may moove, if it be not alreadyto late, having alreadie runn such contrary courses & God bring all to ye end he knowes best.

Ihave made good to f. Henry More ye 100 pat. you wished out of Ignatius his money, but since I heard that much hath bin made goodalsobeforeofye saidIgnatiushismonys. Ifso, it will be necessary youlett Ignatiusknowe so much, that he mayknowe howmuch you are in his debt for ye rest of his mony it shall be disposedof as my predecessor who graunted him leave to take it shall thinke fitt f. Picford appeares not yet: I have written to you before yt f Kendall may come into England, as also f Joseph Walker, & fr Worth" if he can not be settled more to Gods honour at Sevill, or thereabouts . I will answearef Grant, f Maurice, & f Harcott by ye next. Now I want time

Yr Spanish poasts are so irregular that I knowe not when to write unto you. If I knewe that I should be more punctuall. I now rest deare father yr true freind SS me sacrif&c Leege this 4 July 1650 RV

Servus in X° franciscus fosterus

My service to Fr Vivero. f Risly

[Addressed] RdoPatri in Xpo Odoardo Rislæo Soctis JesuSacerdotis, Madriti

[Seal] Præpositvs Provincialis Angliæ Soctis Iesv

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] fa: fr: foster 8 July 1650. Advisehow N: K: is to behave himselfe & that kendal, Gifford & Worthon , if & may go for Engd. R 14. Sept. 1650

67. Fr. Richard Bartonto Fr. Edward Risley Paris.

[Original holograph]

Pax Chri 7 July, 1650 .

Revde in xpo Pater

Ihave nowwritt three or foure tymes untoyou sinceI receaved anyofyrs. I commend untoyou the inclosed, wehyoumay bepleased to read & seale & then deliver them, by wch meanes I shall saveye labor of repeating my newes. This raysing of the siege at Guiseis a most shamefull buisines; and who is in the fault I know not. The Archduke was not there, but they say that the Armyrose by his expresse order, & that he was much displeased , yt they had disappointed him bystayingso long before the Towne & nottaking it It seemes that some had promised him that the Towne would be taken in 3 or 4 dayes In fine nothing is certaine, nor wth what losse they have left the place.

Our Province is thinking to beginne a Mission into the IleofS. Cristophers, wch is inhabitedwth 12000 English in one part of the Ile, & wth6 or8000french in other parts. Amongst these or french fathers are beginning a College, & will teach &c , and the English promiseto send their children to their schooles Thefrenchfathers write from thence, yt if we had there 2 or 3 of or English fathers, theywould do God highservice, & they invite us earnestly to come f. foster (or ProvH) is resolved to send, but I see he wants subiects; Have you none of ors in Spaine who would go thither? Whereis f. Harcot, & f. Jos: Walker ? These desired the Indyes, and as I hearewere stopped. I prayyou let me knowyo" opinion ofthem , &ofthis buisines , & pray (deere father) for me in yor holySacrifices. Paris, July 7, 1650

R V Servus in Chro Rich Barton

[Margin] I commend my L. Goring againe unto you, & shall be glad to heare how he doth theare. The same of Mr Casaubon.

[Addressed] Revdo Pr¹ in xpo P. Odoardo Risleo Soctis Jesu , Madritum .

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley]fa: Barton, 7 Julii concern: S.Xpofers mission

68. Fr. HenryMore to Fr. Edward Risley [St. Omer's ]

[Original holograph] Rdein xpo P Pax xpi &c 9 July, 1650

I had yoursofye24 Maye some dayes since , but heare nothing

yettfro fr. Prov¹ either ofyr nephewenorofye money: heis nowe at liege: peradventure the next letter fro thence maye speake of them.

I

receavedthe moneyeswch you assigned upõ fr Silisdon soone after he had resigned his charge, and can but thank you for yr love & diligence. Corne is excessive deare in this Countrey: and orArmyhathhad a disgraceat Guise: forhavingentered ye towne & undermined ye Castle, they had not powder to make use oftheir mines, the french hindering or convoyes & soe we rise.

Our King is in Scotland. I presumeyou have had the Tragedie of montrosse& howetheking knewe not ofit, before he putt himself in their hands At Calais the English are banished ye Towne passengers maye staye 3 dayes only: It tends to a warre betwixt Engld and france I knowe not upo what grounds; perhaps the English Embassador wth you maye have some treaty cocerning it.

I begg y prayers & rest ever

9 July 50

R Væ Servus in xo H Morus

Some saye yt we had furnished or mines wth powder & yt ye french countermined & stole it &c fr. Risley .

[Addressed] Reverendo Patri in Christo P¹ Edwardo Rislæo Soctis IHS a Madrid

[Seal illegible.]

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] fa: More 9, Julii 650 that hee hath receaved ye money disbursed for Ignatius & assigned upon fa: Silisdon R. 14 7bris 1650-

69. Fr. Francis Foster to Fr. Edward Risley. Liege,

[Original holograph.]

P. C.

18 July, 1650

IHS

Rde in Chro Pater

Ireceaveiust now yours ofye 21 of this, and I amgladto reade thereinyt my Lord Goring is arrived, & yt you have so good hopes he may be preferred there I pray present him with my humble respects, & hearty wishes of his advauncement & satisfaction

In mylast I told you I had given order tof. Clayton to paythose ofS.Omersasfromyouye summeyu mentioned, and had layed out for Ignatiuswhose stay in Spaine is very well boughtatthatrate. God graunt he maycontinue to give content in painting I wish it from my heart.

[In thefollowing paragraph Fr. Risley has written aboveeachname thatreally intended by Fr. Foster These additions by Fr. Risley are here put in round brackets.] It seemes unto me certaine yt not only Daniel Audly (k. of Spaine), but also Anthony Aklam (Pope) are in some treaty with Susanna Pitz (Aultar scored, then Parl), and franc Yeuly (Inde-

pendts), and that therupon somewhat is aimed at in behalfe of George Kemp (Lay Catholicks) at Antonys: in whichrespect it is necessary yt all such as are of Martin Allots (Jesuits) familydoenot appeare publickly as opponents either to Susanna Pitz or franc Yuely, & so I pray warne Nath Knightly (Procur™ in Madrid) that he be warie no advantage be taken by his over much zeale to franc Audly (k. of Engd), in speaking such things against these aforementioned persons as that his brethren may come to suffer hac occasione at Anthonys and particularly in the busines of Nicolas Adams (Prov¹ of Engd) who was lately at Robert Overtons (put out ofoffice , todeath). But this must beto himselfe & his freindsonly, and I pray lett none of franc Audlys freinds knowe I write thus much, for they are capable of no such modifications. Thus in hast with my heartiest wishes to yr selfe I rest & beg apart in yr holy sacrifices. Leege this 18 July 1650

R V

Ser. in Xo fr. fosterus f Risly.

[Addressed] Rdo Patri in Xpo P. Odoardo Rislæo Soc¹s Jesu Madriti.

[Seal] Præpositvs Provincialis Angliæ Soctis Iesv

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] fa f: foster 18. July: 1650. advise how N. K. is to behave himselfe betwixt S. P. & the other party R. 14. 7bris

70 . Fr. Francis Foster to Fr. Edward Risley. Ghent.

[Original holograph .]

Pax xpi 29 Aug. 1650 .

Revdein Chroō Pater

I thanke you for yours ofye 13 ofJuly. Untill I receavedthis your letter, and had spoakenwith f Picfordwho is nowcome doune after many daungers escaped, I never heard of any demanded for Sevill: and so no wonder yt not onlyf kendall, but evenfWorthington also& frGifford& evenf Harcott if they will not their employ him in studies, have leave to come doune, according to their most earnestdesires , and particularly f kendall hath bin so very earnest , and so strangelyin this kind, yt for my part I can not really deny him his request. You maytryfWorthingtonwho is fitterforSevill Seminary, and evenuse myname, and appointment for his goeingto Sevill, and with that expences of sending any from hence will be saved. Tell him with my heartycommends to him , this shall beno hindrance to his returne in due time If he should chance to be come away, I see no remedy but some of those who live in Castile Province must be entreated to goe thither. And therefore in this particularupon ye good liking of Suprs there I knowe not howto proceede better than to remitt ye matter to you. Any one shall be to my contentment who is settled there to everyonessatisfaction. Never dreaming but that it was new monys you askedofmeto be payed to S. Omers out of Ignatius his monys; they have bin

payed twice of over ye summe he oweth you. Wherefore I pray let so much be kept, to be disposed of as I shall send you further order.

Idoenot see but youmaysend that nephewofyours toS.Omers , fPort who teacheth little figures will supply for his rawnes, and yr 100 pattacons p an. you promise will satisfy for his discharge. Your next I hope will tell me how prosperously My Ld Goring goes on & what is finally don with our English prisoners. I am newly come from Holland & so have not much more time then to write thence in hast. Graunt him a part in yr holy sacrifice . Gant 29 Aug 1650

RV

Servus in Xo franciscus fosterus.

I make account f. franco is Visit in Aragon. Yrf Ped. Gonc . is a notable negotiante, and I doe not wonder he prevailes Godturne all to ye best Maior Shaw desires me to recommend his pleyto. f Risly.

[fJ. Clarke is to be Rector at Gant. Remember to procure Br Thomas Draycott his degree in time. Left margin ]

[Addressed] Rdo Patri in Xão P. Edoardo Risleo Soctis Jesu , Madriti

[Seal] Præpositvs Provincialis Angliæ Soctis Jesu

[Endorsed by Fr. Risley] R. 2Xbris to renew my licencesgiven formerly. towryte to ye Provll of Castile to give Jos: Giff leave to returne

71. D.MaryVavasour, O.S.B., to Fr.EdwardRisley. [Brussels] 10 Oct. 1650

[Original holograph]

V. Rdfather

Many years nor more suffrances can rase my gratfull memory ofyr Charities , & desires to be ever remebred in yr increaseofdevotion to Quod Vult Deus, wch never was more needfull to yr afflicted frends, whos dredfull dangersyr Charitable mind would nor could forsee , but they who then did forefeele these evills now lament, but know not howto remedy: God who is Alltle give grace to support all as we ought, truly ye miseries exceed what can be expressed, therefore pleaseto augment yr prayers for us, &what wayotherwise y prudence may find fitt to procure redresse by deliverance from thesegood mnks whostyranieis worst ofevells, & soules in greevous danger by having no other then such adversaries to confesse to.

Only6 Dames joynewth La: Abb: forye Mnks ,wthallye Strs except Str francis & Str Dorothe who are faithfull. Str Barbara is wors then any pursuivant , & douth excessive wrongs to frends, therefore is in highest favour: yr sincear good intentions (& beleefe of like in others) & so burningall Wrightings I committed to yo concerning past passages is now a mighty losse to us; & most malicious useis

Cf. C.R.S., vi, 16

made of those submissions, yr good mind perswaded us to, in fine poisen is succed out of iñocency, and what was feared is now experienced wors thencã be beleeved in absence imployI pray yr best power to fa: Tho: Courtney & all frends, from Rome only can good be hoped, I confide in yr charity & ever remain faithfully 8ber 10th1650

yr Res truly obliged frend M. Vavasour

We ar 12 dames besides D Teresa who wthstand Mñks. D Marina is one , ye other 11 yr ould frends

[Addressed] A Monsieur, Monsieur Riseley Chaveline Anglois en espaine

72 Fr. Charles Darceyto [Fr. Edward Risley]

[Original holograph.]

Pax xpi [Flanders] 11 Oct. [1650].

Very Rnd deare Father,

Manythankes for yours of the 17 of August my beeing some whyle out of Brussels hath hindred me from wryting soe at large unto you as otherwise I would For newes : first for Private newes I suppose you heare from others 1° how F. Clarke is settled Rector at Gaunt. 2do how F. Ducket is gone into England 3º how F. Prov. is also departing for England: Noe singular changein any of orhouses but that Watten is restored in a manner toit selfeagain. F. Blewet hathbin Minister &Architectthere: but havingendedall hee is also goeing for England. For publick newes wee have done much this Campagnia in keeping all or army in France & giving or poore country a breathing : wee have taken soe manylittleplaces upon the frontiersthat wee hope wee shall bee able to rettaynein them allor Cavallerye, at least, this winter: & or Cavallerye reckening only such as arr come out of Germany arr at the least 7000. OfEnglandnoething but victoryes ofthePartts. Cromwell wth16000 hath defeated some 27000 of the Scots taken 10000 [ above]of them prisoners & killed some in the place: The Ministers arr esteemed to have bin most in fault by their taking upon them the government ofthearmy. I enclose here one for my lord Goring the wch I beseichyou to deliver wth my humble service . I very muchwonder that you would never sende us one tittle ofhim more then ifhee had not bin in the world how doth hee doe ? dothhee keepe good correspondencewth you My Rnd deare Father I am for ever

Oct. II. your most humble servant Charles Darcey

[Top right hand corner, in Fr. Risley's hand] a letter from fa: Geubels of4 R1s plate& wt more hee owes . in all 7 Rl. pta [Addressed] For Rnd F.Risley. [Seal illegible except for IHS.]

73. Fr. Charles Darcey to Fr. Edward Risley. [Flanders] I Nov. 1650 . [Original holograph]

Very Rnd Father +

When you have the enclosed from honest B. Stanley you have all the newes I know. I doe extremely merveilthat never , not so much as once, in anyletter, youwould tellme anyone word how my Lord Goring & how or Embassadors doe: if you have noe public newes , that might serve for particular corner newes: in fyne I assure my selfe you care very little for any publick or pryvate newes wee can write since you care not to write any to us My Rnd deare Father SSfcis R Væ

[Oct 3 scored] Nov. I. Servus in xpo C D.

74 [Addressed] For Rnd F. Risley. [Endorsed by Fr. Risley] fa: Darcy 1° Nov: 1650. R. 28 Xbris of Prin: Rupertsill successe of ye Queene beeing wth child.

Fr. Martin de Esparza to Fr. Joseph de Ayala Rome. I June, 1652. [Original holograph.]

Ihs

Pe Joseph de Ayala

Pax X¹Etta

Del Pe Lezaun avra sabido V. R. el estadodeste negocioy como la ultima inclinacion destos Padres Ingleses es qe la hacienda de Madrid qe por si es y siempre sera insufficiente para mantener Seminario aparte, se agregue à esse de Valld, con qe levara elpleito, servira de algo en orden al fin principal de quien la dejo, y quedara mejorado esse Colo En este arbitrio no entrabien el Pe Secretario , qees Ingles y por la autoridad de su officio no sele puedecontradecir; tambien tiene alguna difficultad en ello não Assistente; pero el Pe Baptorpio y yo esperamos qe poco à poco los podremos reducir à entrambos; porqe sin duda es este el mejory mas utilmodo de composicion, qe se puede dessear Sirvase V. R. de escribir lo qe le parece en ello y lo qe gusta qe sehaga, y mandemeqe siempreobedecido de mi parte con mucho gusto y igual applicacion. Al pe Firtman mis intimas. gde dios a V. R. con la salud qe desseo Roma Junio 1 , 1652=

[Seal illegible.] Martin de Esparza

[Addressed] Al Pe Joseph de Ayala de la Compa de Ihs Retordel Colo de S. Albano de Valladolid

[Endorsed] RomaJunio 1º de 1656 [sic] + Pe Marttin de Esparea [sic] en que dice a mandado não Pe Gen¹ se junte la rrentadelColegio de S. Gorge de Md a este Seminode Valld

[Translation]

[This documentis from the Valladolidpapers.]

Your Reverence will have heard from Fr. Lezaunof the state of this business , and that the latest move of these English Fathersis thatthe estate of Madrid, which is and always will be insufficient to maintain a separate Seminary, should be united to that ofValladolid; which will stop the lawsuit, carry out to some extent the principal intention ofthe Founder, and improve your College. The Fr. Secretarydoes not much favour this scheme, for he is an Englishman, but cannot be opposed because of his office. Our Assistant also has some difficulty in the matter, but Fr. Bapthorpe and I hope that little by little we shall be able to persuade both, because, withoutany doubt, this is the best and mostuseful compromise that could be desired Will Your Reverence pleasewritewhat you think aboutitandwhat you wouldlike tobe done, and command me who am always at your orders with equal pleasure and application. My kindest wishes to Fr. Freeman May God preserve your Reverence with the health that Idesire

75. Fr. Thomas Compton to Fr. William Sankey. Liege 5 May, 1653 . [Original holograph.] Rde in Xão Pater Pax eiusdem

Ifmy answer to your Rees letter could serve you foranythingI would willingly doeit withall thoasecircumstancesand ceremonies , which you desire: but I can answer directly to noe one of thoase pointes, you require, for I then was very yong and attended to nothing but my studies. I remember there lived amongst usawhile a Sæcular Priest, called Mr Godridge but what auctoritiehe had ,I know not . I remember nothingof any poder, much lesse that I concurred to the making of it The yeare in which I went from Madrid to Valledolidwas, as I remember 1614 , and I came owt of Spaine theyeare seaventeene Whoe afterwardes was made Rector of owr Seminarie of Madrid I know not, and soe must desireto be excused, as heretofore Ihave answered to some ofyour prædecessors , whoe manyyears agoe have written to me about thesamebusines Thus craving a parte in your holie prayers and sacrifices I end . Liege 5 Maii 1653 . Ræ Væ

servus in Xão Thomas Compton

[Addressed] Rdo in Xão Patri P. Gulielmo Sanchæo e Societate JESU, Madriti

76. [Seal illegible.]

Fr. Francis Metham to [Fr. William Sankey] Seville. 28 Sept. 1662 [Fragment of a letter which has been usedforjottingdowna memorandum, in Fr. William Sankey'shand and in Spanish, about Caesar Bogacio's estate .]

ye Colegians who have orwill write foryr R as a personofmore * Procuratorial power .

sweeter nature and most acceptable to all you will finde thinges ina good Condition with ye Almes [of] ye English, and ifI knewye flemish language it had availed ye Colledge above 500 ducados for haveinge gained two or three I have brought into ye Coledge above [? 100 Bel3] come forGods love; forreallyI amspent, and cannot follow ye businesses as I desire and ys requisite I am certaine you willhave a contented life and a Br ye best inye worlde . this Iurge as conduceingeboth for ye Bs his interest and my owne adios oy Sevella y 18 de [? sepbere] de 1662

77 . Siervo en Xpro FrancoMethamo* [Margin: .... ray for ye Soule of my B William .]*

Fr. Thomas Kendal to Fr. John Paul de Oliva Madrid, 12 Sept., 1663 . [Original holographs: a rough draft and a fair copy .]*

Copiadela carta que se embio a não Pe VicarioGeneral el P. Juan Plo de Oliva en Madrid 12 Sept. 1663 . Pax Xpi

Rde admodü Pater noster

Increbuit nuper apud nos quidam rumor Patres nostros tractare de commutatione Domus Professæ cum Seminario nostro Anglicano Sancti Georgii et quamvis nunquam potuerim credereid revera agi propter incommoda plurima, commoda autem nulla, quæ ex tali commutatione essent secutura, tamen quia habet authores non paucos, eosque fide dignos tam è nostris quam ex aliis, oficii mei duxi quid hac in re sentirem Rda admodü paternitativestræbreviter perscribere: unum tamen prænotatum volo: rumorem hunc, non a Superioribus huius Prova quantuego quidem possumintelligere, sed ab aliis, etsi non infimæ illis notæ, ortum suu habere. Hoc itaque præmisso ; quid de toto hoc negotio sentiam paucis aperiam. Domus nostra Professa uti mea fert opinio, optimum iam habet situm totius civitatis, sive ministerianostra spectamus; sive commoditatem eleemosynas corrogandi, quippe quæ in meditullio eius stat, ubi populus frequentissimus et mercatoresplurimi, et ditissimi, neque longè abest a Palatio Regio Seminariu vero nfum in ipsis ferè suburbiis situm est, longea PalatioRegis, a foro,a mercatoribus a concursu populi , quamvis non adeò longè a campo, unde pro studiis situm mihi videtur aptu obtinere: Pro domo verò Professa minime. Idq Patres nostri iamdudum agnoverunt, cumexperientia docti, eum ferèquem habemus situ reliqueruntut hunc quem iam possident obtinerent Prætereà anno 1622 hoc idem intentarunt [Hispani scored in first draft] nostri apud Rdum admodü patrem nostru Mutium Vitelleschium bonæmemoriæ, qui auditisrationibus Patris Francisci Forceri, [prædecessoris mei infirstdraft] silentium

Foley, vii, 503. Francis Metham, or Mettam, als Iberies

Foley, vii, 504. William Metham als . Manners

The fair copy is in the hand of Fr. William Sankey but is signed by Fr. Thomas Kendal

tali prætensioni imposuit, eâ forte nisus ratione, quod mutatio locorum multos fefellit Iamverò alia longè rerum facies, pluresq se nunc offerunt difficultates in tali commutatione, tunc enim patronum nullum habuimus, iam verò ab anno 1626 patronu habemus excellentissimũ comitem ducemde Olivares, quimediam partem nostrarum domorum, quæ spectabat ad Regem, interpositisservitiis suis a Cathol. sua magte obtinuit, nobisq pro patronatuapplicuit Iamqilli in hoc Patronatusuccessit excellentissimus dux Medina de las Torres, qui non facile sibi inducet in animum, ut in talem aliquando commutationem consentiat. Imò paucis abhinc diebus excepi ego a viro fide dignissimo, se audivisse dominů Gabrielem Lopez (est hic excellentissimo duci Medinæ de las Torres a secretis atq adeò benè conscius mentis domini sui) sub iuramento dixisse , se velle ignem domui applicare si Patres domus Professæ eamoccuparent Videant ergo Patres nostri , quid hac in re agant, quid loquantur, quid moliantur, quia periculosa, imò valde periculosa sunt omnia, quin etiam ingrave damnu Provinciæ nostræAnglicana futura esset talis commutatio Nam ut nihil dicam de censibus annuis quos solvimus, quorum capitale superat triginta milliaducatorum, et sensim sine sensu, uti fit redimi potest, Patronus noster obligatur ut medietatem quatuor domorum, quæ cum nostris coniunctæsunt, etsi nondum nostræ, a Rege nobis gratis obtineat, quando alteram illarum medietatem coëmerimus Sed mutatione hacfacta, comoda omnia supradicta , in grave præiudicium nostrum evanescent Quam ob rem ut æternum silentium huiusce commutationis tractatui imponatur, liceat mihi hic ipsissima verba scripturæ authenticæ fundatoris nostri relata in ultima clausula donationis bonorum suorum nobis factæ; quæ ita se habent: y asi mesmo se obligo el padre Joseph Cresuelo, que no tomara otro sitio en esta Villa para hacer el dho ColegioySeminario, aunque sele den mayor, y en mejor parte, sino que ha de quedar, y queda obligado a hacer el dho Colegio en el dho sitio, y casas que da el dho Cesar Bogacio, como de suso ha declarado, y para lo cumplir se obligo en forma y dio poder a las Justicias que de lo suso dho puedany devan conocer ,ylo recivio por sentenciapassada en cosa juzgada, renuncio las leyes de sufavor, y lo general en forma, y lo otorgaron las dhas partes &c. Quid quæso clarius, quid apertius, aut dici, aut fingi posset, contra supradictam commutationem ? Quid quod in hac rerum peristasi, quando nos calumnianturde non adimpleta fundatoris voluntate, atq eam ob causamlite nobisintentatâ,seminarium ipsumeripere conantur, si vel umbra huius commutationis prætensæ apud Conciliarios Regios innotesceret, summopere timendum est , ne de eius possessione eorumcalculo detrudamur ; omniaq Seminarii bona ad alia pia opera applicentur: Atq hoc eos velle, si talis nostrorum intentio publicaretur , vir mihi totiq adeo Societati amicissimus harum rerum intelligentissimus seriò protestatus est. Sed demus nihil horum timendum, negari certè non potest, quin, qui hanc nostram facilitatem in commutandis ultimis benefactorum nostrorum, fundatorumq voluntatibus perspexerint, summopere a nobis alienandi sint, nihilq nobis in posterum nostræve dispositioni relicturi. Hæc et alia multa incommoda mihi videntur ex tali non

dicam commutatione, sed vel ex sola eius deliberatione secutura; ac proinde ut tot tantisq malis tempestivè occurratur , tempestive volui de re tota Rdum admodü paternitatem vestram admonere , cuius Sanctis Sacrificiis et orationibus quam humillime me commendo. Matrito 12 Sep. 1663 .

P. V.

Servus in Xpo

Thomas Kendal

78. Fr. Christopher de Mendoza* to Fr. Thomas Kendall. Cordova , 11 Sept., 1664 .

[Original holograph]

Cordaye 11th7ber 1664 .

Most Rd Father

Pax X¹ ettca

Lastnighte about 8 a'clocke I receivedyourRes ofthe2d currante by Capt Rivett, whoe came att yls house to bringe mee your Rees Ire, & wente awaythis morninge verry earlye ; soe that I had nott above halfe an houre to talke wth him in our Sacristia, where wee drunkeyour Rees healthe, & hee remembredhimselfe mostekindelye unto your Rce As for newes hee tolde mee butt little, & I hope your Ree will knowe more by nexte; he seemethe to bee a verrye honeste manne, & to beare us a verry good affection ettca. Heereis nothinge worth your Rees notice Only, 3 weekes agoe, there cameto towne one MrGenkinsa principall English Gentleman, & a traveller, who was going towards Md wth a servante, a youthe aboute 22 yeares olde: came deadlye sicke of a tabardillo, & died heere in ye Inne, in his protestant religion, & was buried on a dunghill by ye waterside: itt caused greate pitty in towne to all that understood itt: hee nor his servnt did nott understand scarce two wordes of the language & the Spaniards wente upp, & downe allthetowne seekingfromsome french or Englishe priest orrelligious manne to comforte him, & speake unto him in matter of religion butt founde none, nor heardenottanyword of mee , norIofhim till [he] was dead, & buried : only an Irish lacayo they carriedunto him by whose meanes hee made a briefe will beefore a Scrivener: his servnt wente away too beeforeI could finde him out: for there came another manne from Mr Upton of Seva the nexte daye after his deathe bringinge him 100 p. & IresfromMrStoryformee,toye ende Ishould comforte him, & visitt him in his sicknesse , buttfindinge him deade they wente awayboththe same daye: theSpaniards saye hee was the handsomestgentleman they ever sawe in theire life: verry noble, & free, & flush of monye, & gallant in apparell ettca This wth my due respects deesiring your Rceto advise mee ifyour Rcehath found P. Sidronius Hoskins poësies as yettI take my leave & reste

Your Reesever to his power Christoval de Menda

[Addressed] Al Pe Tomas Kendall de la Compa de Jesus ettca , Madrid

* Foley, vii, 501. Christopher Mendoza als. or vere Lowe or Love. A fever of an endemic nature

79 Fr.William Sankeyto Fr. PedroOrtiz de Moncada. San Sebastian, Aug. 8, 1670 . [Original holograph.] Pax Xpi

Estimole a V. R. mi P. Ror como es razon la noticia que me da delavenidadelSrConde de Molina, muchacaridad mehuviera hecho , si le huviera hablado de mi, como le avia suplicado. avianme escrito que iva a francia primero, y no iria a Inglaterratan presto; por esto,no torne a instara V. R. que le hablasse de mi parte, mucho me holgare, que venga presto; que espero estar prevenido, para poder accompañar a su exa o a su gente, y bagage

En lo de lovayna no puedo decir mas, que dexe al P. Kendal 120 rs en letras acceptadas, y la cuenta de lo demas, hasta el ulmo mrs. V. R. se servira de pedirle mi cuenta, y emviarme un tanto dellaquenunca he podido alcanzar del Pe Kendal, que me la remitiesse. con aversela pedido repitidas veces y como viniesse de alla de repente, no pude sacar un tanto de la dha cuenta [? con] Lovayna; y me hace mucha falta, para mi defensa en qualquiera occasion. No pude responder el lunes (como quisiera) por averme dado la de V. R. despues de aver partido el correo No se como tardo tantoenel camino quesiendode 23 del passado, y llevando mo Rl de porte no me la dieron hasta 4 deste. como digo mucho estimare, que venga la respuesta de Toledo V. R. se podra servir de remitirla a su dueña Da Ana Mathias de Ysasi en Tolosa que yo pense, que me hallariaen Tolosa, y por aversele llevado Dios al marido de dha señora me he venido a casa . V. R. me mande en que le sirve , y encomendome a nro Sr q ge a V. R. como puedo dese[....]y suplico S. Sebasan y Agos 8 de 1670

Guillermo Sanchez

Mi Pe Po Ortiz de Moncada.

[Addressed]Al Pe Pedro Ortiz de Moncada de la Compa de Jesus y Ror en S. Jorge, Madrid.

79 [Seal] ... Collegii S. Sebastiani Soc Jesv

[Translation.]

IdulythankYourReverence for the news which you give me ofthe coming of the Count de Molina You would have done me a charity ifyou had spoken to him of me as I beggedyou. They had written me that he was goingto France first, and would notgo to Englandso soon; so thatIdid notimportune you again to speak for me I shall be very pleasedif he come quickly; and I hope I shall be advised in time, that Imaybeableto accompanyHis Excellencyor his people and luggage

In the matter of Louvain, I cannot say more than that I left Fr. Kendal12,000reales in accepted drafts,andthe account ofthe remainder to the last farthing. Your Reverence will please ask him for my accountand send me a copy, for I have neverbeen able to get Fr. Kendal to send me one, although I have several times asked himfor one; and , as I left there suddenly, I was not able to make a copy of theaccount with Louvain and I need it very much for my defence, should the occasion arise I could not reply on Monday (as I wished), because Your Reverence's letter was given me after the post had gone. I do not know whyit was delayed so long on the road, for, although it was

dated the 23rd of last month and bore halfa real as postage, they did not give me it until the 4th of this month, as I say. I shall be very pleased when the reply comes from Toledo, if Your Reverence will please send it to its owner , DoñaAna Mathias de Ysasi, in Tolosa,forI thought that I should be myselfin Tolosa , but because God has taken the husband of the said lady I have returned home.

80. Fr. Christopher Mendoza's Schemefor the Transfer of St. George's to Seville. [Original holograph. * A document from the Sevillepapersat Valladolid . 1673.]

[ in left margin.] + [Sevilla: Clase 4, Legajo 1.]

La Provincia de Inglaterra por razones particulares, que tiene dessea unir la hazienda toda de un Collegio, que tiene en Madrid al Seminario de los Inglesesde Sevilla : y para mejor poder hazerlo dessea saber el parecer de varias personas doctas, è intelligentes de estos Reynos, en orden à informarse de la mejorvia, y forma, que podrà seguir para conseguir prestamte el effecto de este negocio al pareçer difficultoso

Llamase este Collegio en Madrid de Sr San Jorge Fundôleun Italiano natural de Luca con intento de que se erigiesse alli un Seminºsemejanteal de losInglesesde Sevilla yValladolid . Dexônos por herederosde toda su hazienda, y para formar el Collegio dexô dos casas. Despues de su muerte, que fue el primer año de la fundacion 1610 se hallô, quelas casas estavantan cargadas de censos , y tributos: y fueron tantos los acreedores de el dicho fundador, que cargaron sobreel Collegiopor aver nosotros acceptadola herencia, que se hallô al cabo de algunos dias que todo lo que nos avia dexado se avia reduzido à setecientosducadossolamte Por donde se viô obligada la Prova de Inglaterra à sacar de alli dentrode dos añosuna Mission, que aviatraido, y poner la haziendaen Administracion, y defendersede varios pleitos, que se le originaron de los acreedores de el difunto: y aun el segdo año aprovecharsede quince mil ducados, que tenia effectivos la Provaen Madrid, para contentar acreedores , y defender q no nos quitassen las casas, que nos avia dexado Todo esto motivado de el grande desseo , que en aquellos tiempos tenia la Prova de fundar Semo en la Corte de España. Ha continuado esta administracion por casi setenta años: en los quales ha gastado la Provincia de Inglaterra cantidades muy considerablesde dinero (que han rentado varios Juros que tiene el Collegio de San Omer de Flandes en Madrid) en beneficiar dicha hazienda, todo à fin de versi en algun tiempo podia poner en estado de fundacion el dicho Collegio, no obstante muchissas razonesque siempre han militado contra la tal fundacion en Madrid, como son no aver alli escuelas publicas, ni ser Ciudad de letras, estar tan distantede losPuertos, el bullicio de la Corte, y otras muchas Eneste tiempo se ha defendido de muchissimospleitos, que siempre le han perseguido, y en los mas ha salido condenado el Collegio à pagar muchas summas de dinero à los acreedores de el fundador

* The handwritingof this document is similar to that of letter no 78, supra.

Oy parece que tiene buen estado esta hazienda. Mas por aver perdido la Provincia de Inglaterra el govierno de el dicho Collegio, que se le han quitadolos Padres de la Provincia de Toledo, echando de alli al Pe Tomas Kendal , ultimo Administrador de la dicha hazienda, y por estar cargadala haziendatodaviadevarios tributos, por no aver alli casa labrada para Collegiales , ni saver quando los Padres de Toledo querràn restituir el Collegio a la Prova de Inglaterra poniendo en estado, y no poniendo embaraçosde nuevo à la fundacion, y trayendo alli Mission. Por todas estas razones se halla la Provincia con las esperanças de la fundacion masremotas, quenunca, y assi dessea aprovechar esta hazienda en servicio de la gloriosa Mission de Inglaterra, antes que se pierda la memoria de ser suya, vendiendola, y uniendola à uno de los dos CollegiosIngleses que tiene dentro de España, y de esta mana cobrandola otra vez , y sacandola de manos de los Pes Toledanos.

Para esto tiene dada Commission la Provincia de Inglaterraal Pe Christoval de Mendoza, su Procurador general en Madrid, es à saber, para que venda toda la dicha hazienday la una à uno de los Collegiosdentrode España

Consta pues esta hazienda oy de una possession de nuebe casas , que al presente se arriendan, y de otra casa, que es la dezima, que sirve de Collegio, y una Iglesia pequeña: todas las quales casas con su Iglesia estan contiguas, y juntas, y cojen casi toda una Isla de quatro calles principales en uno de los mejores sitios de Madrid , qual es la Calle del Principe donde caë la Iglesia; y en un censo pequeño, que esta corriente ; Monta la renta de todas estas casas , este presenteaño de 673 , segun consta por declaracion de el Pe que leadministra, quarenta mil reales cabales, y arrendandosela cassa , que oy sirve de Collegio con la Iglesia, montarà algo mas de quatro mil Ducadosde Vellon ; ademas de que cada año en Madridsubela renta de las casas, y asi esta renta subirà mucho en pocos años, y tiene muy poca ô ninguna merma, por estar muy bien reparadaslas casas Paga esta hazienda de censos este presenteaño hasta mil Ducados de Vellon : conque, desquitando los censos, y haziendo la union àeste Collegiode Sevilla, tendrà de renta libredeestahazienda de San Jorge, tres mil Ducados desde luego, y algo masen adelante. Aviendose tratado pues de la ventay unionde estahazienda con algunas personas intelligentes aqui en Sevilla, porq en Madrid no se puede tratar esta materia por los enemigosque dicho tratadopodrà engendrar, han convenido en algos puntos, que aqui se diràn para su intelliga.

Lo 1° Que este negociode la venta y de la union es muyarduo de su naturaleça; por donde conviene consultarle muy bien , y manejarle con mucha destreza .

Lo 2° . Que no es materia insuperable, pues no se halla que contravenga à algas leyes del Reyno; ni a la voluntaddel fundador , pues uniendosese logra todo el fin de la fundacion, y aun en mejor manera, ademas de que no es casi fundador, sino la Prova de Inglaterra, cuyo beneficio es toda esta Hazienda y la propriedad à lo que parece. Y ay algunas exemplares en Espa de semejantesuniones,

y mundanças de fundaciones con dispensacionque se ha alcançado precedentede su Santd, ô de el Nuncio : fuera de que aqui ay muy poco en que dispensar, 700 Ducados no mas. Por donde le juzgan negociofactible, si se guardan las reglas de la Prudencia

Lo 3° . Que pide grandissimo secreto por los muchos enemigos que podrà tener, y de cierto parece que tendrà en Madrid . Como son todos los Padres de la Prova de Toledo, que no querràn, que esta hazienda salga de su Prova, ni se una à otra parte, y sacandoun decreto de el Consejode Castilla podràn embaraçar el negociocon grande facilidad. La Prova de Castilla, que con la mano , y autoridad, que tiene en Madrid, podrà ganar otro decreto semejante, paraque esta hazienda es una à su Prova y al Collegio Ingles de Valladolid . El Principe de Astrillano que traë pleito muy reñido conelCollegiode S. Jorge sobre el Patronato , y ciertamteen sabiendo, que se trata de venta y union rebolverà los Consejos, y pondrà impedimto en entrambas cosas, hasta que se liquide su justicia, y se fenezeael pleito, que Dios save quando serà, pues ha treinta años que dura . El Embaxador de Luca, y el Provincial de la Compa de la Prova de Toledo, que en virtud de clausula de el testamento de el fundador podrán pretender, que no lograndose la fundacion en Madrid, les toca aplicar dicha fundacion à qualquiera otra obra pia de su gusto y eleccion Y de esta manera otros muchos enemigos , que podràn salir, por donde concluyen, que conviene guardar secreto inviolablemte.

Lo 4° . Que conviene que la union sea antes que la venta: y que la venta, aviendose de hazer, se haga despues de la union. Por q la union es mas facil, que la venta, porque esta consisteen muchos actos,y aquella en uno o dos no mas comoes en una dispensacion de su Santa y en la aprobacion de el Consejo de Castilla, qdo laventa pide tassacion, contrato, possession, la misma dispensacion, licencia del Consejo , situacion de esta renta, ô empleode ella en otra cosa mejor, etca La venta es mas publica de su naturaleza y la union mas secreta La venta engendra por su publicidadmuchos enemigos y la unionpudiendosenegociar en secreto, comojuzganse podrà, los declina, y evita La venta es rodeo pa alcançarel finque se pretende que es lograrse la fundacion y la union ella misma por si desde luegoalcançaeste mismo fin Yfinalmte, la union es forçosa y necessariaqdo la venta puede ser que no sea necessaria , ni aun conveniente, pues unida esta hazda puedeser que no convengavenderla pues es una possession tan firme, segura y buena , que por venturano sera facil hallar otra finca mejor, ni otra situacion de renta mas provechosa.

Lo 5° . Que aviendosede unir esta hazda a uno de los dos Collegios de Ingleses que ay dentro de Espa tienen por muy cierto , y casi casi fuera de toda duda, que es , y serà mas servicio de Dios , ymas presentaneologro de la fundacion, el que se una à este Collegio Ingles de Sevilla, y no al de Valladolid. Y esto por muchas y gravissimas razones , y casi concluyentes, que se podran ver en un papel, que para esto se ha hecho de por si

Lo 6° Que este Collegio deve encargarse de todos los grava-

menes , cargas, deudas , censos, y pleitos de la tal hazienda de San Jorge, y que se obligue â dar à cada uno su derecho , y que assi se inserte, y pongaen la dispensacionde su Santapor clausulasexpressas para occurrir à qualesqa acreedores y pleitos à pudieren salir à embaraçarestenegocio. De manera que con el mismo derechoque cada uno se hallare en el Collegio de San Jorge, con esse mismo, sin perjuizio algo aya de passar aquella hazda à esta casa de Sevilla, y aya de seguir su justicia Y que de esta manera se occurre al Principe de Astrillano, con el qual podrâ pleitear este Collegio hasta vencerle, si le pareciere, despues de hecha la union, ô componerse con el dandole el Patronato de este Collegio de Sevilla, que se juzga le acceptarà de buena gana, por ser Duque de San Lucar la mayor que caë junto à Sevilla y gozar muchos officios y preeminencias dicho Principe dentro de Seva .

Lo 7° . Que los gastos forçosos para hazer esta union los deve y puede hazer la hazienda de San Jorge. Por q esta union es en evidente beneficio, y logro de su fundacion, y no pudiendo los hazer esta casa, ni deviendolos hazer la Provincia de Inglaterra, que tanto dinero ha gastado en beneficiar la misma hazienda parece consiguienteque los aya de hazer solamtela hazienda de SanJorge.

Lo 8° Que por q será muy difficultoso sacar los dichos gastos de la hazda de San Jorge, y de el poder de el Administrador, que al presente es , sin quebrantar el secreto que por tan necessario se tiene; se pida à nuestro M. R. Pare General sea servido con pretexto de pagar una deuda que San Jorge deve al Collo de Lovayna, ô otras deudas que deve a la Prova de Inglaterra de mandar separar dos ô tres mil Ducados para este effecto. O que aparte de la administracion dicho Padre Toledano, y ponga en ella algun otro de la nacion Irlandesa ô Inglesa à quien se puede fiar este secreto, yque de à mano los dineros necessarios para dichos gastos.

Lo 9° Que este Collegioy esta Prova de la Andalucia examinen primero todas las cargas de la haziendadeS. Jorge y vean si les esta bien, no, acceptar la dicha union, para que se proceda à ella.Hase hecho yaassi.

Lo 10. Que una personavaya à Roma à solo estefin paradar mas calor y efficacia à este negocioy que no se trate en Madridpor causa de el mismo secretoy el peligro de faltar à el, aunque aya el Sor Nuncio concedido otras, y pueda concederesta dispenson .

Lo II. Hechas todas estas prevenciones necessarias, y previas, que se alcançe dispensacionad melius esse de su Santidad paraque esta hazienda passe, y se una al Collegio Ingles de Sevilla por ser evidente logro de la fundacion, y la misma mente y voluntad del fundador , en qto al effeto, que es la conversion de Inglaterra, y criançadeministros Evangelicospara este fin Y, como se ha dicho, que esta dispensacion sea muy ampla, y obvie qualesquiera inconvenientes, y pleitos, que pudieren levantarse, diziendo expressamte que con el derecho, ê interes que cada uno se hallare en San Jorge, con esse mismo aya de passar aquella hazda â este Collegio. Y en especial, que la dispensacion signifique, y dê à entender algo de el dominio particular, que se juzga tiene el Papa sobre aquel Collegio

deSan Jorge, por q se juzga, que es fundado de la misma maneraque el de Roma y el de Sevilla, los quales estan immediatamte sujetos al Papa, y la Compa de Jesus no tiene sobre ellos derecho, ni propriedad alguna, mas que el govierno permissivo de el mismo Papa. Por la qual clausula se podrán obviar las pretensiones de nuestros Padres Toledanos y Castellanos

Lo 12. Que alcançada esta dispensacion en Roma , con todo secreto, como se podrà alcançar, se recurra luego à España y se procure passar , si pudiere ser con el mismo secretopor el Consejode Castilla . Y esto [the restofthe document is missing]

80 [Translation.]

The Province of England, for certain reasons, desires to unitethe wholeof the estate of a College which it possesses in Madrid with the English Seminaryof Seville, and, the better to be able to do this ,it wishes to know the opinions of various learned and intelligent people of these Kingdoms, in order to obtain information as to the best way and mannerit can adopt to effect speedily this apparently difficult business.

This College in Madrid is called St. George's. An Italian, a native of Lucca,foundeditwiththeintention thata Seminaryshould beerected there similar to the English Seminaries of Seville and Valladolid. He left us as heirsofallhis estate, and bequeathed two houses tofound the College After his death, which happened in 1610, the first yearofthe foundation, it was discovered that the houses were so burdened with censos and tributes, and the said founder had so many creditors, who put all responsibility on the College because we had accepted the inheritance, that at the end of a short time it was found that allhe had left us was reduced to 700 ducatsonly So that the English Province within two years was obliged to remove thence the Missionthatithad brought, andto place the estates ofthe College underan Administrator, andto defend several lawsuitswhich originatedwith the creditorsofthe deceased; and, in the second year, even to take advantageoffifteen thousand ducatswhich the [English] Provincein Madrid had in ready money,inorderto satisfythe creditors and to preventthe houses which had been left us frombeing taken away. All this was motived bythe great desire the [English] Province had in those days of founding a Seminary in the Court of Spain.

This administration has continuedfor almostseventyyears,inwhich period the Province of England has spent very considerable sums of money (which variousjuros held in Madrid by the College of S. Omer , in Flanders , brought in) for the benefitofthe said estate; allin orderto see whether the said College could at any time be firmly established, notwithstanding the very many reasons which have militated against such a foundation in Madrid, as, for instance , that there are no public schools there, that it is not a university town, that it is so fardistant from the ports, the bustle of the Court, and many others . In this period it has defended very many lawsuits, which have always beenits bane and mostofwhich have resulted in the College being condemned to pay many sums of money to the Founder'screditors.

As present it seems as ifthis estate is in good condition Moreover, because the Province of England has lost the government of the said College, which the Fathers of the Province of Toledo have taken away from them by expelling from there Fr. Thomas Kendal, the last Administrator of the said estate, and because the estate is still burdened

with various taxes, and because there is no house there prepared for students, and because it is not known when the Fathers of Toledowill restore the College to the Province of England, and put it into fitcondition, and not make newobstacles to the foundation, andbring a Mission there: for all these reasons the [English] Provincefinds itselfwith fainter hopes than ever of making the foundation, and so, rather than that the memory of its being theirs should perish, it wishes to use this estate in the service ofthe gloriousmissionto Englandby sellingitand joining itto one ofthe two English Collegeswhich it possesses in Spain, and, in this way, tobenefitfrom it once more and takeitout ofthe hands of the Fathers of the Province of Toledo

For this purpose the English Provincehas commissioned Fr. Christopherde Mendoza, its Procurator General in Madrid, to sellallthesaid estate and unite it to one of the Colleges in Spain.

