Bedfordshire Archives Service Catalogue
  • Reference
    FN1255
  • Title
    Miscellaneous Writings ii. Luke Francklin's Transcripts A108-153 (1692 - 1706) and B1-22 (1566 - 1684), various matters.
  • Date free text
    Transcripts made 1740 - 1774 of manuscripts dated 1566 - 1706
  • Production date
    From: 1566 To: 1706
  • Scope and Content
    In most cases the original documents are listed in the FN catalogue, and should be used instead of the transcripts. The items listed below are available only as transcripts. In each case a guide is given in square brackets as to where the original document might have appeared in the catalogue: A115 [after FN 1126] Case about the Register's Office of Bedford, with Serjeant Cheshire's opinion. There have usually been a Register to the Commissary under the Bishop, and a Register to the Official under the Archdeacon, but no successor has been appointed to the last holder of the latter office (died 2 years since), and the acts have been done by a public notary. 1. To whom does the proving of wills of right belong? To the Bishop's Chancellor. 2. Could not the Archdeacon do everything without a Commissary? Their authorities are distinct. 3. Has the office of Register to the Official been forfeited by lapse? I think the Register is but the Official's clerk. If the Official have but sufficiently provided one to perform the duty, there is no forfeiture. 2 Dec 1713 A118 [after FN 942-943] Licence for the marriage of John Francklin and Anne Foster at Finchley church. 17 Jul 1731 A119 [after FN 1105] Letter from Thomas Buck to Theophilus Dillington giving particulars of fees required for Doctorate of Civil Law. No date, probably c1671 A120 [after FN 1092] Plaintiff: Thomas Britt v. John Chester, esquire, John Blakely, John Crouch, Thomas Burt, and Richard Colley. Plaintiff complains that he has been injured by Chester's unjustly accusing him of burglary; place not given. 1720 A121 [after FN 1106] Rules, apparently those referred to in FN 1106: Directions for the judge to regulate proctor's register and apparitors. In full, 10 rules, the last being: That apparitors invite not the clergy of their deaneries unto their yearly feast. For it has been found that when the clergyman has not come to their feast nor sent in his 2s 6d, the apparitor has very soon after caused him to be brought into the court. No date, c1764 A122 [before FN 992-993] Netherbury manor: A brief particular of the lands of Lewis, Lord Mordant sold to Roger Favell, being the manor of Netherbury. No date, ?before 1644 [See FN 1253, Barford pages 7-9, where it is transcribed in full] A124 [before FN 1227] Sir Robert Napier's case. Details of the movements of Sir Robert Napier of Luton; he had 'Mr Speaker's pass of 13 May 1644 to go from London to his house in Bedfordshire'. There is 'only bare suggestion against him and nothing at all proven'. 1643 - 1644 A133 [after FN 1109] Letter from Paul Chishull at Eyworth to Dr William Foster at Bedford, stating that procurations from the 'most inferior and poor vicarages' of Dunton and Eyworth have always been paid by the rectory. 1 Apr 1691 A134 [after FN 282] An account of 1/2 a year's tithes for Great Barford. Names, acreages, sheep, and sums paid. 15 May 1695 [See also Transcripts A149 and Barford page 10, which seem to be duplicate entries] A135 [after FN 1111] Procurations received by Mr Bourne at Michaelmas visitation: list of deaneries and parishes, showing amounts paid. 1697 A136 [after FN 939] Loan, £17: Richard Simmons of Great Barford, gentleman, to William Bush of same, maltster. Security: 2 silver watches, 2 silver servers with coats of arms, a silver buck-hilted hanger, a Turky stone gold ring with 6 diamonds, and an ebony looking-glass with silver frame. Witnesses: Mary Buckle, Thomas Bedford. 22 Jan 1699 Endorsed with dates of repayments up to 1706, and memorandum that Sandra Foster paid the balance. 20 Feb 1709 A137 [after FN1231] A brief for the Protestant refugees. No details. 12 Mar 1699 A138 [after FN 1046] Letter from Thomas Bedford at Bedford to his uncle Dr William Foster at Westminster: mentioning 'debts which he is collecting from 'the Perthenhall man', Mr Dyer, Mr Bolton, Mr Ha[-]. I shall take care to speak to Mr Stephen Estwick of Odell as you have mentioned. We do not approve of the Bill for the more easy recovery of church rates ... nor the abjuration oath passing in favour of dissenters ... The report of a malt tax has occasioned our markets to sink abundantly. Our High Sheriff proves at last to Thomas Bromsall of Roxton and his Under Sheriff is Mr Cumberland of Clifton. Our Bedford Coach was full last Tuesday, which prevented my cousin Sandra coming to town so early as he intended.' 