This estate consists to-day in the possession of nine houses which are let at the moment, and of another house, the tenth, which serves as aCollege, and a small Church; all which houses with the Churchare contiguous and joined and take in almost the whole of a block offour streets in one of the best positions in Madrid, which is the Calledel Principe, where the Churchis, and in a little censo which is still alive at the moment The rent of all these houses amounts, this present year, 1673, as appears from the declarationof the Father who is the present administrator, to exactly forty thousand reales; and, if the house , whichto-day serves as a College, with the Churchbe let, itwillamount to something morethan four thousand ducatsin brass; besides which therent ofhouses in Madrid rises yearly, and so this rent willrise agreat deal in a few years, and there is little or no loss because the houses are in good preservation This estate pays in censos this year up to a thousand ducatsin brass, so that discountingthe censos and unitingit tothis College in Seville, the latter will have a net rentfrom this estate of St. George of three thousand ducats immediately and a little more later

The sale of this estate and its union having been discussed with certain intelligent people here in Seville, for in Madrid this mattercannot be discussed because of the enemies it might engender, they have agreed on certain points which I willnote here for your information

Ist. Thatthis business of sale and union is, from its nature, very difficult , so that it should be thoroughly discussed and managed with much dexterity

2nd. Thatit is not an insuperablematter, for it contravenes none ofthelawsofthe Kingdomnor the willofthe Founder; forby the union the entire end of the Founderwill be attained andeven in a better way, besideswhich the Founderis notreallyhe [i.e. Caesar Bogacio] butthe Province of England, to whom pertains the usufruct of this estate and, seemingly, also the ownership There are some examples in Spainof similar unions and changes of foundation which have been made with the preceding dispensationof His Holiness or the Nuncio, and, besides what is noted here, there is very little to dispense, no more than 700

* In the account book No. 7 of the English College at Seville is the following item under the date Aug. 6 , 1673. [Trs ] "St. Omer'sis chargedwith "the keep ofFr. Christopher de Mendozafora month anda half; for although " he washere a longer time, about June, 1673, it was by agreementwith the "Fr.Rector ofthis College, byreason ofa certain affairthey werenegotiating, "and theabove month and a half were spent in other affairs not concerning "this College33

ducats Whence they consider that the project is feasible , if therules of prudence be observed

3rd That it demands absolute secrecy, on account of the many enemies it might have, and, it seems , certainly will have in Madrid. Such are allthe Fathersof Toledo, whowillnot wish this estate to leave their Provincenor that it be united to any other and, if they obtained a decree from the Council of Castile, they could very easily hinder the matter. The Province of Castile, with the power and authority that it possesses in Madrid, could obtain a like decree for this estate to be joined to its province and to the English College of Valladolid. If the Prince of Astrillano, who is carrying on a very bitter lawsuit with the College of St. George over the patronage , knew for certain that its sale and union were being discussed, he would stir up the Councils and obstruct both matters until his rights are adjusted and the lawsuit terminated, which will be God knows when , for it has lasted thirty years. The Ambassador of Lucca and the Provincial of the Provinceof Toledo, by virtue ofa clause in the willofthe Founder, will be able to assert that, the foundation not having been made in Madrid, it pertainsto them to apply the said foundation toany other pious workat their choice and election. And thus, in this way, many other enemies may arise Hence it is concluded thatitshouldbe kept as an inviolable secret

4th. It is better that the union take place before the sale, andthat the sale,ifit have to take place, be made after the union. Forthe union is easier than the sale , for this consists in many acts and thatin no more than two ; in a dispensation of His Holiness, and the approbation of the Council of Castile : whilst the sale necessitates a survey, a contract, possession, the same dispensation , the licence of the Council, assignationoftheincome orproofoftheemploymentofitin a betterway, etc. By nature the sale is more public and the union more secret The sale, being public,will engender manyenemies,andthe union, being negotiableinsecret, astheythinkit can be done, shuns andavoidsthem. The saleis a roundaboutway ofobtaining the end that is proposed, viz to get possession of the foundation; but the union itself ofitselfimmediately obtains this very end

Finally, the union is indispensable and necessary, whilst it is possible that the sale may not be necessary nor even suitable; for, once the union is effected, it is possible thatit mightnot be convenientto sell, since it is such a firm, good and secure possession, and it may perhaps not be easy to find anotherbetter estate or a more advantageous investment

5th. That, if this estate is to be united to one of the two English Colleges existing in Spain, they hold it as very certain and practically free from all doubt that its union with this College of Seville and not with thatof Valladolid will be ofgreaterservice to God and a moreimmediate acquisition ofthe object ofthe foundation. And this formany and very weighty and almost conclusive reasons, which can be seen in the separate statement that has been drawn up for this purpose.

6th That this College should take over the responsibility of all the burdens , charges, debts, censos andlawsuitsofthe said estate ofSt. George's, and that it shouldbind itself to do justice to everybody, and that a clause to this effect should be expresslyinsertedand put in the dispensationof His Holiness , to check any debtors and lawsuits that could arise toembarrass this matter That, by the transference of the estate ofSt.George's to this College of Seville, the rights ofallover the College of St. George shall remain unchanged and its actions in law be

continued. That the PrinceofAstrillano should be met in the following way: either the College could, after the union was effected, continue the lawsuit with him until it was finished, if he thought fit, orit could compromise with him by giving him the patronage of this College of Seville, which, it is thought, hewill accept very willingly, since heis the Duke of San Lucar la Mayor, which is near Seville, and since the said Prince enjoys many offices and prerogativeswithin Seville.

7th That the necessary expenses to bring about this union should and can be met by the estate of St. George, for as this union is to the evident benefitandattainment ofits foundation and becausethis house cannotpay them and the Provinceof England, which has spent somuch money in benefitting this estate, ought not to do so it follows that the estate of St. George alone shouldmeetthem.

8th. That inasmuchas itwill be difficultto obtain the saidexpenses from the estate of St. George and from the possession of the administrator, whois acting at the present , withoutviolating the secret which is considered to be so necessary, our very Reverend Father General should be asked to be pleased to order two or three thousandducats to beset aside for this purpose , under the pretext of paying a debt which the College of St. George owes to Louvain or other debts which it owes to the English Province Or that he remove the said Father of the Province of Toledo from the administration and place in it another,either an Irishman or an Englishman, to whom this secret can be confided and whowill hand over the necessary moneyfor the said expenses.

9th Thatthis College and this ProvinceofAndalusiafirst examine all the burdens on the estate of St. George and see ifit seems good to themtoacceptor not the said union, so thatitmay be proceeded with.This has already been done .

10th. Thata person go to Rome forthis sole purpose togivegreater warmth and efficacy to this matter, and that it be not treated ofin Madrid, on accountof the same secret and the danger offailingto keep it, although the Nuncio has conceded others and could concede this dispensation

11th. When these necessary dispositions and preliminaries have been made , that a dispensation ad melius esse be obtained from His Holiness ,for this estate to pass and be united to the English College at Seville, being the evident attainment ofthe object of itsfoundation and ofthe very intentionand will of the founder, so far as the effectofitis concerned, which is the conversionof England andthe rearing ofMinistersof the Gospel for this end And, as has been said, that this dispensationbe very ample andthwart whateverinconveniences and lawsuits that couldarise, expressly statingthat,whateverrighteachonehason the College ofSt.George, he possesses that same right after its union with this College And, in particular, that thedispensationsignify andmake knownsomethingofthe particular dominion that it is judged the Pope has over that College of St. George, inasmuchas it is reckoned thatit is founded in the same way as those of Rome and Seville, which are immediatelysubject to the Pope, and the Societyof Jesus has no right nor ownershipover them, except the permissive governmentfrom the Popehimself Bywhichclause, the pretensions of our Fathers ofToledo and Castile will be set aside

12th. That having obtained this dispensationin Rome with all secrecy, as it can be obtained, recourse be had immediately to Spain and the project be passed with the same secrecy if it can be done through the Councilof Castile And this ...

Fr. William Sankeyto Fr. Pedro Ortiz deMoncada London, 1 Dec., 1673, o.s.

[Original holograph.]

P. X.

Si V. R. escrivio, y no tuvo respuesta, puede estar seguro, que yo no aya tenido carta ; que no quiera Dios, queyo sea tangrossero, que dexe de responder a qualquiera carta, que reciva; y mas que se escrivedenegocioimportante . es cierto P. mio, queme comunico las raçones, y motivos que tuvo de dar los 600 dos a la persona, a quien tengo de declarar a V. R. y lo declaro in verbo sacerdotis, que me mando guardar secreto en la disposition dellos, y como no se vendiessendhas casas, ni se cumplio el testo, no llego el caso de poder cumplir yo con la entrega, V. R. se ha de servir de cumplir por mi. Las trecientas missas (a lo que me acuerdo) o todas o la mayor parte las hice decir; y pague, pero por si acaso mande decir ciento masporsi acaso. lo restante del dinero, queyo tengode aver se ha de servirV. R. de aplicara dar satisfaccional Colo de Lovayna porloque declare deverseal dho Colo y le asseguro a V.R. in verbo sacerdotis, que los doce mil reales, que el P. Kendalreconocio de aver recivido por el dho Colo son distinctos de los que yo recivi, que yo le entregue las letras acetadasde dha cantidad, que poraverseme entregado un dia, o dos antes que dexasse a Madrid, no las pude cobrar, ni acentar en mis cuentas, por no aversemedado a tiempo Juzge que el P. Kendal , que este en el cielo, fuesse causa, que no se firmassen mis cuentas que motivo tuvo no se. Pero es mucha verdad, que se hizo Por el Archiduque leopoldo una livranzaen mi favor de 50mil reales bellon, como se podra ver en los libros de D. Andres de Andrade que vive en la calle de Atocha antes de llegar al HospitalGen¹ , y los que declaro deverse al dho Collo de Lovaynase gastaron en pagar los censos y obligaciones del Seminario, y quedaron en mis cuentas, rentas de las casas&c bastantespara dar satisfaccion a la dha deuda de dho Collo de Lovayna. y assi nose puede dudar sino, quesse Seminario tiene obligacion a pargarlos Sera razon, que por no aver el P. Provincialfirmado mis cuentas, elColo de Lovayna pierda su hacienda ? Suplico a V. R. queme hagatanta caridad, que se ajusten y firmen mis cuentas; para que conste, que [se above] deven al Colo de Lovayna las cantidades, que yo, y el Padre Kendal declaramos Dexe la cuenta de lo recivido gastado y pagado de los 50U rs por el Colegiode Lovayna hasta el ultimo maravedi no se si el P. Kendal cobro algo de D. Rodrigo Zaurez del Conº de hazienda, que quedo deviendo 46 dobs delos 200, q dho D. Andres de Andrade me dio en una cedulade dho D. Rodrigo hechaa favor dedhoD.Andres de la dha cantidad, y comopagose lamitad dela deuda , mefie del queme pagaria lo demas ,ylevolvi las prendas suyas, que me dio dho D. Andres con la cedula , y no los pago, sino quedo deviendo todavia46 doblones; como tengo dho, sino es que el P. Kendal aya cobrado algo dellos El Contador Carbonel tam bien quedo deviendo 60y tantos reales, que cobro de la[s] malas ditas,queme aviadado dho D. Andres: y como se hallasse con algun aprieto los gasto con intencion de volvermelos dentro de pocos dias,

prevenido de la muerte, no pudo cumplir, declarado en su testto que se me devia, y mandando seme pagasse la cantidad, que yo dixesse seme devia, y declare lo que seme devia en la cuenta, que dexe al P. Thomas Kendal El P. Christoval de Mendozasavra de dha cuenta. Suplico a V. R. que me haga a mi tanta caridad, ya nuestro Collo de Lovayna de ver si puede cobrar de D. Rodrigo Suarezsarmiento, o de sus Alvaceas, o herederos , los dhosquarenta y seis doblones, y de la viuda, o herederos del Contador D. Joseph Carbonel , y remitirselo al dho Collo Con esto juzgo aver satisfacho a lo que V.R. me pide en la suya. declarare en un papelitoaparte a quien se han de dar los 600 dos [Dico in verbo sacerdotis, quod sexcentarum ducatorum suma Debet dari Domino Joanni Pellizer equati aurato testatricis filio R. V. curet eidem solvi et observet secretum . Guilielmus Sanchæus on a slip of paper pasted to this page] suplicando a V. R. seguarde el secreto, que pide eltestamento de D. Ana Ma de Salas, que asi conviene Todo lo que se hallare dealcance en mis cuentas, se deve aplicara dar satisfaccion alColo de Lovayna mis humildes y affectuosas memorias y saludes a todos los nuestros y demas amigos, y mande me muchas cosas de su gusto y le servire con el affecto que devo ge Dios a V. R. ms as como se lo suplico. Londres 1º de Dice Stilo vet. de 1673 . Siervo mu de V. R. +Guillermo Sanchez

[Addressed] Al Pe Pedro Ortiz de Moncadade la Compa de Jesus , Madrid

[Memorandum in another hand] a de aver el Semo de lo que se cobrare25 dos y mas lo gastado en el pleito= 81 [Translation.]

IfYour Reverence wrote and did not receive a replyyou can rest assured thatIhave had no letter; please God I am not so wanting in courtesyas notto reply to any letter I may receive, and more so when itis written about importantbusiness She* certainly told me, mydear

* [This is elucidated by a similar statement in the " Account of Affairs in Spain belonging to St. Omers Seminary, " by Fr. Christopher Mendoza, Coll S.J. Prov Ang. Tom III, MSS ex-Arch. Belgico Bruxell (1), Cardwell Transcripts at Stonyhurst , who writes:-Fifthly, St. Omers hath right in Spain, to a bill o: Sir Benjamin Wright, Knight and Baronett, and father unto Brother Matthew Wright, for ye sum of 400 thousand duckatts Vellon thatis one thousand patacons[thismust bea copyist's error, for 400 thousand ducatswould equal about £70,000, whilst 1,000 patacons would equal only 1,000 ounces of silver, about 600 ducats or £105], which sum was lent unto said Gentlemanby Mr William Sankey, and he dyed in debt ofitt Yeheir ofSir Benjamin was his daughter, which at present[1675]liveth over against yeColledge ofSt. Georges married unto a SpanishKnight, and extraordinarily rich. Inye last billitt is vertuallyacknowledged,that saidsumdothbeelong unto St Omers , for Sir Benjamin promiseth to pay said sum unto ye Procuratour of ye English Province, and to have received itt from him , and not from , [sic in aut .] not unto ye Administratouror Rectour of St Georges. Besides this, there is extantin our Officeat Madrid a declaration of Mr. Wm Sankey, wherein he declareth in verbo sacerdotis, that he lent said sum unto Sir Benjamin, and of ye moneysbelonging untoSt Omers, and thatthis was his reason , why he caused Sir Benjamin to make ye bill in that nature , to that end , that it might never bee doubted unto whome said moneys did U

Father, the reasons and motives why she had to give the 600 ducatsto the person whom I must make known to Your Reverence, and Ideclare in verbo sacerdotis that she ordered me to keep secret what was done with them , and, as the houses were not sold northe will proved, the case did notarise ofmy being able to handthem over, and so Your Reverence will please do so in my place I had all or the greater part of the threehundredMassessaid (as faras Ican remember) andI paidforthem , butif by chance I did not do so , I have ordered another hundredto be said as a safeguard . Your Reverence will please apply the rest ofthe money which is owing to me to pay what I declared was owing to the College of Louvain And I assure Your Reverence, in verbo sacerdotis , that the twelve thousand reales, which Fr. Kendal acknowledged to have received from the said College, are distinct from those that I received , and I gave you the accepted lettersofcredit, which, becausethey were handed to me onlya day or two before I left Madrid , I could not writeup in my accounts , because theywere not given to me in time . I thought that Fr. Kendal, R.I.P., was the causeofmy accounts not being passed. What motive he had I do notknow. But it is quite true thata draftfor fifty thousandreales in brass was made in my favour by the Archduke Leopold, as can be seen in the books of Don Andres de Andrade, who lives in the Calle de Atocha, just this side of the General Hospital, and those that I declare are owing to the said College ofLouvain were spent in payingthe censos andobligationsofthe Seminary,and sufficientincomefrom the houses, etc., was leftin myaccounts to satisfy the said debtto the said College ofLouvain And so it cannotbe doubted butthat that Seminaryis bound to pay them Will it be right thatthe College of Louvain should lose its moneybecause the Fr. Provincial did not pass my accounts ? I beg Your Reverence that you do me the great charityto see that my accounts are adjustedand passed, so that it may appearthat the amounts are owing to the College of Louvain, as I and Fr. Kendal declare . I left the accountto the last farthing of what was received, spentand paid of the fifty thousandreales from the College ofLouvain Ido not knowifFr. Kendalreceived anythingfrom Don Rodrigo Suarez, of the Treasury, whowas still owing46doubloons ofthe 200 which the said Don Andres de Andradegave me in a warrant

beelong. Nottwithstandingall this, ye SpanishRectour of St Georges tooke away this bill from M Kendal, when he turn'd him out of St Georges, and hathunjustly kept and detained itt ever since; and no endeavourshave been prevalent with him towards ye restitutionof said bill, yea, he hath used divers means with ye SpanishKnightforye repayment thereof He plainlydenyeth itt belongeth unto St Omers, and plainly, saith, he willrecover said moneys, and make use of them for ye benefit of St Georges. From Rome , I couldobtaine no redress for this, for as much as I have said, severall times, thenceis to be had no redress for anything , that ye Spanish Fathers do As for this debt, (as well as for another of 250 patacons , which Sir Benjamin dyed owing to St Omersforyedyettingofhis son , ye while he was there a Schollar) though itt is not quite desperate, ye Knight as I have said, beeingvery rich, and of abilityto pay much more,and in time God may nearlytouch his minde concerning itt, for itt is certain, allthough he pretendeth that he nor his wife inherited not a farthing of Sir Benjamin, yett his wife enjoyeth a pension or Jurofrom ye King upon ye account and score of ye debts of her father which said King is owing him , and perhappsin case ye Knightwillnot make satisfaction for bothsaid debts, yet she may in due time

[From Fr. Sankey'sletter, therefore, and Fr. Mendoza'saccount it would seem that the daughter of Sir Benjamin Wright married D. Juan Pellizer, Knight, the son of Ana Maria de Salas In Spain a married woman retains her own surname (cf. p. 259 supra: Benjamin Ruit) ]

ofthe saidDon Rodrigo drawnin favour ofthe said Don Andres forthe said amount,and as halfthe debt was paid I trusted that he would pay therest; so Ireturnedhis pledges, which thesaid DonAndres gave me , withthe warrant, andhe did notpay them but was still owing then 46 doubloons,as I have said, unless Fr. Kendalrecovered anything ofthem. The accountant Carbonel was also owing 6,000 odd reales, which he recovered from the bad securities thatthe said DonAndres had givenme, and, as he found himself in a tight corner, he spent them with the intentionofgiving them backtomewithinafewdays, but, dyingsuddenly, hecouldnotdoso, and he declared in hiswillthatthey were owingtome, and ordered the amount that I should state was owing to meto bepaid to me , and I declared what was owing to me in the accountthat Ileft with Fr. Thomas Kendal Fr. Christopher de Mendoza knowsabout the said account I beg Your Reverence to do me and our College of Louvain the great charity to see whether you can recover from Don Rodrigo Suarez Sarmiento or from his executors or heirs the said 46 doubloons and also from the widow or heirs of the accountant Don Joseph Carbonel and send the money to the said College With this I think I have satisfied what Your Reverence asks me in your letter. I have stated in a separate document , [i.e. I declare in verbosacerdotis that the amount of six hundred ducatsought to be givento Don Juan Pellizer, Kt , son ofthe testatrix Your Reverence will take care tosee that this is paid to him and will keep the matter secret WilliamSankey.]towhomthe 600ducatsmust be given, begging Your Reverence to keep the secret, which the will of Doña Ana Maria de Salas, requires,for this is but right All the balance found in my accounts shouldbe used to satisfy the College of Louvain 82. Fr. Sebastian Yzquierdo to Fr. Pedro Ortiz de Moncada. Rome, Dec. 30, 1673 . [Original holograph]

Pe Pedro de Moncada Md

Pax Xpi &a +

Mucho agradezcoa V. R. la caridad con que me offreçetrataral HoThomas, en la suya de 28 de Nobe. Pues quanto masinutilesta por los achaques que del V. R. me refiere, tanto mas necessita della. Porque Ya pareçeforçoso pase en esse Semo lo que le resta de vida, aviendole servido lo mas de la suya Porque en otra parte, no le querran. Y el embiar a Ynglaterra sugeto tal no es tratable.

Tambien agradezcoa V. R. la buena nueba, de que el Conso aya resuelto, salga de Nřa Yglesia D. Aquiles, y corra ella por quenta Nữa Con que nos ha quitado un no pequeño embarazo.

Para el litigio de Debitode Lobayna ha señaladoN. P. G¹ jueces de Não Collo Imperial, para que alegando V. R. y el Pe Mendoza (quando buelva de su viage) ante ellos, lo que ubiere pro utraque parte, escriban a N. Pe lo que juzgan Con esto V. R. me mande , y encomiende a N. Sr que nos le ge como deseo Roma y Dice 30 de 1673

Sebastian Yzquierdo Ihs

[Seal] Assistentis Hispaniæ Societatis Iesv

[Addressed] Al P. Pedro de Moncada de la Compa de IhsMadrid

82 . [Translation .]

Iam very grateful to Your Reverence for the charitywith which in yoursofNovember28thyou promise me to treat Brother Thomas [Draycott]well. For, the moreuseless heis onaccountoftheattacksfromwhich Your Reverence tells me he suffers, so much the more he needs it Now it seemsnecessary that what years remain to him he pass inthat Seminary, since he has served it with the greater part of his life. For theywillnotwant him elsewhere, and to send suchasubjectto England is out of the question

I am also grateful to Your Reverence for the good news thatthe Council has determinedthat Don Aquiles should leave our Churchand that it should be henceforth under our care . So that we havegotrid of no small difficulty Our Father General has assigned judges from our Imperial College forthe action overthe Louvain debt, in orderthat they may write theiropinion to our Father General, when YourReverence and Fr. Mendoza (after his return from his journey) have brought forward all that there is to be said for both sides

83. Sentenceofthe Fr. General S.J., Charlesde Noyelle, on the dispute about the Louvain debt Sept. 16, 1682 . [Original.] +

En la Ciudad de Roma a quince dias del mes de Septe de mily seiscientos y ochenta y dos años El Pe Diego Jacinto de Tevar Provincial de la Compañia de Ihs en la Provinciade Toledo de la una parte, y de la otra el Pe IgnacioDiertins Rector de não Collo de la Compa de Ihs de Lovayna, se juntaron de Orden de não pe General Carlos de Noyele para tratar del modo y forma con que se a de dar Satisfazion al dho Collo de Lovayna de los Catorce mil ciento y diez Rs de vellon de que es deudor a dho Collo el Seminario Ingles de San Jorge Sito en la Villa de Madrid y sugeto a dho Pe Prov¹ de la qual deuda consta liquidamente , por las sentencias de vistay revistaque se han dado acerca deste negocioyque por não muy Rdo Pe Gen¹ estan nuevamente confirmadas Y atendiendo a que el dho Seminario Ingles de San Jorge es pobre y no podra Sin grande incomodidad pagar de una vez toda la suso dha cantidad de Catorce mil ciento y diez Rs de vellon se conbinieron en que su paga se hiciesse por partes en la formay con las condiciones siguientesPrimeramente el dho Pe Provl como Administradorde los vienes del dho Seminario de San Jorge y en nombre y voz del mismo , Se Obligo adaren Madrid entodo este año de mily seiscientos y ochenta y dos tres mil Rs de vellon al dho Collo de Lovaynaporquenta destadeuda ô a la personaô personas que tuvieren poder ô libranza del dho Pe Ror para recivirlos

Itten Se Obligo por si y sus Suscessores en el officio de Prov¹a pagaren cadaun añode losSiguientesdelos vienes del dhoSeminario mily quinientos Rs de vellon en cada un año puestosen laVillade Madrid asta extinguir la dha deuda a la persona ô personasquelos uviere de haver por poder ô libranza del dho Pe Ror, ô de Sus Suscesores en el officio Cada uno respetivamte el tiempo que le tocare. Y por quantoel dho Collo de Lovaynaa padecidograves daños por el mucho tiempo que se a retardado la dha paga, y los padecera de nuebo si se le retardase mas tiempo del que aqui ba combenido

Es condizon que caso que la pagano se hagaefectivamte a losplazos que ban señalados se han de pagar intereses de quatropor ciento en cada un año de lo que assi se retardare, por el dho Seminario deSan Jorge al Collode Lovayna, Si no es que la dilazonfuere tancortaque no parerzca equidad hacer quenta de ella como seria la de uno ô dos meses , pero no otra mas larga

Y porque en las Sobre dhas Sentenzias y del echo del pleyto Consta que el Pe Guillermo Sanchez Ror del dho Seminario de San Jorge y poder haviente que fue del dho Collo de LovaynaCompro con dineros del mismo Collo algunos sueldos de Soldados de que ellos hicieron cession y que no se an cobrado asta aora; Se declara que el dho Seminario de San Jorge tiene obligazon a retroceder y entregar aldho Collo de Lovayna ô a quien su poderuviere lalibranza y papeles que pertenecieren a dhos Sueldos y pararen en su poder, para que el dho Collo de Lovayna los beneficiey cobre a su quenta y riesgo, Sin que el Seminario de San Jorge quede obligado a su evizon y Saneamiento, de suerte que se entiende haver cumplido SolamenteConhacerla dha entrega Sin que tenga obligazona pagar deSus proprios bienes otra cosa alguna fuera de la dha cantidad de catorce mil ciento y diez Rs de vellon en la Villa de Madridque es el lugar proprio de la paga.

Y el dho Pe Ror de Lovaynaen nombre desu Collegioy porsiy por sus Suscessores en el officio, Se Obliga anopedir adhoSeminario de San Jorge ni a otro alguno la dha Cantidad de que le es deudor , Si no es a los plazos y en la forma que aqui ba mencionada: y de comunacuerdo lo firmaronSus Reverenziasen dho dia Mes yAño[autograph] Diego Jacinto de Tevar [autograph] Ignatius Diertins

[Whatfollows is in the hand of Fr. General:-] Confirmo sententiam latam, et conventionem factam : et Partibus impono perpetuum, superiis silentium Romæ, die 16 Septembris, 1682. Carolus de Noyelle

83 [Translation]

Inthe cityofRome , onthe fifteenth of the month ofSeptember , One thousand six hundred and eighty-two, Fr. Diego Jacinto de Tevar, Provincial ofthe Societyof Jesus forthe ProvinceofToledo, ontheone part, and Fr. Ignatius Diertins, Rector of our College of the Society of Jesusof Louvain, on the other, met by orderof our Fr. General, Charles de Noyelle , to discussthe mannerandform inwhich satisfactionmustbe given to the said College of Louvain for the fourteen thousand one hundredand ten reales in brass for which the English Seminaryof St. George, situated in the town ofMadrid, andsubjectto the said Fr.Provincial, is debtor to the said College, which debt is clearly evidentfrom thesentencesgivenonthefirsthearing andappealin connection withthis matter , and recently confirmed by our Fr. General And considering that thesaid EnglishSeminaryof St. Georgeis poorandcannot,without great inconvenience , pay all the above-mentionedamount of fourteen thousand one hundred and ten reales in brass in one sum , they have agreed that the payment shall be made in the form and under the conditionsfollowing: - Firstly, the said Fr. Provincial, as Administrator of the property of thesaid Seminaryof St. George, andin the name ofandspeakingfor the

same , bindshimself to give, in Madrid, in this year of One thousandsix hundred and eighty two, three thousandreales in brass to the saidCollege of Louvain, on accountof this debt, to the person or persons who shallhold legalproxy or warrant fromthe said Rector to receive them. Also, he binds himself,for himself and his successorsin the officeof Provincial, in each successiveyear, until the said debt be extinguished, to pay in Madrid from the property of the said Seminaryone thousand five hundredreales in brass, eachyear, to the persons or person whoshall beentitled to them bythe legalproxyor warrant ofthe said Fr.Rector or his successors in that office, each one respectivelyat the time that it shall pertain to him

And, inasmuch as the said College of Louvain has suffered grave damages from the longtimethat the said paymenthas beendelayed,and willsufferthemagainifit be delayed any longerthan the periodagreed upon here , it is a condition that, in the case of the payment not being made effectively at the times that are here assigned, interest must be paid at the rate offour per cent per annum on what may beoverdue from the said Seminaryof St. Georgeto the said College of Louvain,unless the delay should be so short that it would not appear equitableto notice it, as for instance a delay of one or two months, but no longer.

And because, fromthe above-mentioned sentences and the result of the lawsuit, it appears that Fr. William Sankey, who was Rectorofthe said Seminaryand Proxy of the said College of Louvain, bought with money of the said College some pay warrants of soldiers, which they ceded to him andwhich have not been recovered up to the present,itis declared that the said Seminary of St. George has the obligation of reassigning and handingover to the said Collegeof Louvain, or towhomsoever may be its proxy, the warrantsandpapers thatpertaintothesaid pay warrants andwhich are at present in its possession, so that the said College of Louvain may benefitfromthem and recover them, atitscost and risk , withoutthe SeminaryofSt. George being bound toitssecurity or indemnification,sothatit is understood thatit shallhave complied by the delivery alone withoutit having the obligation to pay from its own property anything elsebesidesthe said amountoffourteenthousand one hundred and ten reales in brass, in the town of Madrid, which is the proper place of payment

And the said Fr. Rector of Louvain, in the name of his College and forhimself and his successorsin that office, bindshimselfnottodemand from the said Seminaryof St. George, or from any other person,the said amountin which it is his debtorexceptat the times in the mannerhere mentioned And in commonagreement their Reverences signed onthe said day, month and year.

[Autograph ] Diego Jacinto de Tevar. [Autograph ] Ignatius Diertins.

[In the Fr. General's hand] I confirm the sentence given and the agreement made : and I impose on the parties concerned perpetual silence as regards these matters In Rome, 16th September, 1682

Charles de Noyelle

84. Fr. Juan de Fuentes* to Fr. JosephAltamirano Valladolid, 16 April, 1692 .

[Original holograph.]

Pe Ror de S. Jorge

P X Ihs

Mi Pe Ror Diceme V. R. que estan buenas las cuentas, incluyendoseen ellas el viatico: y eso es decir que no estan buenas ; porq el * Rector of the English College, Valladolid

viatico no ba incluido en ellas, como V. R. lo volvera a ver. porque es assi que le da el Rey como a los demas Alumnos de este Collo lo que este Collegio ha echo al presente, es adelantar el dho viaticoq son cinqta ducados de Plata pa cada uno, que no se quando los cobraremos en Sevilla y tambien de mas de eso a cadauno da este Collo, y dio trece ducados pa el vestido chambergoestoeslo q no da el Rey: pero yo no soy menudo ni reparo en eso: si reparo en su natural ingenuo y real de V. R. de genio de pagar, q esmuy Ho del mio; pero a eso no se opone mi Pe Ror el que yo represente a V. R. con la atencion q devo, mi necessidad , sin otra urgencia, contentandome con andar al paso deV. R; y assi no pilleV.R. mas fastidio; que vamos iguales yo en no saber sus alcances de V. R. ni V. R. mis ahogos : y cada uno habla quando le toca: y con toda amistad conq deseo servir mucho a V. R. en qto se le offrezcasirvase V. R. mandar avisarme lo q halla en revista de la quenta : lo q en mi carta decia a V. R. de estar apurado por el despacho de los SS . es por el desembolso de presente. Ya los Collegiales seembarcaron , y ban por Olanda; porq corrian riesgo de ser conocidos, si desde Bilbao se fueran derechos a Ynglaterra. Quedo muy de V. R. rogando a N.Srle ge ms as contoda salud. Valld yAbril 16 de 1692 . Muy So de V. R. Ihs

Juan de Fuentes.

[Addressed] Al Pe Joseph Altamirano Ror del Collo de S. Jorge de la Compa de Ihs, Madrid.

[Endorsed] Valladolid y Ab¹ de 1692. Habla de el viatico y vestuario q le paga el Rey [And in another hand] Recivos del Colegio de S. Albano de Valld pa el gasto de los Colegiales. 84 . [Translation]

Your Reverence tells me that the accounts are correct and thatthe travelling expenses are included in them, which is to saythat theyare not correct, for the travelling expenses are not included in them , as Your Reverence will see For the King pays them to your studentsin the same way as he pays them to the other students of this College. Whatthis College has done up to the presenthas been to advance the said travelling expenses, which are fifty ducats in silver for each one , but I donot know when we shallrecoverthem in Seville Besides this, the College alsogives and has given to each one thirteen ducatsfor his outfitofclothing, which the Kingdoesnotgive; but I amnotniggardly, nor do I take this into account What I do take into accountis Your Reverence's open and ingenuous nature and your keenness in paying, which is very brother to my own; but, my dear Fr. Rector, my need and nothing more , which I made known to Your Reverence with all due respect, is not opposed tothat, for Iam content to continueatthe same pace as Your Reverence; so do not upset yourself more , for we are equal, I in not knowing what moneyyou have in hand and you in not knowing my needs; and let each one speak when it comes to his turnandin allfriendliness, with which Idesire to serve YourReverence well; when opportunity presents itself, please order me to be notified whatevermay be discovered in checkingthe account WhatI saidin my letter to Your Reverence about being pressed for money through sending the studentsto Englandis for present expenses The students have already embarked and are travelling via Holland; they ran the riskof being recognised if they went straight from Bilbao to England.

.

Fr. Domingo de Medina* to Fr. [Joseph]Antonio Zapata. Valladolid 30 May, 1696 [Original holograph .]

Px. x. &c

Mi Pe Rr . Oy dia de lafha fue N. Sr servido de llevarse al Señor Franco Stafort, uno de los Alumnos, q aqui se criaba por esse su Collo de V Ra; haviendole desde el principio señalado con el otro, que queda, por Sujeto proprio de esse su Semo de V R: con que ya no tiene V Ra aqui, sino al Señor Matheo Brook; y consiguientemte no tendraV Ra en adelante tantos alimentos q pagar. Lavida del Señor Francofue innocente, su muerte fue de justo, y del todoembidiable Reciviò contiempo, devocionsuya, yedificacion delCollo , los Santos Sacram En el ultimo tranze le recivi en la Compa con especial licencia, q para ello tenia yo, haviendomelo primero el pedido con grande instancia, ternura, y humildad. Assistieron a su entierro los PPs de los dos Collegs Yo le he quedado con tanta embidia, q si Dios lo pusiera en mis manos, desde luego trocara suerte: con tal conceptoestoy de su vida, y de su muerte. A V Ra letoca, comolo sabe mejor, disponerle los suffragios, q le pertenecen por Sujeto, q fue suyo, y por Hermo de la Compa , admittido a la hora de la muerte

Desde17 de Nove hasta oy 30 de Mayo, han corrido 6 Messes ,y medio; los alimentos correspondientesle tocan a V Ra ; qe importan 700 Rs,y el rateo del medio mes : tiene V Ra dados a cuenta para esteaño 600 Rs; conque debe la resta de los 100, y elrateo, por los alimentos del SeñorFrancoDiffo Para cerrar esta cuenta, yporque en adelante no tropezemos con este pico en los alimentos delSeñor Matheo, suppco â V Ra se sirva de disponer algun dinero; pues ya parece razon; y del Señor Matheo se deben tambien mas de los6 Messes primeros del año Otra vez, y otras mil repito â V Ra, q notiene que inviar letra contra fulanoZamora; porque la remittere otra vez: pues la de 600 Rs, q V Ra invio tanto hâ, aun no està pagada; y son ya muchaslas experienciasde esto N. Sr me gde â VRams años: comodesseo; y le suppco Valld, yMayo 30 de 1696

Muy Siervo de V Ra

Pe Rr de S. Jorge Ihs

Domingo de Medina Ihs

[Addressed] Al Pe Anttonio Zapata Rr dél Collo de la Compa de Ihs de S Jorge, &c, Madrid

85 [Seal] Rector Collegii Angli

[Translation.]

To-day, OurLordwas pleased totaketo HimselfMr. FrancisStafford, one of the students that are maintained here for Your Reverence's College, he having been specially assigned from the beginning, with another who is still here, as a subject for Your Seminary; so that for the future Your Reverence has onlyMr. Mathew Brook here, and consequentlywill not have so much to pay for maintenance . The lifeof

* Rector ofthe English College, Valladolid

Mr. Franciswas innocent; his deathwas that of the just andaltogether enviable . Hereceived the Last Sacraments in time, withgreatdevotion and to the edification of the whole College At the last moment I received him into the Society, by special faculty which I had for that purpose, he having first begged me to do so with great insistence , tenderness and humility. The Fathers of the two Colleges assisted at his burial. It has left me with such envy of himthat, if God would place itinmypower, Iwould change lots with him immediately, such anidea have Iofhislife anddeath. It belongs to Your Reverence, as you know best , to arrange the prayers for him which are his right as your subject and as a Brother of the Society admitted in the hour of death. [The vest of the letter concerns the payment of pensions, etc.]

86 Br Beltran de Caudevilla* to Fr. Balthasar de Cañavate . Valladolid, 21 Feb. , 1699 [Original holograph] P. X.

Vaseacercandoel tão de abiar a Yngla quatroAlumnos, uno de ellos es el q esta por qta de su Collo de V R. Determinan partirde aqui pa Bilbao, despues de la quaresma, yestanya haciendosusideas para sus bestidos de seglares Costera el abio de cada uno al pie de 13400 Rs Lo q esta señalado pa cada uno es 50 Duos de pta a raçon de a 8 R8 el peso escudo, de Viatico, y 13 Duos de Von pa el bestuario, la qual cand no basta, y assi lo suelen suplirlos Seminos q los abian, como siempre se a estilado, por q ellos no tienen aqui otro Padre, ni otra Madre Para lo qual da el Rey 50 Duos de pta Pa cada uno; estos se cobran en Sevilla despues de constar haverse embarcado, en cuya cobrança ay no poca dificultad, y a este Collo se le estan oy deviendo los Viaticos de cinco q salieron de aqui los años de 91 y 92 , y estan peor q en la bolsa. Esto mi Pe Ror no pide interpretaon, este gasto no se puede escusar, y este Collo arto hara en suplir la parte q le toca; prevengo a V R con tpo pa q se sirva de dar providencia pa el abio de dho Alumno ; y en cobrandoselos 50 Duos en Sevilla los percivira esse Collo de nřa parte haremos las diligencias para su cobranza, como interesadosen ella. Añado, en los alimtos de su Alumnode V R a sido muygravado este Collo; regularonseal principiopor 13400 Rs al año, y se a gastado mucho mas; en esta ultima Visita del Pe Prov¹, q fue a principiosde este mes , salieron dhos alimtosa 10735 Rscada sujeto; y de buena raçon devia satisfacer esse Collo lo q a pagado de menos en los años pasados ; pero ya q mis antecesores han pasado por ello, y no han hecho este reparo, pasareyo tambien por lo que toca a los años pasados ; pero en este que va corriendo a de ser a raçon delos IC735 Rs suso dhos , esto me parece es raçon y justicia; y me per- suado le hara fuerza a V R a qn gde N. Sor ms as como deseo y le supco. Valld yfebrº 21 de1699

Muy Siervo de V R

Beltran de Caudevilla

Pe Ror de Sn Jorge

* Bursar of the English College, Valladolid

[Addressed] Al Pe Balthasar de Cañavate Ror del Collo de S. Jorge de la Compa de Ihs de Madrid.

86 [Seal] + IHS

[Translation .]

The time is drawing near for four students to provide for their journey to England One of them is the student who is on the account ofyour College. They propose to leave here for Bilbao after Lent , and are already arranging their ideas about their secular dress The cost of providing for each one will be about 1,400 reales What is assigned foreach one is 50 ducats in silver, at the rate of 8 reales the peso escudo , for travelling expenses, and 13 ducatsin brass for their outfit, which amountis notsufficient, andso the Seminaries are accustomed tosupply what theyneed, as it has alwaysbeen the customto do, for theyhave no other father or mother. For this purpose the Kinggives 50 ducats in silverfor each one ; these are collected in Sevilleafter itis knownthat they have set sail, in which collectionthere is no little difficulty, andat present thereare still owingto this College the travelling expensesofthe five who left here in the years 1691 and 1692 , andtheirrecoveryis uncertain. This, dear Fr. Rector, needs no explanation; itis an expense that cannot be excused, and this College will find it enough to meet what concerns its own share I warn Your Reverence in time so that you may be pleased to make arrangements for providing for the said student, and when we recover the 50 ducatsfrom Seville your College will receive the same We shall on our part do our utmost for their recovery as being an interestedparty.

Iadd that this College has been greatly burdened with the upkeep of your student At the beginningit was arranged at 1,400 reales per annum , but much more has been spent. In the last Visitationbythe Fr. Provincial, which was at the beginningof this month, the saidmaintenance charges came to 1,735 reales for each subject, and your College shouldvery rightly satisfy for what has been undercharged in the past years, but, since my predecessorshave passedoverandpaidnoattention to it, I also shall pass over what concerns the past years, but in this present year these charges must be at the rate of 1,735 reales This appears to me rightandjust, and I am persuaded that Your Reverence will be so convinced .

87 Br. Beltran de Caudevilla to [Fr. Balthasar Cañavate] Valladolid, 25 April, 1699

[Original holograph.]

P. x. +

Mi Pe Ror. Ya finalmte partieron nãos Alumnos pa Bilbao en 22 de este , bien acomodados de todo Dios les de buen viaje Remito a V R la quenta final de los dos ultimos que vinieron por quenta de esse Collo, aunq el uno ahorró de gastos, pasandoa mejor vida, antes de acavar sus estudios: por dha qta esta deviendo esse Collo 10412 Rs y estimare que V R se sirva de disponer se nos de satisfaon , porq en el abio de estos Sres estoa quedado muyapurado; espero dever a VR este favorcon muchosordenes desumaoragrado Cuya vida gde N. Sor ms as como deseo y le supeo ValldyAbril25 de 1699

Muy Siervo de V R

Pe Ror de San Jorge con qta. Ihs Ban de Caudevilla

[The following account is on a separate sheet .]

Quenta del Collegio de San Albano de Valld con el de San Jorge de Madrid

Deveel Collo de S" Jorge

Primeramente en 17 de Novre de 1692, llegaron a este Collo de Sn Albano el Ho Carlos Raymondo, y quatro Alumnos, de los quales los dos vinieron señalados pa el Collo de San Jorge. Y pa despachar las mulas en que vinieron desde Sn Sebastian a Valldse les prestaron 17 Doblones de a 2 escos de q hiço papel dho Hermo en 18 del dho, q esta en ser Y haviendo estado en este Collo dho

Pe Carlos Raymondo asta 23 de Novre de 1698, en à partio pa Yngla no haviendosecobrado dha cand se recurrio a N. P. Gen¹ y respondio su Pd que la mission de Yngla no tenia medios pa pagar; y q pa lo de adelante se prevendria, no viniesen otros Alumnos sin traer lo necesario etta. Por cuya causa se cargan a dho Collo de Sn Jorge 408 Rs es la parte q le toca por dhos 17 Doblones, por sus dos Alumnos q fueron Los Sres Matheo Brooks y FrancoEstaford.

87

[Then follows a detailed account of the amount owed.]

[Translation.]

Our studentsfinally set out for Bilbao on the 22nd ofthis month, wellprovidedwitheverything. God give them a good journey. Isend Your Reverence the final accountfor the last two who came here on the accountof YourCollege, although one saved expenses by passing to a better life before finishing his studies ..

Accountof St. Alban'sCollege, Valladolid, withSt. George's, Madrid. The College of St. George owes: -

Firstly, on Nov. 17th, 1692, Brother Charles Raymond and four studentsarrivedat this College of St.Alban, ofwhomtwo came assigned forthe College of St. George To send back the mules, on which they hadcomefrom San Sebastian toValladolid, they were lent 17 doubloons of2 escudos , for which the said Brother Charles Raymond, on the 18th of the said month, signed a documentwhich still exists. And thesaid Fr. Charles Raymond having stayed in this College until Nov. 23rd, 1698 , when he left for England, and the said amount not having been recovered , recourse was had to our Fr. General, and His Paternity replied that the English Missionhad no means of paying and thatfor thefuture noother studentsshouldcome withoutbringing the necessary means with them, etc. Wherefore the said College of St. George is charged 408 reales, which is its share of the 17 doubloons for its two students, who were Messrs Matthew Brook and Francis Stafford . 88. Fr. Manuel Sincero to Fr. Diego Alfonso de Sosa . Madrid, 21 Jan., 1702 . [Original ] P Diego Alfonso de Sosa Ror del semino de S.Albano PC

Por mi parte esta concluida la dependenciade V Ra , y el Po Ror de S. Jorge, a quien aviendo oido de nuevo, be ordenado pague a V Ra , y le satisfaga lo que importare el vestuario. Y aunque me pidio le diesse tiempo para recurrir a N. Pe, le respondi, que el reFoley, vii, 640. Charles Raymond, or Rayment. In the Libro de Viaticos, p. 17 , he signs his nameCarlos Raymundo

curso nose le podia estorbar, pero que no obstante mientras su Patd no determina otra cosa, que satisfaga a V Ra , y assi puede V Ra entenderse con el. Y yo estoi pronto a todo lo que sea del agrado de V Ra, a quien gde Dios ms as Md y Enero 21 de 1702 [autograph] Mui Siervo de V. Ra siempre Manuel Sincero

[Addressed] Al P Diego Alfonso de Sosa Rector del Seminario de la Compa de Ihs de Valladolid [Seal] Provincialis Tole . Provin.Socie. Iesv [Endorsed] Madrid y Henº 21 de 1702. P. Prov¹ de Toledo Declara el Pe Prov¹ dever pagar el Collo de San Jorge de Madrid, Los Bestuarios de Los Alumnos

88 [Translation] [Document from the Valladolid papers ] So far as I am concerned, the business between Your Reverence and the Fr. Rector of St. George's is finished* I have heard him again, and ordered him to pay Your Reverence and satisfy you forthe amount of the outfits, and, although he asked me to give him time to appeal to our Fr. General, I replied that, although the appeal could not be prevented, nevertheless, until our Father determinedotherwise , he must satisfy Your Reverence ; and so Your Reverence can come to anunderstandingwithhim . Iamreadytodo whatevermay bepleasing to Your Reverence

89. [Original]

P Ror de el semino de S. Albano

PC Fr. Manuel Sincero to Fr. Diego Alfonso de Sosa Cuenca , 29 Oct., 1702 .

Siento mucho, que V Ra pueda tener justa razon dequejacontra el Pe Ror de S. Jorge, a quien escribo para que o satisfaga a V Ra , o proponga si tiene alguna razon, que pueda escusarle . Y espero se componga todo a satisfaccion de V Ra , y tener yo otras mus ocassiones de el agrado de V Ra a quien gde Dios ms as Cuenca ,y Octe 29de 1702

De V Ra Svo en Xpto [autograph] y mui afecto de corazon

Manuel Sincero

[autograph postscript] No puedo dejar de oyr al P. Rr de San Jorge; pero espero, que se le darà a V. Ra entera satisfacion, y a mi me tendra siempre a su obediencia para quanto quisiere mandarme

[Addressed] Al Pe Diego Alfonso Sosa Ror del Seminario de la Compa de Ihs. Valladolid

89 [Seal illegible]

[Documentfrom the Valladolidpapers ]

[Translation.]

Iam very sorry that YourReverence shouldhave just causeof complaint againstthe Fr. Rectorof St. George's, to whom Iam writingthat heeithersatisfy Your Reverence, or showif hehas any reason to excuse * St. George's had refusedto pay fortheclothing ofits students at Valladolid.

him from doing so I hope that everything will be settled to Your Reverence's satisfaction, and that I may have many other opportunities to please you, whom may God preserve for many years. [P.S.]I cannot refuse to listen to the Fr. Rector of St. George's, but I hope he will give Your Reverence entire satisfaction, and you have me always at your orders for wheneveryou please to command me

90. Br Beltrande Caudevilla to [Fr. Marcosde Rioxa] Valladolid, 28 Feb., 1703

[Original holograph.]

P. x

Estimo tener esta ocasion pa ponerme, como me pongo a la obedienciade V R con todo rendimto pa qto fuere servido mandarme . Por la quenta q remiti los dias pasados, al Pe Eugenio Davila, abra visto V R el estado de ella, por lo q toca a los alimentos y Bestuarios de los dos Alumnos q estan aqui por qta de esse Collo y supongo q enella no abra reparo alguno Y en quanto a losViaticos tenemos otra quenta q esta por ajustar, y no es menos q desde el año de 92. Y aunq escrivi sobre ella al Pe JosephGranadossiendo Ror de esse Collo en meo de 1700, y al Pe Franco Moran, no pude conseguirq se echase esta dependenciaa un lado, y por ultimo me escrivio dho Pe Moran en 20desepre de 702 q si su Ra ubiese decontinuar en la ocupaonse ajustaria este credito amigablemte, pero q teniendo licencia pa ir a otra parte, no queria dejar a su sucessor con los rezelos de si hizo bien ô mal, y que, el que entraselo conpondria etta.

Esta dependencia se reduce a 100 Ducados de plata antigua, q a razon de a 8 Rs el peso esc° ymportan20070 R8 y 20 mfs de Von que se dieron de Viatico a dos Alumnos q estavan en este Collo por qtade esse , pa bolbersea Ynglaterraen 26 de mco de 1692. Y aunq en todo este tpo se han hecho quantas diligencias se a podido pa cobrarlosde la Casa de Contrataon de Sevilla, en dondeel Rey tiene situados50Duos deplata pa el Viatico de cadaAlumnopa bolbersea Yngla no se a podido conseguirsu cobranza, y oy, como V R puede reconocer, estapeor de lo que estava; este es el hecho, yestomismo hallara V R en mis cartas escritas al Pe Moran, si es q se guardaron, y el mismo Pe Moran dira lo mismo; Y quiza su Ra el Pe Provi Joseph Granados se acordara de esto mismo q le escrivi tres años â . Aora lo q este Collo pide, es q esse de S. Jorge le de satisfaon de los dhos 100Duos depta, q sobreser justicia, se a estado este Collo sin su dinero onze años â Pongo todo esto en la consideracionde V R , y le supco se sirva de q concluyamos esta dependenciatan antigua; harto hace este Collo en perder los Viaticos que dio a sus Alumnos, sin q sele carguenotros que no le tocan. N. Sorgde a V R msas como deseo y le supco Valld yfebr° 28 de 1703 .

Pe Rorde S. Jorge 90 Muy Siervo de V R Ihs

Beltran de Caudevilla

[Translation]

I am glad to have this opportunity of placing myself, as I do , at

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Your Reverence's orders, with all submissiveness, forwheneveryou may be pleased to commandme .

By the account that I sent some time ago to Fr. EugenioDavila, Your Reverence will have seen the state of it as far as concerns the travelling and outfit expenses of the two studentswho are here on your College Account, and Isuppose there will be no disagreement over it. As regards the travelling expenses, we have anotheraccountthatneeds adjusting and it goes back as far as the year 1692. Although I wrote about it to Fr. Joseph Granados, in March, 1700, when he was Rector of that College and to Fr. FrancisMoran, I could not obtain the settlement ofthisdebt and finallyFr.Moranwrote to me, on September 20th , 1702 , that if His Reverence had to continuein the post this debt would have been adjustedina friendlyway, but that, having permissionto go elsewhere, he did not wish to leave his successor with suspicions of whether he had done right or not, and he who would take over the office would settleit, etc.

This debt consists of a 100 ducats of old silver, which, at the rate of 8 reales the peso escudo, amountsto 2,070 reales and 20 maravedis in brass , which were given as travelling expenses to two students, who were in this College on the accountofyours,fortheirreturn to England, on March 26th, 1692. And although during all this time as many efforts as possible have been made to get this moneypaid bythe Chamber of Commerce in Seville, where the Kinghas assigned fifty ducatsin silver as the travelling expenses of each student, for their return to England, it has not been possible to obtain payment of it, and to-day, as YourReverence may know, things are worse than they were . These are the facts, and Your Reverence will find the same written in my letters to Fr. Moran, that is if they have been kept, and Fr.Moranhimselfwilltell you the same , and perhaps His Reverence the Fr. Provincial Joseph Granados will remember this verymatter, for I wrote tohimthree years ago What this College now demands is that St. George's should satisfy itfor the 100 ducatsofsilver, for, besides beinga matter ofjustice, this College has now been withoutits money 11 years Iputall this beforeYour Reverence for your consideration, and I beg thatyou may makeit convenient that we finish with this so ancienta debt . It is badenough for this College to lose the moneyitgives its ownstudents for travellingexpenses, without having to take on the responsibility for others who do not concern it

91 . P. X.

Br. Beltrande Caudevilla to [Fr. Marcosde Rioxa] Valladolid, 12 May, 1703 .

[Original holograph.] +

Rvola de V R de 2 del corrte, en q me dice V R, q es menester averiguar si esse Semino esta obligado à pagar los Viaticosde sus Alumnos quando se vuelben a Ingla â q respondo, q assi esse, como este corren iguales en la obligaon assi en los alimtos como en los Viaticos . Es verdad q el Rey tiene situados en Sevilla 50 Duos de pta por Cedulas Rs muy antiguas, pa el Viatico de cada uno, los qs siemprese cobraonasta el año de 1692 y desde este año a andado esta cobranza de pie quebrado; y es constante a siempreeste Collo ô Semino suplio dhos Viaticos, assi los de sus Alumos como los de esse , por q en Sevilla no cobraonsin q primo se presentaseTestimo

de haverse embarcado pa Ingla Y como siempre se cobraonmediante esta diligena no dudó este Semino de suplir los 100 Duos de pta delViatico de los dos Alumos por qta de esse el año de 1692, con la esperanza se q se cobrarian como los demas. Sucedio lo contrario; y viendo q esto estava de mala calidad, el año de 99, en q se havia de abiar unAlumnode qta de esse Semo, previne al PeBalthasarde Cañavate su Ror pa q diese providencia de embiar dinero pa esso , porq aqui no se podia suplir, y con efecto me embio para su abio una letra de 1Ɔ174 Rs de Von en 4 de mº de 1699, dada por Dn Jno deSoto CampuzanoVezo de essa Corte, cona Alexandro de la Espada Vezo de esta Ciudad; La qual cand se compone de 50 Duos de pta antigua, pa el Viatico, y 13 Duos de Von para ayuda de Bestirse , segun es estilo; [los 50 ducadosde plataantigua son 1031 Rsin margin] Y aunq eran dos Alumos los q estavan aqui, por qta de esse Semino , murio el uno en el tiempo de sus estudios, todo lo qual podra V R reconocerser assi, por los libros de esseSemino

Este es el hecho, segun consta de los libros de este; y es constante q dhos Viaticos no se han cobrado desde dho año de 1692 , y siendo necesario sera muy facil justificarlo; y oy esta su cobranza peor de lo q estava, por el contratpo q al presente experimenta la Casa de Contrataon .

Aora veaVR si se podia dejar desuplirestos Viaticos,nohaviendo otromodode abiarlos Alumos, y si es justo q este Seminariolo pague todo . Yo soy enemigode pleytos, y sentire mucho q V R delugar aq ayamos de recurrir a los Superioresmayores, comosucediocon el Pe Moran por otra dependenciaen q le vencimos ante el Pe Prov de essa Prova , y tambien en Roma, adonde apelo dho Pe, y en demandas y respuestas se pasaron mas de seis meses Espero que VR no dara lugara ello, en cosa tan clara ytanjustificada. Quedo a la obedienciade V Ra qn gde N. Sor ms as como deseo y le supco Valla y Mayo 12 de 1703 .

Muy siervo de V R

Ihs

Bande Caudevilla

Pe Ror de S. Jorge

91 P.X.

[Translation.]

Iam in receipt of Your Reverence's letterof the 2nd of the present month,inwhich Your Reverence tells me thatit is necessary to ascertain whetheryour Seminaryis bound to pay the travelling expenses of its students when they return to England, to which I reply that both that Seminary and this are equal in their obligations both as regards the pensions and the travelling expenses It is true that the King has assigned in Seville, by very ancient Royal Warrants, 50 ducatsof silver for the travelling expenses of each one, which were always paid until the year 1692 , since when this payment is not to be relied upon, and it is certain that this College or Seminary has always supplied the said travelling expenses both for its own studentsas for the others, because the money was not paid in Seville until a sworn testimony had been presented that they had embarkedfor England And, as the money was always paid by this method, this Seminary did not hesitate to supply on behalf of your College the 100 ducats in silver for the

travelling expenses ofthe two studentsin the year 1692 , with thehope that they would be paid like the rest. The contrary happened, and, seeing that this was a bad business, in the year 1699, when the journey of a student here on your College Account had to be provided for , I notified Fr. Baltasar de Cañavate, its Rector, to make some arrangement to send the moneyfor that purpose, for it could not be supplied here , and, as a matter of fact, he sent me on May 4th, 1699, for the student's provision, a draft for 1,174 reales in brass, drawn by Don Juan de Soto Campuzano, domiciled in that Court, against Alexandro de la Espada, domiciled in this city, which amount was made up of fifty ducatsofold silver, for the travelling expenses, and thirteen ducats in brass , as a help towards his outfit, according to the custom, [the 50 ducatsof old silver amount to 1,031 reales in margin] and although there were two students here on your Seminary's Account, one died during the course of his studies ; all which Your Reverence can verify from the books of your Seminary

These are the facts as theyappearfrom the books of this Seminary, and it is certain that the said travelling expenses have not been recovered since the year 1692, and, if it is necessary, this can very easily be substantiated, and now payment is worse than before, by reason of the disaster that the Chamber of Commerce [Casa de Contratacion] is experiencingat the moment .

Now Your Reverence can see whether your provision of these travelling expenses can be avoided , since there is no other way forthe students to provide for theirjourney, and whether it is just thatthis Seminaryshould pay all I am an enemyto lawsuits, and I shouldbe very sorry if Your Reverence causes us both to appeal tohigherSuperiors, as happened withFr.Moran over another debtin which we defeated him before the Fr. Provincial of that Province, and also in Rome , where the said Father appealed; and more than six months were wasted in demands and replies I hope that Your Reverence will not occasion anything like that, in a matter so clear and so justified.

92. Br Beltrande Caudevilla to Fr. Marcos de Rioxa Valladolid, 11 July, 1703 . [Original holograph.]

P. x. +

Con la noticia q me dieron de q el P. Prov¹ se hallavaen essa Corte, escrivi a V Ŕ en 20 del pasado acerca de los Viaticos de los Alumnos, paraq se sirviese V R de avisarme de la resoluonq se a tomado en orden a esta dependena tan antigua; y comono hetenido respuesta(q sintiera mucho fuese por falta de salud) vuelbo a suplicar aVR en estalo mismo. Yodeseo acavar con ella, y sintiera mucho haver de recurrir a Roma por una cosa tan clara; quedo esperando la respuestacon muchosordenes de su maoragrado de V Raqngde N. Sorms as como deseo y le supco Valldy Julio 11 de 1703

Muy Siervo de VR Ihs

Ban de Caudevilla

Pe Ror de S. Jorge.

[Seal] IHS

[Addressed]Al PeMarcos de Rioxa Ror del Collo de S. Jorge de la Compa de Ihs de S. Jorge, Madrid

.

[Translation .]

Owing to the news they gave me that the Fr. Provincial was in Madrid , I wrote to Your Reverence, on the 20th of last month, about the travelling expenses of the students, so that Your Reverence would be pleased tonotify me of the decision that has been made with regard to such an old debt, and, as I have hadno reply (andIshould be very sorry ifit were by reason of ill-health), in this letter I repeatthe same request. I want to finish with the matter, and should be very sorry to have to appeal to Rome on a point that is so clear. I remain hoping for the reply and many commands of Your Reverence's good pleasure, whom may Our Lord preserve many years, as I desire and pray Him. Valladolid, July 11th , 1703 .

93. Death notice and eulogy of Fr. Thomas Butler, *

[Original ]

Pax Christi, &a 1705.

El Viernes6de Marzo fue não sr servido en llevarpara si alPadre Tomas Buthler de 64 años de edady 49 deCompa .

[Here follows an account of his last illness]

Entrò el P. Thomas Buthler en la Compa, en não Collegio de Ocaña siendo Collegial gramatico en el Convitorio de Sn Luis Gonzaga, que esta â direccion de la Compa donde estabaestudiando por disposiciony a expensas del Eminentisimo SorDnBalthasar Moscoso , y Sandoval Arzobispo de Toledo y Cardenal de la Santa Iglesia el qual se encargocon su gran Celo de este Cuidado, por q haviendose levantado en Inglaterra la Cruel persecuzon del Tirano Cromuel contra todoslos Catholicos (en q fue degolladoel Rey Carlosdequien era privado su padre del Padre Thomas, el qual muriòen una carcel afuerza delosmalos tratamientos , quele hicieron a titulode Catholico) le traxò â España siendo de pocos años un tio suio de nřa Compa,y siendotan justificada la razon, y el sujeto tan sobresaliente le recivio luego su Eminencia debajo de su proteccion

Aqui pretendio el P. Thomas entrar en la Compa, y experimentando sus buenas prendas, con q se adelantaba a sus Condiscipulos fue recivido en la Compañia y paso a tener su noviciado primeroen Villarejo, y despues en este de Madrid , procediendo en uno, y otro con toda aplicacion â adquirirlas Virtudes proprias de nãoInstituto, y siendo exemplar de novicios a todos los demas Saliendo mui aprovechadonovicio pasò a tener su seminario en Huete,y despues susestudios maiores a Alcalacontinuando en uno y otro Collegiosu exemplary ReligiosaVidaJunta conla aplicazonal estudio, de modo q en todo genero de estudios se mereciò toda estimacion y asi le premiò la Religon con mandarle que defendiese Acto de Theologia al fin de los estudios.

Aun q las prendas del Padre thomas ayudadas de su aplicazon eran tan conocidas se dedicò â leer gramatica en el qual ministerio semantubò en el CollegioImperial por espacio de 10años congrande aprovechamtode los discipulos en letras, y Christiandad Y huviera perseverado en este empleo, a no haverle mandado los Superiores, * Foley, vii, 108. Hogan, Chronolog Catalogue of the Irish Province , S.J. , p. 51 . V

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q pasase a Sevilla a leer la Catedra de Controversiasen elCollegiode Irlandeses, en el qual empleo, y en el de Superior de dho Collegio esttubo 16 años, siendo de tal exempleo su religiosa Vida en âquella Ciudad q todos le llamaban el Sto Padre conociendole mas por este titulo, q por su proprionombre Por estarazon y sin mas diligencia del Padre consiguiò que havdoido inconsideradamte Unos Collegialesa dar unas quexas contra el Padre al Asistente de Sevilla con ruido y publicidad pasò luego el dho asistente a dar las gracias al Padre Thomas del celo y Vigilanciacon que cuidaba de aquella comunidad: tan satisfecho estaba de su Religioso proceder. Aqui fue mucho lo que travajò; por que hallandose sin mediospara mantener los Collegiales, y los sujetos de la Compa, que havia en el Collegio consiguiò con su buen credito limosnas para sustentarlos el tpo, estubo, a que muy gustoso contribuiò el Emmo Sor Dn Ambrosio Spinola Arzobpo de Sevilla, por lo mucho q estimaba , y veneraba al P. Thomas

Acabado este empleobolviò â esta provincia dondelosSuperiores le mandaron cuidase de la Congregazon de los Cavalleros q esta en nřa Casa profesa de Toledo. [Here follows a narration ofhis virtues .] 93 . Md y Marzo 21 de 1705 [Autograph] ...... Siervo de V Ra

Manuel de Munichicha

[Translation]

OnFriday March 6th [1705]Our Lord was pleased to take to Himself Fr. Thomas Butler, who was 64 years of age, and 49 in the Society. Fr. Thomas Butler enteredthe Societyin our College ofOcaña, being a student of Grammar in the Convictorio * of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, which is under the direction of the Society, where he was studying by the arrangementand at the cost of the Most Eminent Don Baltasar Moscoso y Sandoval , Archbishopof Toledo andCardinalof HolyChurch , who, in his great zeal, burdened himself with this care because , when the cruel persecution of the tyrant Cromwell had arisen in England against the Catholics (in which King Charles was beheaded, whose favourite Fr. Thomas's father was, who died in prison on accountofthe cruel treatment he received there for being a Catholic) an uncle of his , a memberofthe Society, brought him whilststillvery young to Spain, and, the cause being so good and the boy so excellent, His Eminence immediately took him under his protection. Here Fr. Thomas applied to enter the Society, and having proved his good qualities, in which he surpassed his fellow students, he was received into the Society, and went for his Novitiate first to Villarejo and afterwards to this of Madrid, proceeding in both to acquirethe virtues proper to our Institute, and being an exemplary novice to all the others Leaving, a well approvednovice , he went for his scholastic training to Huete, and for his higher studies to Alcalá, continuing in both Colleges his exemplaryand religiouslife togetherwith his application to study, so that in all classes of studies he merited the highest esteem , and accordingly the Society rewarded him by putting him forward to defend the public theses in Theologyat the end of his studies Although the qualities of Fr. Thomas , aided by his application to * Part of the College wherethe pensioners lived

study, were well known, he was employed in teaching Grammar, in which ministry he was kept in the Imperial College for more than ro years, to the great advantageof the studentsin letters and piety He would have persevered in this post had not the Superiors commanded him to go to Seville, to takethe chair of Apologeticsin the IrishCollege, in which post and in that of Superior of the said College he spent 16 years ofhis religious life, beingsuchan example in that city that all called him "the saintly Father, " he being better known by this title than by his own name . For this reason, and without any further efforts on the Father's part, it happened that when some students thoughtlessly went in a noisy and public mannerto complain against him to the Chief Magistrate of Seville, the said Chief Magistrate immediately went to thankFr. Thomas for the zeal and care with which helookedafter that Community, so satisfied was he with his religious way of acting. Here he worked hard, for, finding no means to maintain the students and subjects of the Society who were in the College, he obtained, by his good credit, alms to support them during the time that hewas there, to which His Eminence Don AmbrosioSpinola, Archbishopof Seville, cheerfully contributed on accountof the esteem and veneration he had for Fr. Thomas .

When this employment was finished, he returned to this province where the Superiors commanded him to take charge of the Congregation of Knights that existsin our Casa Profesa of Toledo ...... 94. Fr. Diego Alfonso de Sosa* to Fr. Geronimo deAranda. Valladolid , 4 Sept., 1706. [Original holograph.]

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Mi Pe Rr por no cansar a V Ra y multiplicar cartas escriviendo el Procurador no me he puesto a la obediencia de V Ra hagolo aora con mucho gusto deseando que V Ra lo pase con muy buena salud yque me mande si puedoservira V Ra en algo.

Uno de los dos Allumnos que estan por quenta de su Collexio de V Ra desea estando ordenado ya de Sacerdote bolberse a su Patria y creo que ha escrito a V Ra en orden a esto aunque V Ra ahorrara de Alimentos pero sera preciso gastar en el Viatico porque oy no ay otro recurso pues lo que daba el Rey para el Viaje ha faltado del todo pongo esto en noticia de V Ra Y si no se alca el orden que ay para no pagar los juros necessariamenteavremos de hacer lo mesmocon todos los demas não Sr gde a V Ra como puede y avemosmr Valladolidy Septe 04de 1706

Muy Siervo se V Ra Ihs

Mi Pe Ror Geronimo de Aranda

Diego Alfonso de Sosa

[Addressed]Al PeGeronimo deAranda Rr del Collexio deS Jorge de la Compa deIhsMadrid.

94

Es para el Pe Ror que actualmte fuere en sn Jorge.

[Translation.]

...... One of the two students [Thomas Powell] who are here on your College Account being ordained a priest, wishes now to return to hisown country, and I believe he has writtentoYourReverence onthis point. Although Your Reverence will save on the pension, it will be * Rector of the English College, Valladolid

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necessary to pay for his journey, for at the present there is no other resource, because what the King used to give has failed altogether. I notify Your Reverence of this and, ifthe order that existsfor stopping the payment of the Juros be not taken off, we shall necessarily haveto do the same for all the others.

95. Thomas Powell to the Rector of St. George's.

[Original holograph]

Muy Rdo Pe=Rr= Valladolid , 29 Sept., 1706. +

Lade V Ravino a mis manos con sumogusto Sabiendoque V Ra gozadesalud de lo qual me Alegro mucho, la mia queda a la disposicion de V Rma . Doy a V Ra la En ora buena de su Entrada en El oficio de Rectorde San Jorge, y juntamente me pesa que V Ra no logre mexores tiempos para poder hazer algo en Aprovechamiento de su pobre Collegio, El qual no dudo yo qe andarà muy alcanzado en Estas guerras tan largas y dañosas por la Monarchia, y lo pejor Es que pareceque no ay apariencia de paz, menos que não Señorde Su misericordia nos la Conceda por la qual debemos todos rogar a Su divina Magestad = Acerca lo que V Ra me Escribe que los Caminos para sacar el Viatico, que de la Clemenciade los Reyes de España Se Solia Sacar , abra grandesdifficultades No lo Ignoro , antes bien Estoy persuadido que no podia cayer en pejor conjuntura; pero Eldañoesque En Caso que yo quedase a costa de San Jorge Estos quasi dos años que faltan en Este Collegio de ValladolidSiempre abra las mismas difficultades que Vencer; Dezir que en dos Años a de aber pazes (que podia conducir algo en orden a Sacar El Viatico) todo hombre bien discurido debe considerarla naturalmente impossible, Especialmente Si Se Considera la rabia de los Enemigos Yo a la Verdad tenia la resolucion de Empezar mi viage lo mas tarde a pascuade Resurrection que Viene pero como Esso dependede V Ra comomi Rector Sera preciso quedar Siempre en prejuicio de San Jorge y desde querecibi la Carta de V.Ra me ha desconsolado mucho viendo las difficultades que V Ra tendra en Effectuar El Negocio=PeroSi todo faltasseyo queria proponer y propongo a V Raque me dexassen las Elemosynas que por razon de Missas que he dicho por Este Collegio desde que me ordinè que abra dos años cumplidos a pascua de navidad lo qual llegaria no dudo a la Suña que dan a otros missioneros Semejantes: pero Si esto tiene difficultad, como no dudo quetendria, yono tengo otro medio que proponer a V Ra sino que V Ra me mandasse llevar a san Jorxe, y que dixieseyotantasmissas que podia llegar a la Sumadel Viatico, porque se en San Jorxe Solia aber muchos Sacerdotes Seglares que reciben limosna y dizian missa Continuamente en Su Collegio de San Jorge Esto Es todo lo que tengo que dezir acerca de Esta materia, en la qual Si he Excedido en algo pido pardon, no haziendo mas qe proponer comoSubdito de VRaquedando todo a la discrecion y prudencia de V Ra; yyo a la obediencia de V Ra Suplicando que não Señor guarde a V Rams a³. Valladd y 7ber 29 de 1706 muy a la obediencia de V Ra Thomas Poel

me olvidé arriba de proponer a V Ra que fuera mexor para El Collegio de SanJorge como tan pobre de AdelantarEl Viaticoaora, que no de ma[n]tenerme aqui dos años y procurar cobra El dicho Viatico en Algun tiempo mas oportuno quando Se cobre por los demas que quedan y Como haze Este Collegio quando Despachan missioneros &c.

[

Addressed]Al Pe Rector del Collegio de San Jorge dela Compa de Ihs qe Dsgde ms asMadrid 95 ..

[Translation.]

IcongratulateYourReverence on your taking up of office as Rector of St. George's and at the same time I am sorry that Your Reverence has not better times to be able to do something to benefit your poor College, which, I do not doubt, will be heavily in debt on accountof these long and disastrous wars over the Monarchy, and the worst is that there seems no signof peace, exceptOur Lord, in His mercy, gives itto us , for whichwe all ought to pray His Divine Majesty.

I am not unaware of what Your Reverence writes to me, that there will be great difficulties in the way of obtaining the travelling expenses which were usually obtainedfrom the clemency of the Kings of Spain; rather, I am convinced that I could not happen on a worse season; but the trouble is that in case I remain in this College of Valladolid at the cost ofSt. George's for practically the two years that are still torun there will alwaysbe the same difficulties to overcome . To say that in two years theremust be peace (which might conduce to the obtaining of thetravelling expenses) every thoughtful manmustjudgenaturallyim- possible, especiallyif one considers the furyof the enemy. To tell you the truth, I had determinedto begin my journey at the latest byEaster next; but as this depends on Your Reverence, as my Rector, itwill be necessaryto stay here, alwaystothe prejudiceofSt. George's, and, since I have received Your Reverence's letter, I have lost heart greatly seeing the difficulties that Your Reverence will have in effecting the matter But, ifeverything else shouldfail, I would liketo propose and Ido propose to Your Reverence to let me have the alms for the Massesthat I have said for this College since I was ordained , which will be two full years at Xmas, which I do not doubt would reach the sum which is givento other similar Missioners ; but if there is any difficultyin this, as I have no doubt there would be, I have nothing else to propose to Your Reverence, exceptto orderme to come to St. George's that Imay sayas manyMassesas willreachthe amountofthe travelling expenses; because I know that in St. George's there are generally many secular priests who receive alms and who say Mass continually in your College ofSt. George Thisis allI have to say in this matter in which, ifIhave exceededin anything, I ask pardon; for I do nothing morethan make a suggestion asYour Reverence's subject, leaving all to your discretion and prudence, and myself at Your Reverence's orders . 96. Fr. Diego Alfonso de Sosa to Fr. Francisco Sierra [Original holograph]

Valladolid , 12 Feb., 1707 .

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Mi Pe Rr he aguardado a ponerme a la obedienciade V Ra a que pasen la bulla de los correos de Pasquas y el tiempo amaynase deseando que V Ra las aya tenido muy gustosas y muchos, y muy buenos principios de año

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El Sr Thomas Poel creo que ha buelto a escrivira V Ra en orden al Viatico para poder bolberse al pais. Y yo ya avise a V Ra que serian necessarios mil Reales Y que tenia por conveniencia ahorrar destos alimentos pues el Viatico siempre lo ha de gastar V Ra aora lo buelbo a repetir y porque a V Ra no se le haga mucho ruego a V Ra que mire y hallara en tiempo del Pe Granadosmas crecida cantidadtambien ruego a V Ra que si puede socorrermecon alguna cantidad por quenta de los Alimentos que se sirva de hacerlo Y mandar si puedo servir a V Ra en algo cuia vida gde Dios como puede y avemos mr Valladolid Y febo 12 de 1707

Muy Siervo de V Ra

Ihs

Diego Alfonso de Sosa

Mi Pe Rr franco Sierra

[Addressed] Al Pe franco Sierra Rr del Collexio de la Compa de Ihs de S. Jorje, Madrid

96. [Translation.]

I believe Mr.Thomas Poel has again writtento Your Reverence about his travelling expenses in orderto return home Ihave alreadynotified Your Reverence that 1,000 reales would be necessary and that I considered it a convenience to save on his pension, for the travelling expenses you will alwayshave to pay, and I again repeatthis, and it is not askingmuch of Your Reverence to look it up andyou will find that in the time ofFr. Granados it was a muchlarger sum . Ialsoask Your Reverence, if you can help me with some money on account of the pension charges, to do so. "

97. Fr. Diego Alfonso de Sosa to Fr. Francisco Sierra . Valladolid , 5 March , 1707 . [Original holograph.]

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Mi Pe Rr V Ra este ciertode que deseo servira V Ra Y no darle molestia Y por eso hiçe la instancia Y si V Ra experimentava lo que es lidiarcon esta gente tuvierapor beneficio que se quisiese ir es çierto que el Pe Granadosse empeñopor este sujeto para que viniese por Allumno que no debiera averlo hecho porque nos ha dado que padeçer

En quanto a venir en su lugar ninguno bien puede V Ra estar segurode que no vendra Y los que ay aora el año que viene acaban y conformeestan los tiempos no ayforma para venirMission ni para Mantenerla nãoSr gde a V Ra como puede y avemos mr Valladolid y Março 05 de 1707

Muy Siervo de V Ra Ihs Diego Alfonso de Sosa

Mi Pe Rr franco Sierra

[Addressed] Al Pefranco Sierra R del Collexio de la Compa de Ihs de S. JorjeMadrid

97. [Translation.]

YourReverence may be quite sure that I desire toserve you andnot to trouble you, and for this reason I insisted; and if Your Reverence experienced what it is to fight with these people you would consider

ita benefitthat he [Thomas Powell] wants to go Itis certain that Fr. Granados pledged himself for this subject, so that he mightcome as a student, which he should not have done for he has made us suffer.

As regards no one comingin his place, Your Reverence can restquite sure that no one will come; and those that are here now finish next year, and, as the times are, thereis no prospect ofa Mission comingnor of maintaining it

98. Fr. Diego Alfonso de Sosa to Fr. Francisco Sierra Valladolid , 30 April, 1707 [Original holograph]

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Mi Pe Rr el Miercoles salio de aqui para Bilbao su Allumno de V Ra porque yo doymuchasgracias a Dios y tambien a V Rade que ayamos salido del Seis meses son los de sus Alimentos que en lo quevaque noreparo en los dias que van desde 18 de Abrilhasta 27 quefue el dia que salio.

Yo tengo en mi poder del PrG¹ desta Provincia mily doscientos y noventa y seis Reales estimara mucho que V Ra si gustaba los pagase al Pr General [dos scored] mil y cien Reales viene V Ra a deber de los Alimentos deste año porque 700 importanlos del Allumno que se fuey 1400 los del que ha quedadoconqueaviendo embiado V Ra mil quedan mil y cien Reales Y para los 196 Reales que faltan no es mucha cantidad con que estimara que V Ra me hicieseeste gusto que adelantados estarian para el año que viene V Ra vea si puede hacermeeste favor para que se abonenen su qta de V Ray en la del PrG Y mande V Ra pues sabe que le he de servirnãoSr gde aV Ra comopuedey avemosmr Valladolidy Abril 30de 1707

Muy Siervo de V Ra

Mi Pe Rr franco Sierra Ihs

Diego Alfonso de Sosa [Addressed] Al Pe franco Sierra Rr del Collexio de S. Jorje de la Compa de Ihs.

98 [Translation .]

On Wednesday Your Reverence's student [Thomas Powell]lefthere forBilbao ,forwhich I greatly thankGod and also Your Reverence that we have got rid ofhim Six monthsare owingfor his pension, inwhich Idonot takeinto accountthe days from the 18th to the 27th of April, which was the day he left ......

99. Fr. Diego Alfonso de Sosa to Fr. Francisco Sierra. Valladolid , 7 Sept., 1707 .

[Original holograph.]

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Mi Pe RrelAllumnoqueesta aqui por su quenta de V Rahadias que anda malo y ha dado en que el temple de aca le es nocivo Y como se halla ordenado y el tiempo que lesfalta es de sieteo ocho mesesdesea bolbersequanto antes a su pais Y asi V Rase servira de disponersu Viatico en la formaque el otro Y a V Ra le trae la conveniencia de ahorrar medio año de Alimentos y salir deste impertinencia y carga que no es pequeña en los tiempos que corren Y

mandarme a mi si puedo ser de provecho en el servicio de V Ra cuia vidagdeDios comopuedeyavemosmrValladolidySepte 07 de 1707

Muy Siervo de V Ra

Mi Pe Rrfranco Sierra Ihs

Diego Alfonso de Sosa

Addressed]Al Pe franco Sierra Rr del Collexio de S. Jorje dela Compa de Ihs Madrid

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99 [Translation.]

The student [Joseph Greaton] who is here on Your Reverence's accounthas been ill for some time and has come to the conclusion that the climate here is harmful to him, and, as he is already ordainedand onlyhas six or eightmonthsmore,he wishes to return as soon as possible to his own country Accordingly will Your Reverence be pleased to arrange forhis travelling expenses in the same way as for the other

100. Fr. GeneralMiguel Angel Tamburinito Fr. Fernando

Corts Rome, 16 June , 1716

[Original]

P. C.

Recivo la de V Ra de 13 de Abril, à cuyo contenido ay poco, que responder; pero mucho, que alabar, por el zelo de adelantar ese Seminario, procurando obtener de su Mgd algunarenta proporcionada alfin tan soberanode su institucion, que es la mayor gloriade Dios , y aumento de su S. Fee El medio de el Pe Confessorme parece muy à proposito, para mover la piedad de el Rey, que se muestra tan inclinado à todo lo, que es servicio de NãoSorybien delasAlmas Su Magd lo disponga, como sabe, que mas conviene; ygdea V Ra en cuyos Stos Sacrifs me encomdo . Roma y Junio 16de 1716 . Siervo en Xpto

De V Ra

Pe Fernando Corts Madrid

100 [Autograph] Miguel Angel Tamburini

[Addressed] Al Pe Fernando Corts de la Compa de Ihs , Madrid [Seal] Præpositi Generalis Societatis Iesv

[Endorsed] Roma 16 de Junio de 1716. El General [Postal fee] Un R¹ plata nueba

[Translation.]

I am in receipt of Your Reverence's letter of April 13th , to the contentsofwhich thereis little to reply, but muchto praise in your zeal inadvancingthat Seminary, by tryingto obtain from His Majestysome income in proportion to the sovereign end ofitsinstitution, whichis the greater glory of God and the increase of His Holy Faith. To use the Fr. Confessor seems to me very much to the pointfor stirringup the pietyoftheKing, who shows himself so inclined to everything thatisin the service of Our Lord and for the good of souls His Majesty will dispose what He knows to be most suitable

ΙΟΙ Fr. General Miguel Angel Tamburinito Fr. Fernando Corts Rome, 13 July, 1717 + [Original]

P. C.

Estimo â V Ra la liberal oferta, que me hace en su cartade 31

de Mayo, de contribuir, aun en ocasion de tanta falta de medios , al sustento de uno de los Alumnos, que se esperan en el Seminario deSnAlbano de Valladolid . Y deboassegurar âV Ra que mi representacionhechapor medio de el Pe Provincial, no nacio de falta de conocimiento de lo dificil, que es concurrir en estas circunstancias de atrasos â la manutencion acostumbrada de los dos sugetos ; tampoco de quexa, que se me aya dado de parte de el Ror de S. Albano ; si solo, de que haviendose pedido ya Mission en numero , queno podia sustentar dicho Seminariosingravarse, por haver hecho laquenta de losAlimentos, en que entraba la Prorata de los dos, me parecio proponer, si yâ que no en el todo, à lo menos en parte, pudiesse concurrir esse Seminario Veo lo, que se esfuerza V Ra y le repito las gracias, por concurrir à tan buena obra de Charidad , mientras sale de ahogos, en que no hace poco V Ra Quedo rogando à Não Sor le pague tan grato obsequio; me encomdo en los Stos Sacrifs de V Ra . Roma y Julio 13 de 1717 . De V Ra

Siervo in Xpto [Autograph] Miguel Angel Tamburini

Pe Fernando Corts Ror de el Seminario de D. Jorge, Madrid [Addressed]Al Pe Fernando Corts de la Compa de Ihs Ror deel Seminario de Sn Jorge de Madrid

ΙΟΙ [Seal] Præpositi Generalis Societatis Iesv [Translation .]

I thank Your Reverence for the liberal offer which you make me in your letter of May 31st of contributing , even at a time of such shortness of means, to the maintenance of one of the studentswhom they are expectingat St. Alban's Seminary , Valladolid I must assure Your Reverence that my representationmade through the Fr. Provincial did not springfrom notknowinghowdifficult itis tohelp, in these backward times,inthe customarysupportoftwo subjects,nor from any complaint that mayhave been laid before me on behalfofthe RectorofSt.Alban's, butonly that, a Missionhavingbeendemanded in such numbers thatthe said Seminary could not support without burdening itself, through already having drawn up the accountofthe maintainancein which the proportion for the two was included, it seemed well to me to propose that your Seminarycould help, if not at presentin everything, at least in part. I see the efforts that Your Reverence is making and I again thankyou for helping in such a work of charity whilst you are still getting out of debt, in which Your Reverence is doing no small work. 102. Fr.Jorge Mesiato [Fr. Fernando Corts]. Ocaña , 2 Oct. , 1717 .

[Original holograph ]

Mi Pe Ror

P. Ch. &a

Es assi que soy deudor dias ha de una carta q recibi de V. Ra tres correos ha, à que no he podido responder por averseofrecido tantas ocupaciones ycartas, q nohasidoposibletomar lapluma tandespacio como yo queria pa escrivir à V. Ra sobre el punto substancial , de informarle sobre los procederes , y adelantamis de Juan Franco el qual al principio no solo me parecio bien, pero me tuvo edificado

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hasta con el continuo trato conoci que no era la tela, como la muestra Yo me alegrara el que nos vieramos pa poder explicarme del todo. Pero en fin, explicandome con la brevedad, que sufre una carta, me parece ser de mi obligacion el dar noticia a V Ra de que este Muchacho mantiene muchos resabios de lo q fue: Pues fuera de los accidentes comunesà gente de poca edad de ser amigo de su gusto, ser amigo de su propia voluntad, y ser antojadizo de quanto vè: Fuera de la tenacidad de estrangero y de otras cosas de menos monta : Padece mucho de aprehensivo, y de aprehension perjudicial: pues se le antoja que todos le quieren mal, y aun q le quieren matar, por ser Ingles Avra un mes q una noche nos alborotò entrambas casas por este miedo, sin el mas leve motivo. Y me vi obligado à ponerle solo en aposentocon llave, pa q durmiese, y dejasse dormir a los otros Pero sobre todo lo que meha dado mas cuydado es aver mostrado no pocas vezes algun genero de inconstancia en lo tocante à la fee: Pues, aunq en lo formal nunca ha dicho, ni manifestado cosa q toque en pervertirse ; pero el decir q quisiera bolver a su tierra, el poner pies en pared q no ha de ir a Valladolid ; el averse querido escapar à Murcia à ser Hermitano ,y otras extravagancias semejantes, aunq paliadas con el ir a su tierra es a convertir a los suyos; q el no ir à Valladolides porqalli no le han de asistir; que el ir ã Murcia es pa servirmejor a Dios en una Soledad; con todo eso siempre me han dado mala espina: y ã lo menos me han hecho estar con cuydado, y aora me obligan a prevenirlopa q alla esten con cuydado. Y tambien pa q V Ra vea en q forma le hemos de embiar a su Colegio: Pues es menester entregarle à sujeto de toda confianza, y darle instruccion de lo q ha de hacer hasta entregarle al Pe Ror de San Albano, à quien sera preciso advertir desto mismo, por si acaso este Muchachoquisiere hacer algunafuga, la qual yo he temido aqui, y con maña le hetenidosiempre muy assegurado , sin q el aya llegado a entenderlo Tambien es menester prevenir q tengan cuydado con sus cartas: a quien,y como escrive: Pues si yo no huviera zelado esto, quiza me huviera visto en un lanze dificultoso de componer. En lo q toca â vino, y tabaco esfuertamte apasionadoâ uno yotro: ypa q nosea conexceso es menestertener cuydado de q no tenga dinero, ni sujeto q le ande trayendo vino.

Quedo con el cuydado de q vaya decente, y de lo q en esto se gastareavisare ã V Ra, como tambien de lo q ha gastadohasta aqui. De la cama vea V Ra lo q he de disponer, como tambien de los colchones Não Sr gde â V. Ra ms as como deseo Ocaña y Octubre 2 de 1717 .

Muy Svo en Xpo de V Ra

Ihs

Jorge Mesia

[Endorsed] Ocañay ottbre 2 de 1717 Jorge Mesia â Sn Jorge. [There are some scribbled figures painted over with white paint, nine lines of writing illegibly scored and two scored but legible : Y si no quisiere ir a Valladolid, quid faciendum ?]

I[Translation.]

am yourdebtor for some time for a letter, which I received from Your Reverence three posts ago and to which I have not been able to reply, on account of so much business and so many letters, that have made it impossibleto write calmly and at length to Your Reverence, as I wished , on the substantial point of reporting to you upon the actions andprogress of John Francis, who, in the beginning, not only seemed to me a fitting subject, but edified me, until by continual dealing with him I knewthat the clothwas not like the sample I should be gladif we could meet so that I could explain everything But, to sum it up andexplainwiththe brevitythat a letter demands, Ithink it my duty to inform Your Reverence thatthis lad still has many bad traces ofwhat he was . For, besides the qualities common to young people, such as being fond of his own caprice and of his own will and of wanting everything he sees, besides the obstinacy of the foreigner and other things of less importance, he suffers from over-sensitiveness andfrom a prejudicial sensitiveness ; for he fancies that everyone desires his hurt and even that they want to kill him because he is an Englishman. One night, about a month ago, he disturbed bothhouses by this fear, withoutthe slightestmotive. I was obliged to put him alone in a room which had a key so that he might sleep and let the others sleep. But above all, what has given me the greatestanxiety is that he, nota few times, has shown a kindofinconstancyin matters touching theFaith; for, althoughhe has said nothing formallynor shown anything that borders on apostacy , his expressed desire to return to his own country, his determinationnot to go to Valladolid, the wishthat hehad toescape to Murcia to become a hermit, and other similar extravagances , although palliated,ashisgoingto hisowncountry being toconverthisownpeople, his not wanting to go to Valladolid because there theywould not help him, his going to Murcia that he mightserve God better in solitude, all this has alwayscaused me scruples andat leasthas made me careful, and nowthese thingsforceme towarnthem thereto be careful; andalsothat Your Reverence may see in what way we have to send him to thatCollege. For it is necessary to put him in charge ofa subjectofgreatconfidence, with instructions what to do until he hands him over to the Fr. Rectorof St.Albans' , whom it will be necessary to notify of this very samething,incase this lad should wishtoescape, which Ifearedhere and sohavealwaysheldhimvery secure by different ruses withouthim gettingto know it It is also necessary to warn that care be taken ofhis letters, towhomandhow he writes,forifI had not been very zealouson this point perhaps I might have found myselfin adifficultsituation. As regards wine and tobacco, he is passionately fond of both, andto besure that hedoes not use them to excess it is necessary to take care that he have no money nor anyone to go out to bring him wine. Iamnowanxiousthat he leave here decentlyandIshallnotify Your Reverence what may be spentonthis,as also of what has beenspentup to the present. Think out what I must do with the bed and alsowith the mattresses . [Fragment ofendorsement ] And if he will not go to Valladolid, what is to be done ?

103. Fr.Jorge Mesia to [Fr. Fernando Corts]. Ocaña , [Original holograph] Mi PeRor 15 Oct. , 1717 .

P. Ch &a

Recivo la de V Ra , sintiendo muy de corazon que Juan Franco

ayadado à V Ra tan gran motivo pa desazonarle y tenerle con cuydado. Yo quede con grandissimo, por temer de su mal genio q nos avia de dar a todos esta pesadumbre, y veo q ha sucedidoaun mas de lo q yo temi Quiera Dios moverle el corazonpara qã lo menos vayaa su Colegiode SanAlbano, y permanezcaotropocode tiempo en aquel Colegio. Pues yo no se si tuviera fuerzas pa bolverle à ver. Y solo por complacer al Sr Marques de Laconi, por obedecer al Pe Prov¹ , y por servir à V Ra â quien tan de corazonestimo he podido aguantar estos cinco meses: Pues â no estar aprisionado con cadenas tan fuertes de respeto obeda y afecto, le huviera embiado con cajas destempladas, luego q llegue â conocerle.