4 Feb 1701/02 A139 [after FN 1115] The fees for Mr Sandra Foster's faculty for a notary: £10. Received: John Tayler. 29 Jan 1701/02 A140 [after FN 1039] Copy of letter from the Privy Council to Pawlett, Earl of Bolingbroke, Lord Lieutenant, forwarded to William Foster, esquire, as Justice of the Peace: urges vigorous action to give effect to recent Royal Proclamation for putting into execution an Act for increasing recruiting, because the war depends on early and effectual recruiting. Justices of the Peace are to cover the county, and parish officers are to receive 20s for every person whom they shall bring before the magistrates; every volunteer is to receive £4. The usual standard need not be exactly insisted on 'provided the men are well set and of strength sufficient.' 25 Jan 1707/08 A141 [after FN 1126] Letter from C. Digges in London to Thomas Bedford, attorney-at-law at Bedford, giving Sergeant Selby's opinion, and promising to send that of Sergeant Hooper. The former says that the grant is good without any confirmation, and that Mr Foster may by 'mandamus' force the present Archdeacon to admit him into the execution of his office, but advises to bring an 'indebit assurance' for the profits against the person who has received them as the less expensive way. 17 Nov 1711 A142 [after FN 1117] Corpus of papers relating to the case of John Draper, vicar of Stevington [See also AB(H).17]: (i) Petition to Dr Foster, Justice of the Peace, Judge of the civil law, from the principal inhabitants of Stevington, and Matthew Draper senior and junior, gentlemen, and Richard Draper, against the miserable oppressions and barbarous usage of John Draper, vicar of Stevington: for the malicious and litigious suits which he brings against his parishioners, his infamous wicked living, and his treatment of his brother and nephew. No date, probably c1706 (ii) Articles drawn up by Rev William Oldys, Doctor of Civil Law, Vicar General in the diocese of Lincoln: that John Draper, vicar of Stagsden since 1676, and of Stevington since 1677, married 1677 Mary Keines of Astwood (died 1680), 3 sons, John, Thomas, John, had a bastard child ‘Mary Smart’ by Dorothy Keines his deceased wife’s sister, who was brought up elsewhere, and with whom he committed incest at St Neots, and that both Dorothy Keines and Mary Smart are now living in his house at Stevington; and that he neglected preaching on several Sundays. (iii) Allegations of John Draper, clerk, against the articles of Thomas Gurney, denying the above; states that Dorothy Davers née Kins, 'was a cripple in her limbs by the overthrow of the coach going to London. My cures have been duly served except a day by chance ... here being many Dissenters, they joined in a combination against the minister.' (iv) Questions to witnesses. (v) Letters, mainly from John Draper in London to Sandra Foster and to Mr Goodhall, Registrar, complaining that he is sued in two courts at once for the same crimes or accusations (the other being the Court of Arches); saying that Robert Yale has not paid his tithes this year; complaining of his being denied liberty; denouncing his accusers who 'retain this modicum quid of my small revenue for a free will offering to their weaver that holds forth and will pervert all our poor protestants to to become their proselytes'; mentions the deposition of Ann Barr; wishes to get the copies of those of Matthew Draper, Martha Thorpe 'of no credit to be believed'. 'I am sure none of the evidence can prove Dorothy to be Mary my wife's sister'. A letter from Dorothy Davers to Dr Foster saying that she arranged with the Turvey minister to do all the duties. A pathetic letter from the Fleet prison, J. Draper to S. Foster: 'I am glad it is left to my Lord's sentiments seeing the Archdeacon and surrogate will not suffer it to be stopped … they know not what it is to want bread as I have felt and can do nothing to earn it ... here is divers starved to death for hunger. One gentleman last week ... there was a gathering made for a coffin'. A letter from S. Foster to Mr Draper informing him that William Oldys had died and been succeeded as Chairman by George Newell, and recommending him to appeal to the Bishop and Chancellor: 'you can't but remember I was altogether against the allegation you gave in.' 1707 - 1708 (vi) Citation by George Newell, Vicar-General and Principal Officer to William, Lord Bishop of Lincoln, to appear at St Pauls church, Bedford, on 24 September in a case promoted by Thomas Gurney of Stevington, husbandman, Richard Tomlinson, apparator. 