Ya tenia formada la quenta para embiarla este correo. Y aunq quedo con el mismo temor q V Ra , con todo eso no he querido immutarla: Pues lo q huviesse de mas, ô de menos por mudarse las circunstancias del viage de Juan Franco se puede luego mudar â proporcion en llegando el caso La quenta q aora embio la tenia firmadaen la formaq aora va, y en la misma hefirmado la antigua, poniendo fecha de mitad de Mayo Pues por entoncesfue con poca diferencia. No por embiar aora la qta, doy prisa de ninguna suerte. Pues solo lo executo pa descuydar desto, y dejar todo elcuydado a V. Ra, quien podrà, quando pudiere, y qdo quisiere, ytuviereocasion , entregar esos mis à mi CorrespondienteDn Juan Manuel Samaniego, quienvive en la Plazuela del Angel, junto à San Phelipe Neri=De las dosMemorias podrà V Ra saberlo bien surtido q va Juan Franco de todo quantoavia menester. Pues fuera de llevarse sus dos Mantos, beca, Bonete, Cuello& Vestidos q trajo, lleva la ropa blancaque aqui se le ha hecho, que son tres pares de Calzonzillos, tres de Calzetas y dos paños de Manos: Lleva Sombrero, y Montera : Lleva arte, Generos, Platiquillas , Fabulas, y Catecismo Llevo un parde Zapatos, y otro de Medias sin estreñar: y otros dos pres de Zaptos, unos à medio gastar, y otros remendados Y lo mismo de Medias De la beca encarnada le hize Almilla, con Mangasde bayeta. Se le recorrio y remendo todo lo q era menesterdel Vestido . En fin, si el fuera, como devia, podia decir con verdad, que assi el tiempoq ha estadoaqui, comoeldel camino se le ha asistido no solo condecencia; sino con abundancia Pero el queria, fuera de otras mil gollorias, Vino, Tabaco, y dinero sin suelo Y destos tres apetitos insaciables nace todo su mal.En fin no es posible decir en una carta todo lo q aviaq decir sobreesta materia. Solo añado q si llegaseâ estar en manosde V Ra queyo no tenga q lidiar con el ni una hora lo agradecere tan de corazon, comosi V Ramelibrara del Purgatorio . Y con esto NãoSr gde ã V Ra m³ as como deseo Ocañay Octubre 15 de 1717 . Muy Svo de V Raex cde Jorge Mesia

[Endorsed] Ocañay octtbre 15 de 1717. el P. Jorge Mesia. Aqui estan las qtas de los Gastos con el Colleg Ingles, q fue a Ocañaen II de Mayo del 1717 , y en 13 de Octedel mismo año se condujo y se embio à S Albano de Valladolid, àdonde le tenia agregdo N Pe Gl por interposicion del Excmo Sr Marqs de Laconi

[Translation.]

I am in receipt of Your Reverence's letter and I am heartilysorry that John Francis has given Your Reverence such great cause for trouble and annoyance I was very greatly troubled, fearing that by hisbad temperhe wouldafflict everybody, and Isee thatit has happened even worse than I feared May God move his heart at leastto go to St. Alban's College and remain a little longerin that College. ForI do not know ifI have the strength to see him again Only to please the MarquisofLaconi, to obey Fr. Provincial, and to serve YourReverence , whomIesteem so deeply, have I beenable to bear these lastfivemonths For ifI had not been boundwith such strongchains ofrespect, obedience and friendship I shouldhave publicly expelled him as soon as Igotto know him.

I had the account already made out to send by this post, and , althoughIfearthe same as YourReverence, nevertheless I did notwant to alter it. Whatever surplus or deficit there may be through change in the circumstances of John Francis' journey can be proportionately altered later when the case arises The account I am sending now I had signed in the wayit is at present , and in the sameway Ihavesigned the old one, dating it the middle of May, because it was then he went , more or less . Although Isend the accountnowIamin nokind ofhurry. I am only sending it to get rid of the responsibility and leave it all to Your Reverence who can, whenyou are able, and when you like, and whenyou have the occasion, give this moneyto my correspondent Don Juan Manuel Samaniego, who lives in the Plazuela del Angel nearSt. Philip Neri's. Fromthe two memoranda Your Reverence will knowhow well provided John Francisis in everything For besides taking with him his two cloaks, beca, biretta, collar, etc., and clothes he brought, he takeswith him underclothingmade for him here, namely, threepairs of drawers , threeofstockingsand two towels, a hat and cap, grammars , a book of short sermons, fables and a catechism He carries with him one pair of shoesandanotherofnew stockings , two other pairsofshoes , one unused the other mended, and the same in stockings. From his red beca he was made a waistcoat withwoollen sleeves . All his clothes that needed it were gone through and mended Altogether, ifhe were as he should be, he could say withtruth that both the timehewas here as wellas the time on the road he has been assisted not only wellbut luxuriously But he wanted, besides a thousand other superfluities, wine, tobacco and money without end From these three insatiable appetites springsallthe evil All told, it is impossible in a lettertosay all that should be said on this matter. I only add that if he reaches Your Reverence , so that I no longerhave to fight with him ,I shall be as heartilypleased as if YourReverence hadfreed me from Purgatory.

[Endorsed] Here are the accounts of the expenses with the English studentwho went to Ocaña, onMay 11th, 1717, andon Oct. 13thofthe same year was taken and sent to St. Alban's, Valladolid, where Our FatherGeneral hadaggregated him, through the intercession of theMost ExcellentMarquis of Laconi

104. Fr. Jorge Mesia to Fr. Fernando Corts

[Originalholograph.]

[Mi] Pe Ror + P. Ch. &a

Ocaña, 25 Oct., 1717 .

No puedo explicar el consueloq tuve con verentraral Mozo con la noticia de dejar ya â Juan Franco en su Colegio deSn Albano, cuyo

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Ror me escrive que en sola la primer noche conoce ya muy la maula q le han llevado

He recividoel Chocolate, y quedo corrido q conmigo gaste V. Ra estos excesos : Pues en serviryo â quien tan de corazon estimo, solo cumplo con la obligacion de mi afecto

No he remitido hasta aora los trastos, por ver si avia quien comprase los Colchones Pero, aunq avia bastantes golosos, ninguno daba por ellos lo q es razon Y assi lleva el Ordinario el Cofre, Colchones , Manta, Sabanas , y Almohadas. La llave del Cofre va va dentrodesta Y es qto al preste se ofrece participarâ V Ra cuya vida gde Dios ms as como deseo Ocaña y Octubre 25 de 1717 . Muy de V Ra sr ex cde

Ihs

Jorge Mesia.

[Margin] Se vino oy tan rodada, y tan buena la ocasion de vender el Cofre, Colchones , Sabanas, y Almohadas, q se hizieron pa Jno Franco, que me parece sera del gusto de V Ra quien en virtud deste poco tiene ya q entregar a Samaniego: Pues se han vendido estos trastes en 385 Rles

[Addressed] Al M Rdo Pe Fernando Corts de la Compa de Jesus q le gde ms as como deseo, Retor del Colegio de San Jorge Madrid P. M. Sr mio.

104 . [Translation.]

I cannot tell you the consolation I received on seeing the servant come in with the news that he had already left John Francis in St. Alban's College, the Rector of whichwrote to me to say that by the first night alone he knew very well what a rogue they had brought him

I have received the chocolate I am ashamed that Your Reverence shouldwastethese luxuries on me, for in servingone whom I so esteem from myheart I am merelyfulfilling what my affection obliges meto I have not yet sent back the things, because I waited to see if there was anyone who would buy the mattresses, but, although there were many who wanted them, nobody would give a reasonable price for them And so the carrier is bringing the trunk, mattresses, blankets, sheets and pillows The key of the trunk is enclosed with this [P.S.] Such a good opportunity of selling the trunk, mattresses, sheets and pillows, which were made for John Francis, occurredto-day that Ithink itwillplease YourReverence, whoonthisaccountwillhave littlenow to give to Samaniego, for the things were sold for 386 reales 105. Appointmentof Fr. Ignatio Muñiz as Rector 17 June , 1730 [Original] +

Emmanuel Sanctius Granado Præpositus Provincialis Societatis Jesu in Provincia Toletana, Charissimo Fratri in Xpto Ignatio Muñiz eiusdem Societatis Sacerdoti Salutem in Domino sempiternam. Cum de tua probitate, ac prudentia, quæ est in Xpto Jesu nobis perspecta, plurimum in Domino confidamus: Te in Rectorem Seminarii nostri S. Georgii Anglicani Matritensis eligimus, et constituimus: et omnem authoritatem, gratias, et facultates, quæ Superioribus ordinariè concedi solent, et nominatim circa instru-

mentorum , tam Procurationis , quam Contractuum quorumlibet Seminarium istud concernentium celebrationem (non tamen alienationum, permutationum , aut obligationum , seu gravaminum , quæ vel Seminarium, vel Societas ipsa subire debeat) tibi ad commodiorem huius muneris functionem in Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti conferimus: precamurque Divinam Sapientiam, ac Bonitatem , ut te inomnibus dirigere, et adiuvare ad ipsius honorem , et gloriam dignetur. Madriti In nostro Collegio Imperiali die decima septima Mensis Junii Anno Dñi Millesimo septingentesimo trigesimoque= [Autograph] Emm! Sanctius Granado [seal]+Provincialis . Toleta Provin SocietIesv

106. Fr. General Francisco Retz to Fr. Manuel de Zuazo. Rome , 5 June, 1734

Px [Original]

Agradezco à V R el informe, que me haze sre la deuda de el Semino de Sn Jorje de essa Corte al de Sn Albano de Valladolidmas porque nuevamente se me insta por la parte de este enfuerzade los Instrumtos, que en su archivo conservajuridicos, donde claramte dizen consta de la Deuda, he tenido por conveniente avisar al Ror deSanAlbanoembie dichos Instrumtos à V R quien los examinarà , y me avisarà para que yo ultimamte determine En los Stos Sacrifs de VR me encomdo Roma y Junio 5 de 1734

De V R

Pe Juan Man¹ de Zuazo Supor de el Semo. Madrid

Siervo en Xpto [autograph] FranciscoRetz

[Addressed] Al Pe Juan Manuel Zuazo de la Compa de Ihs Supor de el R¹ Semo de Nobles Madrid [Seal] Præpositi Generalis Societatis Jesv

106 . [Translation]

I thank Your Reverence for the information that you have given me concerning the debt of St. George's Seminary, of that Court , to that of St. Alban at Valladolid ; more so, because again I am being importuned on behalf of the latterin virtue of the judicial documents which are preserved in their archives, from which, as they say, the debt is clearly evident. I have thought it better to notify the Rector of St. Alban's to send the said documents to Your Reverence for examination, andyouwill report* to me, so that I may finally decide .

* Fr Zuazosent to the Generala long report dated Nov. 12 , 1734, a copy ofwhich is amongst the Madrid papers It recapitulates all the old arguments and concludes by saying [frs ]: " If, from this, anyone should infer, " either as an absurdity or a scruple, that St. Alban's should restore what " St. George's paid for it, prescinding fromthe legal tribunal, I deny itin the " tribunal of conscience because (leaving aside other reasons) as thepractice "of St. George'sfor the last 111 years has been to maintain a student or "students in St. Alban's , so far as its income would permit, themoney that "St. George'shas given under the name of payments will be noted down as " maintenance of a student in the account books of God. I say the same , "and forthe same reason, concerning a considerableloan which Fr. Francis "Forcer made of St. George's money to St. Alban's, and when his successor , " Fr. John Norton, wished to recover it they replied that it had not been a

107. Fr. General Francisco Retz to Fr. Juan Manuel Zuazo. Rome, 8 Jan. , 1735

Px [Original]

Recivo con la de V R de 12 de Nove el adjunto escrito sobre la pretension de el Semo de Sn Albano de Valladolid contra el de Sn Jorje de essa Corte, por el censo de Da Beatriz de Chavez Y no puedo dexar de decir à V R que aunque tenia mucho concepto y aprecio de su prudencia, y experiencia de su integridad, y justificacion en esta , y en quantas materias ha tratado; no crei pudiesseen materiatan enredada, y de tantoscabos, examinar tanto los fundamentos de ambas partes, aclarar las dudas, poner en limpio la verdad, y acompañarla de su parecer tan justo, tan prudente, y tan acertado en todo, que no ai palabra en todo el Escrito, que no sea de mi total satisfaccion, yà quenóme aia de conformar enteramente, segun juzgo, en la determinacion , que darè Doi à V R muy de corazon las gracias, por lo que en esto con tanto acierto ha trabajado, para que yo puedo determinar sin peligro de errar, y para que de una vez se ponga fin à semejantes pretensiones de ambos Seminarios, ni se vuelban en adelante à suscitar, sin dar de si otro fruto, que la molestia de examinarlas nuevamente En los Stos Sacrifs de V R me encomiendo Roma 8 de Henode 1735 . De V Ra

Siervo en Xpo [autograph] Francisco Retz

Pe Jno Man¹ de Zuazo, Suporde el R¹ Sem° de Nobles Madrid [Addressed] Al Pe Juan Manuel Zuazo de la Compa de Ihs Superior de el R¹ Seminario de Nobles Madrid. [Seal] Præpositi Generalis Societatis Jesv

107 [Translation.]

I am in receipt of Your Reverence's letter of November 12th and the document enclosed concerningthe claim of St. Alban's Seminary, Valladolid, against St. George's in the matter of the censo of Doña Beatriz de Chaves, and I cannotrefrain from saying to YourReverence that, although I had a great idea and appreciation of your prudence and experience of your integrity and reason to trustyou in this andall the other matters that you have dealt with, I did not believe thatyou could, in such an involved and intricate business, examine so fullythe fundamental argumentsfor both sides, clear away the doubtsand make the truth shine forth, and accompanyit with an opinion so just, so prudent and so certain in everything, that there is not a word in the whole documentwhich is notto myentire satisfaction and with which Ihavenottoconform myselffully, so far as I can judge, in the decision thatI shall give I offer Your Reverence very hearty thanks forwhat you have so successfully done in this matter, so that I can decide without fear of error, and that, once for all, an end may be put to the demands of both Seminaries and that theymay not be brought upagain, producing no other fruit than the trouble of re-examining them "loan but a gift, and theypersistedin keepingit All well and good:forthe money of St. George's ought to be for students and the money that has gone to St. Alban's has been used for students But let them put asidede" mandsandgive one another mutual discharges , forifthereareapparentitems " that can be demandedthere are counter items with which to meet them " " " "

108. A declaration by Fr. IgnacioMuñiz ofthe number of inhabitants at St. George's. * [Original fair copy]

Copia

Como Rector que soy deeste Collegio de Sn Jorgede la Compañia de Ihs deesta villa de Madrid, Zertifico y Juro imbervo sacerdotis que en el año pasado de mil setecientosy treinta y quatro se han mantenido en el dho Collegio seis Religiosos Jesuitas enesta forma Yo como Rectorde el, el Pe Manuel de Ozio operario, el Hero Juan Serranosacristan, HermnoSalvador Ocañacozinero, Hermo Lorenzo Rodriguez Guntin con el cuidado de la Taverna, y un sugeto que se regula por los Padres y Hermos, que bienen en el discurso del año aeste Collegio a los Ministerios de la Religion ; y asi mismo tres mozos uno para le Iglesia y sacristia, otro para comprar y cozina , yeltercero pa la Taverna Y asimismo zertifico queenestepresente año se mantienen en dho Collegio los mismos seis Religiosos y tres Mozos en la conformidad que ba expresado. Madrid y Henro 26 de 1735 .

108 . [Translation.]

As present Rector of this College of St. George, of the Society of Jesus, of this town of Madrid , I certify and swear in verbo sacerdotis that during the past year, one thousand seven hundred and thirty four, six Jesuit Religioushave been maintained in the said College in this form:-I, as its Rector; Fr. Manuel de Ozio, Spiritual Father; Brother Juan Serrano, Sacristan ; Brother Salvador Ocaña , Cook; Brother Lorenzo Rodriguez Guntin, in charge of the tavern; and a subject who looks after the Fathers and Brothers who come to this College in the course of the year on religious duties; and likewise three servants, one for the Church and Sacristy, one to buy things and for the kitchen, and the third for the tavern And I likewise certify that, in this present year, the same six religious and three servants were maintained in the said College, in agreement with what is expressed here Madrid, Jan. 26th, 1735

109 Fr. Gines de Montoya to Fr. Francisco Grande. Madrid, 30 Sept., 1738.

[including the decision of Fr. General Francisco Retz on the litigation over the censo of Doña Beatriz de Chaves .]

[Original]

P. C.

Aviendome representado por partedel Seminario de SanAlbano de Valladolid, que se hallaba de muchos años â esta parte gravado por el Capital, y reditos de un Censo, que se havia tomado parael Seminario deSn Jorge, y cuya era la obligacion a este Censo; y pidiendome al mismo tiempo, que examinandose los instrumentos todos pertenecientes à esta materia, informado bien de ella, deter-

* Madein connection with an application for exemption fromthe tax on oil and wine . There are, amongst the Madrid papers, similar declarations dated respectively, 14 Jan., 1736; 3 Jan., 174[1-3-5, one over the other]; [Jan.3 , 1735, overwritten Feb. 4, 1746]. This last is signed byYgnacio Muñiz. No students are mentioned because there was none at the College

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minase segun la justicia, que à dho Seminario de Sn Albano asistia; y haviendo echo examinar los instrumentos todos originales sobre esta materia, y las copias, ò traslados authenticos de los originales, quese conservanen el Archivode Sn Albano : la Escripturaprimordial de dho Censo: la Escripturade Indemnidad , y fianza, otorgada por los quatroque ella firman,y se dicen ser Alumnos delSeminario de Sn Jorge: los instrumentos otorgados por el P. Thomas Baptorpii à favor del Seminario de Sn Albano ; lo actuado, procedido, y sentenciado en esta materiaante el Illmo Sor Nuncio con executoria de tres sentencias à favor del Seminario de Sn Jorge, y finalmente , quanto hasta aora en esta materia, por una, y otra parte, en juicio y fuera de el se ha producido, y alegado; y estando Yo bien , y plenamente informado de lo sucedido todo hasta aqui, y oido el parecer de Personasdoctas, Religiosas y prudentes en tal materia, deseandoYoque nobuelva, comohastaaqui â suscitarseinutilmente, y sin otro fruto, que el de un molesto exam" sobre puntos tantas vezes juzgados, executoriados concordes sentencias, y à que no puede contravenirse, sin incurrirse por la parte del Seminario de Sn Jorge en la Excomunon maior, y Censuras puestas, por ell Illmo SorNuncio : Ordeno, y mando en virtud de santa obediencia , que en adelante no pueda volverse à suscitar este punto, en el que â una , y otra parte pongo perpetuo silencio; observandoselas Sentencias dadas por el Sor Nuncio, con las Excomuniones, y Censurasen esta materia puestas; y que ni â mi , ni à alguno de mis Succesores, se pueda en adelante suscitar esta materia, sin hacerle mencion de esta mi prohibicion, del dia, mes, y año, en que la hago: por que assi informado delas mismas noticias que Yo conservo, y y papeles que paran en mi poder, pueda responder en este assumpto. Y por que por la parte del Seminario de Sn Jorge, se pide al de Sn Albano un Prestamo considerable, que de dinero hizo â este el P. Franco Forcer; y que no como Prestamo, sino como Donacion gratuita se dice por la parte de Sn Albano, le fuè dado: y conociendo , que sobre lo insubsistente de semejantes demandas por falta de suficientes instrumentos , y por otras causas se hacen mas insubsistentes, por deberse emplear en sustento de Alumnos la renta de Sn Jorge, como se emplea, y ha empleado la que se embia â dho Seminario de Sn Albano : por todas estas razonespongo tambien en virtud de santa obediencía, perpetuo silencio en este punto: ordenando, que ni aun à mis successores pueda avisarse, sin hacer mencion, como antes digo, del dia, mes &ca. Ordeno â V. Raque este mi orden lo note en los Libros de esse Seminario; y lo note tambienen todos los instrumentos , escritos, ò papeles, que en dho Seminario huviere tocantes â dicho Censo de Sn Albano, y Prestamo deSn Jorge, y me dè aviso de haverlo assi executado En los Santos Sacrificios de V. Ra me encomiendo Roma y Henero 29 de 1735= de V. Ra Siervo en XptoFrancisco Retz Hasta aqui la de N. P. General, y que queda original en el Legajo de Cartas suyas en este officio: y en virtud de ella, Ordeno , al P. Ygnacio Muñiz, Ror al presente del Seminario de San Jorge, ponga esta en el Legajo de papeles pertenecientes alas dos Depen-

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denciasque se expressanen ella, para que assi Su Reva comolosque le succedieren en su empleo, la tengan presente, pa el puntual cumplimientoy observancia de lo que en la suya manda N. M. R. P. General: Y para que en todo tiempo conste entreguè esta à dho P. Ygnacio Muñiz, en 30 de Septiembre de 1738 y lo firmè en este Collo Impl de Madrid en dho dia, mes , y año [autograph] GinesdeMontoya.

P. Franco Grande, Provincial de Tolo.

109 . [Translation.]

It having been represented to me on behalfof St.Alban's Seminary, Valladolid, that it has been for many years burdened with the capital and interest of a censo which had been taken for the Seminaryof St. George that was bound by this censo, and being asked at the same time, after examining all the documents concerning this matter and being well informed in it, to give a decision in conformity with the right that the said Seminaryof St. Alban possesses, and, having hadan examination madeofall the original documents on the matter and the copies or authentic transcripts of the originals that are kept in the Archives of St. Alban's, viz the original deed of the said censo , the deed of indemnity or security executed by the fourwho signit and who saythat they are students of St. George's, the documents executed by Fr. Thomas Bapthorpe in favour of St. Alban's Seminary, the acts, proceedings and sentences before the Nuncio in this matter, together with the documents for the executionof the three sentences in favour of St. George's Seminary, and, finally, whatever has been produced in Court or outside it up to this moment by both parties, and I, being well and fully informed of what has taken place up to the present, and having heard the opinions of persons learned , religious and prudent in such matters, and desiring that the case be not again raised, as it has been, uselessly and without any other fruit than that ofa troublesome examination of points already so often judged and ordered by concordant sentences to be executed, which cannot be contravenedby St. George's without incurring major excommunication and the censures imposed by the Most Illustrious Nuncio , I order and command , in virtue of holy obedience, that henceforth this point be notagain raised, and I place both parties under perpetual silence with regard to it. I order the sentences given by the Nuncio to be observed with the excommunicationsand censures imposed in this matter , and that this matter may not be raised before me or my successors henceforth without this my prohibition being mentioned, and the day, month andyearin which Imakeit, so that, being similarly informedwith the same reports that I am keepingand from the papers that remain in my possession, he may be able to replyon this matter.

And because, on behalf of St. George's Seminary, a considerable loan of money made to St. Alban's Seminary by Fr. Francis Forcer is demanded from that Seminary, which money is said on behalf of St. Alban's to have been given to it, not as a loan but as a gratuitous donation, and knowing that on the unstable basis of like demands for want of sufficient documents and for other reasons demands more unstable are made, and because the income of St. George's should be applied in the maintenance of students, and because what was sent to St. Alban's is and was appliedto such purpose, for all these reasons , I, in virtue of holy obedience, impose perpetual silence on this point, orderingthat noteven to my successorsmay this be mentionedwithout

making mention, as I have said before, of the day, month, etc. I order that Your Reverence note this my command in the books of your Seminaryand note it also in all the documents , writings or papers that there are in the said Seminarytouching on the said censo of St. Alban s and loan from St. George's, and advise me of having done so I recommend myself in the Holy Sacrifices of Your Reverence. Rome , Jan. 29th, 1735 .

Your Servantin Christ Francisco Retz

So far our Fr. General's letter, the original of which is in the dossier ofhisletters in this office, and, in virtue ofit, I order Fr. IgnacioMuñiz, the present Rector of St. George's Seminary, to place this in the dossier of papers pertaining to the two matters which are treated of in it, so that thus Your Reverence and those who succeed you in that office may have it before you for the punctual fulfilment and observance of what our Very Rev. Fr. General commands in his letter, and, that it may be evident for all time that I delivered this to the said Fr. Ignacio Muñiz on the 30th Sept., 1738 , I signed it in this Imperial College, on the said day, month and year. Gines de Montoya Fr. Francisco Grande, Provincial of Toledo

IIO Fr.JosephOrtizto Fr.IgnacioMuñiz. Madrid, 20 Sept., 1748. [Original holograph.]

[....] Pe Ror + P. Chri

El Pe Prov¹ me manda diga a V. Ra que aviendo consultado con los P. P. al asumpto son de sentir que V. Ra en nombre del Pe Provl haga una visita a su Illma y escusandoa su Reva con su enfermedad, le diga, que ninguno de los Señores sus Antezesoresha pasado a practicarsemejante diligenzia en tiempo alguno en virtud de no ser su Magd Patrono, ni ser subrogado como tal del Collegio; y que debe estar esempto de Visita por su Magd especialmente despues que se aplicaron las Rentas para Alumnos del Collo de Sn Albanocon acuerdo, y permiso de Su Md y qe aviendo avido en otro tiempo el mismo empeño se gano pleito ante el Sr Nunzio por la Compa, si bien insistiendo no obstante el Rey se hizo la Visita con protesta, que el Pe Prov¹ dice puede su Illma conformarse con lo mismo qe sus Antezesoreshan echo en esta parte

[Whatfollows isin theleftmargin] Ds Gde a V. R. ms as. Imply Sepe 20 de 1748

Mui svo de V. Ra Joseph Ortiz

[Addressed] Al Pe Igno Muñiz de la Compa de Ihs Ror de San Jorge

IIO. [Translation]

Fr. Provincial bids me tell Your Reverence that, having discussed the matter with the Fathers, they feel that Your Reverence should visit His Lordship in the name of the Fr. Provincial and, excusing His Reverence on account of his illness, tellhim that none ofthegentlemen his predecessors ever came to institute a matter like this because His Majestyis not the Patron or substituted as such of the College, andthat it ought to beexempt from Visitationby His Majesty, especiallysince

the incomewas appliedfor studentsofSt.Alban's College with the consent and permissionof His Majesty, and that, the samedifficultyhaving arisen once before, a lawsuit was won bythe Societybefore the Nuncio , although, notwithstanding this, the King insisted and the Visitation was made under protest; and that the Fr. Provincial says His Highness should conform to what his predecessors have done in this matter

III

Appointment of Fr. Juan Antonio Sanchez as Rector of St. George's 12 Sept., 1751. [Original]

Alfonsus Gomez Vize Provs Societatis Jesu in Prova Toletana. CharissmoFratri in Xpto Joanni Antonio Sanchez eiusdem Societatis Sacerdoti, salutem in domino Sempiternam Cum de Tua probitate, ac prudentia, quæ est in Christo Jesu, nobis perspecta plurimum in Domino confidamus, Te in Rectorem Collegii nostri AnglorumMatritensis eligimus, & constituimus : & omnem auctoritatem, gratias, & facultates, quæ Rectoribus regulariterconcedi solent, & nominatim circa Instrumentorum tam procurationis , quam contractuum quorumlibet ad idem Collegium pertinentium celebrationem (non tamen alienationum , aut obligationum , seu gravaminum , quæ vel Collegium, vel Societas ipsa subire debeat) Tibi ad commodiorem hujus muneris functionem in Nomine Patris, & Filii, & Spiritus Sancti conferimus . Precamurque Divinam Sapientiam, ac bonitatem, ut Te inomnibus ad majorem Sui Nominis gloriam dirigere, & adjuvare dignetur. Amen.

II2 . Datum Matriti 12 seps 1751 .

[signed] Ihs

Alfonsus Gomez [Seal] Provincialis . Toleta . Provin Societ . Iesu

Annual Letter ofSt. George's for the year 1761. [Original holograph draft]

Litteræ annuæSemin. Anglor. Matriten. anno 1761

Cum pro litteris annuis conficiendis deficiant facta illa, quæ secundum Generalium ordinationes spectantur, solummodo notandum venit, Dei cultum, necnon Templi nostri nitorem, [qui tribus abhinc annis parum, seu nihil florebat, nunc scored haud parum above] auctum, [ac frequentem esse scored necnon above] fidelium occursu [m above] sive pro contionibus , et Sacroaudiendis, sive pro suscipiendisPoenitentiæ, et Eucharistiæ Sacramentis [frequentiorem esse above ] Rara vero, seu præter communem ædificationem exempla nulla sunt. Ita sentio Matriti 15 Maii 1761

Alfonsus Tegros* [Se hacen tres exemplares de cada Cosa in another hand.]

* [A catalogue in the same bundle ofpapers, dated 1764 , gives him as: - Alfonsus Tegros , Patria: Fuenlabradensis , Toletana Archiepiscopatus,Ætas : Natus 8 Octobs 1707, Vives : Robustas, Tempus Societatis : Ingressus 20 Decem³ 1723 ,Tempus studiorum: Absolvitstudia, Ministeriaqua, & quandiu : Docuit Gram. 3. Philos 3. Theol 2.Fuit subditus 5. Ror 15, Gradus in Societale : Professus 4or Votor 2 Febu 1741.]

113. Fr. General Lorenzo Ricci to Fr. Patricio Olgavan Rome, 16 Nov., 1763

[Original]

P. Č .

Ihs

Quedo entendido en qto V.R. me dize en la suiade 15 de Octe y agradezcoà V.R. qto ha executado con el Sor Nuncio,cuia voluntad he comenzado à obedecerdando el orden, q V. R. de su parte me insinua, al Pe Prov¹ de Inglaterra, y lo hare saver al Pe Prov¹ de Castilla. Deseo à V. R. mucha salud, y q me tenga presente en sus Stos Sacrifs. Roma y Novbre 16 de 1763. De V. R. Siervo en Chro [Autograph] Lorenzo Ricci

Pe Patricio Ogalvan

Madrid

[Addressed] Al Pe Patricio Ogalvan de la Compa de Ihs Madrid [Seal] Præpositi Generalis Societatis Iesv

113 . [Translation]

I quite understand all your Reverence tells me in your letter of Oct. 15th, and I thank Your Reverence for what you have carried through with the Nuncio, whose will I have begun to obey by giving the order which Your Reverence on your part suggests to the Provincial of England, and I will cause it to be made known to the Provincial of Castile

114. Report on the Temporalities of St. George's 20 June, 1764 . [Original holograph draft.]

Status temporals Seminarii Anglor Matritensis Societ. Jesu anno 1764

Seminarium hocce Matritense nomine S. Georgii Martyris insignitum pro Anglis Juvenibus ad R. P. N. Generalis arbitrium usquead Sacerdotium instruendis institutum fuit: et cum ad multos annos passivis censibus, seu oneribus nimis gravatum steterit tandem ab omni simili onere liberatumfuit Vix tamen ab huiusce oneribus cœpit esse liberum, quando Regia Decreta pro emundatione viarum Civitatis condita coegerunt nos ad onus fere [decem scored novem above] millium du [ca above] torum iterum suscipiendum Annui Seminarii huius reditus [quatuorcenta scored novemcenta above] super[duo above] mille [Romanascuta scoredDucata hispanica above] numerantur, quorem [fere quingenta scored nongenta above] in quatuor Sociis, et duobus servis alendis expenduntur: reliqua vero in solvendis Censuum pensionibus, Domibus, quæ omnem Seminarii substantiam componunt, reficiendis, expensisque pro Divino cultu necessariis . Nullos nunc habet Alumnos, nec habuit utique ab anno 1740; nullamque solvit pensionem pro expensis siveProvinciæ,sive Societati communibus: quiacumSocietashabeat tantummodo Seminarii administrationem , et eius bona illius propria non sint, ab aliis se semperexpensis abstinuit præter ea, quæ pro Sociis administrantibus necessaria censentur: maxime cum Regio Consilio jus competat examinandi rationum , et expensarum libros. Ita sentio Matriti 20 Junii 1764

Alfonsus Tegros

[The quantities scored in the above statement are those oftheState-

ment made by Fr. Alfonso Tegros on the 15th May, 1761 , ofwhich the above is merely a transcription with several slight verbal changes. No other similar reports are to befound in the archives ]

115 . Declaration concerning the state ofSt.George's,by Fr. Juan de la Cruz. Madrid, 20Sept., 1764 [Fair copy in the hand of Fr. Juan de la Cruz, but not signed.]

+

Certificacion

Yo el infrascripto Ror del Colo, y Semino de Yngleses de esta Corte llamado de Sn Jorge perteneciente al R¹Patronatocertifico , qe le fundò Cesar Bogacio Zirujano mayor qe fue del Sr Rey Dn Phelippe 2º en 31 de Julio de 1610 con el destino unico de qe baxo la direccion, y gobierno de la Compa de Ihs se criasen en el todos aquellos Jobenes Yngleses, que sufriesen sus rentas surtiendolos de todo hasta ordenarlos in Sacris, y poderlos restituir à su Reyno instruidos en la Philosophia, Theologia, y Controversias aptos para propagar la fe Catholica professandolapublicamte, y defendiendola hasta morir, y derramar su sangre por ella en caso necessario . Sus rentas presentemte consisten en 290560 rs Vn qe valen los alquileresde las Casas, qe poseha en la Manzana, qe formalasquatro calles, qe llaman del Principe, de las Huertas, del Lobo, ydelPrado , qeson las mismas de su unica dotacion, y qe entoncespruducianlo mismo poco masàmenos

Por quexa del Reyde Ynglaterradada â nña Corte àpocosaños deestablecerse en ella el Semino mando el expressado Rey D"Phelipe 2º que saliesensus Alumnos de Madrid, y eligiesen pa su avitacion una de las tres Universidades Alcala, Salamanca, ò Valladolid Eligieron esta respecto de tener en ella la Nacion Ynglesa el Colo de Sn Alvano, qe esta tambien baxo el gobierno, y direccion de la Compa. En el se han mantenido à expensas de este de Sn Jorge todos aquellos Jobenes Yngleses , qe han permitidosus habereshasta el año de 1740 , en qe viendo los crecidos empeños con qese hallaba , se mando suspenderla manutencion de los Ŷngleseshasta satisfacer enteramte los empeños , y redimir los censos impuestos sobre las Casas. Los gastos considerables asi ordinarios como extraordinarios, qe han occurrido en las Casas estos años, no han permitido qe tenga efecto tan Justaprovidencia , qe esta pidiendo pa su execucion la mas religiosa vigilancia

De lo expuesto se infiere claramte qe esta fundacion no pide determinado numero de Sugetos; y qe tampoco puederesultar de sus rentas sobrante alguno, respecto de haverlas destinado el Fundador integramte con facultad R¹, y Pontificiaâ la manutencion de todo aquelnumero de Alumnos, qe puedasufrir su rentaliquidadeducido lo necessario pa los gastos de adminon, culto Divino, y reparo de las Casas . Actualmtemantiene quatro Sugetos: dos Sacerdotes à cuyo cargoestà la administracion temporal, y de la Yglesia:y dos Coadjutores, qe cuidan de la Sacristia, y Economia domestica con otros dos criados. Y paque asi constelo firmèen este Semino de Sn Jorge de la Compade Ihs, y Madrid 20 de Sepre de 1764.

[Translation]

I, the undersigned Rector of the English College and Seminaryof this Court, called St. George's belonging to the Royal Patronage, certify that Caesar Bogacio, who was principal surgeon of our Lord the King, Philip II, founded it on July 31st, 1610, to the sole end that, underthe direction andgovernmentofthe Societyof Jesus , thereshould be educated in it all those English youths whom its income could support, providing them with everything until they should be ordained priests and able to be sent back to their own kingdom, instructed in Philosophy, Theology and Apologetics , and competent to propagate the Catholic Faith by professing it publicly, and defending it until death, and shedding their blood for it if necessary

Its income consists at present in 29,560 reales in brass, which isthe value of the rents of the houses that it possesses in the block formed bythe four streets called del Principe, de las Huertas, del Lobo and del Prado, the same named in its sole endowment, and which then produced the same amount more or less

Through a complaint of the King of England made in our Court a few years after its establishmentthere, the said KingPhilipII* ordered the studentsto leave Madrid andto select one of the three Universities, Alcala, Salamanca or Valladolid They chose the latter, because there the English Nation possessed the College of St. Alban, which is also under the government and direction of the Society There, at the expense ofthis College of St. George, were maintainedall those English youths that its funds have permitted up to the year 1740 , when, seeing the increasing indebtedness in which it found itself, the maintaining of the Englishmenwas ordered to be suspended until all the debts were satisfied and the censos imposed on the houses redeemed The considerable expenses over the houses, alike ordinary as extraordinary, which have occurred these last years have not permitted such a just disposition which claimsforits executionthe mostscrupulous vigilance.

From what has been explainedit may be clearly inferred thatthis foundation does not demand a settlednumber of subjects, and thatno surplus can result from its income, since the Founder, by Royal and Papal license, destined it all to the maintenance of that number ofstudents that its net income could bear, after the necessary expenses for administration, Divine Worship and upkeep charges of the houses were deducted .

Actually, it maintains four subjects ; two priests reponsible for the temporal administration and the care of the Church, and two laybrothers, who are in charge of the Sacristy and household affairs, with two other servants In witness whereof I have signed this in this Seminaryof St. George, ofthe Societyof Jesus , Madrid, September 20th, 1764 .

* This is anerror

PhilipIIdiedin 1598, andwas succeeded byPhilipIII, 1598-1621

APPENDIX A.

Nature and present state of ye Office at Madrid. *

[By Fr Christopher Mendoza alias Loue, 1675, after his return from thence.]

The auncient nature and condition of this office was thus. Itt was situated in ye Imperiall Colledge, where all ye other Spanish Procuratours do live There wee had an indifferent faire roome, among ye rest of ye Chambers belonging to ye Procuratours Here allways did reside a Father of our English Province, and a Companion; neither ever was this office without a Companion , but onlyin my time , when so much neede there was of one , towards ye raising of ye pensions, which allthough, I compassed without him, yett had this busines been don much sooner , and with more efficacy, and less money, had I had a Companion sent mee, as I desired Their busines here was chiefly, two things, ye recoveryof ye pensions beelonging unto ye Seminary of St. Omers, and ye administration of ye estate of St. Georges Colledge. And these two employments did afford them their maintenance , for allthough our pensions were then in a flourishing condition, and were recovered for many yeares entirely that is to ye value of 6U patacons, yettnottwithstanding, St Omers neverdefraid all ye charges ofye office at Madrid, but only half expences, and St Georges Colledge allowed ye otherhalf, and thus itt was ordainedby our Generalls, to ye end,neither of ye two Colledges might bee att too great expences, or more then necessary Hence may be learnt ye truth of what I have so often writt unto St Omers, that tis but a folly to keep two persons at Madrid whereas in those flourishing primitive times St Omers maintained but one there , andnow ye Administration is taken from us , and ye pensions do scarcely afford 500 patacons per annum instead of 6U patacons, that is ye twelfth part, what prudence can itt bee to keepe two for lesse then ye half quarter part of ye employment Tis sure , I often pressed for a companion , but that was onlyfor an interim, meanwhile ye pensions were raised & no more . Their residence, as I have said, was at ye Imperiall Colledge, and from thence they did take care of ye Administration of St Georges Colledge here, and estate In this house of St Georges did reside only a Sacristan in ye quality of an hired servant, who tooke care of ye Church , and every morning in ye time of prayer, or a little after , our Procuratourwithhis Companiondid go thither to say Masse Att last this seemed tedious unto some body (and indeed itt must needs bee so) and about fifteen or sixteen yeares ago, our Procuratoursgott leaveto remove from ye Imperiall Colledge and reside at St Georges So itt was don, and both hee and his Companionwent to live at St Georges, carrying with them every jott of ye furniture of our Office (which as I haveheardye SpanishFathers say, was as wellfurnished, as any other Office in ye house ) ye chaires, bookes, shelves, bedds &c All this

* Coll S. J. Prov Ang Tom III. MSS . Ex Arch Belgico Bruxell (2) Cardwell transcripts at Stonyhurst The reference in Foley, vii, 55, is not quite accurate, as this document has a different number in Cardwell's transcripts His reference refers to the preceding document dealing with the Spanish pensions of St. Omer's Fr. Antonio Astrain , S.J., in his Historiade la Compañiade Jesusenla

furniture, worth a considerable summ of money, ye bookes alone, beeing worth at least one hundred pounds sterling was lost whenSt Georges was taken from us , by ye Spaniards, insomuchas whenIcame into ye Office, I had nott so much as a naile wherewith to begin to resettle ye Office again This removall unto St Georges, and ye name of Rectour which our Procuratours tooke upon them, or rather was imposed byye people, who would nott call them otherwise , theirliving thereall alone, and att so much ease, as ye Spaniards imaginednothing could bee like itt, extendedunto our Procuratoursso much spleen and envy, as from that very day they began most efficaciouslyto seeke destruction and to covett St Georges for themselves. Att last they gottitt into their heads [?hands], by violencethat is, by putting in a Spanish Administratour or Rectour, and turningout MrKendall, and this withoutany ye least licence from R. Fr Generall, * not giving him ye least word of advice beforehand So I finde ittprotested most seriously, by Mr Southwell, in his lettersuntoMr Kendall, which are still in ye office, viz that Mons : Oliva never knew before hand one word of those intentions or dealingofye Spaniards ; andyett, though hee highly dis-approved ye action, no redresse could ever bee hadfrom Rome for itt. Mr Kendall beeing ousted of ye Administration of St Georges Colledge, as hath been said, hee still continuedfor some monthsin ye house of St Georges, underye Spanish Rectour, as a subject And although hee stood out for some time, and alleadged severall reasons, wherefore hee ought not to pay, as that ye Colledge was an English Colledge, and belonged to his owne Province, that St Georges was owing very considerable summs of money unto ye Seminary of St Omers, that hee did helpe in ye Church, and many other things; nottwithstanding all this, ye Spanish Provinciall commaunded he should pay for his dyett, orelse be confined, andneverpermitted to go abroad; whereuppon he wasconstrained tosubmitt untotheircommaunds,though never so unjust. After some months his abuses encreaseing dayly, hee removed from thence, unto ye ScotchColledge, where soddainly after, and of ye resentment of his losses and injurys (where [ which] were most notorious, which may appear by ye papers and instruments still extant inye Office) hee was struckenwith ye fast [?first] proofof palsey, which tookefrom him ye use of one side of his body.In this condition hee lived about a yeare, till hee dyed ye 2nd July 1672. Att his removall , which was very soddain, he brought unto ye Scotch Colledge nothing else butt three or foure old rotten boxes full of papers beelonging unto our Office, allyerestofye furniturewas left thereandlost, yea,tisthought ye halfye papers beelonging unto ye office are therestill, and all most [?must] of necessity bee lost, for from Rome we can have no redresse , and from ye Spaniards alone, we shall never gettitt

Asistencia de España, vol III, 701, narrates how Fr. Joseph Creswell had begunto buildfor himself in the Office at Madrid apartments fitfor a Bishop or Cardinal, until he was checked by Fr. General Aquaviva . It is strange that in Astrain's authoritativehistory whichruns into seven large volumes and is the latestworkof its kind (1925) no mention is made of St. George's, Madrid

* Foley furnishes a flagrant example of suppressio veri suggestio falsi when, afterquotingpart of theabovedocument, he writes, referring to what he omits (vol. VII, Ivi), "It is clear that there was a strong feeling on the " part of the Spanish Jesuits against the English College at Madrid, which from this account appears to havepassed to them, probably bysome arrange" ment and order from Father General" "

After Mr Kendalls death, Mr Keyns* departing that mounth for England, hee gott leave from ye SpanishFathers, that I mightremove unto ye ScotchColledge; thereto take possession of Mr Kendallspapers, and care ofye Office for ye future. Ye design was, to settle ye Office of Procuratour at ye Scotch Colledge, in hope that I myself, or any other Procuratour, might live out of ye sight, and consequentlyfree from ye envy and spleen of ye Spaniards , do our busines with more ease , and save many expences, which ye Imperiall Colledge bringeth in uppon yeProcuratours Here Icontinuedforye space offivemounths, and had begun to resettle ye Office, buying many necessary things for itt, when ye Spaniards made envy at itt, and soddainly commaunded mee to remove againe unto ye ImperiallColledge, pretendingtheyhad a lawin that Province, that all strangers and guests should reside at ye Imperiall Colledge. I replyed unto Rome, but from thence could have no redresse, and so was forcedto stay [?obey]an unjust command of ye Spaniards , which hadin allye restofour houses atMadrid severall precedents to ye contrary, and a law that was never produced against Mr Kendall, all ye while hee was at ye Scotch Colledge, for 12 or 14 yeares he and his predecessour lived at St Georges, and a thing that was such an huge disadvantage and prejudice to our busines , as itt hathand will always prove. This [?Thus]I removed unto ye Imperiall Colledge, and att my removall, I could in no ways obtaine ye ancient Chamber, beelonging to our Office, which I believe wee had bought for moneys, as ye custom is, there of all Procuratours , as buy their Chambers, but I was thrustinto an ugly small, damp, and moist room , and so sickly, as tis notknownethat ever any bodylived in itt, for any considerable time, who has not lost ye use of one or other ofhis limbs. I replyedto Rome, and spoake divers timesto ye Superiourforanother Chamber, yea, offered moneys for itt, and yett could nevergetrid of itt, till at last I felt ye use of my hearing much impaired, and a continuall sounding inmy ears, andyett all this would not suffice, butthere I must live, and allsodid so, till I came away. Here I was forced to sett myself up, and resettle our Office, buying all things necessary for ye furniture of an Office, and Chamber , as matting, bedding , curtaines , shelves, bookes, cupboards,andan hundred things more. For all our furniture was lost, as itt hath been said, and ye Spanish Province doth allow nothing but ye bare walls In this natureye Office doth continueat present, I haveingleft allyefurniture inyecustodyofMr Sweetman and BrDenys, where itt will beefound, as allso ye bookes beelonging unto ye Office, all which I bought anew , I haveing scarce founde one booke in Mr Kendalls Chamber, wherein to reade, and all ye papers and instruments beelonging to ye same As for ye Chamber ittself, itt is nott fitt for any living soule to dwell in, beeing so dampand moist, yett will very hardly anyother be gotten from ye Spaniards, they seeking our disencouragement in these parts, as much as they can Here wee do pay at present foure ryalls and an half vellon per diem for maintainance, that is of every single person , and if there bee any Companionfive ryalls for each. Yett this is ye leastpaid, ofwhat is necessarily spentin ye Office ,forye house alloweth preciselyfor said sum of foure and a half ryalls per diem two short meales,thatis a dinner andasupper, and these so short, as mostcannott live uppon them , but are constrainedto have other victualls in their Chambers; and for breakfastsnothing is allowed, as neither for cloathes ,

* John Keynes alias Newport ; see Foley vii, 1437 . Jerome Sweetman (Irish) ; see Foley vii, 751

nor ye least thing in ye world, beesides those two meales I have said . Hence itt is that all things computed, as allso many extraordinary contributions or impositions (which by ye house are laid upon ye Procuratours , and such as are Guests or Strangers in ye Colledge) living there is extraordinary deare; and lett two persons live there as close and sparingas they can, and go neverso more to worke, theywill spend at least five [? fifty] poundssterling every yeare, that is halfye summ that our Pensions do amount unto at present

Thus wee see in what mannerthis Office was brought about to bee resettled at ye Imperiall Colledge. Now as for ye employment, itt is only at presentto looke after those small pensions remaining, ye other employment of ye Administration of Saint Georges beeing taken from us. And as for this employment, I have often propoundedunto Superiours that both one person is more then sufficient, and him to bee a Lay brother of good abilitys; unto which many reasons have moved and persuaded mee whereof I shall sett down here some few .

First, a Lay brother is fitter for this busines or employment, and this employmentis more decent and beecoming for a Laybrother then for a Priest, this beeing a mean mechanicall sort of employment, ye recoveryand merelyye recoveryofa few , and veryfew summs ofmoney which scarce amount unto one hundred pounds per annum Can itt bee thought a decent and fitt occupationfor a Priest, who maydomuch good at home, as bee some five hundredleagues, only to recover and take in anhundred pound per annum, ofwhich halfwillgo awayuppon his owne maintainance, and when he hath spent a whole yeare in this employment idly, to send home forty or fifty pounds . For my part I cannott imagine that St Ignatius designed Priests for such empty occupations And empty I may call this, for now ye pensions are resettled, Iknow by experience , he thatis Procuratourthere, hath nothing to do all ye yeare long, and will not finde busines wherefore to sett his feet in ye estate once in a weeke, or a fortnight, exceptitt bee togo a gossipping, as ye Spanish Fathers do, whereby no goodness is gott, and within doores he hath nott ye leastemployment, but to say Masse in a morning, and spend ye rest of ye day in idle talk fromChamber to Chamber, no other occupationbeeing permitted unto him,nott so much as heare a confession in ye Church, out ofye hughjealousyofye Spanish Fathers have least Strangers should draw away their Penitents from them. Now a Laybrother will every day go abroadwith some orother of ye Procuratoursor Straungers that want Companions , and thereby bee able to do his owne busines too, whereas a Father either goeth abroad or stayeth at home If abroad , itt is uppon idle gossipping visitts where nothing is gott, nor learnt, if att home, presently ye Spanish Fatherscry out on him, he is an idle Procuratour, his Office is an idle Office , wherefore do ye English Province maintaine such a drone at Madrid; and thus they never cease till they turne him out of ye Court, as they have done by severall , that I have myselfe known of and have heard of

Secondly; a Lay brother will save much of ye necessary expence If a father spendeth twenty a good vertuous Lay brother may live therefor fifteen if nott for ten pounds. A Lay brother is nott obliged to very many expences, which are excusable in Priests only because theyare Priestsandin thatt degree; such are treats to severall persons of quality, visitts, keeping of wine, chocolate, sweetmeats and other things in their Chambers, all which things, if a Priest liveth there in ye quality of a Procuratour, hee must have them, and fare as well as

all other Procuratours, or else hee will bee weary of his life, and must nott show his face among ye Spanish Fathers Besides this, many impositionsand contributions are layed uppon Priests which are never imposed uppon a Laybrother, and many other things are Priestsconstrained to use, which Laybrothers are never obliged unto; and yett notwithstanding, hee will bee able to do his busines, never the worser for that, but rather bee able to follow itt ye closer.

Thirdly,yenature of these pensions is more properfor a Laybrother This wee learne by all other Orders, of whom ye greatest partdo keepe Laybrothersto gett in, go about, and recover these pensions And as forye Society, they have made great use of them in this employment. Ye Province of Castile, whose rents do entirely almost consistin these Juros or Pensions hath never employed any other butt Laybrothers about this employment, till within these three yeares, that theyhave made use ofa SpirituallCoadjutor; and allthough they recoveryearely atMadridallmost 100U-duckatts Vellon, in these pensions, yetthitherto they neverthought itt a fitt employmentfor a Priest Ye Provinceof Aragon kept another Laybrother there, for above thirty yeares about ye same pensions; and so did allso ye Province of Andalusiafor above twenty years. So that when good able and vertuous Laybrothers can bee had , I conclude itt is ye experience of other Provinces , and ye prudence, allso, to make use of them for this employ. Fourthly, a Laybrother will bee able to live at Madrid with much more quiet and ease In this point, itt is incredible, how much trouble and vexation and persecution , poor Straungers and especiallyof other Nations do endure at Madrid Let him that will nott believe itt, go and live there for a while, for my part, I should wish him no greater evill. In a word, nèver was any Procuratour of ours, who hath nott been persecuted most egregiously , yea, some of them even unto death. All this persecution proceedeth from ye hugh and immense hatred which ye Spaniards have to other Nations, any [ and] ye jealousy they have oftheiractions, leasttheyshould gettintofavoureat Courte , and defraude them of ye conveniences which they esteem their owne , and in this part our Spanish Fathers are esteemed much weaker , then any secular persons From this spleen proceedeth, that they are continually picking quarrells with us; continually prying into our actions , continually jealous of what wee do, and of our employment at ye Court, and in a word, continually endeavouringto spoile all our busines and negociations as much as they can Now a Lay brother is nott capable of these suspicions and jealousies, is scarce thoughta fitt or profectionable object of their hatred; and consequently beeing nott able to caupe [?creepe] much into favoure, or bereave them of any great conveniences, is rather contemned and permitted to live and do his busines at ease and quiett In this particular, I would nott bee thought to exaggerate anything, or make itt worserthen itt is , I take God to witness , thatitt is nott only our case, but men ofye verySpaniards themselves,who complainemostabominablyofill usage, andmany abuses they suffer at Madrid, which proceedeth from ye suspicions those Spanish Fathers have that Straungers do resort unto Madrid under any pretext, though never so slight, only to seeke conveniences of friends and moneys, and bearing[?bereaving ] them of what benevolence and freindship they might finde themselves there. Thus out of spleen and envy they have turned away soddainly severallpersons, both Spaniards and of other Nations, without ye least warning given, nottso much as of an houre: so was Father Peter Piminael [?Pimentel]

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(Son ofone ofye best Grandeesin Spain) turnedout ofye Court bythem , one night, though by an order from ye King he came in again ye next morning; so was Father Norton our Procuratour, only for beeing somewhatin favour with Queen Isabet [Isabel] de Bourbon , sent away on a soddain, without one houres warning, and allthough ye Queen complained to ye King of this abuse, and ye King commaundedye Superiours (after a short reprehension ) to call him backe, yett hee never would come, excusing himselfe unto ye Queen; so was Father Hugh Sempil, a brave Scotchman , for beeing in favour with ye King Philip ye 4th so much persecuted that ye GenerallCaraffa commaunded him abruptly, bya letterto change religion, and betake himself tosome other order, but hee, by ye same favour ofye KingPhilipye4th stood up against ye Spanish Fathers, and gott ye upper hand of all; so was Father Lucas Wading, a mightyman, and a mighty Scholar, an Irishman, persecuted there, and killed by them, as cruelly as ever ox was killed at ye slaughter; so was Father White, Procuratour for Ireland most egregiously abused there and turned out ; Father Kendall, even to death, and many others, and if these do not suffise , I could name whole catenas of them I am nott ignorant myself, how solicituos they were to turn mee out, only because they saw I had restoredour pensions, and had found freinds enough to do my busines well, but I cared not for them, tellingthem allways, I was more desirous to com away, then they were to send mee away. And for Father Sweetman , hee was persecuted, even before his comeing in, for against sundry orders of Father Generall, they kept him out of Madrid, allmost five yeares, pretending ye Mission of Ireland had no busines, nor employment there, and that his office was butt an idle office. Ofthis subject whole sheets of paper might bee written But my conclusionstill is , that a Laybrother is nott capable of such persecutions , they looke on them as insignificant, and nott capable of any great favour, either with great men orye Kings, whereby they lett them liveat ease

Fifthly, a Laybrother will, by this ease and freedom from envy and persecution , bee ye most fitt and ready to go about any harder busines , ifin time itt shouldoccurrat Madrid, or any secret negociation, either concerningSt Georges, or any thing else, for beeing unregarded , and his actions nott pryed into, certainly hee is fitter then a Priest, whose steps are continually watched, andeveryroad [?word] he speaketh suspected if nott misconstrued to a sinister interpretation For my part I cannot imagine any sort of business that in time wee may have at Madrid, but a Laybrother may do itt, provided hee bee of very good ability, as well as ye best Priest, and if other Provinces do keepe their Priests, I know, itt is uppon ye score of very hard suits at law, which every Spanish Province hath at ye Court; but such suits wee never have had, I mean out of Flanders , and hope shall neverhave ; but when said Provinces have had no such suits of law, they have contented themselves for very long intervalls of time, to keepe onlyLaybrothers In a word, ye ease, condition, and state of our busines and office at Madrid, is quite altered and changed, from what itt was formerly, if formerly itt was requisite to keepe two, when St Georges was Ours , now that beeing gon, and our pensions so much decreased, wee have nott employment for one If while ye pensions were raising and resettling itt might, peradventure bee requisite to have there a Priest, now they are resettled and current, itt is scarce requisite to have there a Laybrother. I say scarce requisite, for hee will want employment half ye yeare long

Now as for ye time of sending a Lay brother unto Spain, in case this councele bee taken, I must tell you, ye sooner ye better; and thatitt is high time hee were there. For Father Sweetman is quite uneasy of his life there, and hath written so often to Rome, for a redress ofye tedious and spitefull life among ye Spaniards, thathee will undoubtedly bee heard at last, and ye longer any Laybrother should bee there in company and under Father Sweetman , tis certain, twould bee much profitable for our busines For ye employment of pensions or Jurosis very hard to learn, that sort of busines, beeing so intricate, as some do nott comprehend itt after many yeares, and that hee would in ye mean while, both learne ye language, and ye nature of that employment, with severall other instructions concerning ye intrigue of ye Court any [ and]their way of living there, both at home and abroad

Ye lay brother, that is there at present , is in no way fittfor that office; all his parts orrather his nonabilitys, are quite contrary to what I so often petitioned for. My design was, knowing I must come away soon , either through ye persecution of ye Spaniards , or my owne supplications for a release, to leave ye Office settled in ye nature I have here propounded; butIwas not heard,andthis is one ofye greatest causesof our errours abroad, the nott haveing those on ye place, who only can understand, and do understandye sort of business As forye present I am sure our busines is in as good condition, as if wee had therethe ablest man of all our Province. And my advise should always bee , that no aberration [?alteration] bee made; so long as Fr Sweetman continueth on ye place, only that a good ableLaybrother bee senthim presently, tobee brought up underhim, buthee notso muchas tothink ofentering into ye Office, till M Sweetman is come away. For a better man thereis nottlivingnor a more vertuous, hee is also verywell learned , haveingtaught Divinity some time in Castile : he is 44 yeares of age or thereabouts, and of these hee has spent allmost 30 in Spain, wherehe is allmost connaturalized So that a man of more experience in Spain, and of better intelligence in ye affairs of ye Court, yea peradventure, noso good ,I am certain wee can not have Heis Professus 4 Votorum , speaketh and writhethEnglish very well, hatha very naturall affection towards England, beeing of English extraction, and above all, so scrupulous of conscience, that I am certainefor all ye would [?world,] hee would not defraud us of one farthing, nor so much of the least endeavour of his industry, wherein hee is very active, and so much , thatIwanttoblame him for beeing tooforwardinprosecutinghisbusines.

If these powers and abilitys bee not sufficient, or do nott persuade, what I wish they may, I know nott what to say to these things. Only I desire , that in case my advise bee taken , Fr Sweetman bee nottdiscouraged, by too much remisciveness in answering his letters, or else by answering at random to some points, or by going quite contrary to what hee propoundeth and findeth by experience to bee requisite and necessary, but rather that hee bee encouraged as much as possible towardsour busines both by letters and some small tokensor presents, which may bee sent from hence

APPENDIX B.

The Rev. William Goodridge

A parenthesis in one of the entries of the Douay Diarieswould seem to identify a Valladolid student, William Harper alias Milburn with the William Goodridge or Goodrich who eventually was appointed the first Rector of St. George's, Madrid The entries from the Valladolid registers and the Douay Diaries are as follows: [tr.]

Liber Primi Examinis:"WilliamHartperals Milburn, of thediocese of Hereford 28 years of age, born of Catholic and upper class parents, lived from his boyhood in the unity of the Church, studied human letters in England and afterwards civil law of that Kingdom, but because in that walk of life he could make no progress without peril, by reason of the persecution of heretics , he left the fatherland and betook himself oversea to these parts; with the desire of devoting himself totally to the service of God he came to this College on the 21st December, 1600 , and humbly petitioned to be admitted as an alumnus that he might attain the high end of this College; after the customaryexamination he was admitted . "

Liber Alumnorum:"William Harperals Milburn was admitted to this College onthe 29th December, 1600. He took the oath on the 14th April, 1602 , and afterwards, on the 3rd November , 1603, was sent to Douay, where he was made a priest. Later, in the year 1608 , he entered the Society[whatfollows is in a later hand] but did not persevere on account of certain impediments"

Douay Diaries : C.R.S. X. (p 55) "William Harper, of Hereford, came to us on the 21st December, 1603 , well recommended from the College at Valladolid, in order to continue his studies, because, there, there was no Master to teach Apologetics and Moral Theology , which are preciselythe subjects he is studying. " (p 57) "On the 3rd April, 1604, William Harper was promoted at Arras to the subdiaconate ; on the 19th of the same month at Cambrai was ordained deacon; and on the following day promoted to the priesthood" [(p 72, 73) He figures amongst the Superiors of the College .] (p 75) "On the 19th Sept., 1606, the President set out for Brussels to salute the newNuncio Apostolic and discuss with him business matters of the College He tookwith him Mr. William Harper (who was called here "Gothrigius"), a priest, who was to reside for a time at Brussels to attend to affairs of the College, chiefly the collecting of monies . "

Fr. James de la Cruz, S.J.

This priest, who came from St. Omer's in 1677 to the Seminaryat Madrid as a master, is James Blake als. Cross , whoenteredthe Society at Watten, 1675. He is probably identical with the student of the English College at Seville to whom the following entries from an account book (Lib Gast No. 16) refer

p. 13. "March, 1673 : Printing the conclusions of the Licenciate James de la Cruz, and expenses of the ordination. "

P. 26. " June, 1674 : Licence to hear confessions for the Licenciate James de la Cruz. "

P. 35. "March , 1675: Viaticum of the Licenciate James dela Cruz when he went to England. "

See Foley, vii, 64

APPENDIX C.

[The following memorandum from the archives of Westminster Cathedral (Archiv. West vol xxxiii, no 208 , p 591) is here printed, as itthrows an interesting light on the attempt to re-people St. George's College with students in the year 1677, and shows the interest the secular clergy tookin the College at Madrid at that time. Some slight points of detail seem to be based on hearsay. Though not signed, the toneof the writing suggests thatit reflects a considered opinion ofsome groupof the secular clergy such as the Old Chapter, and there is a unique reference to the offerof the authorities at the English College, Lisbon, to re-stockand staff the Madrid College For kind permission to print this paper thanks are due and are offered to His Eminence Cardinal Bourne.] 1670. The true state of ye English Colledge of St George att ye Court of Madrid in Spain.

(1) The English Colledge of St George in Madrid lyes in the street ofye Prince in ye midstofye Citty, and hathmost convenient situation both for honourable neighbourhood & many other advantages beyond any other in that place

(2) Said Colledge was founded about sixty years past by a Nobleman of Lucca in Italy who long lived and after dyed in yt Citty, havingfirst settled this foundation, erected a large Chapell, and accomodated ye parts of this building to his intent and purpose wch was that it be converted into a Schoole of Learning and liberall Education for twelve English youths of honest Parentage, under the government of a Rectorand one or two English Priests, who are to be well qualified for teaching said youths tillfit for ye University in order to their future Mission in ye Kingdome ofEngland or some other proper Employm*.

(3) The worthy founder expresseth his motives to this pious 1act to be , that thence may proceed a continued supplyofEnglish Missioners to Labourin this Viniard, as also that throughye [? persecution] of heretiques ye Roman Catholiques of England are renderedlesse able to give their children a fitt Education,forwhich two causes hee established this Colledge, where as many as the foundation Rent will bear (which is fivethousand duckats [? p. annm] in houses and lands adjoiningto sd Colledge) may be provided for, confirmed in true Xtianity and made able to support the poor Reliques of Catholique Religion in that Kingdome.

Note .Some few years after the founders decease ye Superiour (whowas also a Clergyman) dying the fathers ofthe Society belonging to the province of Castile planted an English fatherofthat body as Rector of ye Colledge by vertue of their power and interest at Rome & in the Court of Spain and on his decease took occasionof x

his maleadministration , and [? protruding] a stranger unfitt for ye governmt placed a Spaniard in his room under wch nation ye Colledge continues to thisday.

This, however, was to be tolerated , whilst ye design and end ofye founder was in anyway answered & complyd with, butabout twenty years time ye Spanish Province, considering that this house lay very convenient for them, began (as is affirmed by severall antient inhabitants of that Citty, both Spaniards, Italians , and English) to treat ye Scollars with much rigour, not allowingym necessarymaintenance, and took so effectual a course that in lesse thenfive years, they rid ye house of all the poor Schollars and now for fifteen years & upwards enjoyed itt for ymselves alone and converted itts entire Revenue to their own use.

Note . That this alienationis coloured over wth the pretence of maintaining two English youths in ye English Colledge ofValladolid wch however, on a due examination will be found as untrue as their commutationof uses by a private authority is unjust

The Lord Nuncio Archbp of Milan* now residing in ye Court ofSpain is very sensibleofthe abuses & hath promised to intimate his sense of itt to ye propaganda fide, & to use his utmost good offices in itts reformation.

Said Lord Nuncio hath also written to Fa: Tyrso Gonsalez generall ofyeSociety to learn ye reasonof this conduct and acquaint him with ye Scandall given by his bodys misapplication ofye Rents ofnot only this house but most other ye Colledgesofye Mission of England, Scotland, & Ireland to ye prejudice of theChurch.

The sole though weak objection yt ye Spanish Province ofye Societymakesisyt tis not throughtheir fault if no EnglishSchollars come to sd Colledge for they are ready to receave ym with open arms, [whilst scored] But to this an easy answer may be made whilst their invading of anothers right shows sufficiently wt they aime at principally.

The President of the English Colledge at Lixa [Lisbon] upon a view of this case offered lately to send two or three able Priests to reform ye magistereall functions of that Colledge of Madrid , provided they might be entertained , as also gave hopes yt from his house & Englandwould not want a supplyof Schollars if the Colledge was once reduced to itts first institute, wth weh notice the Lord Nunciowas very well pleased , & only expected ye answerof yeLetter written to ye Generall ofye Society on this subject, forthwithtorepresent if needful to ye propaganda fide, & to informthem that tis not for want of Schollars that and other Missionary Colledges in Spain stand empty, but for want of an ApostolicallŠpiritt in ye prest Possessors

What advantages the recovery of sd Colledge would yield to

* The Nuncios in Madrid at this period were:-1668-1670, Federico Borromeo , Patriarch of Alexandria : 1670-1674 , GaleazoMariscotti, Archbishop of Lepanto.

ye body of our English Clergy and our three nations may be gatherd from these few heads

I. The obtaininga house in ye Court and center ofSpain ofso considerable endowment.

2. The education of so many English youths & provision of Priests gratis

3. A title to places and dignitys in all ye famous Universitys of Spain wh may render our body more considerable both at home and in yt grte Monarchy.

4. Tis not for once but for ever.

5. Twill much increase our interest.

6. Tis Justice and wee wrong our selves & posterity by not pursuing itt.

INDEX

.

*An asterisk signifies more than one entry on a page. n indicates that the name is in the notes to the page. The names in square brackets and marked with this sign, "+ , "do not occur in the text or notes Theyare aliases , ortrue names , chiefly on Foley's authority

Abbot, Anthony 294 ab Hees, Fr ..... , S.J. 239

Arganda 23 , 24* , 25 , 68 , 135

Arnalte, Maria 26, 27* 28

Acevedo, see Matute

Agreda, Alonso de 3 , 10 , 79

Aguada y Romero, Francisco 37

Aguado, Francisco, S.J. 239, 261

Aguilar, Count of 75, 142; Fr. .. . ., S.J. 291; Thomas de 28

Alacambe, Alacampi, Aluganbe, [+ vere Atslow, Edward, S.J.] 239 , 277

Alarcon, Pedro de, S.J. 21, 95, 208* ,

209* , 210* , 211 , 212

Alba, Duke of v*

Albacete vin

Alcala de Henares , Complutum 13 , 15* , 16 , 20* , 23 , 66, 90, 91 , 92 , 93, 96,

101N , 134 , 146, 148, 158, 182* , 187* ,

194 , 195, 201, 202, 240*n, 261, 263 , 264, 337, 338, 359, 360

Arnedo, Martin de 56* , 124, 125

Arraiz, Juan de 27

Arras 368

Astorga, Alonso de 21

Astrain, Antonio, S.J. 361n, 362n

Astrillano, Prince of, Duke of San Lucar la Mayor 314, 315, 318* , 319*

Atkinson, John Joseph157 , 158*

Atslow, see Alacambe

Audomarum, see St. Omer's

AugustinianRecollet Nuns 2, 4, 78 , 80

Auronge, see Orange

Avila 152

Avi[e]llaneda Manrrique, Juan de 11 , 88, 191 , 192

Ayala, de, Diego 16, 92 ; Joseph , S.J. 288* , 291n, 306

Alford [+ vere Griffith, Michael, S.J.] Aylworth, see Harcourt

290

Alicant[e] 288

Altamirano, Joseph, S.J. ix, 326

Aluganbe, see Alacambe

Alvarez Murias, Pedro 270 , 271

Amarka , Fr. S.J. 239

Ambassador , English in Spain x, 13 , 14, 31, 32, 40* , 89, 90, ΙΟΙ, 103, 154, 158 , 180, 185, 196* , 198* , 236, 240 , 241 , 254, 256, 258, 260*-4, 286, 299, 302 , 306 , see Cornwallis; see Cottington; see Digby; from Lucca to Spain

7, 12 , 82 , 89 , 276, 284, 314 , 318; Spanish in London 13 , 38 , 89, 294*

Amosquita, Maria de 219

Andalusia, Boetica 154 , 291n , 294, 315 , 319, 365

Andrade, Andres de 320* , 322* , 323*

Aniña, Juan de 10, 87

Antwerp[e] 86n* , 282, 291*n , 292

Appleton, Mr ..... 295

Aquaviva, Claudius, S.J. General205 , 362n

Aragon 304 , 365

Aranda 10, 87

Aranda , Geronimo de, S.J. ix, 161 , 339

Arbeo, see Worsley

Arbizu, Martin de, S.J. 229, 233

Arceo , de, Agustin 23*; Alonso vii, 23* , 25 , 26, 68-71, 87, 98 , 135-8

Aresti, Gabriel de 62 , 130

Azcarate, see Vergara

Babthorpe, Bapt[h]orp[io], Vapzorpio, Thomas, S.J., als Smith ix*, 41, 53* , 110 , 121* , 155n, 156 , 157 , 228* , 232 , 233* , 238 , 239, 244, 246, 250* , 253-6, 260* , 261* , 290-2, 294 , 306 , 307 , 354 , 355

Bacon, George, als Southwell 10 , 85n; Nathaniel, S.J., als Southwell 260, 261 , 272 , 278-283, 287 , 290* , 291* ,

362

Baeza, Diego de, S.J. 229, 231 , 233 235

Balbuena , Franciscode 3, 4 , 23-5, 34 , 67, 71, 79, 80, 104, 135* , 139

Baldwin, als of Bawden, William x, 202*

Barley,Thomas, als ofBarlow , Martin

Barlow , Martin, als. Barlæus, Barleo, Barley, Thomas 10 , 85*n, 241

Barrientos, see Tellez

Barrio, Varrio, Francisco de 8, 84, 208, 209; Geronimo de 70, 138

Barter, John 154

Barton, Richard, S.J. 301*

Baskervill , Braushau[b]el , 149*n

Baston , Nicholas 154* Walter

Bates, William, S.J., als Bathe 147*n

Bathe, als of Bates, William Batuecas 23 , 96

Bavaria 292

INDEX

Bruges 85n

Bawden , William, S.J., als Baldwin Bruning, see Simons 149*n, 202 , 205

Baynam, Edmund 154

Bedingfeld , Sir Henry 153; Henry 154; Henry, S.J., als Silesdon 290 , 292* , 294*n, 302*

Beesley, Francis 157n; see Haughton 157n

Belgium 85n, 86*n, 152, 237 , 241

Bellesheim , A., quoted gon

Benedictines x* , 203* , 205* , 295* , 304 , 305

Bennet , John , rev . 95n

Benson, Alphonsus 154

Bentley, Benleo , Venleo , Henry, S.J. ix, 149*n

Beveridge, John, S.J.291n; see Vivero

Bibero, see Vivero

Biddulph , als of Fitton, Francis

Bilbao 160, 327* , 329, 330 , 331, 343

Blackfan, John, S.J. ix, 148, 149* , 150

Blacklow , als of White, Thomas Blake, see Cross

Bla[c]kiston, Blasquiton,William , S.J. , als Travagan 163*n

Blancalana , Bernardino 54, 122

Blasquiton , see Blackiston

Blayne, Colonel298

Blewet, see Bluet

Bluet [te], John, S.J., als Collins ix,

156*n, 227, 257-261, 263, 270 , 271* , 293 , 298, 305

Brussels 85n , 115n , 152* , 304 , 305 , 321n, 361n, 38*

Buckingham, Duke of 298

Bullon, Gaspar 10 , 87, 184

Burgoise, Fr .... , S.J. 239

Burgundy, Borgoña 194*

Burthon, als. ofNottle, Joseph

Burton, Canon Edwin, quoted vi, xin

Bushere, Fr., S.J. 289

But[h]ler, Thomas, S.J. 337* , 338*; see Botlier

Cabezas, Francisco28

Cabrera, Juan de, S.J. vi*n, vii* , ix, 1* , 64, 132 , 150n , 162 , 163

Cadenas , Antonio 43 , 112

Caes , William 241

Caetano, Juan Antonio, Archbishopof Capua and Nuncio Apostolic in Spain II, 87, 167, 189, 191

Calais 302

Calatrava , Order of 53 , 121

Cambrai 368

Cambridgeshire85n

Campian [o], Roger 10 , 85*n , 241*; als. of Blundestone, Daniel Campo, Francisco del 270 , 271

Campuzano, see Soto

Cañavate, Balthasar, S.J. ix, 160 , 329 , 330 , 335, 336

Caño, Cano, Alonso del, S.J. 228 , 229 , 231 , 233* , 235

Campian, Robert 240*n

Blun[de]ston[e], Daniel, rev., als

Boetica, see Andalusia

Bogacio, Bocacius , Boccasius , Bogazio, Vocacio, Cæsar vi, ix*, ** , 1-141 passim, 167 , 168, 173, 179, 180 , 184* , 185, 190* , 191, 192 , 195* , 201* , 206* , 207* , 236 , 237* , 257 , 259, 262, 263, 307, 309 , 317, 359, 360; Maria 4, 24* , 80, 236

Boniface VIII, Pope 193

Borgoña , see Burgundy Bornhem 10IN

Borromeo , Federico, Patriarch of Alexandria and Nuncio Apostolic in Spain 370n

Botlier, Butler, Henry 151*

Bourne, His EminenceCardinal Francis 369

Bragança 153

"Braus hauel, abel, " see Baskervill

Brigittines 156n , 160

Bristol, Earl of x

Brook[e][s], Matthew , S.J. 160*n , 328* , 331*

Broughton , als ofNottle, Joseph Brown, Thomas, S.J. 155

Capata, see Zapata

Capua, Archbishop of, see Caetano

Capuchin xi, 101 , 159

Caraffa [Vincent], S.J. General 366

Caravaca

Car[a]vajal, Luis[i]a de x, 237; Pedro de, S.J. 206, 208, 209* , 210; Sebastian

77

Carbonel , Joseph 320, 321, 323*

Carey, Careo, Carre, John 149*n

Carleton, Henry, als. Compton 10 , 85*n, 241; Thomas , S.J., als Compton x*, 10, 85, 86n, 241, 263, 264, 307*

Carmelites , Discalced vii, 23, 45 , 54, 55 , 66, 96, 114, 122, 123 , 134 , 221 , 224 , 257 , 259

Carre , Mr ..... 295; see Carey

Carthusians xiin, 293 , 294

Carvajal, see Caravajal

Casaubon, Mr .. .. 301

Castejon, Diego 66, 134

Castile, Castiglia, S.J., Province of 228* , 229, 233* , 236, 288, 290 , 303 , 304 , 314* , 318* , 319, 358* , 365 , 367

Castillo, Diego de 21; Diego de, S.J. viii* , 157; Juan del 266* , 267

Castrillo, Count de 182 , 187

Castro, Tomas de, S.J. ix, 161; see Pereira

Castrofuerte , Marchioness of 159

Cataneo, Balthasar 29* , 99*; Bartolomé 29, 67, 72* , 99, 135, 139, 257* , 259*

CatholicRecord Society, volumesquoted 101N, 148n , 151n, 157 , 240n , 304

Caudevilla , Brother Beltran de, S.J. 329, 330, 333-6

Caviedas, see Perez

Caxa, Fr ..... , S.J. 41, 52 , 110 , 120

Cepeda, Fr ..... , S.J. 51* , 119*

Cerain, Juan de 8, 18 , 49, 65* , 66, 72 , 84, 94, 117 , 133, 134, 139, 258 , 260 ,

270, 271; see Serigaza

Ceresa , Juan de 38 , 108

Cetina, Zetina, Gutierre de 201* , 202*

Chacon, Juan, S.J. 229, 231, 233, 235

Challoner , Bishop Richard

Chamartin 148*

Charles I of England 337 , 338

Charles III of Spain v Chaveria , Antonio de, S.J. 229 , 233

Chaves[z], de , Beatrix vii, 29, 30* ,

99* , 239 , 250* , 253* , 260, 262* , 263* ,

272 , 273* , 352*; 353, 354; Juan 23 , 24 , 25, 68, 135; Rodrigo 23 , 24*

Chincon , Alonso de 24*

Cisneros, Joseph de 55, 73, 124, 126, 140

Civill , see Seville

Clapton, John, als Le[y]ton and Lepton 240*

Clare , John, S.J., als Dominic 147*

Clark[e], John], S.J. 277 , 304, 395; John Francis Xavier, als Hunter

162*n, 345 , 347, 348* , 349* , 350*

Clayton, Claiton, John, S.J. 292*n, 302

Clenock , Morgan 149n

Cobbs, William 154

Cogolludo 23, 96

Creswell , Cresu[w]el[1]o , Joseph, S.J. vi, ix* , x* , 2-25 passim, 47 , 64 , 69 , 71 , 78-95 passim, 116* , 132 , 136, 138 , 147 , 167, 189* , 190* , 191 * , 195* , 197 , 199 , 200 , 223 , 227 , 236, 237 , 241 , 257* 259* , 262, 263, 264* , 309, 362n

Cromwell 300, 305, 337 , 338

Cross, Crucio, de la Cruz, James, S.J., als Blake 31 , 101, 158* , 368*

Crosse, Michael 155

Crucio , see Cross Cruz, Juan de la, S.J. ix, 166* , 359; see Cross

Cubas , Sebastian de xi, 38* , 107* , 108 , 150, 153, 239* , 258 , 260 , 270* , 271 , 272 Cueba y Silba, Francisco de la 21

Cuello, Juan 70 , 138

Cuenca 332

Cwmyoy, [Omyoy] 149"

Darcy, als of Thompson , Charles Davila, Antonio27; Eugenio, S.J. ix, 161 , 333, 334

Davis, John, S.J. 160* del Monte, Juana 67, 68, 69 , 70, 71 , 135* , 136 , 138* del Plano, Fr ... S.J. 239 del Valle, Joseph Ciprian 59, 127; Josepha 257 , 259

Denbighshire86n

Denia, Duke and Marquis of 195*

Den[ne]mark298 Devonshire 85n

Dias, Juan 8 , 84

Diaz, Brother Francis, S.J. 244 , 246

Diaz de Villapadierna, Francisco 66 , 134

Diaz Lasso, Pedro 23

Diertins, Ignacio, S.J. 324 , 325* , 326

Diez Noguerol, Pedro 15 , 91

Digby, Sir John x* , 11on , 240

Ditchfield, Ditchling, als of Sankey , William

Collins, als. of Bluet, John; als of Dodd, Charles , quoted vi

Land, Thomas

Complutum, see Alcalá

Colo[g]n[e] 282*

Compton , als of Carleton, Henry and Thomas

Contreras , Antonio de 54, 56* , 122 , 124 , 125; see Gonzalez ; see Ruiz

Cordova 310

Cornwallis, Sir Charles x*

Cort[e]s , Fernando, S.J. ix, 162*n , 344 345 347, 349, 350

Cottington,Sir Francis38, 108 , 110*n , 291

Courtn[e]y, Courtenay,[+ vereLeedes, Thomas, S.J.] 279, 281, 288, 291* , 305

Dominic, als of Clare, John Dominican x, xi, 101n , 148 , 149 ,

151*n, 203, 205

Dorell, als of Green, Thomas Douay86*n; College 101n , 148 , 149" ,

151*n, 240*n, 242n, 368

Draycott, Dracot, Brother Thomas , S.J. 157 , 158* , 287* , 304, 323, 324

Drury, als of Harrington, Mark Duarte [+ vere Jenkyns], Brother

John, S.J. 153

Dublin 299

Ducket[George, S.J., vere Holtby] 305

Dulin, Fr ..... , S.J. 239

Durand, Thomas , S.J. 154* Durham 101n; Diocese of 147"

INDEX

Edinburgh, Edenborough 299

Edmunds , als of Weston, William

Eduardo , Angelo 8, 84

Edward[e][s], als of " Eveleus ,Amesius"

Elgueta, Francisco, S.J. 161

Eliz, Brother Abraham, S.J. 152

Emerson , Ralph, S.J. 155

Encredo , Sanchode 23

England 3* , 6* , 7, 9, 12, 13* , 14* , 18* , 31 , 53 , 54, 79 , 82* , 85 , 86*n , 89, 90, 91 , 101 , 120 , 121 , 140, 149n, 152n , 154* , 157* , 159, 160* , 171* , 176* , 177 , 181* , 182, 184, 186* , 187, 188, 196, 203* , 212* , 213* , 220, 229* , 233* , 253 , 257 , 258* , 259,260*, 262, 263* , 292,295″ , 301, 302, 305* , 311* , 313* , 315* , 316 , 317 , 319 , 323, 324, 327 , 329 , 330, 331 , 333* , 334* , 335 , 337 , 358, 363, 367, 369* , 370*

Errasquin, Martin de 152

Escobar, Diego de 148

Escosez , (Scott or Scotsman ), George, S.J. 155

Espada, Alexandro de la 335, 336

Esparza, Esparea , Martin de , S.J. 306*

Espeleta, Martin de 52 , 120

Essex 10In

Estada, Ignacio de, S.J. 229, 233

Estaford, see Stafford

Estan, Nicolas, S.J. 152

Estilinton, see Stillington Estremera257 , 259 "Eveleus , Amesius , " als Edwards, Peter 152n , 153 , 217 , 218 Exeter 85n

Farnese, Cardinal Odoardo, Protector of England 194 . Federigui, Fideric, Pablo, S.J. 292*n

Felices, Juan de, O.S.F. 41 , III; Pedro 41, III

Felton, Francis, S.J. ix, 155*n, 156

Fernandez , Pedro, S.J. 210, 211

Fernandez de Mudarra, Juan, S.J. 239

Fernandez de Nava, Domingo, S.J. ix, 158*

Fernandez Montiel, Antonio 15 , 91

Fernandez Tabernero , Pedro 76*

Fideric, see Federigui

Filippo, see Philips

Firtman, see Freeman

Fitton, Francis, S.J., als Biddulph 152

Flamengo ,? Fleming, John 31 , 101*n , 159

Flanders x, xi, 37, 53, 54, 85 , 86*n, 101N , 107 , 121* , 147 , 148 , 149, 150*n ,

151, 152 , 153 , 154* , 156* , 158* , 159 , 163, 168 , 174 , 194* , 196, 198, 205, 206 , 237, 257-60 , 263, 264 , 287 , 288 , 298 , 299, 305, 306, 312, 316, 366

Fleming, see Flamengo Foley, Brother, S.J., quoted vi*n, 85n , 86*n, IOIN, IIon, 147 , 148-53*n, 155-59*n , 161n, 163n , 270n, 288n , 291n , 292n , 298n, 308*n, 31on , 331n , 337n, 361n, 362n, 363n, 368n

Fonseca , Fernando 66, 134

Forcer , Foçer, Francis, S.J. ix, x, xi*, 18 , 22, 23 , 25* , 26, 28, 34 , 35, 36, 38, 52 , 54, 94, 96* , 105* , 108 , 120 , 122* , 123n, 150* , 151* , 205, 210 , 211* , 213 , 214* , 220-6* , 237, 249, 253-5, 25764, 272

Forster, Foster , Francis, S.J. 239 , 290 , 291, 292*n, 293* , 294* , 298-304, 308 , 351n , 354 , 355

France 154 , 257, 259, 278* , 298, 302 , 305, 311*

Franciscan xii, 4, 41, 80, III; see

Capuchin

Franco , Fr ..... S.J. 288, 290*

FrancosGarniza yZurramendi , Diego 27 , 52 , 54

Freeman, Firtman, Friman, John, S.J. 157, 158 , 229* , 233* , 255, 261* , 265-9, 272-5, 277 , 279-83, 306, 307

Fuenlabrada , Fuenlabradensis357n

Fuentes, Juan de, S.J. 160, 326

Gabilondo, Diego de 265* , 266*

Gage, William, S.J., als Howard

153*n

Gallo, Bartolomé 48, 69, 87, 117 , 136

Galver, Carlos, S.j. viiin

Gant , see Ghent

Garcia , Gregorio 21; Manuel 24, 25*

Gard[i]ner, John, S.J. 151*n , 152

Garnett[e], Garnet[o], Brother George,

S.J. viii, 38, 39* , 53, 107, 108* , 121 , 153 , 154 , 155, 156* , 220, 224, 227 , 228* , 232 , 233 , 238, 239, 256 , 258* , 260* , 261, 263, 264, 269, 271* , 282

Garniza, Garniça, Cathalina 27*; see Francos

Gaunt , see Ghent

Genkins , Mr. . . . 310; see Duarte

Genoa 29* , 99*

Gerard, Lord 298

Germany 54, 121 , 154 , 278* , 305

Gerralda, Beltran de 27

Geubels, Fr ..... , S.J. 298 , 305

Ghent, Ga[u]nt 86n, 238 , 239 , 292* , 295, 297 , 303 , 304 , 305; St. Peter's 296

Giannino, Fr ..... , S.J. 278*

Gibbons , als of Risdon , Thomas

Giffo[a]rd, Joseph , S.J., als. Walker

300, 301 , 303, 304

Gillow , Joseph, quoted xn, IOIN , IIon, 148n , 151n , 153n, 283n , 297n

Gimenez, Manuel 52 , 120

Gomez , Alphonsus 357*; Juan 3* , 79* , 189

Gongora, Juan de 56 , 124

Gonzalez , Ana 76* , 143*; Josef 36; Luisa 76

Gonzalez, Tyrso, General, S.J. 370

Gonzalez de Contreras , Diego 21

Gonzalez Tabernero , Alonso 27

Goodridge , Goodrich, see Harper

Goring , Sir George, Kt and Baron, Earl of Norwich 293, 294, 298, 301, 302,304,305,306

Gothrigius, see Harper

Gottifredi, Fr. . .. ., S.J. 298

Goudrigius, see Harper

Granada 147

Granado [s], Joseph , S.J. ix, 34* , 104* , 160 , 161 , 333* , 334 , 342 , 343; Manuel Sancho, S.J. 351 ; Pedro 217

Grande, Francisco, S.J. 353, 356

Grant, Robert, S.J. 157, 290 , 293* , 294, 300 ; William, S.J. 60, 128

Gravina , Bishop of, see Sacheto

Greaton, Joseph , S.J. 161, 344

Green, Thomas, S.J., als Dorell 152*n

Griffith, see Alford

Guadalajara 23 , 96

Gudin, Fr ... S.J. 275*

Gudrichi, see Harper

Guerrero, Miguel 67, 135; Pedro 56, 125

Guevarra, Geronimo de, S.J. 268*

Guijarro, Gabriel de, S.J. ix, 163

Guilday, Peter, rev . , quoted vi*n

Guise 298, 299, 301, 302

Gunter, William Maurice 215*n

Guntin, see Rodriguez

Guzman, see Medina de las Torres, Duke of; see Olivares, Count Duke of Gwyn, William 149n

Hague, Haghe, The 298

Harbeo, see Worsley

Harcourt, [+ vere Aylsworth, William, S.J.] 300 , 301 , 303

Haro, de, Bartolomé 56, 57* , 124 , 125; Luis 37; Fernando, S.J. 159

Harper(Hartper),William , als Go[o]dridge, Goodrich, Gothrigius, Goudrigius, Gudrichi, als Milburn ix, 27, 88n, 148* , 194 , 195, 199* , 200* , 201* , 240, 241 , 307 , 368*

Harrington , Mark, rev., als Drury 148*n

Harvey[o], Colonel 294; see Worsley

Haughton, Ho[u]ghton, Edward, S.J. ,

als. Risley, Ris[e] [e]y and (in error)

Beesley viii, ix, xi, 30* , 35-9, 99,

100 , 105-8, 157*n, 238 , 240* , 242* , 244 , 247, 250, 254-6, 258, 260-3, 267 , 269, 271-3, 275* , 276* , 278* , 280-3, 288-306 passim ; John 157n

Havering, Essex 10In

Herbert, als. of Johnson, William Hereford, Diocese of 149n , 368

Hernandez , Maria 41 , 111

Herrera, Juan Antonio de 15 , 91; Mariana de 23, 27; see Holgado Hicks, Leo, S.J. viiin

Hildreth,William, als or vere Sim [p]son 147*n

Hill, als of Wood, John Hogan, Edmund, S.J., quoted

Holgado de Herrera, Fr. .... S.J. 33 , 34 , 104*

Holland 304 , 327*

Hopton, Arthur 155

Hoskins, Hosquines , Anthony, S.J. ix, 27, 147, 148* , 241; Sidronius, S.J. 310

Howard , als. of Gage , William Huete 337 , 338

Hunt, als. of Weston , William Hunter , als of Clark, John Francis Xavier Hurtado, Miguel, S.J. ix, 162

Iberies, als ofMetham, Francis

Indies 51 , 52 , 119, 120, 196, 198 , 301

Innocent X , Pope 265, 266

Ireland 299, 300 , 366, 370

Irish College, see Salamanca , Santiago and Sevilla

Isabel, Isabet, de Bourbon, Queen 366

Italy 52, 53, 120, 256, 258 , 288 , 289

James I of England x Janson, John_154

Jenkyns, see Duarte Jessop, A., quoted viin, 149n Jesuits , Generalofvii, xi, 7 , 12* , 17* , 18, 30, 82, 88, 89 , 93 , 94, 951 , ΙΟΙ, 131 , 161-2 , 195* , 202, 203* , 206-9, 221-8, 231 , 233, 235* , 267, 269 , 2723 , 276-8, 282-4, 287-91, 294* , 306 , 315, 319, 323-5, 331-2 , 344 , 348-9 , 355, 358, 361, 362*n, 366; see Aquaviva, Caraffa, Gonzalez , Noyelle, Oliva, Retz, Tamburini and Vitelleschi

Jones , Henry 154

Johnson , als. of Philipps, William Jutland , Duke of 154

Kafka, Baron John Francis 154

Kellison, Dr. Matthew 153

Kendal, Thomas, S.J. viii, ix, xi, 22* ,

49 , 55, 58* ,63,95, 96* , 118 , 124, 126* , 131, 157 , 158, 294* , 300, 301 , 303* ,