21 Sep 1708 A143 [after FN 1108] Copy Declaration of Indulgence and of the king's order for it to be read in churches, 1687, and reaffirmation, 1688. 1687-1688 See also Transcript A144 A144 [after FN 1039] Borough of Bedford Quarter Sessions. Declaration thanking the King for the Declaration of Indulgence: 'We your Majesty's justices of the peace of this corporation promise ... that when you shall be pleased to call another Parliament we shall elect no person to appear as candidate for this borough but such as will be acceptable to your Majesty.' [On the back is written in Dr Foster's hand: Quod principi placet legis habet vigorem.] No date, ?1687/88 A145 [after FN 1228] Letter from Tyrone Stephens, apparently of Leicester, to Dr William Foster, enclosing copy royal circular to all public officials, relaxing penalty on not taking oath of allegiance and supremacy, and asking advice as to action with regard to one Captain Billers of Leicester: 'you know what a person he is; he was actually in arms against King Charles I and was not without suspicion of being privy to the late Rebellion. If you would please to communicate this to my Lord of Huntingdon ...' 7 Feb 1687 A147 [after FN 1232] Cash paid by the inhabitants of Wisbech for maintaining the poor for 3 years before the erecting a workhouse. Totals with some names. 1719 - 1724 A148 [after FN 1232] Letters, accounts, instructions, giving many interesting facts about a soap-making company apparently operating from Wisbech and serving also Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, but not Bedfordshire. 1722 - 1725 A149 [after FN 282] An account of 1/2 a year's tithes for Great Barford. Names, acreages, sheep, and sums paid. 15 May 1695 [See also Transcript A134 and Barford page 10, which seem to be duplicate entries] A150 [after FN 1239-1240] Some thoughts on the case of Lynn Regis in relation to their port and trade. In full; detailed discussion of various proposals relating to the lower river, by Henry Ashley. No date A151 [after FN 942-943] Licence from the Bishop of Ely for John Francklin to marry Elizabeth Little, widow. 21 Mar 1737/38 A153 [after FN 1039] Justice of the peace. Quarter Sessions: wage assessment for artificers, labourers and servants, by the day, with and without meat and drink. 9 Apr 1684 [See also FN 1253 Barford, page30, and B.H.R.S., XXV.] A153 [before FN 992-993] Creakers manor: orders and bye-laws, court leet and court baron of George Fitzjeoffery, esquire. 1647 [See FN 1253, Barford pages 22-26, where it is transcribed in full] B10 [after FN 909] Post-nuptial settlement, 1000 marks: George Francklin of Maverne to Thomas Bosse of Bierton, gentleman. After the marriage of George's daughter Elizabeth with T. Bosse. Property in Stukely and Bierton, Buckinghamshire. Witnesses: Oliver Harvey, John Francklyn, Thomas Bosse, Nicholas Francklyn, Edward Latner 24 Jun 1617 B14 [after FN 863] Bond by Thomas Bacon for securing payment to daughter Anne 'for the love I bore to Margaret my late wife, who lived not 2 years with me.' Probably c1630 B16 [after FN 203] Bond: Francis and William Hatley to George Francklyn. For payment of £100 in Thurleigh church porch on Michaelmas day. Witnesses: Edward Latner, Richard Fletcher, Peter Cooke, John Francklyn 24 Jul 1583 B17 [after FN 84] Agreement: (i) Sir William Cecil, Master of the Court of Wards and Liveries, and Robert Keylwey, esquire, Surveyer of the same; (ii) Roger Grendon, gentleman, son and heir of Thomas Grendon. Roger Grendon is to be allowed a general livery, and hereby covenants that the annexed list (not transcribed) specifies all his lands. 27 Jun 1566 B22 [after FN 378] Power of attorney: Edmund Francklin of Bolnhurst to Edward Latner of Goldington, yeoman, to enter on 7 acres sold by Jeane Giddinge of Clapham, widow. Witness: John Francklin 2 Jun 1620
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