308*n, 310, 311* , 313, 316, 320 , 321 , 322*n, 323, 362* , 363* , 366

Kerkhoven, Mr ... 154

Keyn[e]s , John, S.J., als. Newport 363*n

Kinsman, Bernard (Barnerd), S.J. 270

Knatchbull, John, S.J., als Norton

ix, 18 , 22, 36, 38, 55, 67, 94, 96 , 106 , 108* , 123 , 134, 151 *n, 153* , 154, 216* , 217* , 222 , 223 , 225, 226* , 257 , 258 ,

260* , 351n , 366; Mary, O.S.B. 295 , 297*

Knot[t], als of Wilson, Matthew

Knox, Thomas , Records of English Catholics, quoted 149n , 151n

Labata , Fr ..... S.J. 249, 250 , 252 , 254

Laconi, Marquis de 162, 348* , 349* La Chapelle 298*

Lagrava , Pedro Joseph de 32, 59* , 61 , 103, 127* , 129

Lamberti, Francisco 5, 48, 65* , 81 , 117 , 133 Lancaster86n* , 157n

Land[e], Thomas, S.J., als Collins , John 152*n, 216, 217 , 220

Langhorne, Charles 101n; Dorothy 101N ; Francis, als Legate 31 , 101 *n , 158, 159*n; Richard, ven martyr

ΙΟΙΗ

Lasquer, Diego 256 , 259

Lasso, see Diaz

Layton, Thomas, S.J., als Port[e], Porto 10, 86*n, 152, 154 , 155 , 217, 240-2* , 263, 264, 304

Lecañes , Juan de, S.J. 229, 233

Lee, als of Stafford, Ignatius

Leedes , see Courtney

Leganes[z], Liganés, Marquis of 37 , 39 , 108

Legate, Leggat, Thomas IoIn; see Langhorne

Leodium , see Liege

Leon, Antoniode 21

Leopold, Archduke 320 , 322

Lepre, Juan de 76*

Lepton, als of Clapton, John

Lerma, Duke of 10 , 15, 87 , 92 , 195

Le[y]ton, als. of Clapton, John

Lezaun, Fr

..... S.J. 306, 307

Liege, Lieja, Leege, Leodium 18, 85*n, 94, 152, 239, 240, 260, 271, 299, 302 , 303, 307*; English College 151 , 261

Liganés, see Leganes

Lincoln, Diocese of 151n

Lisbon, 85n, 152 , 153 ; English College 95n, 369, 370

Lissi, Ambrosio 8, 84

Lobaina, see Louvain

London 14 , 85n , 90* , 101*n , 162n , 292, 294, 320, 321 ; Diocese of 155n

Long, Mr ..... 294;. . 298

Longona 37 , 107

Lopez, Gabriel 309; Juan 76

Lopez de la Madera, Gregorio 69, 137

Lopez de Ujebar, Juan 48, 49 , 117*

Loue, see Mendoza

Louvain, Lobaina 86n ; S.J. Noviciate (College) 18* , 72, 94* , 139, 159, 238 , 257, 259, 311* , 315, 319-26*

Love, see Mendoza

Lovell, John, S.J. 152

Lowe , see Mendoza

Lucas, John 160*

Luc[cja 1 , 2 , 19, 42, 48, 64, 77, 78, III, 117 , 132, 167, 189, 312 , 316

Lucero, Hernando, S.J. 17, 93

Lucio, see Lucy

Lucy, Lucio, Robert 10 , 85*n , 241

Luis, Fr

, S.J. 275*

Mad[d]ison, Edward, als Malbrow , Marbery and Messenden 151*n

Madera , see Lopez

Madrid , passim; Casa Profesa vin, x , xi* , 21* , 22 * , 94* , 95*n, 97* , 164* , 205-10* , 308* , 309*; Church of Our Lady of Loreto 76* , 77, 143 ; Church of St. Sebastian 33* , 47, 48* , 49, 54, 75, 76, 103* , 116, 117 , 122 , 142 , 143 , 148*n; Convent of St. Isabel 4, 80; Convent of the Victoria 33, 48 , 50, 103 , 116-8; General Hospital 29, 77 , 99, 143* , 320; Hospital of the Passion 74 , 141; ImperialCollege 15 , 16, 64, 92 , 115 , 119 , 131 , 154* , 155 , 157 , 195 , 210, 211 , 249, 250, 253* , 323, 324, 337, 339, 350, 355, 356, 361* , 363* , 364; Italian Hospital 41, 52, III, 120; Nunciature 29, 30, 65, 66, 99 , 100, 133, 134; Office of the English Procurator, S.J. viii, 154* , 156 , 361-4 , 366 ; Royal Hospital 48* , 117*; Royal College of Nobles 351, 352; St. George's English College, passim ; ScotchCollege 162, 362* , 362; Vicar of 16, 39, 43, 45* , 56, 66, 92, 109 , 113 , 114, 124, 134, 151 , 201* , 202, 265 , 266 , 267; Visitorof 11 , 76 , 88, 143: Women's Gaol 77 , 143

Madrid, Geronimo de 23, 24 , 68* , 135*

Maldonado, Diego 27* , 28, 194*; see Tello

Manners, als of Metham, William

Manrrique, see Avillaneda

Manzano, Francisco 54, 122 Marin, Diego, S.J. 229 , 233

Mariscotti, Galeazo, Archbishop of Lepanto and Nuncio Apostolic in Spain 370n

Marmol, Bernardino de 147*

Martinez, Benito 191 , 192; Marco Antonio 201 , 202 ; Maria vii, 28, 76* , 77, 98, 142 , 143* , 165*

MartinezRubio, Dr ..... 38, 108 , 155 , 258, 260, 270 , 271

Mastrilli, Carlos 256 , 259

Mathias de Ysasi, Ana 311 , 312

Matthew , de Metayo, James 149*n

Matute y Acevedo, Fernando de 25, 26 , 77

Maurice, Mauricio , Walter, als Montano, als or vere Morton 10 , 85*n , 147* , 241 ; Morris [ ? + Christopher], S.J.300

Medianilla, Jeronimo 270, 271

Medina, Domingo de, S.J. 328

Medina Celi, Duke of 21 , 95

Medina de las Torres & San Lucar, Duke of, D. Ramiro Phelipe de Guzman xi, 35 , 37* , 39* , 40* , 43* , 56* , 58* , 60, 105 , 106* , 108* , 109* , 112 , 124, 125 , 126 , 128, 309*

Mena, Juan de 21

Mendez , Diego 27*

Mendoza ,Christopher de, S.J., als. or vere Loue, Love or Lowe viii*n , xi, 115n , 310*n, 312, 313 , 317*n, 322n , 323* , 324 , 361; see Suarez

Montiel, see Fernandez

290 , 304

Mentan, Gerard, S.J. 151

Metham[o], Mettam, Francis, S.J. , als Iberies 307, 308*n; William, als

Manners 308*n

Mettam, see Metham

Meron, John de, S.J. 241

Mes[s]ia, George, S.J. 162* , 345-350

Metayo, see Matthew

Meur[s]tius, Jacobus 282 , 2912

Miguelez, ManuelT.,O.S.A., quotedvn

Milan, Archbishop of 370

Milburn, als. of Harper, William

Millington , Edward, rev. 150* , 151* , 152*

Miranda, Count of 169 , 175

Molina, Count de 311*

Momoratus, Fr ....., S.J. 239

Mompeson , see Montpesson

Moncada , see Ortiz

Mondera, Marquis de 147

Monsalve , Antonio 32* , 56 , 58 , 59* , 60-4, 73 , 102, 103, 124-8, 130 , 131* , 140 , 158

Montano, see Maurice

Monte , see del Monte

Montford, Munford, James, S.J. 282 , 283n

Montmorency, Fr ..... , S.J. 298

Montoya, Gines de, S.J. 353-6

Montpesson , Mompeson ,Thomas 151; Mary 150*n, 151 , 153, Mo[o]re, Henry, S.J., als Talman and Parr 163* , 291*n, 292* , 299*n , 300-2

Moran, Francisco, S.J. vii, ix, 161* ,

333* , 334* , 335, 336; Pedro, S.J. 161N

More, John 152; see Moore

Moreno, Juan 266 , 267 ; Miguel 2 , 24, 49, 64 , 78 , 117 , 132

Morton, see Maurice

Morris, Mr ..... 217 ; see Maurice

Moscoso ySandoval , Balthasar, Cardinal Archbishop of Toledo 337* , 338*

Mourin, Antonio, S.J. 164-6

Mudarra, see Fernandez

Munford, see Montfort

Munichica, Manuel de, S.J. 338

Muñiz, Ignacio, S.J. ix, 163* , 350 ,

353*n, 354-6*

Munster, Germany 278

Murcia 288* , 346* , 347

Nabarrete , Fernando, S.J. 159

Naples 101n

Napolitano, Aquiles, rev xi, 35 , 39* , 40*, 47*, 52, 55-60, 106* , 108 , 109 ,

IIon, 116* , 120, 124-8, 150n , 189 , 239, 258* , 260* , 323 , 324

Me[n]doza, Pedro Con (Gonc.), S.J. Nava, see Fernandez

Navalcarnerovin

Navas, Agustin de, S.J. ix, 159

Newport, als of Keynes, John

Nieuport, Nuport 293

Noble , Ignacio vii, 30* , 56 , 57 , 73* , 99* , 100* , 124-6, 140 , 242 , 244-8, 250-5, 265-9, 272-281 , 284-7

Noguerol, see Diez

Norfolk 85n

Northamptonshire152n

Norton, als. of Knatchbull , John

Norwich, Earl of, see Goring

Nottle, Anne 101n; Humphrey 101n; Joseph, als Burthon, Broughton, Procepton, Vrton 31 , 101 *n , 158 , 159

Noyel Je , Charles de, S.J., General 159 , 324-6

Nuncio Apostolic in Spain vii, xi, 10 , II, 16* , 43, 45* , 50, 54, 55 , 57, 62 , 66, 86, 88* , 92, 113, 114* , 118 , 122* , 125, 130 , 134, 147 , 155n, 189 , 191 , 192 , 221 , 224, 237, 248, 252 , 257 , 259, 264 , 266 , 267, 276, 277, 279, 281, 284, 286, 314, 315, 317 , 319, 354-8, 370*; see Caetano, Borromeo , Mariscotti, Sacheto , and Rospillosi

Nuport, see Nieuport

INDEX

Ocaña 13, 90, 162 , 337-8, 345-350

Ocaña, Brother Salvador, S.J. 353*

Ochavez , Juan de 8, 84

Olanda , see Holland

Olgavan, Patricio, S.J. 358

Oliva, Juan Pablo, S.J., General 21 , 22* , 95 , 96* , 308* , 362

Olivares , Countess of 41, 53* , 110 , 121 , 220, 256 , 258

Olivares & San Lucar la Mayor, Count

Duke of, D. Gasparde Guzman34-9 , 42, 59 , 105-8, III, 128, 169, 175 ,2145, 237-8, 249, 253, 256-9, 271-2, 309

Olmedo 4, 80; Conventof St. Isabel4, 24,80

Omyoy, see Cwmyoy

Orange, Auronge, Prince of 298

Oreña, Miguel de, S.J. 228, 233

Ortega, Luis Geronimo de, S.J. ix, 26 , 97 , 162

Ortiz, Joseph, S.J. 164* , 356*

Ortiz de Moncada , Pedro, S.J. ix, 28 ,

30, 31, 58, 73 , 74, 98, 100, 101 , 126, 127 , 129, 130 , 131 * , 140* , 158 , 311* , 320, 321, 323*

Ortiz de Urbina , Pedro 24

Osbaston , Mr. . .. 146

Oviedo, Bernardo de 205-211 , 221-2 , 224* , 226* Oxford 85n

Oyhuela, Andres de la, S.J. 158

Ozio, Manuel de, S.J. 353*

Pachieco, Michael, S.J. 261

Perez de Caviedas, Sebastian2, 8, 24 , 47, 64 , 78, 84* , 116, 132*

Perez Valenzuela , Gerardo 11 , 87

Perry, Philip Mark, D.D. vi, vii, ix

Persall, John 155

Persons, Robert, S.J. vi, vii, 169, 175*

Petit, John, M.A., rev viiin

Petre, Edward R., quoted vi*n

Philip II of Spain 183 , 188 , 359* , 360*n

Philip III of Spain 2, 78, 167 , 256 , 258, 360n

Philip IV of Spain 366*

Philipps, Filippo , John 149n; William als or vere Johnson , als Herbert 1492 "

Pic[k]ford, Thomas, S.J. 152, 300 , 303

Pimentel, Piminael, Fr .... S.J. 365

Piña, Juan de, S.J. 269*

Pinto, Thomas 217* , 256* , 259*; Fr.

S.J. 276 , 277

Pletz + or Plotts, John, S.J., als

Thompson] 290

Poel, see Powell Poland , Polonia 278

Pole, Thomas 149

Pollard, als of Pulton, Henry

Polonia, see Poland

Porres, Francisco de, S.J. 15, 92, 195*

Port[e], Porto, als of Layton, Thomas Portillo, 230, 234*n

Portland, John, S.J., als Parry, Fulk 10, 86*n, 241

Padilla, Fr ....., S.J. 254* , 255* , 256

Pagani, Eustacio, S.J. 256, 259

Palacios , Miguel 59, 127 Palencia 23 , 96 Palma , Fr ..... , S.J. 210 , 211

Powell, Poel, Pouel, Thomas 160*n , 161, 339, 340, 342* , 343* Prado, de, Francisco 28*; Francisco, S.J. 229, 233; Lorenzo 28

Pamplona 27*

Pangua, Diego de, S.J. 274 , 275

Pardo, Juan 21; Manuel, S.J. 287 , 290* , 291

Paredes , Count of 37 , 107 , 270-2; Countess of 38* , 108*; Juan de 8, 84

Paris 239 , 301

Parr, als of More , Henry

Parra, Pedro de la 27

Parry, als of Portland, John

Paul V , Pope 10, 11 , 86, 88, 167, 189 , 192 , 201

Paul, William 156

Price, John, S.J. 150*; Thomas, S.J. 241

Procepton , see Nottle

Proger, Valentine 294

Puebla, Gabriel de la, S.J. 228 , 232; Marquis de 53 , 121 Pulman, Anthony_151

Pulton, Henry, S.J. , als Pollard 152*n, 154, 155

Quadrado, Pablo 28 , 99 Quevedo, Sancho de 24, 68* , 135*

Paz, de la,Andres 75 , 142; Pedro, S.J. Ramirez, Luis, S.J. 221 , 225; Maria 17 , 18 , 93, 94, 210 , 211

Paz de Silveyra, Jorge 50, 118

Pazos, Domingo de 161

Pedraza , Juliano de, S.J. 268

Penequin, Fr ..... , S.J. 239

Pellizer, Juan, Kt 31, 322n , 323

Pereira de Castro , Juan 27

5; see Villanueva Ramos, Geronimo, S.J. 30, 100 Raymond, Raymund, Rayment, Charles , S.J. 331*n Resby, Gilbert 152

Retz, Francisco, S.J., General 351354 , 356

Riaño, Diego de 52 , 120

Ribera, Rivera, Diego 56* , 124 , 125

Ribera y Vargas, Juan de 25

Ricci, Lorenzo, S.J., General 358

Rioja, Rioxa, Marcos de, S.J. ix, 34, 104 , 161 , 333 , 334, 336*

Risdon , Thomas, als Gibbons 240*n; als of Stile, Louis

Risley, als of Haughton, Edward

Rivera, see Ribera

Rivett, Captain 310

Rizi, Francisco 158

Roa, Franciscode 54 , 122

Robres, Count de 44, 53, 113 , 121

Rodriguez Guntin, Brother Lorenzo , S.J. 353*

Rojas, Roxas, Ropes, Gabriel de 28 , 67, 69, 72, 98, 135, 136, 139

Romev, xi, 6, 22, 54, 82, 95 , 96 , 121 , 167, 181 , 186, 194, 203* , 205* , 206 , 210, 211 , 214* , 230, 234, 238, 261 , 272 , 275-282, 288-292, 294* , 305 , 306* , 315, 316, 319* , 322n, 323-6, 335-7, 344 , 345 , 351, 352 , 354 , 356 , 358 , 362* , 363* , 367; English College 101n , 170, 290, 316 , 319, 369; SS John & Paul 101n

Romero , Juan, S.J. ix, 158 ; seeAguado

Roper, Mary, O.S.B. 295

Ropes, see Rojas

Rospillosi , Julio, Archbishop of Tarsus, Nuncio Apostolic in Spain 264-7

Rouen 298

Rubio, see Martinez

Ruit, see Wright

Ruiz de Contreras, Juan 10* , II, 23* ,

25* , 70 , 71 , 72, 87* , 137, 138* , 139

Ruiz de Tapia, Diego 28, 54, 122 , 256 , 258

Sacheto, Julio, Bishop of Gravina, Nuncio Apostolic in Spain 123*n , 215

Saez, Bartolomé 52 , 120

St. Christopher'sIsle 301*

St. Malo 152*

St. Omer'sCollege,Audomarum 9, 31 , 72, 85*n, 86*n, 139, 146, 151 * , 152*n , 153-6, 157 , 158, 196, 198, 227 , 231 , 232, 235-8, 240*n , 241* , 242* , 257* , 259* , 263, 264, 292, 301-4, 312 , 316 , 317n, 321*n, 322*n , 361*n , 362

Salamanca 13 , 32, 90, 102, 149, 182, 187, 239* , 234, 359, 360; IrishCollege 32 , 102, 153, 230* , 235*

Salas, Ana Maria de 321 , 322n , 323

Salcedo, Lope 15 , 91

Saldaña, Countess of 238

Salvatierra, Beatrix de 4* , 80*

Samaniego, Juan Manuel 348 , 349 , 350*

Sanchæus, see Sankey

Sancheo, see Sankey

Sanchez, Juan Antonio, S.J. ix, 163* , 357; see Sankey

Sankey, Sanchæus, Sancheo, Sanchez, William, S.J. , als Ditchfield and Ditchling viii, ix, x, xi* , 35* , 39 , 43-6, 49, 50 , 51 , 54, 57* , 58* , 60, 73 , 105 , 109 , 112-5, 118 * , 119* , 122 , 125* , 126 , 128, 140, 157*n, 158* , 307 , 308n, 311, 320, 321*n , 322n , 323, 325, 326; Francis, S.J. 156

San Lucar de Barrameda viii

San Lucar la Mayor, Duke of, see Astrillano ; see Olivares; see Medina de las Torres

San Sebastian 148, 152* , 311 , 331*

Santa Cruz , Dr. 27

Santiago (de Compostela ), Irish College 32, 102

Santillana, Juan de 70, 71 , 137 , 138

Santos, Franciscade 24

San Vitores, Geronimo de 44* , 113* , 114

San Yuste, Diego de 50 , 119

Sanz, Pedro, S.J. 17 , 93

Sarmiento , see Suarez

Schondonck , S.J. 241* Schondonchus , Giles,

Scorlett, Thomas 177n

Scotch College, see Madrid

Scotland 298, 302, 370

Scott, or Scotsman, see Escosez

Segura, Melchor de 77 , 143

Sempil, Hugh, S.J. 366

Serigaza (Cerain), Juan de 53, 121 ; see Cerain

Serna, Martin de la, S.J. 229 , 231 , 233 , 235

Serrano , Brother Juan, S.J. 353*

Sesa , Duke of 169 , 175

Seton, John, S.J. 155

Seville, Sevella v, 257 , 259, 271 , 282 , 300, 303 , 307, 308, 310 , 312 , 313, 315 , 317 , 319* , 327* , 329* , 333, 334* , 335*; English College viii, ix, x, xi, 18, 39, 54, 94, 108, 121 , 123 , 147" , 149 , 151-4 , 155*n, 159, 163, 180 , 181 , 183, 185-7, 196, 198 , 204, 216* , 2207 , 237, 262, 264, 292n, 303, 312-9 , 368; Irish College 338 , 339

Shaw , Major 304

Shelley, Owen, S.J. 151

Shirley, Henry 155

Sicily 25 , 256, 258

Sierra , Felipe de 52, 120; Francisco , S.J. ix, 161 * , 341-4

Silba, see Cueba

Silisdon, see Bedingfeld

Silva, de , als of Wood , John

INDEX

Silvester , Silvestre, Thomas, S.J. x, 150, 249, 252, 255*

Silveyra , see Paz

Simancas 230, 234*n

Simons [+ or Simon, vere Bruning, Francis] S.J. 290

Sim[p]son, William, als or vere Hildreth 147*n

Sincero, Manuel, S.J. 331, 332*

Smith, Thomas, S.J. 157* , 158; als. ofBabthorpe, Thomas; als ofWilson, Matthew

Somerset[t], Elizabeth 294 , 295

Sosa , Diego Alfonso de, S.J. 331* , 332* , 339, 341-4

Soto, Juan de 257 , 259

Soto Campuzano , Juan de 335, 336

South[e]well, Sourthwello, Sotuellus, als of Bacon, George; als of Bacon , Nathaniel

Spain v, 6 , 12, 13* , 22, 81 , 89, 90* , 131 , 154 , 169* , 170* , 175-7 , 185 , 196* , 197* , 230, 234, 239, 292, 296, 301 , 307 , 313* , 314 , 316, 317* , 318 , 321 , 337; King of 1-3, 13-16, 19 , 20 , 31* , 34 , 36 , 38-40, 42, 44-6, 51-3 , 60, 67, 75, 77 , 78, 79, 81* , 85, 87* , 90-2 , 96, 101-8, 111 * , 116* , 119* , 120-1 , 129 , 134, 142 , 148, 152 , 154* , 167, 173, 182 , 186, 212-3, 222 , 225-7 , 229 , 231 , 233 , 236-7, 249, 252 , 258* , 260, 296* , 297* , 309* , 327* , 329, 330, 333-5 , 339-341 , 344* , 356, 367; Queen of 278 , 296*

Spinola, Ambrosio, Archbishop of Seville 338, 339

Stafford, Stafort, Estaford, Brother

Francis, S.J. 160* , 328* , 329, 331*; Ignatius, S.J. , als Lee 151 *n, 152 , 153

Stanley , Colonel 150 , 151* , 152; Brother [Edward], S.J. 306; William 155

Stile, Louis, als Risdon 10 , 85*n , 241

Stillington, Estilinton, William, S.J. ix, 38 , 39, 108* , 152, 153* , 155* , 216-7 , 222 , 226, 257 , 258* , 260* , 261, 263, 264*

StonyhurstCollege viiin, 321n , 361n; Rector of viiin

Tabernero , see Fernandez; see Gonzalez

Tailer, see Tayler

Talman, als . of More , Henry

Story, Mr ..... 310

Strange, Richard, S.J. 31 , 101

Suarez , Francisco 26, 27; Francisco, S.J. 242, 244 , 247; Gabriel 191 , 192

Suarez de Mendoza , Pedro 3, 4* , 67 , 68* , 70* , 72 , 79 , 80* , 135, 137* , 139*

S[Z]uarez Sarmiento, Rodrigo 320323

Suitman, see Sweetman

Sylva, see Wood Sylvester, see Silvester

Tamburini, MiguelAngel, S.J., General 344* , 345

Tapia, see Ruiz

Tarsus , Archbishop of, see Rospillosi

Tatlocke, als. of Wilson, John

Tayler, Tailerus, Anthony 10, 86*n , 241*

Tegros, Alfonso, S.J. ix, 164* , 357*n, 358 , 359

Tellez de Barrientos, Diego 27*; Maria 27* , 194*

Tello Maldonado , Diego 191 , 192

Tevar, Diego Jacinto de, S.J. 324, 325* , 326; Brother Pedro, S.J. 157

T[h]esauro, Carolo, S.J. 243, 245 , 248 , 249 , 252 , 291*

Thom[p]son , Tonson , Charles, S.J., als Darcy 292, 298*n, 305* , 306*; John, S.J. 9, 11 , 85, 88 , 147 , 148 , 241*; see Pletz

Tierney-Dodd , quoted vi*n, 95n

Toledo (S.J. Province of) vin, 30, 66, 100 , 123 , 134, 155 , 164, 167 , 191-2 , 208, 212, 228, 233, 236, 239 , 254 , 261* , 288, 289, 293, 311, 312-9, 324-5, 332, 337-9, 356-7; Archbishop of 11 , 88, 191* , 193* , 195, 199, 201 , 236 , 255; Diocese of 123n

Tolosa 311* , 312*

Tonson , see Thompson Torquemada , Juan de , S.J. ix, 161

Torres, Melchor de 27

Travagan , als. of Blackiston, William Travers , William 157n; see Haughton 157n

Triessem , Wilhelmus 282 Trinitarians vi Tuchin, Simon 257, 260

Ugarte, see Ximines

Ujebar, see Lopez Upton, Thomas 155; Mr. .. . . 310

UrbanVIII, Pope 123n, 215, 248 , 251

Urbina, see Ortiz Ushaw College, Durham 148n

Valcarcel, Francisco de 56, 125

Valdepeñas 10, 23, 68, 87, 135

Valencia, Countess of 150n ; Fr .....

S.J. 275*

Valenzuela , see Perez Valladolid v, 1, 2* , 18 , 24* , 31-2,49* , 54, 64, 78-9, 85n, 86*n, 101-2 , 117* , 121 , 132, 146 , 148*n, 149, 152* , 153 , 156, 182* , 185* , 216-7, 228* , 231-6, 241-2, 261 , 288-9, 291, 307, 326-347, 359 , 360; English College v, vin, vii*

ix, x* , xi*, xiin, 1 , 2* , 16 , 18* , 22 , 29-32, 42, 63, 78-9, 85n, 86n, 94, 99* ,

100, 102 , 103* , IIon, III, 123 , 131 , 144-152, 155-6, 157*n, 158-163, 180 , 183, 187-8, 196, 198 , 203, 220*n,227233, 237 , 239 , 240*n , 241-291 passim, 306-18, 326-347 passim, 359, 360, 368-370; College of St. Ambrose

229* , 231 , 233* , 236; College of St.

Ignatius 229, 231* , 232, 233, 235, 236

Valle, see del Valle

Valpolo, see Walpole

Vandorn , John, S.J. 155

Vapzorpio , see Babthorpe

Vargas, see Ribera

Varrio, see Barrio

Vatin, see Watten

Vavasour , Mary, O.S.B. 304, 305

Vega, Martin de, S.J. 156; Mathias de 151*

Wat[t]en , Vatin 18 , 94, 153* , 204 , 237 , 257, 259, 298, 305, 368

Webb , Edward, S.J. 147

Webbe, Fr ..... 150

Wells, Veles, Velez , Veliz, Edward 155n, 156n, 160, 228, 232; Patrick 160

Westminster Abbey 11on

Westminster CathedralArchives 369

Weston , William, S.J., als Edmunds, als Hunt 147*n

White, Robert 155; Thomas, als Blacklow 148*n; [+ William] S.J. 366

Wich, Mr .. . 217

Wigmore, Mr. . . . 295

Willson, Matthew, S.J., als Knot[t], Edward, als Smith , Nicholas 153*n , 279 , 280, 281* , 298

Vejarano, John, S.J. 154

Vehamont, Fr ..... , S.J. 29 , 99

Velasco , de , Francisco, S.J. ix, 160; Ignacio 265 , 266*; Juana 37

Veles, see Wells

Velez , Ines 27; see Wells

Venleo, see Bentley

Vera, de, Ines66, 134; Juan Maria 66 , 134

Vergara Azcarate, Francisco de 68 , 135 , 201*

Vidama, Antonio de 60 , 128

Vienna 278

Villanueva Ramirez, Diego de 57* , 125 , 126

Villapadierna, see Diaz

Villarejo de Fuentes 337 , 338, vin

Villarobledo, Albacete vin

Vitel[1]eschi, Mutius, S.J., General 22, 95, 205 , 212* , 213 , 214 , 216, 220, 238, 308

Vittore, Ignatio, S.J. 278* , 282

Vivanco, Lorenzode 61 , 129

Vivero, Bibero , Bivero, Fr ..... , S.J. 39, 217 , 291, 299* , 300; see Beveridge

Vocacio, see Bogacio

Vrton, see Nottle

VVguart, see Ward

Wading, Lucas, S.J. 366

Wadisford, Susannah 151 , 154

Wael, Gulielmus de, S.J. 239

Wales 149n; Prince of 52 , 120 , 150 , 258, 260

Walker, als. of Gifford, Joseph

Walpole, Valpolo, Michael, S.J. ix, 18, 22, 94, 96, 149* , 221 , 224; Richard, S.J. vii

Ward, Warte, VVguart, Robert 31 ,

IOI*n , 159*n

Willet, Mr. (rev .) 157"

Wilson, John, als Tatlocke 10In

Wood , Brother John, S.J., als de Silva, Sylva, Juan, als Hill, Southcote viii, 150*n, 156 , 239 , 270* , 271*

Worsley, William, als Harvæus, Harvey[o], H[A]rbeo 10 , 30, 86*n, 99 , 239 , 241 , 242 , 260

Worthington, Richard, rev., 282 ; Thomas, S.J. 281 , 288* , 300 , 303*

Wright, Ruit, Sir Benjamin 257 , 259,

321*n, 322*n; BrotherMatthew, S.J. 321n ; Mr ..... 239

Ximenes de Ugarte, Gabriel 266* , 267*

Yarvel , Yaruel, William 146

Ysasi, see Mathias

Yzquierdo , Sebastian , S.J. 323

Zapata, Çapata, Francisco 56* , 124 , 125; John 194; Joseph Antonio de , S.J. ix, 160, 328

Zetina, see Cetina

Zuarez , see Suarez

Zuazo , Manuel de, S.J. 351*n, 352

Zurramendi, Agustina 27; see FranCOS

No surname: Priests, Peter 146 , 147* , 152; Philip 148; William 147 , 276. Jesuit Lay Brothers, Denys 363; Edward 150; George 155* , 220 ; Henry 148; John Baptist 147; Lawrence150; Thomas 146. Benedictine Nuns: Dames, Marina 305; Teresa 305. Sisters, Barbara 304; Dorothe 304; Francis 304. Servants : Diego [? de Escobar] 147; Henry 146 , 147*; George (a tailor) 150. Frances (an Englishwoman) 155

Names used in cipher :

A. =England, e.g. Anthony's, 303*; Anne's 300

A.A. The Pope, e.g., AnthonyAk- lam 302; Anthony Audly 300*

D. -Ireland, e.g., Dorothy's 300

D.A.

KingofSpain, e.g.,Dol Allen 293; Daniel Audly 302

F.A. King of England, e.g., Frank Allen 300; Frank Atherton 300

N.A. Jesuit Provincial in England, e.g., Nel Allen 293; Nicolas Adams 303; Nicolas Ashfild 293*

N.K. Jesuit Procurator at Madrid, e.g., Nathaniel Karvel 293; Nathaniel Knightly 303*: Nel Kellam 293*; Nicolas Kellam 293; Nicolas Kemp 293* , 299, 300* , 301

N.N. R.C.

F.B. Queen of England, e.g., Flavia Bentnys 300 R.O.

F.J.

F.L.

F.R.

F.Y.

G.G.

G.K.

Presbyterians , e.g., Frederick

Jennings 300

Cromwell, e.g., Frank Layton 300 =[?], e.g., Felix Roland 300 Independents , e.g., Ferdinand Yuely 300; Frank Yeuly, Yuely, 302 , 303 [?], e.g., George Goves 300* Lay Catholics , e.g., George Kemp 303 ; Gregory Kemp 303*; Gudula Kemnit 300

H.A. Ambassador ,

e.g. , Henry

J.C. Allot 299 =[], e.g., John Caves 300*; John Crathorne 293

M.A. Jesuits, e.g., Martin Allot 300, 303

[?], e.g., Nel Nelson 293 Toleration, e.g., Richard Crathorne 300

put out of office or todeath , e.g. , Robert Overton 300

S.P. Parliament,

T.F.

V.T.

W.T. ===

e.g. , Susanna Pitz 299, 302, 303*

[?], e.g., ThomasFarmer 293 money, e.g. , Vincent Tomson 293; Vincent Tichburne 293 France, e.g. , Wenefred Tomson 293

W.X. Spaine, e.g., William Xaintes 299, 300

Quintin [?], e.g. , 293 == Quirinus or Quirin the younger= [?],

e.g. , 293*

Ignatius [?], e.g., 292* , 300 , 302* George St. George's College, Madrid, e.g., 272 , 273

Alban St. Alban's College, Valladolid, e.g., 272 , 273

NOTES AND CORRIGENDA

VOL XXVIII

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" 113 , note

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THE TWENTY-THIRD REPORT OF THE Catholic Record Society

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URING the past year Volume 26 , Miscellanea XIII,has been issued to Members. It contains certain Letters and Papers ofNicholas Sander, extending over the period 1562 to 1580*; also the Registers ofHammersmithfrom 1710to 1838, and the Hexham Registers at Stonecroft, and Cockshaw , 1715 to 1838 .

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Records of St George's College, Madrid, are in course of preparation, edited by the Very Rev. Canon Henson, Rector of the English Collegeat Valladolid TheseRecords should prove of much interest, andfurnish important details respecting the seminarists who came over to Englandto preserve the flickering flame of the Faith in the days of persecution .

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A revised list ofthe contents of the various volumes issued by the Societyhas been prepared and distributed to Members

The Societywas represented atthe National CatholicCongress, held in September last at Manchester , when Fr Newdigate , S.J. , Vice-Postulator oftheCause of the Beatification, read an interesting paper on the " LancashireMartyrs" Unfortunately this sectional meeting was not well attended . " To make amends for this," as the Bishop of Lancaster says in his preface to the pamphlet, "thelecture has been printed andis now being offered to the public in pamphletform" Ithas been placed on sale at the Manchester branch ofthe Catholic TruthSociety, and is obtainablealso at the Central Office atWestminster(price 1d.). Copies have been sent to the members ofthe Society.

The General Editorial work ofthe Society is now being conducted bya Committeeofthe Council which meets whenever necessary

The following newmembers have joined during the past year: Right Rev. the Bishop of Southwark; Right Rev. Mgr Canon Nolan; Very Rev. CanonShepherd ; Rev. T. Walmsley Carter; Rev.Anthony Milton; Messrs H. W. Attley ; Leo J. Ciceri; John Jenkinson, St Clement's College, Galong, N.S.W.; Eric C. Leadbitter ; Miss Agnes de Zulueta in place of the late Countess de Torre Diaz; and Miss MargaretH. Whelan, B.A.; St Dominic's Priory, Newcastle-on-Tyne; the Victoria University, Manchester ; the University of Minnesota, U.S.A.; Peterhouse, Cambridge

*Additional informationwas contributed to Notes and Queries , Sept. 24 (pp 223-4), and Oct. 15 (pp. 281-2), 1927 , by Mr. J. B. Wainwright, one ofour members .

5 .

The Societyloses five members by resignation , andthe Council has torecord with regret the deaths ofAdmiral Lord Walter Kerr, G.C.B., J.P., Messrs William D. Gainsford , J.P., William A. Lindsay, C.V.O. , K.C., J.P., M.A., F.S.A. (Clarenceux King of Arms), Joseph Mawson , F.G.S., and Charles J. Roskell (Legal Adviser) ; also of Mr. James Barton, who died in March, 1926.-R. I.P.

Themembership still stands at 350. Three members oftheCouncil retirein rotation and are available for re-election, namely, Mr J. H. Canning, O.B.E.; Rev. J. R. Fletcher; and MrC. D. G. Riddell, J.P. Also Rev. L. O'Hanlon, O.P., who was elected in the place of the Rev. D. Sargent, O.P.

But should the resolution to be moved by the Hon Bursar be carried therewill be twomore vacancies

The Hon Bursarwill move the following alteration in Constitution 3, which commences, "The affairs of the Society are managed bya Council consisting of twelve members and four honoraryofficers, " etc.: to insert afterthe word " members " the words "threetrustees. "

PROGRESS

THE position of our Society as compared with other Record-printing Societies andthe dates offoundationwill be ofinterest These Societies, even with a smaller membership , have done and are doing valuable work They deserve more support

1904 CATHOLIC RECORDS (1 June, 1927) 1834 Surtees 1898 LancashireParish Registers 1888 British

1904 Canterburyand York (EpiscopalRegisters) 1885 Yorkshire Archæological (Record Series)

1899 Yorkshire Parish Registers

1898 Durham and Northumberland Parish Register Society Limited to 150

The Bursar has pleasure in reportingthat the undermentioned havejoined the Society since June 1 , 1927: -

The Bishop of Lancaster, O.S.B.

The Bishop of Menevia

Rev. Charles G. Kean , C.J.

Rev. PatrickO'Toole

Rev. R. E. Scantlebury.

The Friary, O.F.M. , Liverpool

Major Nicholas G. Leadbitter. Joseph Crombleholme, Esq

Richard O'Sullivan , Esq

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TRANSACTIONS OF THE TWENTY -THIRD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING .

The Twenty-third Annual Meeting of the Catholic Record Society was held in the House ofthe Royal Historical Society, 22 Russell Square, W.C. 1 , on Friday, the 8thof July 1927. The Rt Rev.Dudley C. CaryElwes, Bishop of Northampton, presided. Amongthose present were : Viscount FitzAlan, K.G., Vice-President, Revs T. Walmsley Carter, John R. Fletcher, Charles G. Kean, C.J. , Charles A. Newdigate, S.J., Leonard O'Hanlon, O.P., Major Francis Skeet , Messrs G. Elliot Anstruther, Richard C. Baigent, George F. Engelbach , LeonardC. Lindsay (Hon. Bursar), R. Cecil Wilton (Hon. Secretary), and others

Regrets for absence were received from Mr J. Herbert Canning, memberof Council; Col. R. Chichester-Constable ; Sir Henry Jerningham, Bart.; Mr Cuthbert D. G. Riddell, who wrote thatit wasmuch better that he should retire as he was seldom able to attend; andMiss Margaret Whelan, B.A.

After reading the Annual Report the Hon Secretary announced that amongstthe resignationsthe Council had received with muchregretwas that ofMr Henry Brierley, the tenthFounder, whohadalways taken agreatinterestin the work ofthe Society He stated in hisletter thatit had been a very great pleasure to be one of the Founders ; the Society seemed to flourish, and he trusted that its progress might continue

The Bishopof Northampton, in movingthe adoptionofthe Report, said : I must first of all record the regret which we all feel at the absence of our President, Cardinal Gasquet, whose health has notallowed him to attend It would have been a very great pleasure to him to havedone so had he been able, and we all know the interest hetakesin the Society. ThenI was asked to come here as Chairmanand,although the notice was short, I tookit as a great honour to be asked to do so , and the alacrity with which I accepted the position will make up for whatever else is wanting.

Itis veryencouragingto see the advance in membershipofaSociety ofthiskind . Isuppose it has always been that many people look upon the Record Society's work as being something of the " dryasdust" quality, and that keeps many away who are not accustomed to the work, but italso seems surprising thatmore people have not foundout the delights which spring from it

I myself must own that I knew very little about the Society until the Bursar put me into it, and since then I have found myself doing a littlehumblework, and I must say this, that when I got intoitIfound there was a fascination about the work which would tend to take me awayfrom my propersphere Whatshowed me in thefirstinstancethe valueoftheSociety'sactivities was when I was in a smallway writing a historyofthe missionof Peterboroughandthe old missionofLuffenham We had hardly any local records at all, and when I began I thoughtI shouldget it done in a couple of articles. Then it occurred to me that perhaps Ishouldfind the Society'svolumes useful Iturned up the admirable indexes of the various volumes , and eventually the matter which I thought would have been concluded in a couple of articles took two years and a half to finish.

The histories keep you enthralled, and I am wonderingwhy those who have tasted of it once do not give greaterhelp in the work ofthe Society There are a greatmany places in variouscounties where there are stored matters of very much interest to Catholics The lord of

the manor, who may be the lord-lieutenant, or whoever is atthehead of the county, as a rule has in his library manuscriptswhich are very much the worse for wear, but which are interesting to the Catholic cause There are also certain societiesI know one which is working out the gathering together of the militia, or whatever it was , when it was preparing for the Armada

Often there is a very great deal of matter which is interesting to a societylike this, if it could be worked up into some formin which it could appear in print There are gentlemen upanddownthe country whoare in touch withlocalarchaeologists and genealogists who might be induced to be correspondents in some formor another with the Secretaryor members of the Society There is a gentlemanin Northamptonshire who has sent to me variouslittle items of printed matter which record the actions of certain Catholics ofhigh standing, and it opened my eyes to the position of Catholicswho were in high office in the time of Elizabeth

If we could only get such gentlemen interestedin the work ofthe Society there would be a very valuable addition to what weproduce. I should like to see also more of these Registers brought out with the histories attached to them

The historymay not be very interesting, but it brings us into touch with the old families, with what they did, how theydid it, and why they did it. Many of the Society's volumes arefull of information, and the notes often give more help really than the actual words and names in the Register.

The Rev.C.G. Kean seconded He said it was notonlyinteresting to noticethat therewas an increase in membership , butthat there was a very satisfactory financial side He did not know many Catholic societies that could boast such a satisfactory state of theiraccounts .

The motion that the Annual Report be adopted was carried.

Mr Leonard C. Lindsay moved the following alteration in Constitution 3 , which commences " The affairs of the Societyare managed bya Council consisting of twelve members andfour honorary officers , " etc.: to insert, after the word "members, " the words " three trustees"

He said that by makingthe trustees ex-officiomembers of the Council, there would be two more vacancies to fill up. The difficulty was to find members to help in transcribing documents , etc., and ifthey could obtain a few more it would help the working of the Society.

Shouldthe resolution be passed, Major Skeet andSir Henry Jerningham being Trustees would leave vacancies for two more members for the Council.

The Rev. J. R. Fletcher seconded and the motion was carried. Major Skeet said that owing to the passing of the foregoingresolution there were two extra vacancies on the Council , and he proposed that the appointment of members to fill the vacancies should be left to the Council.

The Rev.T.WalmsleyCartersecondedandthe motion was agreedto Lord FitzAlan moved that the three members of the Councilwho retired in rotation, namely, Mr J. H. Canning , O.B.E., the Rev. J. R. Fletcher, and Mr C. D. G. Riddell, J.P., be re-elected. He referredto the state of health of Cardinal Gasquet and expressed pleasure at the wonderfulrestorationthat had takenplace in it compared withhis condition three weeks previously.

Mr Anstruther seconded and the motion was carried Lord FitzAlan then proposed a vote of thanksto the Chairmanfor presiding, and said thatif theworkof the Societycould be better known greater interest would be taken in it by those who had comparatively little knowledge of it at present.

MrBrownbill seconded, andsuggested that some considerationmight

be givento the questionofreprinting a fewof the scarceold Elizabethan tracts

Mr Lindsay, in supporting the vote of thanks, referred to what the Bishop had said about correspondents in different parts of the country Those were what they really wantedto find If the Bishopknew ofanyone in his diocesewhowould helpthem in transcribingdocuments it would beof very great assistance

Themotion was carried, and the Bishophaving briefly acknowledged the thanks of the meeting, the proceedings closed .

SECTIONAL MEETING AT MANCHESTER .

A Sectional Meeting of the Catholic Record Society was held at Manchester in connection with the National Catholic Congress, on Saturday, September 25th, 1926

The Right Rev. the Bishopof Lancaster , O.S.B., presided, and was supported byMr J.P.Smith, V.P., Rev. W. Sharp, S.J., Rev. W.Watts, Rev.A. McGrath, O.S.M., Rev. C. A. Newdigate, S.J., Rev.J. McNulty, Mr John Barelin, Mrs and the Misses Sharp, Mrs and Miss Hawkesly, Miss C. A. Robertson,MrLeonardC. Lindsay (Hon Bursar), andothers. Rev. Father Newdigateread a paper on the " Lancashire Martyrs, ' and gave a list ofthirty-five of the Blessed and Venerable Martyrs who either by birth or by martyrdom itself had a claim to be called Lancashire Martyrs. By a series of extracts from the correspondence of the Lords Commissioners and the Bishops ofChester andother StatePapers he showed how intensewas the persecution of Catholics in Lancashire , and how resolutetheir resistance to the Elizabethanreligion Hepaid a special tribute to the workdone as leaders in Lancashire by Cardinal Allen, who was a Lancasterman, and by Blessed Edmund Campion in his short but fruitful mission to the north He drew attention to the striking contemporaryrecordofthe trial andmartyrdom ofJohn Rigby, the young Lancashirelayman, which certainly ought, he said, to be reprinted He urged upon Catholic students of historythe need ofa scholarly history of the post-Reformation Catholic Church in Lancashire "asupremelyimportant part of the Catholichistory of England, perhaps in some ways the most important."

The Bishop of Lancaster, in thanking Fr Newdigatefor his Paper, regretted that therehad not been a larger audience to hearit, and suggested that it might be delivered again in his Diocese He was very anxiousthat devotion to the LancashireMartyrs should be cultivated Itwas sad tothink how this devotion had been neglected ; newSaints weremade much of, but the Martyrs who had given theirlives that the Catholic Religion might be handed down to us were, in too great a measure, forgotten He had been able lately to organise a successful celebrationin his Diocese in honour of the,Lancashire Martyrs, and he trusted it would become an annual event. He hoped next year to arrange for a Mass to be said in public at Furness Abbey.

In answer to questions , Fr Newdigatereported thatthe last meeting of the Apostolic Process for the beatification of the 252 Venerable English Martyrs had been held on June 14th, and the whole of theevidence had been sent to the Sacred Congregation of Rites to be sifted; there might bea fewweakcases, but he hoped the greatmajoritywould be beatified.

A cordial vote of thanks to the Bishopfor presidingwas movedby Mr J. P. Smith, and seconded by Mr LeonardLindsay, who apologised for the room to which the Society had been relegated, so far from all the other Societies as to affect the attendance; butit was nothisfault, and hehoped the Paperwould be read againto amuchgreateraudience.

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F Abbotsleigh, Rev. Mother Prioress, C.R.L., Newton Abbot, Devon.

Aberystwyth . The National Library of Wales (John Ballinger, Č.B.E., M.A., Librarian)

Adamson, Rev. Philip, St Alban's Rectory, Mill Lane, Liscard, Cheshire.

Albany, New York, U.S.A.NewYork State Library (J. I. Wyer, Director), Messrs G. E. Stechert, 2 Star Yard, Carey Street, W.C.2

Ampleforth Abbey Library (Rt Rev. The Abbot, O.S.B.), Malton, Yorkshire

Anderton, Mrs Ince, Hôtel des Trois Couronnes, Vevey, Switzerland.

Anstruther, G. Elliot, 4 Adelaide Road, Hampstead , N.W.3

Antiquaries, Society of, see London .

Arundell of Wardour, The Lady, Wardour Castle, Tisbury, Wilts

Ashburnham, Lady Catherine , AshburnhamPlace, Battle, Sussex.

Attley, Henry William, 545 Weston Road, Northampton.

Baigent, Richard Coventry, F.R.Hist.S., 57 Sarsfield Road, Balham , S.W.12

Bailie, Captain Matthias Godard Anthony, 8 London Road, Shardlow, Derby.

Barrow Public Library (Charles W. Gabbatt, Librarian ), Town Hall, Barrow-in-Furness

Bartlett, Joseph Henry, 27 Redcliffe Gardens, South Kensington, S.W.10

Barton, James .R.I.P.

Baterden, James Rae, 54 Brighton Grove, Newcastle-on-Tyne

Beaumont, The Lady, Carlton Towers , Snaith, Yorks. BeaumontCollege, Very Rev. The Rector, S.J., Old Windsor, Berks. Bedingfeld , Sir Henry Paston, Bt , J.P., Oxburgh Hall, Stoke Ferry, Norfolk.

Bedingfeld, Mrs Raoul, "Borghese, " Higher LincombeRoad,Torquay. Bellew, George R., Somerset Herald, Heralds ' College, Queen Victoria Street, E.C.4

Belmont Abbey, Rt Rev. the Abbot, O.S.B. , Hereford.

Bergholt (East), Lady Abbess, O.S.B., St Mary's Abbey, near Colchester, Suffolk

Berkeley, Robert V., J.P., F.S.A., Spetchley Park, Worcester. Berlin, Prussian StateLibrary, c/o Messrs Asher & Co., Behrenstrasse 17 , Berlin, W.8

Birmingham, Most Rev. John McIntyre Archbishopof, Archbishop's House, 6 Norfolk Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Birmingham .The Oratory, Very Rev. The Superior, Hagley Road , Edgbaston . Birmingham Public Library (Walter Powell, Librarian), Ratcliff Place, Birmingham

Blackburn Public Library (Richard Ashton, F.L.A., Librarian), Blackburn

Blackledge , James Gressier, O.B.E., J.P.,4 St Alban's Square, Bootle, Lancashire

Blundell, Captain FrancisN. , M.P., J.P.,D.L., Crosby Hall, Blundellsands, Liverpool

Bodleian Library, see Oxford

Bodmin, St Mary's Priory, Very Rev. The Prior, C.R.L.

Bolton PublicLibrary(Archibald Sparke, F.R.S.L., F.L.A., Librarian), Bolton, Lancashire .

Boston College Library (Rev. William M. Stinson , S.J., Librarian), University Heights, Chestnut Hill, Mass. , U.S.A.

Boston Public Library (Charles F. D. Belden, Librarian ), Boston , Mass ., U.S.A.

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Bradford Public Library (W. H. Barraclough , Librarian), Darley Street, Bradford

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Bristol Central Library (L. Ackland Taylor, F.L.A. , Librarian), Bristol.

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Broadhead , RtRev. MonsignorJoseph, UshawCollege, near Durham

Bruges, BelgiumRev . Mother Prioress, C.R.L., Le CouventAnglais.

Brussels, Belgium .Société des Bollandistes, 22 BoulevardSt Michel (Rev. H. Josson, S.J., Librarian)

Buckfast Abbey, Rt Rev. The Abbot of, O.S.B. , Buckfastleigh, Devon

Burke, Sir Henry Farnham, K.C.V.O., C.B., Garter Principal King of Arms, Heralds' College, Queen Victoria Street, E.C.4

Burton, Rev. Harold, Walnut Tree House, Station Road , Hamptonon-Thames, Middlesex .

Cahill, Martin J., 24 Alderbrook Road, Balham, S.W.12

L Callaway, Rev. Thomas , St Mary's Presbytery, Chipping, Preston

Cambridge , Peterhouse Library (H. Butterfield, Librarian).

Cambridge , St Edmund's House Library, Mount Pleasant (Rev. John McNulty , M.A., Master)

Cambridge University Library (Alwyn F. Schofield , M.A., Librarian), Cambridge

Cambridge , Massachusetts , U.S.A.Harvard University Library, c/o Messrs Allen & Son, Ld, 14 Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenue , W.C.2

Cambysopolis , Rt Rev. Joseph Butt, Bishop of, 22 George Street, Portman Square, W.1

FCamm , Rev. R. Bede, O.S.B., M.A., F.S.A. , Benet House , 13 Park

Terrace, Cambridge

Canadian Parliament Library, see Ottawa . Canning, Joseph Herbert, O.B.E., Crindau, Newport, Monmouthshire . Cardiff, Most Rev. Francis Mostyn, Archbishop of, Archbishop's House, 24 Newport Road, Cardiff

Cardiff Public Library (HarryFarr, F.L.A., Librarian), Trinity Street, Cardiff

Cardiff . Ancient Order of Hibernians (H. P. Close, Hon. Librarian), 39 Charles Street

Carnegie, John, B.A., Burwash, Sunbury, Middlesex. Carter, Rev. T. Walmsley, St Joseph's, Sheringham , Norfolk

Carus, Alexander Hubert, Les Marais , Billinge End, Blackburn

Catterall, Rev. John H., St Augustine's Rectory, Austin's Place Preston

Chadwick, Rev. Alfred, St Mary's, Alnwick, Northumberland

Charlton, George Victor Bellasis, Woodford Lodge, Thrapston, Northants.

Chicago,Ill , U.S.A.NewberryLibrary, c/o Messrs B. F. Stevensand Brwn, 4 Trafalgar Square, W.C.2

Chicago University Library, Ill , U.S.A. , c/o Messrs B. F. Stevens and Brown, 4 Trafalgar Square, W.C.2

Chichester -Constable, Colonel Raleigh, J.P. , Burton Constable, Hull.

L Christall, Rev. Robert, 24 Heathcote Road, Epsom

Ciceri , Leo J., I St Mark's Crescent, Newport, Mon.

Clifton, Rt Rev. George A. Burton, Bishop of, St Ambrose , Leigh Woods, Bristol

FCodrington, Hon Mrs Crossways, Ipsden, Wallingford, Berks.

Colwich, Rev. Mother Prioress , O.S.B., St Benedict's Priory, near Stafford.

L Connolly, Rev. James C., St Joseph's, Bugle Street, Southampton. Constitutional Club, see London . Copenhagen, Denmark .The Royal Library (c/o Mr FrancisEdwards , 83a High Street, W.1).

Cotton, Rev. John, D.D., M.A., St Mary's Presbytery, Kemp Street, Fleetwood.

Cox , Rev. George Bede, O.S.B., St Mary's Priory, Highfield Street, Liverpool, W.

Crank, Very Rev. Thomas S. Canon, V.F., Mount Pleasant, Chorley

Crombleholme , Joseph, Garrison Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancs.

Dalton, Mr JusticeLlewelyn C., Judges' Chambers, Colombo, Ceylon, c/o Rev. W. Dalton, Glynde Vicarage, near Lewes, Sussex .

Day, Samuel Henry, The Looe, Selsey, Sussex

Derby Public Library (W. H. Walton, F.L.A., Librarian), Derby. de Zulueta, Miss Agnes, 5 Douro Place, Kensington, W.8

Fde Zulueta, Captain Francis, D.C.L., M.A., Regius Professor of Civil Law, 37 Norham Road, Oxford

Dibdin, George E., Brockweir, 16 St Mark's Crescent, Newport, Mon. Dolan, Very Rev. Oswald Canon, V.F., St Mary's Rectory, Norfolk Row, Sheffield

Douai Abbey, Rt Rev. The Abbot of, O.S.B., Woolhampton R.S.O. , Berks

DownsideAbbey Library (The Librarian), O.S.B., Stratton-on-theFosse, near Bath

Dublin .National Libraryof Ireland (R. I. Best, Litt.D., Librarian), Kildare Street.

Dublin .Very Rev. Fr Provincial, S.J., 35 Lower Leeson Street.

Dublin .Trinity College Library (J. G. Smyly, Litt.D., F.T.C.D., Librarian)

Ealing Priory, Very Rev. The Prior, O.S.B., Charlbury Grove , Ealing, W.5.

Edinburgh, Rev.Mother Superior, St Margaret's Convent

Edinburgh Public Library (Ernest A. Savage, Librarian), George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Edinburgh .The Signet Library (John Minto, M.A., Librarian)

F Edleston , Miss (Alice), Gainford, Darlington, Durham

L Edmondson , Hubert H., 64 Fishergate , Preston , Lancashire.

Edmondstoune -Cranstoun , C. J., J.P., Corehouse, Lanark, Scotland

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F Engelbach , George Frederick, Halton Chambers, 20 King Street, Covent Garden , W.C. 2

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Falkner, John Meade, Divinity House, Durham

Farrell, Thomas Frederic, Brookside , Newland Park, Hull

FitzAlan, Colonel the Rt Hon the Viscount, Deputy Earl Marshal, K.G., G.C.V.O. , D.S.O. , I Buckingham Palace Gardens, S.W.I

Fitzherbert-Brockholes , Major John, M.C., Claughton-on-Brock, Garstang R.S.O., Lancs

Fletcher, Very Rev. John R. Canon, 5 Hillside Road, StreathamHill, S.W.2

Fogarty, Philip Christopher, I.C.S. , The Secretariat, Rangoon , Burma.

Foran, Charles, " Normanton, " 72 Elm Grove , Southsea, Hants

Fort AugustusAbbey, Inverness .Rt Rev. The Abbot, O.S.B.

Freeland, Rt Rev. Monsignor John Canon , V.G., Catholic Rectory, Unthank Road , Norwich.

Fulham Public Library, see London .

Gainsborough , The Earl of, O.B.E., J.P.-R.I.P.

Gainsford , William D., J.P.-R.I.P.

Gaisford-St Lawrence , Julian Charles, J.P., Howth Castle, Dublin

Gardner, Rev. John, The Rectory, Formby, Liverpool

Gasquet, His Eminence Cardinal, O.S.B. , Palazzo S. Calisto , Trastevere, Rome, Italy

Genealogists , Society of, see London .

Gibbons , Francis James Joseph, K.S.G., The Beeches, Penn, Wolverhampton.

Gillow, Mrs Joseph (Honorary), Fyldeholme , Broad Lane, Hale, Cheshire

Glasgow .Very Rev. Rector, St Peter's College, Bearsden .

Glasgow . Mitchell Library (S.A. Pitt, Librarian ), North Street

Glasgow University Library, clo Messrs James MacLehose, Jackson and Co., 73 West George Street, Glasgow

Glencross, Reginald M., M.A., LL.B., F.S.G., F.R.S.A.I., 176 Worple Road, Wimbledon, S.W.20

Gorham , James J., M.A., M.D., J.P., 16 Ashley Gardens, Victoria Street, S.W.I

Göttingen University Library (Richard Fick, Director), Hanover, Germany

Gray, Rev. John, St Peter's, FalconAvenue ,MorningsideRoad, Edinburgh.

Green-Armytage, R. N., 22 Bathwick Hill, Bath.

Guilday, Rev. Peter, D.D., 1234 Monroe Street, N.E., Brookland, D.C. , U.S.A.

Guildhall Library, see London . FHall, Very Rev. Francis John Canon, V.F., St Charles's Rectory, Jarrat Street, Hull

Hammersmith Public Library, see London .

Harding, George, BookStore, 64 Great Russell Street, W.C.I

Harrow, Middlesex , Rev. Mother Superior, Visitation Convent FHarting, Miss (JohannaH.), 17 AvonmoreGardens, Kensington, W . 14

Harvard University Library, see Cambridge, U.S.A.

Hawkesyard Priory, Rugeley, Staffordshire, Very Rev. The Prior, O.P.

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Hayward, Very Rev. FrancisM. Canon, St Mary's Rectory, Worksop. F Hayward's Heath, Sussex .Rev . Mother Prioress, C.R.L. , Priory of Our Lady of Good Counsel

Henson, Very Rev. Edwin Canon, Colegio de Ingleses, Valladolid, Spain

Heralds' College, see London

Hewins, William Albert Samuel, M.A., 75 Chester Square, S.W.I

HexhamandNewcastle , Rt Rev. Joseph Thorman, Bishopof, Bishop's House, Tynemouth.

Heythrop College, Chipping Norton, Very Rev. The Rector, S.J.

F Hook, Rt Rev. Monsignor Paul Edward, Ph.D., The Presbytery, Queen's Road , Aberystwyth, Wales.

Hope, Captain Geoffrey A. E., West Ilsley House, nr. Newbury

Hornsey, Very Rev. The Prior, C.R.L., Austin Canons, 12 Womersley Road , N.8

Hull, Hubert, 4 Paper Buildings, Temple, E.C.4

Hull Public Library (W. H. Bagguley , F.L.A., Librarian ), Albion Street, Hull

Hunnybun, WilliamMartin, M.A., 90 Gordon Road, Ealing, W . 13

Iles, Rev. RichardAugustine, St Joseph's, Binford Place , Bridgwater.

Jarrett, Very Rev. Bede, Provincial, O.P., M.A., S.T.L., St Dominic's Priory, Southampton Road , Haverstock Hill, N.W.5

Jarrett, James E. N. Radcliffe, Ferndale , South Leigh Road, Emsworth , Hants . Jenkinson, John, St Clement's College, Galong, N.S.Wales

Jerningham, Sir Henry S., Bt., J.P., Boodles, St James's Street, S.W.I

John Rylands Library, see Manchester

Johnson , Humphrey John T., Oak Hurst, near Derby.

Jones, Sir Evan Davies , Bt , J.P., 6 AddisonRoad , Kensington, W . 14

L Kean, Rev. Charles George, C.J., St George's College, Weybridge, Surrey.

Kendal, Mrs, 12 South Parade , Bath

Kendal, Miss (Teresa), 36 Church Street, Kensington, W.8

Kensington Public Library, see London

L Kenyon, Major Joseph Robert, M.C., Gillingham Hall, Beccles , Suffolk.

F Keogh, C. George Neal, 12 Girdler's Road, West Kensington, W . 14 Kerr, Admiral of the Fleet Lord Walter, G.C.B., J.P.-R.I.P.

Klincksieck, Monsieur (for the Bibliothèque Nationale), Paris , c/o Messrs Simpkin, Marshall & Co., 32 Paternoster Row, E.C.4

FKnill, Alderman Sir John, Bt , K.C.S.G. , Crosslets, Alfriston, Sussex . Lancaster , Rt Rev. Thomas W. Pearson, O.S.B., The Cathedral, Lancaster

Lancaster Public Library (Gilbert M. Bland, F.R.G.S. , Librarian), Storey Institute, Lancaster.

Langdale, Colonel Philip, O.B.E., J.P. , Houghton Hall, Sancton R.S.O., Yorks

La Mothe Houdancourt, Duchesse de, 7 Rue Galilée, Paris 16

L Langtree, Very Rev.Richard Canon, St Charles' Presbytery, Grangeover-Sands, Lancs

Lanherne, Rev. Mother Prioress, O.C.D., St Columb, Cornwall

Leadbitter, Eric C. E., 46 Christchurch Avenue, N.W.6

Leadbitter, Nicholas G. , Flint House , Holcombe , Bath.

Leeds, Rt Rev. Joseph R. Cowgill, Bishopof, Bishop'sHouse, Leeds

Leeds Public Libraries (Thomas W. Hand, F.L.A. , City Librarian), Central Public Library, Leeds

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Leicester , Hubert Aloysius, K.C.S.G., J.P., The Whitstones, Worcester

Lenders, Rev. Jules, Minsteracres , Shotley Bridge, co. Durham. L Lindsay, Leonard C. C., J.P., F.S.A. , 48 Carlisle Mansions, Westminster, S.W.I

Lindsay, WilliamAlexander, C.V.O., K.C., J.P., M.A., F.S.A., Clarenceux King of Arms.-R.I.P.

Liverpool, Most Rev. Frederick Keating, Archbishopof, Archbishop's House, 5 Belvedere Road, Prince's Park, Liverpool, S.

Liverpool Public Library (George T. Shaw, M.A., F.L.A. , Librarian), William Brown Street, Liverpool

Liverpool.St Francis Xavier's, Very Rev. The Rector, S.J., Salisbury Street

Liverpool . The Friary, Fox Street (Rev. Father Guardian, O.F.M.)

London . Antiquaries, Societyof, Burlington House, Piccadilly, W.1

London . Bayswater, W.2St Mary of the Angels , The Superior , O.S.C., Westmoreland Road.

London . British Museum Library, c/o Messrs Stevens & Brown, 4 Trafalgar Square, W.C.2

London . Clapham , S.W.4Our Lady of Victories, Very Rev. The Rector, C.SS.R., Clapham Park Road.

London . Constitutional Club Library, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2

London . Forest Gate, E.7Very Rev. The Provincial, O.F.M., The Friary, Khedive Road.

London . Fulham Public Library (J. E. Walker, F.L.A., Librarian), 598 Fulham Road, S.W.6

London . Society of Genealogists (Miss Hutchinson, Secretary), 5 Bloomsbury Square, W.C.I

London . Guildhall Library (J. L. Douthwaite, Librarian ), The Guildhall, E.C.2

London . Hammersmith Public Library (H. P. Dinelli , Librarian), Brook Green Road, W.6

London .Hampstead, N.W.3Rev. Mother, I.B.V.M., St Mary's Convent, England's Lane.

London . Haverstock Hill, N.W.5Rev L. O'Hanlon, O.P., St Dominic's Priory, Southampton Road

London . Heralds' College (G. Woods Wollaston, M.V.O., Richmond Herald, Librarian) , Queen Victoria Street, E.C.4

London . Kensington Public Library (William Wadley, F.L.A., Librarian), Kensington High Street, W.8

London . Kensington (South), S.W.7The Oratory Library.

London . Kensington (South), S.W.10Very Rev. The Provincial, O.S.M., St Mary's Priory, 264 Fulham Road

London Library (C. T. H. Wright, LL.D., Secretaryand Librarian), 14 St James's Square, S.W.1

London . The Month " (Rev. Joseph Keating, S.J., Editor), 31 Farm Street, Berkeley Square, W.1

London . Public Record Office Library, c/o Superintendent ofPublications, Book Department, H.M. Stationery Office, Princes Street, Westminster, S.W.I

London .Royal Historical Society (Miss M. B. Curran, M.A., Librarian), 22 Russell Square.

London . Strawberry Hill, StMary's College, Very Rev.the Principal

London University Library (Reginald A. Rye, Librarian), South Kensington, S.W.7

ROLL OF MEMBERS

London . Westminster Public Library (Frank Pacy, F.L.A., Librarian), Buckingham Palace Road, S.W.I

Long, Rev. Henry, The Presbytery, Leighton Buzzard, Beds

Lupton, Very Rev. Edward Canon, Presbytery, South Shore, Blackpool, Lancs .

McCabe, Rt Rev. Monsignor Bernard J. Provost, V.G., St Hilda's Rectory, Whitby, Yorks.

McGuirk, Rev. John, The Presbytery, Bray, co Wicklow, Ireland

Madison , Wis , U.S.A.Wisconsin State Historical Society (Reuben Gold Thwaites, LL.D., Librarian ), c/o Messrs Henry Sotheran and Company, 140 Strand, W.C.2

Manchester . The Victoria University (Charles W. E. Leigh, M.A., Librarian).

Manchester Public Libraries (V. Stanley Jast, F.L.A. , Librarian), Piccadilly, Manchester

Manchester . John Rylands Library (Henry Guppy, M.A., Ph.D., Litt D., Librarian).

Manresa House, Roehampton , S.W.15, Very Rev. The Rector, S.J.

Martin, John, Clare House, 16 Salisbury Road, Liverpool. L Martin, Mrs T. E., St Mary's, 5 Millbrook Park, Chelston, Torquay. Mathew , David, B.A., 17 Bradmore Road, Oxford Mawson, Joseph, F.G.S.-R.I.P.

Maynooth, co Kildare, Ireland .St Patrick's College (Rev. M. J. O'Donnell, D.D., Librarian)

Melbourne Public Library (E. la T. Armstrong, M.A., LL.B., Librarian), Victoria , Australia, c/o Messrs H. Sotheran & Co., 43 Piccadilly, W.I

Menevia, Rt Rev. Francis Vaughan, Bishop of, Bishop's House , Wrexham.

Michigan University (William Warner Bishop, M.A., Librarian), Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A., c/o Messrs H. Sotheran & Co., 140 Strand, W.C.2

Middlesbrough, Rt Rev. Richard Lacy, Bishop of, Bishop's House , Middlesbrough.

MiddlesbroughPublic Library (W. Lillie, Librarian), Middlesbrough. Milner , Rev. Henry F., St Joseph's, York Road, Birkdale, Southport Milton, Rev. Anthony, 36 Nightingale Square, Balham, S.W.12

Minnesota University Library, Minneapolis , Minn , U.S.A. Mitchell Library, see Glasgow. " Month, " see London

Moorat, Samuel, 25 Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, W.8

Moore, Rev. Bernard, St Austin's,Stafford.

Morgan, Hon Evan Frederic, 356 Queen's Gate, S.W.7

Moriarty, Rt Rev. Mgr Ambrose Canon, D.D., V.G. , 11 Belmont, Shrewsbury. Mount St Bernard'sAbbey, near Coalville, Leicestershire , Very Rev. The Superior, O.C.R.

Mount StMary's College,near Chesterfield ,Very Rev. The Rector, S.J. Mulgrew, Francis M., 36 Grosvenor Road, Birkdale, Southport

Myerscough, Very Rev. Thomas CanonR.I.P.

Namur, Belgium .Rev Superioress General, Couventde Notre Dame c/o Sister Provincial, Convent of Notre Dame, Ashdown Park, Colemans Hatch, Sussex .

National Library of Ireland, see Dublin.

Newberry Library, see Chicago

Newcastle -on-TynePublic Libraries (BasilAnderton, M.A., Librarian), New Bridge Street

Newcastle -on-Tyne.St Dominic's Priory, Red Barns (Very Rev The Prior, O.P.)

Newdigate , Bernard H., St Brigid's, Stratford-on-Avon.

Newdigate , Rev. Charles A., S.J., 31 Farm Street, Mayfair, W.1

New England Historic Genealogical Society, see Boston .

New Hall, Rev. Mother Prioress, C.R.S.S., Chelmsford , Essex

New South Wales Public Library, see Sydney

New York Historical Society (Robert H. Kelby, Librarian), 170 Central Park West, NewYorkCity, U.S.A. (Messrs B. F. Stevens and Brown).

New York Public Library (Edwin H. Anderson, Librarian), Aston Library Building, 40 La Fayette Place, c/o Messrs B. F. Stevens & Brown, 4 Trafalgar Square, W.C.2

New York State Library, see Albany

Noble, Sir John Henry Brunel, Bt , Ardkinglas, Inveraray, Argyll

Nolan, Rt Rev. Mgr Edmond Canon, M.A., St Mary's, Eldon Street, Moorfields, E.C.2

Norfolk, The Duchess of, Arundel Castle, Arundel, Sussex.

Northampton, Rt Rev. Dudley C. Cary-Elwes, Bishop of, Bishop's House

Nottingham, Rt Rev. Thomas Dunn, Bishopof, St Barnabas's Cathedral

O'Connor, Rev. Arthur, M.C., C.F., St Mary Magdalen's , Gannow , Burnley, Lancs.

O'Farrell, Rev. Francis, C.F., Catholic Church, Aldershot, Hants.

Ontario Legislative Library, see Toronto . Oscott College Library, near Birmingham. O'Sullivan, Richard, 2 Cloisters , Temple , E.C.4

O'Toole, Rev. Patrick, St Mary's, Brewood , Stafford.

Ottawa, Canada .Canadian ParliamentLibrary (A. D. Cellas, LL.D., and Martin J. Griffin, LL.D., Librarians), c/o Messrs E. G. Allen and Son, Ltd., 12-14 Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.C.2 .

Oulton, Lady Abbess of, O.S.B., St Mary's Abbey, Stone, Staffs

Oxford .Blackfriars, 64 St Giles' Street.

Oxford . The Bodleian Library (Arthur E. Cowley, M.A., Litt.D., Librarian).

Oxford .Campion's Hall, 11 St Giles' Street, Very Rev. Master, S.J. Panton, Wragby, LincolnshireVery Rev. The Superior, O.S.F.C., Franciscan College.

Paris .Bibliotheque Nationale, see Klincksieck. Parker, Colonel John W. R., C.B., J.P. , F.S.A., Browsholme Hall, near Clitheroe, Yorkshire

Parkminster Charterhouse , Partridge Green, Sussex, Very Rev. The Prior

Pennsylvania Historical Society, see Philadelphia

Pennsylvania University Library, see_Philadelphia. Petre, Sebastian Henry, Tor-Bryan, Ingatestone, Essex.

Philadelphia, Pa , U.S.A.Pennsylvania Historical Society, 1300 Locust Street, c/o Messrs B. F. Stevens & Brown, 4 Trafalgar Square, W.C.2

Philadelphia, Pa , U.S.A.Pennsylvania University Library (Asa Don Dickinson, Librarian ), 34th Street and Woodland Avenue Phillipson, Rev. William A., O.S.B., St Milgithe, Eddington, Herne Bay, Kent.

Pilley, Mrs Walter, The Barton , Hereford

* President , Yorkshire ArchæologicalSociety (RecordSeries and Journal) and Yorkshire Parish Register Society.

Plymouth, Rt Rev. John Keily, Bishop of, Bishop's House, Plymouth.

Portsmouth, Rt Rev. William Cotter, Bishop of, Bishop's House , Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth

Portsmouth . Central Public Library (James Hutt, M.A., F.L.A. , Borough Librarian ), Town Hall Square, Park Road

Preston Free Public Library (F. Helliwell, Librarian ), Preston

Preston .St Ignatius' , Meadow Street, Very Rev. The Rector, S.J.

Princeton Theological Seminary Library (Rev. J. H. Dulles, Librarian), Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Quick, Joseph Louis, 41 Windsor Road , Forest Gate, E.7

Quinn, Augustine, J.P., The Beeches, Sea View Road, Wallasey, Cheshire

Radcliffe, Charles A. F., The Old Hall, Stackhouse, Settle, Yorks.

Ratcliffe College, Very Rev. The President, I.C., near Leicester .

Record Office Library, see London

Reynolds , Colonel Sir James Philip, Bt , D.S.O. , J.P., Abercromby Square, Liverpool

FL Riddell, Cuthbert David Giffard, J.P., Swinburne Castle, Barrasford, Northumberland

Riddell, EdwardCharles, J.P., HermestonHall, Oldcotes, Rotherham, Yorks., Kinwarton House, Alcester, Warwickshire .

Riddell-Blount, Major Edward Francis, J.P., Cheeseburn Grange, Newcastle -on-Tyne.

Robertson , Charles, K.S.G. , Batworth House, Arundel, Sussex

Rochdale Public Libraries (C. Stott, Librarian), Art Gallery and Museum, Rochdale , Lancs.

Roehampton , Rev. Mother Superior, Sacred Heart Convent, S.W.15.

Rome . BIBLIOTECA APOSTOLICA VATICANA (Honorary). Mgr Giovanni Mercati, Prefect, The Vatican

Rome .Library, Collegio Inglese, Rt Rev. The Rector, Via Monserrato 45

L Roskell, Charles John.-R.I.P.

St Helens (Lancs ) .-Holy Cross , Rev. The Rector, S.J.

St Helens (Lancs ) .St Mary's, Lowe House, Rev. The Rector, S.J.

St Leonards -on-Sea (Sussex), Rev. Mother Superior, Convent H.C.j.

Salford, Rt Rev. Thomas Henshaw, Bishop of, Bishop's House , Worsley, Manchester

Sands, William Henry Bethune, 15 King Street, Covent Garden, W.C.2

Scantlebury, Rev. Robert Elliott, Abbey Ruins, Reading, Berks.

Scrope, Henry Aloysius, Danby-on-Yore, Middleham S.O. , Yorks.

Scrope, Stephen Francis Eustace, 71 The Drive, Hove, Sussex

Sharrock, Very Rev. Thomas Canon, Bishop's House, Salford

Shaw, James F., J.P., Bourton Hall, Rugby, co Warwick. Sheffield Public Libraries (J. P. Lamb, Librarian), Surrey Street, Sheffield

L Sheldrake, Harry James, White Barn, Kelvedon S.O., Essex .

L Sheldrake , James Ernest, Farm Hill, Kelvedon S.O., Essex.

L Sheldrake , Willie, White Barn, Kelvedon S.O. , Essex

Shepherd, Very Rev. James J. Canon, The Convent, Chudleigh, Devon

Shrewsbury, Rt Rev. Hugh Singleton, Bishop of, Bishop's House , 39 Beresford Road, Birkenhead

Signet Library, see Edinburgh.

Skeet, Major Francis J.A., J.P., Syon House, Angmering, Sussex

Sleeman, Mrs, Hampton House, Hampton Bishop, Hereford

ROLL OF MEMBERS

FSmith, John Peter, J.P., Arndene, Barrow-in-Furness.

Smith, Miss M. A., The Grove, Barnard Castle, co Durham.

Smith, Richard, J.P., Greenfield House, Lancaster.

Smith, William Abbey, J.P., Rosebery Villa, Hutton Avenue, West Hartlepool.

Smith, William BernardStanislaus , J.P. , Newsham House, Broughton, near Preston .

Southwark, Rt Rev. Peter E. Amigo, Bishop of, Bishop's House , Southwark, S.E. 1

Stafford, Lt.-Col the Lord, D.S.O. , Swynnerton Park, Stone , Staffs.

Stanbrook Abbey, The Lady Abbess, O.S.B. , Worcester.

Stevenson, Very Rev. William Canon .R.I.P. " Stimmen der Zeit," see Valkenburg.

Stockport Public Library (R. Hargreaves , F.L.A. , Librarian ), Stockport, Cheshire.

Stonyhurst College, Blackburn, Very Rev. The Rector, S.J.

Sumner , Francis G., J.P., Dene House, Kineton, Warwickshire. Sumner, Rev. Francis J., Hampton-on-the-Hill, Warwick

FSutcliffe, Very Rev. William Ormond Canon, M.A., 7 Howitt Road , Hampstead , N.W.3

Sydney . NewSouthWales Public Library (W.H. Ffould, Librarian), c/o Messrs Truslove & Hanson, 153 Oxford Street, W.1

FSyon Abbey .Lady Abbess, O.SS.S. , South Brent, Devon.

Tacchi -Venturi, Rev. Pietro, S.J., Piazza del Gesu 45 , Rome.

Taunton . Rev. Mother Abbess, O.S.F. , Franciscan Convent.

L Taylor-Smith, Mrs M. E. Piercey, Colpike Hall, Lanchester, co. Durham.

Tempest , Mrs, Hob Green, Markington, via Harrogate, Yorkshire,

L Toke, Leslie A. St L., Bucksford, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent ,

Toronto, Ontario, Canada .Ontario Legislative Library (A. T. Wilgress, Librarian), c/o Messrs E. G. Allen & Son , 12-14 Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.C.2

Trappes-Lomax, Miss, Salesbury Hall, Ribchester, near Preston. Trappes-Lomax, Major Richard, J.P., Allsprings, Great Harwood , Blackburn

Treowen , Major-General the Lord, C.B., C.M.G. , Llanarth Court, Raglan , Monmouth.

Trinity College Library, see Dublin.

Trotman, JohnWilliam, c/o Rev. Mother Superior, UrsulineConvent, Brentwood, Essex

Turnbull, Francis Harold, K.C.S.G. , Colhugh, Llantwit Major, near Cardiff

L Turnbull, Philip Bernard, Egton, Pen-y-lan Road, Cardiff

Turville -Petre, Colonel Oswald, J.P., B.A., Bosworth Hall, Rugby. Universal KnowledgeFoundation Inc., 19 Union Square West, New York City, U.S.A.

Urquhart, Francis Fortescue, M.A., Balliol College, Oxford.

Ushaw College Library, Durham (Rev. Edwin Bonney, Librarian).

Valkenburg, Limburg, Holland. "Stimmen der Zeit " (Rev. Heinrich Tierp, S.J., redacteur), Ignatius Kolleg.

Valladolid, Spain.Very Rev. The Rector, Colegio de Ingleses

L Vassall -Phillips, Rev. Oliver R., C.SS.R., C.F. , Bishop Eton, Wavertree, Liverpool.

Vatican Library, see Rome .

L Vaughan ,Major Charles Jerome, O.B.E., J.P., Courtfield, Ross, Herefordshire

Vaughan, Rev. Herbert, D.D., Mission House, Brondesbury Park , N.W.6

FL Vaux of Harrowden, The Lord, M.A., Harrowden Hall, Wellingborough, Northants

Victoria Public Library, see Melbourne .

FWainewright, John Bannerman , 6 Grand Avenue, Hove, Sussex

Wake, Philip Kenyon, K.S.G. , Handsworth Grange, Sheffield. Wales, National Library of, see Aberystwyth

Walker, Charles, 30 Great North Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne.

Walmesley, Very Rev. William Provost, Rector, St Joseph's College, Upholland, Wigan, Lancs.

Warrington, Mrs J. Francis, Walton Grange, Wakefield

Washington Library of Congress (Herbert Putnam, LL.D., Litt.D., Librarian), Washington, D.C., U.S.A., c/o Messrs Allen & Son , King Edward's Mansions, 14 Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenue , W.C.2

Watson, Rt Rev. Monsignor Edward John, M.A. , Westward House , Old North Road, Royston, Herts.

Wedgwood , Mrs Rowland Henry, Mill Lane House, Slindon, Sussex.

Weld, Francis Joseph, 32 Weld Road, Birkdale, Southport.

FWestminster, His Eminence Cardinal Bourne, the Archbishop of, Archbishop's House, Ambrosden Avenue , Westminster, S.W.I Westminster Public Libraries, see London

Whelan, Miss Margaret H., B.A., 47 Park Crescent, Undercliff, Bradford.

White, Thomas , 17 Brynhyfryd Road, Stow Hill, Newport, Monmouthshire.

L Whitfield , Rev. Joseph L., M.A., D.S.O., CatholicRectory, Southendon-Sea, Essex.

Wigan Free PublicLibrary(ArthurJ. Hawkes ,M.L.A.,Chief Librarian) Wilcox, George, 19 Mount Carmel Street, Derby.

FWilliams, Alfred, J.P.-R.I.P.

FWilliamson, George Charles, Litt.D., Mount Manor House , Mount Street, Guildford ,Surrey

Willson, Very Rev. E. Hilary, O.S.B., The Priory, Easingwold, Yorkshire

Wilton, R. Cecil, B.A., 31a St James's Square, S.W.1

Wimbledon, S.W.19 .WimbledonCollege, Very Rev.The Rector,S.J.

Wimbledon Public Library (Henry William Bull, Librarian), Wimbledon , S.W.19

Wisconsin State Historical Society, see Madison. Wonersh (St John's) Seminary, Very Rev. The Rector, Wonersh , near Guildford

FWood, Herbert Maxwell, B.A., " Rokers , " Shackleford , nr. Godalming, Surrey. Woodruff, Mrs Cumberland , 87 Woodstock Road , Oxford. FLWoollan, Joseph Henry, Norman's Cottage, Ditchling, Sussex . Worcester, Mass , U.S.A. , Free Public Library (Robert K. Shaw , Librarian), c/o Messrs Truslove & Hanson, 153 Oxford Street, W.1 Yale University Library, NewHaven, Connecticut, U.S.A., c/o Messrs E. G. Allen & Son, Ltd, 12-14 Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenue , W.C.2

F York . Rev.Mother, I.B.V.M., St Mary's Convent, Micklegate Bar. York Public Library (Arthur H. Furnish, City Librarian), Clifford Street, York Young, Smelter Joseph, Richmond Park, near Sheffield

REFERENCES TO RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS

AUGUSTINIANAbbotsleigh, Bodmin, Bruges , Hayward's Heath , Hornsey

BENEDICTINEAmpleforth , Belmont, Bergholt, Buckfast, Colwich, Douai, Downside, Ealing, Fort Augustus, Oulton, Stanbrook.

BRIDGETTINESouth Brent

CARMELITELanherne

CARTHUSIANParkminster

CHARLES , Oblates of StLondon (Bayswater)

CISTERCIANMount St Bernard's.

DOMINICANHawkesyard, London (Haverstock Hill), Newcastle-on-Tyne, Oxford

FRANCISCAN Liverpool, London (Forest Gate), Panton, Taunton

HOLY CHILD JESUS NUNSSt Leonards.

INSTITUTE OF B.V. MARYLondon (Hampstead), York

INSTITUTE OF CHARITYRatcliffe

JESUIT Beaumont, Boston College, U.S.A., Brussels , Dublin, Heythrop, Liverpool (St Francis Xavier), Manresa, Mount St Mary's, Oxford (Campion Hall), Preston (St Ignatius), St Helens (two missions), Stonyhurst, Wimbledon

NOTRE DAME NUNSNamur

ORATORIAN Birmingham, London .

REDEMPTORISTLondon (Clapham).

SACRED HEART NUNSRoehampton

SECULAR COLLEGESCambridge, London (Strawberry Hill), Maynooth, Oscott, Rome, Ushaw, Valladolid , Wonersh

SEPULCHRINE NUNSNew Hall.

SERVITELONDON (S. Kensington).

URSULINEEdinburgh

VISITATION NUNSHarrow

NOTICES

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Members are requested to call the attention of their friends to the Society and its work. Transcripts of interesting unpublished documents ready for the press, together with the loan of the originals for the purpose of collation, are invited . It is desired always to have material for half a dozen volumes ready for printing, as special donations for printing may enable the output of work to be increased.

Offers of help in transcribing documents , especiallyin the Public Offices in London, where the greaterpart of the documents relating to the countryare stored, are invited Parish priests are especially requested to provide exact copies of old registers in their custody, orgive facilities for this being done

Serious loss of time and expense have been incurred in some cases by manuscript being sent incomplete or modified It is desired to impress on transcribers that papers should be complete , without excisions, verbatim et literatim, although they may not agree with modern ideas. Merit lies in their absolute integrity and identity, as far as modern printing will allow . Members desirous of paying annual subscriptions through their bankers can be supplied with a " Banker's Order," on application to the Bursar or Secretary. It is requested that corrections in names or addresses be kindly notified to the Secretary

TEN YEARS' OBITUARY

1917

Chichester , Major Henry Augustus, 21 Jan., æt 70 .

F Norfolk, Henry Fitzalan Howard, 15th Duke of, Earl Marshal of England, K.G., P.C., G.C.V.O., 11 Feb., æt 69. Second President

Anderson, Yarborough, 22 April, æt 66.

O'Dwyer, Rt Rev. Edward Thomas , Bishop of Limerick, 19 Aug., æt 75

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Carr, Richard Marsh , 22 Sept., æt . 75 .

Caswell, Very Rev. John Canon , II Nov., æt. 71 .

1918

Stapleton, Mary Helen (Hon. Mrs Bryan), 10 April, æt. 80.

Lindsay, Very Rev. Mgr Claud Reginald, 23 July, æt 56

Fenton, Rt Rev. Patrick , Bishop of Amycla, 23 Aug., æt. 81

Stanfield, Very Rev. Raymund Canon, 19 Sept., æt. 77 .

Scott-Gatty, Sir Alfred Scott, K.C.V.O., late Garter Principal King of Arms, 18 Dec. , æt 71 .

1919

Pollen, Maria Margaret (Mrs John Hungerford), 18 Jan., æt 80 .

Pauling, George Craig Saunders, 10 Feb., æt 64

Mumford, Charles Edward, 18 Feb., æt 65

Cox, John Charles, LL.D., 23 Feb., æt 75

Herries , Angela Mary Charlotte Lady, 28 Feb., æt Fitzherbert, Basil Thomas , 12 April, æt 83 .

Stapleton-Bretherton, Frederick Annesley , 13 April, æt. 78 .

Birt, Rev. Henry Norbert, O.S.B. , 21 Aug., æt 58

Vaughan, Colonel Francis Baynham, K.C.P., 9 Sept., æt 75 .

Humble, Anna Maria (Mrs John), 27 Oct., æt 80 MacGregor, Harriette (Mrs Donald), 27 Oct., æt. 75 . Wyndham, Very Rev. FrancisMerrik Canon, O.S.C., 16 Nov., æt 81

Walmsley, Thomas, 11 Dec., æt 79

1920

FWard, Rt Rev. Bernard, Bishop of Brentwood, 21 Jan., æt. 62. Donnelly, Rt Rev. Nicholas, Bishopof CaneaandAuxiliaryof Dublin, March, æt. 83 .

Kirby, Edmund, 24 April, æt. 82.

Teebay, Rev. George, 26 April, æt. 71

Kennard, Rt Rev.Mgr Charles Henry Canon, 6 Aug., æt 79 . Culley, Rt Rev. Mgr Matthew, 19 Aug., æt 60. F Bowden , Rev. Henry George Sebastian, Cong Oratory, 26 Sept., æt 84 . Maguire, Most Rev. John Aloysius, Archbishop of Glasgow, 14 Oct., æt 69 . Guiney, (Miss) Louise Imogen, 2 Nov., æt 59. Carus, Alexander, K.S.G. , 21 Dec. , æt 78 .

1921

Elwes, Gervase Henry, K.M., 12 Jan. , æt 54.

Whiteside, Most Rev. Thomas, Archbishop of Liverpool, 28 Jan., æt 63 . F Gillow, Joseph, 17 March, æt 70. First Honorary Recorder . F Wedgwood , Rowland Henry, M.A., 28 March, æt. 73. Witham, Philip, 3 May, æt 78

Warrington, John Francis, 16 June, æt 53

Stanley-Cary-Caddell, Agnes Mary (Mrs), 16 July, æt 83

Ruvigny and Raineval, Melville Amadeus Henry Douglas Heddlede la Caillemotte de Massue ,Marquis of, 6 Oct., æt. 53

Fitzsimons, Frederick John, 23 Dec., æt 66

Howell , Helen Mary Maxima (Mrs David), 26 Dec., æt. 62

1922

Cosgrave, Very Rev. Lawrence Canon, V.F., 9 March, æt 73

Stokes, Philip Folliott Scott, 13 July, æt 70 .

Fitzwilliam , Lady Alice Mary Wentworth, Oct., æt 73 .

Thomas, Charles Edward, 4 Nov., æt 69

1923

Boothman, Edward Duncan, M.A., 22 Jan., æt 78.

Wilmot, Hon. AlexanderCount, K.S.G., K.H.S., 3 April, æt 86.

Newdigate, Alfred, M.A., 20 April, æt 93

Leeming, Henry Heatley, K.S.S., 21 May, æt. 65 .

Meynell, Edgar John, 4 July, aæt. 63.

Weetman, Henry Charles, 7 Oct., æt. 73.

Waldron, Rt Hon Laurence Ambrose , P.C., 27 Dec., æt 65 .

1924

Fitzherbert-Brockholes , William Joseph, C.B.E., 21 Jan., æt 72 Cahill, (Miss) Mary Angela Christine, 22 March, æt . 55 .

F Tatum, Rev. George Benson, M.A., 27 March, æt 69.

Trappes-Lomax, Helen (Mrs Thomas Byrnand), 15 June, æt 79 . Coulston, Henry Joseph, J.P., 21 July, æt 62 .

F Britten, James, K.C.S.G., F.L.S., 8 Oct., æt 78 .

Bequeathed£200 to the Society. Munich, Charles James, F.R.Hist.S., 8 Oct., æt. 63.

1925

FCasartelli, Rt Rev. Charles, Bishop of Salford, 18 Jan., æt. 72

Smith, Miss Ellen, 20 Jan., æt 67 . Hussey-Walsh, Valentine, April, æt 63

Radcliffe, Richard D., 26 April, æt 83

F Pollen, Rev. John Hungerford, S.J., 28 April, æt. 66.

Andrew, Ellen (Mrs William R.), 9 Dec., æt.

F Burton, Very Rev. Edwin Canon, D.D., 13 Dec., æt 55 . Torre-Diaz, Bertha Countess de, 22 Dec., æt 77 . Loughnan, Ignatius Hamilton, 29 Dec., æt. 84

1926

Barton, James, 6 March, æt 65.

Gainsborough , Charles W. Noel, 3rd Earl of, 17 April, æt 76 .

Parfitt, His Honour Judge, K.C., 17 May, æt 68

Lindsay, WilliamA., K.C., C.V.O. , F.S.A. , Clarenceux King ofArms , 13 Sept., æt. 80 .

Gainsford , William D., 4 Oct., æt 83

1927

Roskell, Charles James, 7 March, æt 77 . Mawson, Joseph, F.G.S., 29 April, æt 97 . Kerr, Admiral Lord Walter, G.C.B., J.P., 12 May, æt. 88.

Stevenson, Very Rev. William Canon, 5 Aug., æt. 74 .

Gainsborough , Arthur Noel, 4th Earl of, 27 Aug., æt. 43

F Williams, Alfred, J.P., 9 Sept., æt. 85.

Myerscough , Very Rev. Thomas Canon , Sept., æt. 73 .

Requiescant in pace.

TWENTY-FOURTH REPORT

PRESENTED TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AT ARCHBISHOP'S HOUSE, AMBROSDEN AVENUE, WESTMINSTER , S.W.1 , on WEDNESDAY , JULY 25, 1928

Together with the Roll of Members, the Constitutions , &c.

The Catholic Record Society

FOUNDED JUNE 10 , 1904

PATRONS

HIS EMINENCE THE CARDINAL ARCHBISHOP OF WESTMINSTER

HIS GRACE THE ARCHBISHOPOF BIRMINGHAM

HIS GRACE THE ARCHBISHOPOF LIVERPOOL

HIS GRACE THE ARCHBISHOPOF CARDIFF

PATRON AND PRESIDENT

HIS EMINENCE CARDINAL GASQUET , O.S.B.

VICE-PRESIDENTS

COLONEL THE RIGHT HON. THE VISCOUNT FITZALAN , D.E.M., K.G., G.C.V.O., D.S.O.

ALDERMAN SIR JOHN KNILL, BART , K.C.S.G.

SIR HENRY FARNHAM BURKE, Garter Principal King of Arms, K.C.V.O., C.B., F.S.A.

JOHN PETER SMITH, ESQ. , J.P.

COUNCIL (Elected)

G. ELLIOT ANSTRUTHER

*R. C. BAIGENT, F.R.HIST.S.

REV HAROLD BURTON

REV BEDE CAMM, O.S.B., F.S.A.

J. HERBERT CANNING, O.B.E.

V. REV . CANON FLETCHER

W. A. S. HEWINS, M.A.

REV. JOHN MCNULTY , M.A.

REV. C. A. NEWDIGATE , S.J.

REV . L. O'HANLON , O.P.

JOHN P. SMITH, J.P.

TRUSTEES

SIR HENRY JERNINGHAM, BART , LEONARD C. C. LINDSAY , MAJOR FRANCIS J. A. SKEET, J.P. Honorary Officers (On Council ex officio)

Hon Recorder

Hon. Legal Adviser

GEORGE R. BELLEW , HUBERT HULL, Somerset Herald Barrister -at-Law

Hon. Bursar

LEONARD C. C. LINDSAY, J.P., F.S.A., 48 Carlisle Mansions , Westminster, S.W.I

Hon. Secretary

RICHARD CECIL WILTON, B.A., 31a St. James' Square, S.W.I

* Hon Librarian

Bankers

MESSRS COUTTS AND CO , 440 STRAND , W.C.2

visioonilodis adD Constitutions

1. Name. The name of the Societyis " THE CATHOLIC RECORD SOCIETY "

2. Objects. The objectsare the transcribing, printing, indexing, and distributing to its members the Catholic Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, and other old Records of the Faith, chiefly personal and genealogical , since the Reformation in England and Wales

3. Management The affairs of the Society are managed by a Council consistingof twelve members, three trusteesandfour honorary officers , viz , The Recorder, Bursar, Legal Adviser and Secretary- four forming a quorum. It has power to appoint a President and Vice-Presidents , its Chairman and Officers, and to fill vacancies on its own body, and has power to refuse or take away membership . Onethird of the twelve members and all the honorary officers retireeach year, but are eligible for re-election. Nominations of New Members of the Council must be sent to the Secretaryfourteen days beforethe Annual Meeting The representation and management are reserved to Catholic Members

4. Subscription. The subscription is one guinea per annum commencing June 1st, which entitles members to any publications issued during the year. No volume will be issued to any memberwhose subscriptionis unpaid, and the names of any members whose subscription shall be two years in arrear will thereupon be removed from the Society, and not be readmitted until all arrears are paid A member wishing to retire from the Society must intimate his intention to the Bursar or the Secretary, before the 1st day of June , or be held liable for his subscription for the ensuing year.

Personal Life-Membership may be obtained on payment of twentyguineas in advance Members who have paid subscriptionsfor ten consecutiveyears and who are not in arrear may obtain the same privilege on payment of ten guineas All life subscriptions are to be capitalized.

5. Back Numbers Members may, on prepayment, obtain back numbers (if in stock) on such terms as the Council may direct

6. Meetings. An Annual Meeting is held in the month of June or July, of which at leastseven days' noticeis sent to all the members. At this meeting a report of the workof the Society, with a statement of the income and expenditure, is presented This is issued together with thelist of members and the Constitutions oftheSociety.

7. Audit. The Bursar's accounts are audited by a memberof the Society or professional accountant appointed by the Council, at the close of the financial year, which expires on May 31 .

N.B.The Bursar deals with Membershipand Subscriptions.

TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT

BY the time this Report is in the hands of Membersthey will already have received Vol 27, Miscellanea, containing the Brambridge , Arundel , and Abergavenny Registers , an account of the Life and Death of Brother Alexis (Robert Græme), the Trappist , and a List of Guests at Everingham, Christmas, 1662 . Each contribution is, as usual, furnished with an appropriate introduction, and the interest of the volume is increased by certain illustrations. Practical inconvenience having been found to arise fromspecialserial numbersbeing given tothevolumesofMiscellanea, the Council decided to discontinue the system, and the present volumethe fourteenth of that descriptionaccordingly appears without any such indication

The 7th Douay Diary is still in the press, but is so far advanced astoleadtoanexpectation ofits appearing some timeintheautumn. The Madrid papers are also in the press, and should come out in the near future Several articles for another volume of Miscellanea are now being considered .

Allusion was made in the last Annual Report to the paper on the Lancashire Martyrs read by Father C. A. Newdigate, S.J., at the Society's sectional meeting during the National Catholic Congress at Manchester in September, 1926. As was stated, the paper was afterwards placed on sale, and it is gratifying to learn that, although onlyof local interest, over 3,500 copies have been sold . Father Newdigate has followed this up with an account* of the trial and execution at Southwark of one of these MartyrsJohn Rigby, of Harrock Hall, near Wiganwhichincludes the martyr's own relationof his trial, reprintedfor the first time since the seventeenth century.

The Hon Bursar is able to announcethe accession ofthefollowingmembersduringthepast year: Rt Rev. the Bishop ofLancaster , O.S.B.; Rt Rev. the Bishop of Menevia; Rev. John E. Howell; *"A Lancashire Man " (Burns Oates & Washbourne) ; price 6d

Rev. Charles G. Kean, C.J. (Life Member); Rev. John F. McNulty, M.A.; Rev. Patrick O'Toole; Rev. A. Parisotti; Rev. Robert E. Scantlebury ; MajorNicholas G. Leadbitter; Messrs John Brownbill, Frederick W. Chambers, M.A., Joseph Crombleholme, Richard O'Sullivan, J. R. Poyer Penn, M.A., B.C.L.; The Abbess of Teignmouth, O.S.B.; The Friary, O.F.M., Liverpool, and the Cleveland (Ohio, U.S.A.) Public Library

The Society loses five members byresignation, and the Council has to record with regret the deaths of the Most Rev. Frederick Keating , Archbishop ofLiverpool, the VeryRev. CanonMyerscough, the Very Rev. Canon Stevenson, the Earl of Gainsborough, Mr Alfred Williams, and, since June 1st, of the Right Rev. the Bishop of Plymouth and the Very Rev. Provost Walmesley.R.I.P

The membership now stands at 361. Three members of the Council retire in rotation: Mr G. F. Engelbach, Rev. C. A. Newdigate, S.J., and Mr J. P. Smith; also Mr G. Elliot Anstruther, who was elected to fill the vacancy caused by Sir Henry Jerningham's withdrawal from the Council as a trustee (this was consequent on the amendment of Constitution3) All four members are available for re-election

R. CECIL WILTON , Hon Secretary

PROGRESS

THE position of our Society as compared with other Record -printing Societies and the dates of foundationwill be ofinterest These Societies, even with a smaller membership , have done and are doing valuable work. They deserve more support

1904 CATHOLIC RECORDS ( 1 June, 1928) 1834 Surtees

1898 LancashireParish Registers

1888 British Record Society

1904 Canterburyand York (EpiscopalRegisters)

1885 Yorkshire Archæological (Record Series)

1899 Yorkshire Parish Registers

1898 Durham and Northumberland Parish Register Society

* The Bursar has pleasure in reporting that the undermentioned havejoined the Society since June 1 , 1928 : -

The Archbishop of Liverpool.

Very Rev. J. H. Canon King

Rev. John Doran .

Rev. Bernard W. Kelly.

The Dowager Countess of Gainsborough

Miss Ernestine Anne

Miss Agnes Cuming

Eyre, Commander R. F.

William Gainsford, Esq

Johnson, Basil H., Esq

William A. Pantin, Esq, M.A.

St Joseph's College, Upholland. St Norbert's College , C.R.P. , Crowle

Peabody Institute, Baltimore , U.S.A.

TRANSACTIONS OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

The Twenty-fourth Annual Meeting of the Catholic Record Society was held at Archbishop's House, Westminster , by the permission of the Cardinal Archbishop, on Wednesday, the 25th July, 1928

The Right Hon. Viscount FitzAlan, K.G., Vice-President ofthe Society, took the Chair. It had been hoped that His Eminence Cardinal Gasquetwouldhave been present, but the Hon. Secretary, after reading the Annual Report, said: "I have to announce that I have just heard by telephone that His Eminence Cardinal Gasquet is not able to be present with us this afternoon We were all hoping to see him with us on this occasion, but apparentlyat the last moment he was unable to come. That is a matter ofdeep regret to us . "

Among those present were: The Right Rev. Monsignor Nolan , M.A.; the Very Rev. John R. Canon Fletcher ; the Rev. Henry Browne, S.J.; the Rev. Bede Camm, O.S.B.; the Rev. Anthony Milton; the Rev. Charles A. Newdigate, S.J.; the Rev. Leonard O'Hanlon, O.P.; the Rev. Francis E. Young ; Miss Ernestine Anne; Major Francis Skeet; Mr R. C. Baigent ; Mr G. F. Engelbach; Mr W. A. S. Hewins, M.A.; Mr W. A. Pantin, M.A.; Mr Joseph Sullivan, M.P.; Mr L. C. C. Lindsay (Hon Bursar); and Mr R. C. Wilton (Hon. Secretary).

Messages of regret were received from the Bishop ofNorthampton; the Rev.C.G. Kean, C.J.; Miss Whelan, B.A.; MajorTrappesLomax; Major Vaughan; Mr G. Elliot Anstruther; Mr J. R. Baterden ; and Mr F. W. Chambers.

In moving the adoption of the Annual Report Lord FitzAlan said: "I need hardly say how very deeply and very sincerelyI share in the regret of all of us at the absence of our President , Cardinal Gasquet. We hoped he would be able to come here this afternoon I saw him a few days ago and was most agreeably surprised to find him as well as he is far better than he was two years ago, and we have every reason to be thankful that he is still amongst us. I think our regret should be recorded that he was unable to attend, as I know he fully intended doing so .

The Report is a satisfactoryone in manyways. Theincreasein our membership is considerably in excess of the decrease. Allusion was made in the last Report to the List of Contents of Volumes which had been issued to members. It is a remarkable list, which shows that the output of the Society has been very considerable during the twenty-five years of its existence We have every reason to be proud of the work which has been done and to be

grateful for it. It affords us information of intense interest to all Catholics throughoutthe country, and it ought to be encouragedin every possible way. I was much impressed with the point which shows the keenness and desire among people to learn and to read. The small pamphlet by Father Newdigate has sold to theextent of three thousand five hundred copies . Considering its local interest I think that sale speaks volumes for the interest taken by the Catholic public in our work . "

When it was pointed out that Father Newdigate was present Lord FitzAlan said to him: " We all appreciate theworkyou have done, and are very grateful to you for it. '

The Rev. Henry Browne then formally seconded the adoption of the Report. Speaking on theReport, the Hon Bursar said: " Thereis nothing particular to say about the accounts this year The funds are very good, partly because we are rather behind with our volumes. Two are in the press and when they come out they will take some of our money A few members are in arrears, but I am holding on to them in hope That is the hard part of a Bursar's work, but I am doingmy best. The position , I think, is certainly satisfactory We have enrolled five new members since June"

The adoption of the Report was carried unanimously Monsignor Nolan then formally moved the re-election of the retiring members of the Council with the exception of Mr G. F. Engelbach, who found himself unable to take on a fresh term of office. The Rev. Anthony Milton seconded and the proposition was carried .

"

Canon Fletcher, in moving a vote of thanksto Cardinal Bourne for the use of the Library, said: Archbishop's House is less out ofthe way than other places we have tried from time to time , and we find we get better meetings here than elsewhere . We have often enjoyed His Eminence's hospitality, and we are greatly indebted to him for extending it to us once more . " Mr Baigent seconded .

The Rev. Bede Camm proposed that the election ofa member to the Council to take the place of Mr Engelbach be left to the Council.

"

MajorSkeet, seconding, said: I would liketoexpresson behalf of all of us our regret that Mr Engelbach is going. He was one of our Founders, and has done such valuable work for us that I feel we cannot let his retirement pass without our thanks for all he has done for the Society. "

Mr Engelbach, replying, said: "I amafraid that Major Skeet has overvalued me. I merely wanted to do the little I could and it is onlywith great regret and on medical advice that I havehad to give up my work, otherwise I would not have done so . "

Mr Lindsay moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman. "I think we ought to thank Lord FitzAlan, " he said, " for looking after us and leading us in the right way. What we want is rather more helpin bringingout our volumes All the workis at present

falling on three or four people , and if anyone would offer to help usin gettingthe volumes throughthe press, theywould be rendering very great assistanceto this Society. The present positionmeans much hard work for those members on whom the responsibility rests . "

Mr Hewins, seconding, said: " Lord FitzAlan is a Catholic Record in theflesh , youmight say We are indebted to him for his attendance to-day, and for his unfailing interest in and encouragementofour work In connection with the AnnualReportI should like to mention the Register of Abergavenny contained in the volume recently issued, which is offirst-rate historical interest at the present time South Wales is an extremelyimportant district, deserving alltheattention we can give to it, and still more information is required about the early part of the seventeenth century”

Lord FitzAlan, replying, said: "Thank you very much for your kind expression of appreciation . I am always delighted tobe of assistance to this excellent Society I have not yet read the new volume , but a mereglance shows that it is one of great interest and the Society should be proud ofit. "

ROLL OF MEMBERS

FFounders on June 10 , 1904 LLife Members

Libraries and other Institutionsare to be found under Townsand Places . Those in the Metropolis are under London.

FAbbotsleigh, Rev. Mother Prioress, C.R.L., Newton Abbot, Devon .

Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire .The National Library of Wales (John Ballinger, C.B.E., M.A., Librarian)

Adamson, Rev. Philip, St Alban's Rectory, Mill Lane , Liscard, Cheshire

Albany, New York, U.S.A.NewYork State Library (J. I. Wyer, Director), Messrs G. E. Stechert, 2 Star Yard, Carey Street, W.C.2

Ampleforth Abbey Library (Rt Rev. The Abbot, O.S.B.), Malton, Yorkshire.

Anderton, Mrs Ince, Hôtel des Trois Couronnes, Vevey, Switzerland.

Anne, Miss Ernestine, 18 FitzJames Avenue, Kensington, W . 14

Anstruther, G. Elliot, 4 Adelaide Road , Hampstead, N.W.3

Antiquaries, Society of , see London .

Arundell of Wardour, The Lady, Wardour Castle, Tisbury, Wilts

Ashburnham, Lady Catherine , AshburnhamPlace, Battle, Sussex

Attley, Henry William, 545 Weston Road, Northampton.

Baigent, Richard Coventry, F.R.Hist.S., 57 Sarsfield Road, Balham, S.W.12

Bailie, Captain Matthias Godard Anthony, 8 London Road, Shardlow , Derby. Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Peabody Institute, c/o Messrs Allen and Son, Ltd., 14 Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.C.2

Barrow Public Library (Charles W. Gabbatt, Librarian), Town Hall, Barrow-in-Furness

Bartlett, Joseph Henry, 28 Ashley Place, Westminster, S.W.I

Baterden, James Rae, 54 Brighton Grove , Newcastle-on-Tyne.

Beaumont, The Lady, Carlton Towers, Snaith, Yorks.

BeaumontCollege, Very Rev. The Rector, S.J., Old Windsor, Berks

Bedingfeld, Sir Henry Paston, Bt , J.P., Oxburgh Hall, StokeFerry, Norfolk

Bedingfeld,Mrs Raoul, "Borghese, " Higher LincombeRoad,Torquay. Bellew , George R., Somerset Herald, College ofArms, Queen Victoria Street, E.C.4

Belmont Abbey, Rt Rev. the Abbot, O.S.B. , Hereford.

Bergholt (East), Lady Abbess, O.S.B., St Mary's Abbey, near Colchester, Suffolk.

Berkeley, Robert V., J.P. , F.S.A., Spetchley Park, Worcester.

Berlin, Prussian State Library, c/o Messrs Asher & Co. , Behrenstrasse 17 , Berlin, W.8

Birmingham,Most Rev.John McIntyre, Archbishopof, Archbishop's House, 6 Norfolk Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Birmingham . The Oratory, Very Rev. The Superior, Hagley Road, Edgbaston .

Birmingham Public Library (H. B. Cashmore, Librarian), Ratcliff Place, Birmingham.

Blackburn Public Library (Richard Ashton, F.L.A., Librarian), Blackburn

Blackledge , James Gressier, O.B.E., J.P., 4 St Alban's Square, Bootle , Lancashire

Blundell, Captain FrancisN., M.P., J.P. , D.L.,Crosby Hall, Blundellsands, Liverpool

Bodleian Library, see Oxford.

Bodmin, Cornwall, St Mary's Priory, Very Rev. The Prior, C.R.L.

Bolton PublicLibrary(Archibald Sparke, F.R.S.L., F.L.A., Librarian), Bolton, Lancashire .

Boston College Library (Rev. William M. Stinson, S.J., Librarian), University Heights, Chestnut Hill, Mass , U.S.A.

Boston Public Library (Charles F. D. Belden, Librarian), Boston , Mass , U.S.A.

Boston, Mass , U.S.A.New England Historic Genealogical Society (Wm Prescott Greenlaw , Librarian ), 9 Ashburton Place (Messys B. F. Stevens & Brown, 4 Trafalgar Square, W.C.2).

Bradford Public Library (W. H. Barraclough , Librarian), Darley Street, Bradford.

Brentwood, Rt Rev. Arthur Doubleday, Bishop of, Bishop's House , Brentwood, Essex

Brighton Public Library (Henry D. Roberts, M.B.E., F.L.A., Director), Church Street, Brighton.

Bristol Central Library (L. Ackland Taylor, F.L.A., Librarian), Bristol .

British Museum , see London

Broadhead , Rt Rev.MonsignorJoseph, UshawCollege, nearDurham. Brownbill, John, 257 Thorold Road, Ilford, Essex

Bruges, Belgium .Rev . Mother Prioress, C.R.L., Le CouventAnglais

Brussels, Belgium .Société des Bollandistes, 22 Boulevard St Michel (Rev. H. Josson, S.J., Librarian)

Buckfast Abbey, Rt Rev. The Abbot of, O.S.B. , Buckfastleigh, Devon.

Burke, Sir Henry Farnham, K.C.V.O., C.B. , Garter Principal King of Arms, College of Arms, Queen Victoria Street, E.C.4

Burton, Rev. Harold, Walnut Tree House, Station Road, Hamptonon-Thames, Middlesex

Cahill, Martin J., 24 Alderbrook Road, Balham, S.W.12

L Callaway, Rev. Thomas, St Mary's Presbytery, Chipping, Preston, Lancs

Cambridge , Peterhouse Library (H. Butterfield, Librarian).

Cambridge . The Librarian, St Edmund's House Library, Mount Pleasant

Cambridge University Library (Alwyn F. Scholfield , M.A., Librarian), Cambridge .

Cambridge , Massachusetts , U.S.A.Harvard University Library, c/o Messrs Allen & Son, Ltd., 14 Grape Street, Shaftesbury Avenue , W.C.2

Cambysopolis , Rt Rev. Joseph Butt, 'Bishop of, 22 George Street , Portman Square, W.1

F Camm, Rev. R. Bede, O.S.B. , M.A., F.S.A. , Benet House, 13 Park Terrace, Cambridge

Canadian Parliament Library, see Ottawa .

Canning, Joseph Herbert, O.B.E., Crindau , Newport,Monmouthshire

Cardiff, Most Rev. Francis Mostyn, Archbishop of, Archbishop's House, 24 Newport Road, Cardiff .

Cardiff Public Library (HarryFarr, F.L.A., Librarian), Trinity Street, Cardiff

Cardiff . Ancient Order of Hibernians (H. P. Close, Hon. Librarian), 39 Charles Street

Carnegie, John, B A., Burwash, Sunbury, Middlesex

Carter, Rev. T. Walmsley, St Joseph's, Sheringham , Norfolk

Carus, AlexanderHubert, les Marais, Billinge End, Blackburn, Lancs.

Catterall, Very Rev. Canon JohnH., StAugustine's Rectory, Austin's Place, Preston, Lancs

Chadwick, Rev. Alfred, St Mary's, Alnwick, Northumberland

Chambers, F. W., M.A., 20 Holmes Road, Twickenham, Middlesex

Charlton, George Victor Bellasis, Woodford Lodge, Thrapston, Northants

Chicago, Ill , U.S.A.Newberry Library, c/o Messrs B. F. Stevensand Brown, 4 Trafalgar Square, W.C.2

Chicago University Library, Ill , U.S.A. , c/o Messrs B. F. Stevensand Brown , 4 Trafalgar Square, W.C.2

Chichester -Constable, Colonel Raleigh , J.P. , Burton Constable , Hull

L Christall, Rev. Robert, 24 Heathcote Road, Epsom, Surrey

Ciceri, Leo . J., I St Mark's Crescent, Newport, Mon.

Cleveland Public Library, Ohio, U.S.A. (c/o Messrs H. Sotheran& Co. , 140 Strand, W.C.2).

Clifton, Rt Rev. George A. Burton, Bishop of, St Ambrose , Leigh Woods, Bristol.

FCodrington, Hon. Mrs, " Crossways, " Ipsden, Wallingford, Berks College of Arms, see London .

Colwich, Rev. Mother Prioress, O.S.B., St Benedict's Priory, near Stafford

L Connolly, Rev. James C. , St Joseph's, BugleStreet, Southampton. Constitutional Club, see London . Copenhagen, Denmark .The Royal Library (c/o Mr FrancisEdwards, 83a High Street, W.1)

Cotton, Rev. John, D.D., M.A., St Mary's Presbytery, Kemp Street, Fleetwood , Lancs

Cox, Rev. George Bede, O.S.B., St Mary's Priory, Highfield Street, Liverpool, W.

Crank, Very Rev. Thomas S. Canon, V.F., Mount Pleasant, Chorley

Crombleholme , Joseph, Winifred House, Whatling Street, Fulwood , Preston, Lancs

Crowle, St Norbert's College .Very Rev. the Prior, C.R.P., Scunthorpe, Lincs .

Cuming, Miss Agnes, I Bryn Road, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire . Dalton, Mr JusticeLlewelyn C. , Judges' Chambers, Colombo, Ceylon, c/o Rev. W. Dalton, Glynde Vicarage, near Lewes, Sussex

Day, Samuel Henry, The Looe, Selsey, Sussex

Derby Public Library (W. H. Walton, F.L.A., Librarian), Derby. de Zulueta, Miss Agnes, 5 Douro Place, Kensington, W.8 Fde Zulueta, Captain Francis , D.C.L., M.A. , Regius Professor of Civil Law, 37 Norham Road, Oxford.

Dibdin, George E., Brockweir, Allt-yr-yn Avenue, Newport, Mon.

Dolan, Very Rev. Oswald Canon, V.F., St Mary's Rectory, Norfolk Row, Sheffield

Doran, Rev. John, The Presbytery, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hants.

Douai Abbey, Rt Rev. The Abbot of, O.S.B., Woolhampton R.S.O. , Berks. Downside Abbey Library (The Librarian), O.S.B., Stratton-on-theFosse, near Bath

Dublin . National Libraryof Ireland (R. I. Best, Litt.D., Librarian), Kildare Street

Dublin .Very Rev. Fr Provincial, S.J., 35 Lower Leeson Street.

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Dublin .Trinity College Library (J. G. Smyly, Litt.D., F.T.C.D., Librarian).

Ealing Priory, Very Rev. The Prior, O.S.B., Charlbury Grove , Ealing, W.5

Edinburgh, Rev. Mother Superior, St Margaret's Convent.

Edinburgh Public Library (Ernest A. Savage, Librarian), George IV Bridge , Edinburgh.

F Edleston, Miss Alice, Gainford, Darlington, Durham .

Edinburgh .The Signet Library (John Minto, M.A., Librarian).

L Edmondson , Hubert H., 64 Fishergate , Preston , Lancashire.

Edmondstoune -Cranstoun , C. J., J.P. , Corehouse, Lanark, Scotland

Ellison, Alfred Joseph, Coburg Court, Bayswater Road, W.2

F Engelbach , George Frederick, 152 Cambridge Street, Westminster, S.W.1

Eyre, Commander Reginald Francis, Sawston Hall, Cambridgeshire

Eyre, Stanislas Thomas , J.P., 13 Chesham Street, S.W.I

Eyston, Mrs, Hendred House, Steventon, Berks.

Falkner, John Meade, Divinity House , Durham. Farrell, Thomas Frederic, Brookside , Newland Park, Hull.

FitzAlan, Colonel the Rt Hon the Viscount, Deputy Earl Marshal, K.G., G.C.V.O. , D.S.O., 1 Buckingham Palace Gardens, S.W.I

Fitzherbert-Brockholes , Major John, M.C., Claughton-on-Brock, Garstang R.S.O. , Lancs .

Fletcher, Very Rev. John R. Canon, 5 Hillside Road, Streatham Hill, S.W.2

Fogarty,PhilipChristopher, I.C.S. , The Secretariat , Rangoon, Burma.

Foran, Charles, " Normanton," 72 Elm Grove, Southsea, Hants.

Fort AugustusAbbey, Inverness .Rt Rev. The Abbot, O.S.B.

Freeland , Rt Rev. Monsignor John Canon, V.G. , Catholic Rectory, Unthank Road, Norwich

Fulham Public Library, see London .

Gainsborough , Mary, Dowager Countess of, The Court, Chipping Campden, Glos

Gainsford , William , Somersby House, Spilsby, Lincs

Gaisford-St Lawrence , Julian Charles, J.P., Howth Castle, Dublin

Gardner, Rev. John, The Rectory, Formby, Liverpool

Gasquet, His Eminence Cardinal, O.S.B., Palazzo S. Calisto , Trastevere , Rome , Italy.

Genealogists , Society of, see London

Gibbons , Francis James Joseph, K.S.G. , The Beeches, Penn, Wolverhampton.

Gillow, Mrs Joseph (Honorary), Fyldeholme , Broad Lane, Hale, Cheshire

Glasgow .Very Rev. Rector, St Peter's College, Bearsden.

Glasgow .Mitchell Library (S. A. Pitt, Librarian ), North Street

Glasgow University Library, c/o Messrs Jackson, Wylie & Co., 73 West George Street , Glasgow.

Glencross, Reginald M., M.A., LL.B., F.S.G., F.R.S.A.I., 176 Worple Road, Wimbledon, S.W.20

Gorham, James J., M.A., M.D., J.P. , 16 Ashley Gardens, Victoria Street, S.W.I

Göttingen University Library (Richard Fick, Director), Hanover , Germany.

Gray, Rev.John, St Peter's ,FalconAvenue,MorningsideRoad, Edinburgh

Green-Armytage, Robert N., 22 Bathwick Hill, Bath.

* Record Searcher .

Guilday, Rev. Peter, Ph.D., 1234 Monroe Street, N.E., Brookland, D.C. , U.S.A.

Guildhall Library, see London .

F Hall, Very Rev. Francis John Canon, V.F., St Charles's Rectory, Jarratt Street, Hull

Hammersmith Public Library, see London .

Harding, George, Book Store, 64 Great Russell Street, W.C.I

Harrow , Middlesex, Rev. Mother Superior, Visitation Convent.

F Harting, Miss JohannaH., 17 Avonmore Gardens, Kensington, W . 14

Harvard University Library, see Cambridge, U.S.A.

HawkesyardPriory, Rugeley, Staffordshire,Very Rev.The Prior, O.P. Hayward, Very Rev. FrancisM.Canon, St Mary's Rectory,Worksop.

F Hayward's Heath, Sussex .Rev. Mother Prioress, C.R.L. , Priory of Our Lady of Good Counsel

Henson, Very Rev. Edwin Canon, Colegio de Ingleses, Valladolid, Spain

Hewins, William Albert Samuel, M.A., 75 Chester Square, S.W.I

HexhamandNewcastle , Rt Rev.Joseph Thorman, Bishopof, Bishop's House, Tynemouth

Heythrop College, Chipping Norton, Oxon , Very Rev. The Rector, S.J.

F Hook , Rt Rev. Monsignor Paul Edward, Ph.D., Hyfrydle, Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire.

Hope, Captain GeoffreyA. E., West Ilsley House, Newbury, Berks.

Hornsey, Very Rev. The Prior, C.R.L., Austin Canons, 12 Womersley Road , N.8

Howell, Rev. John E., The Presbytery, King's Road, Chingford, E.4

Hull, Hubert, 4 Paper Buildings, Temple , E.C.4

Hull Public Library (W. H. Bagguley, F.L.A., Librarian ), Albion Street, Hull.

Hunnybun, WilliamMartin, M.A., go Gordon Road, Ealing, W . 13

Iles, Very Rev. RichardAugustine Canon, St George's Rectory, Billet Street, Taunton, Somerset

Jarrett, Very Rev. Bede, Provincial, O.P., M.A., S.T.L., St Dominic's Priory, Southampton Road, Haverstock Hill, N.W.5

Jenkinson, John, St Clement's College, Galong, N.S.Wales

Jerningham, Sir Henry S., Bt , J.P., 9 Queen's Terrace , Windsor

John Rylands Library, see Manchester

Johnson, Basil Henry, 3 Artillery Mansions , Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W.I

Johnson, Humphrey John T., Oak Hurst, near Derby.

Jones, Sir Evan Davies , Bt , D.L., LL.D. , J.P., Pentower, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire (Communications to 6 Addison Road , Kensington , W . 14).

L Kean , Rev. Charles George, C.J., St George's College, Weybridge, Surrey.

Kelly, Rev. BernardW., 91 Harvest Road , Englefield Green, Surrey.

Kendal, Mrs , 12 South Parade, Bath, Somerset

Kensington Public Library, see London.

L Kenyon, Major Joseph Robert, M.C., Gillingham Hall, Beccles , Suffolk

F Keogh, C. George Neal, 12 Girdler's Road, West Kensington, W . 14

King, Very Rev.John H. Canon, 29 Jewry Street, Winchester, Hants. Klincksieck, Monsieur (for the Bibliothèque Nationale), Paris, c/o Messrs Simpkin, Marshall & Co., 32 Paternoster Row, E.C.4

F Knill, Alderman Sir John, Bt , K.C.S.G. , Crosslets, Alfriston, Sussex. Lancaster , Rt Rev. Thomas W. Pearson, O.S.B., Bishop of, The Cathedral, East Road, Lancaster

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Lancaster Public Library (Gilbert M. Bland, F.R.G.S. , Librarian), Storey Institute, Lancaster

Langdale , Colonel Philip, O.B.E., J.P., Houghton Hall, Sancton R.S.O., Yorks

La Mothe Houdancourt, La Duchesse de, 7 Rue Galilée, Paris 16 L Langtree, Very Rev.Richard Canon,St Charles' Presbytery, Grangeover-Sands, Lancs

Lanherne, Rev. Mother Prioress, O.C.D., St Columb, Cornwall

Leadbitter, Eric C. E., 46 Christchurch Avenue, N.W.6

Leadbitter, Major Nicholas G., Flint House, Holcombe , Bath

Leeds, Rt Rev. Joseph R. Cowgill, Bishop of, Bishop's House, Seminary Street, Leeds .

Leeds Public Libraries (Thomas W. Hand, F.L.A., City Librarian), Central Public Library, Leeds. Leicester , Hubert Aloysius, K.C.S.G. , J.P., The Whitstones, Worcester

Lenders, Rev. Jules, Minsteracres , Shotley Bridge, co Durham. L Lindsay, Leonard C. C., J.P. , F.S.A., 48 Carlisle Mansions , Westminster, S.W.I

Liverpool, Most Rev. Richard Downey, D.D., Archbishop of, Archbishop's House, 5 Belvedere Road, Prince's Park, Liverpool, S.

Liverpool Public Library (George T. Shaw, M.A., F.L.A., Librarian), William Brown Street, Liverpool.

Liverpool . St Francis Xavier's, Very Rev. The Rector, S.J., Salisbury Street

Liverpool . The Friary, Fox Street (Rev. Father Guardian, O.F.M.).

London . Antiquaries, Societyof, Burlington House, Piccadilly, W.1

London . Bayswater, W.2St Mary of the Angels , The Superior, O.S.C., Westmoreland Road.

London . BritishMuseum Library, c/o Messrs B. F. Stevens & Brown , 4 Trafalgar Square, W.C.2

London . Clapham, S.W.4Our Lady of Victories, Very Rev. The Rector, C.SS.R., Clapham Park Road

London. College of Arms (G. Woods Wollaston, M.V.O., Norroy King of Arms, Librarian), Queen Victoria Street, E.C.4

London . Constitutional Club Library, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2

London . Forest Gate, E.7Very Rev. The Provincial, O.F.M. , The Friary, Khedive Road

London . Fulham Public Library (J. E. Walker, F.L.A. , Librarian), 598 Fulham Road, S.W.6

London . Genealogists, Society of (Mrs A. P. Webb, Secretary), 5 Bloomsbury Square, W.C.1

London .Guildhall Library (J. L. Douthwaite, Librarian), The Guildhall, E.C.2

London . Hammersmith Public Library (H. P. Dinelli, Librarian), Brook Green Road , W.6

London . Hampstead , N.W.3Rev. Mother, I.B.V.M. , St Mary's Convent , England's Lane.

London . Haverstock Hill, N.W.5Rev L. O'Hanlon, O.P., St Dominic's Priory, Southampton Road.

London . Kensington Public Library (William Wadley, F.L.A., Librarian), Kensington High Street, W.8

London . Kensington (South), S.W.7The Oratory Library.

London . Kensington (South), S.W.10Very Rev. The Provincial, O.S.M. , St Mary's Priory, 264 Fulham Road.

London Library (C. T. H. Wright, LL.D. , Secretaryand Librarian), 14 St James's Square, S.W.I

London . The Month " (Rev. Joseph Keating, S.J., Editor), 31 Farm Street, Berkeley Square, W.1

London . Public Record Office Library, c/o Superintendent ofPublications, Book Department, H.M. Stationery Office, Princes Street, Westminster , S.W.I

London . Royal Historical Society (Miss M. B. Curran , M.A., Librarian), 22 Russell Square

London University Library (Reginald A. Rye, Librarian), South Kensington, S.W.7

London . Westminster Public Libraries (R. B. Wood, Librarian), Buckingham Palace Road, S.W.I

Long, Rev. Henry, The Presbytery, Leighton Buzzard , Beds

Lupton, Very Rev. Edward Canon, The Presbytery, South Shore , Blackpool, Lancs.

McCabe, Rt Rev. Monsignor Bernard J. Provost, V.G. , St Hilda's Rectory, Whitby, Yorks.

McGuirk, Rev. John, The Presbytery, Rush, co Dublin, Ireland.

McNulty, Rev. John F., M.A., St Edmund's House, Mount Pleasant, Cambridge

Madison , Wis , U.S.A.WisconsinState Historical Society (Reuben Gold Thwaites , LL.D., Librarian), c/o Messrs H. Sotheran & Co. , 140 Strand , W.C.2

Manchester . The Victoria University (Charles W. E. Leigh, M.A., Librarian)

Manchester Public Libraries (V. Stanley Jast, F.L.A., Librarian), Piccadilly, Manchester

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Manresa House, Roehampton , S.W.15 , Very Rev. The Rector, S.J. Martin, John , Clare House, 16 Salisbury Road, Liverpool

L Martin, Mrs T. E., St Mary's, 5 Millbrook Park, Chelston , Torquay Mathew, David, M.A., 17 Bradmore Road, Oxford

Maynooth, co Kildare, Ireland .St Patrick's College (Rev.G. Pierse , Librarian)

Melbourne Public Library (E. la T. Armstrong, M.A., LL.B., Librarian), Victoria, Australia, c/o Messrs H. Sotheran & Co. , 43 Piccadilly, W.I

Menevia , Rt Rev. Francis Vaughan , Bishop of, Bishop's House , Wrexham

Michigan University (WilliamWarner Bishop, M.A., Librarian), Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A. , c/o Messrs H. Sotheran & Co. , 140 Strand, W.C.2

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Minnesota University Library, Minneapolis , Minn. , U.S.A.

Mitchell Library, see Glasgow . " Month, " see London

Moorat, Samuel, 25 Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, W.8

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Mount St Bernard's Abbey, near Coalville, Leicestershire , Very Rev. The Superior, O.C.R.

Mount St Mary's College, near Chesterfield , Derbyshire, Very Rev. The Rector, S.J.

Mulgrew, Francis M., 36 Grosvenor Road, Birkdale, Southport, Lancs. Namur, Belgium .Rev. Superioress General, Couventde Notre Dame. c/o Sister Provincial, Convent of Notre Dame, Ashdown Park, Coleman's Hatch, Sussex

National Library of Ireland, see Dublin.

Newberry Library, see Chicago.

Newcastle -on-TynePublic Libraries (Basil Anderton, M.A., Librarian), New Bridge Street

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New York State Library, see Albany.

Noble , Sir John Henry Brunel, Bt , Ardkinglas, Inveraray, Argyll

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O'Connor, Rev. Arthur, M.C., C.F., St Edward's, Thurloe Street, Rusholme , Manchester .

O'Farrell, Rev. Francis, O.B.E., C.F., St Joseph's, Queen's Road, Aldershot, Hants.

Ontario Legislative Library, see Toronto.

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O'Sullivan, Richard, 2 Cloisters , Temple, E.C.4

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Oulton, Lady Abbess of, O.S.B., St Mary's Abbey, Stone, Staffs.

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Oxford . The Bodleian Library (Arthur E. Cowley, M.A., Litt.D., Librarian)

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Pantin, William Abel, M.A., 72 Shooter's Hill Road, Blackheath , S.E.3

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Paris . Bibliothèque Nationale , see Klincksieck (Monsieur).

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Parker, Colonel John W. R., C.B., J.P. , F.S.A. , Browsholme Hall, near Clitheroe , Yorkshire.

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Petre, Sebastian Henry, Tor-Bryan, Ingatestone , Essex.

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Signet Library, see Edinburgh.

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TEN YEARS' OBITUARY

1918

Stapleton, Mary Helen (Hon Mrs Bryan), 10 April, æt. 80

Lindsay, Very Rev. Mgr Claud Reginald, 23 July, æt 56.

Fenton, Rt Rev. Patrick, Bishop of Amycla, 23 Aug., æt 81 .

Stanfield, Very Rev. Raymund Canon, 19 Sept., æt. 77

Scott-Gatty, Sir Alfred Scott, K.C.V.O., late Garter Principal King of Arms, 18 Dec., æt 71

1919

Pollen, Maria Margaret (Mrs John Hungerford), 18 Jan., æt So.

Pauling, George Craig Saunders, 10 Feb., æt . 64.

Mumford, Charles Edward, 18 Feb. , æt. 65 .

Cox, John Charles, LL.D., 23 Feb., æt 75 .

Herries, Angela Mary Charlotte Lady, 28 Feb. , æt 64

Fitzherbert, Basil Thomas , 12 April, æt 83 .

Stapleton-Bretherton, Frederick Annesley , 13 April, æt 78.

Birt, Rev. Henry Norbert, O.S.B., 21 Aug., æt 58

Vaughan , Colonel Francis Baynham, K.C.P., 9 Sept. , æt. 75.

Humble, Anna Maria (Mrs John), 27 Oct., æt 8o

MacGregor , Harriette (Mrs Donald), 27 Oct., æt 75

Wyndham, Very Rev. FrancisMerrik Canon, O.S.C., 16 Nov., æt . 81

Walmsley, Thomas , 11 Dec., æt. 79.

1920

F Ward, Rt Rev. Bernard, Bishop of Brentwood, 21 Jan., æt. 62 .

Donnelly, Rt Rev.Nicholas, Bishopof Canea and AuxiliaryofDublin

March , æt. 83 .

Kirby, Edmund, 24 April, æt. 82.

Teebay, Rev. George, 26 April, æt 71

Kennard, Rt Rev. Mgr Charles Henry Canon, 6 Aug., æt 79.

Culley, Rt Rev. Mgr Matthew, 19 Aug., æt. 60.

F Bowden , Rev. Henry George Sebastian, Cong Oratory, 26 Sept., æt 84 .

Maguire , Most Rev. John Aloysius, Archbishop of Glasgow, 14 Oct., æt 69

Guiney, (Miss) Louise Imogen, 2 Nov., æt. 59.

Carus, Alexander, K.S.G., 21 Dec., æt 78.

1921

Elwes, Gervase Henry, K.M., 12 Jan., æt 54.

Whiteside, Most Rev. Thomas, Archbishop of Liverpool, 28 Jan., æt 63

FGillow, Joseph, 17 March, æt. 70. First Honorary Recorder

FWedgwood , Rowland Henry, M.A., 28 March, æt 73

Witham, Philip, 3 May, æt 78

Warrington, John Francis, 16 June, æt 53 .

Stanley-Cary-Caddell, Agnes Mary (Mrs), 16 July, æt. 83

Ruvigny and Raineval, Melville Amadeus Henry Douglas Heddlede la Caillemotte de Massue, Marquis of, 6 Oct., æt. 53 .

Fitzsimons, Frederick John, 23 Dec. , æt 66

Howell , Helen Mary Maxima (Mrs David), 26 Dec. , æt. 62 .

1922

Cosgrave, Very Rev. Lawrence Canon, V.F., 9 March, æt 73

Stokes, Philip Folliott Scott, 13 July, æt 70.

Fitzwilliam , Lady Alice Mary Wentworth, Oct., æt. 73

Thomas, Charles Edward, 4 Nov., æt. 69.

1923

Boothman, Edward Duncan, M.A., 22 Jan., æt 78

Wilmot, Hon AlexanderCount, K.S.G. , K.H.S., 3 April, æt 86

Newdigate, Alfred, M.A., 20 April, æt . 93

Leeming, Henry Heatley, K.S.S., 21 May, æt 65.

Meynell, Edgar John, 4 July, æt 63.

Weetman, Henry Charles, 7 Oct., æt. 73

Waldron, Rt Hon Laurence Ambrose , P.C., 27 Dec., æt 65. 1924

Fitzherbert-Brockholes , William Joseph, C.B.E. , 21 Jan., æt 72.

Cahill, (Miss) Mary Angela Christine, 22 March, æt 55

FTatum, Rev. George Benson, M.A., 27 March, æt. 69.

Trappes -Lomax, Helen (Mrs Thomas Byrnand), 15 June, æt 79

Coulston, Henry Joseph, J.P., 21 July, æt 62 .

F Britten, James, K.C.S.G., F.L.S., 8 Oct., æt . 78.

Bequeathed £200 to the Society. Munich, Charles James, F.R.Hist.S., 8 Oct., æt 63

1925

FCasartelli, Rt Rev. Charles, Bishop of Salford, 18 Jan., æt. 72 .

Smith, Miss Ellen, 20 Jan., æt. 67 .

Hussey-Walsh, Valentine, April, æt 63

Radcliffe, Richard D., 26 April, æt 83 .

F Pollen, Rev. John Hungerford, S.J., 28 April, æt 66

Andrew, Ellen (Mrs William R.), 9 Dec., æt

F Burton, Very Rev. Edwin Canon, D.D., 13 Dec., æt. 55.

Torre-Diaz, Bertha Countess de, 22 Dec., æt . 77 .

Loughnan, Ignatius Hamilton, 29 Dec., æt 84 . 1926

Barton, James, 6 March, æt. 65.

Gainsborough , Charles W. Noel, 3rd Earl of, 17 April, æt. 76 .

Parfitt, His Honour Judge, K.C., 17 May, æt . 68 . Lindsay, WilliamA., K.C., C.V.O. , F.S.A., Clarenceux King of Arms , 13 Sept., æt. 8o .

Gainsford , William D., J.P., 4 Oct., æt 83 1927

Roskell, Charles John, 7 March, æt 77 . Mawson, Joseph, F.G.S., 29 April, æt 97

Kerr, Admiral Lord Walter, G.C.B. , J.P., 12 May, æt 88

Stevenson, Very Rev. William Canon, 5 Aug., æt 74

Gainsborough , Arthur Noel, 4th Earl of, 27 Aug., æt. 43 .

F Williams, Alfred, J.P., 9 Sept., æt. 85.

Myerscough , Very Rev. Thomas Canon , 14 Sept., æt..73 1928

Keating, Most Rev. Frederick, 2nd Archbishop of Liverpool, 7 Feb., æt 65

Walmsley, Very Rev. William Provost, 20 June, æt 86

Keily, Rt Rev. John, Bishopof Plymouth, 23 Sept., æt. 74 .

Requiescant in pace.