Correspondence of Sir John Gostwick

Date: 1517 to 1545
Location: England
Surname/tag: Gostwick

A chronology, sourced and cited, of the correspondence of Sir John Gostwick, Royal Exchequer to Henry VIII, and contemporary of Cromwell & Wolsey.

19-Oct-1517, Hampton Court, Middlesex, England {{image|file=

Wolsey's Apparel: "Delivered to Gostewyk." From 19 Oct. to 10 Jan., to Gostewyk, crimson, tawny and black velvet.

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7-Oct-1518, Greenwich, London, England

Thursday, 7 Oct., at Greenwich, the King, Queen, French Queen, the Princess, the two legates, the ambassadors of France, Spain and Venice, with nobles of the realm. Signed every other page 'Per me, Joh'an Gostwyk'

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20-Feb-1523, Worcestershire, England

Sylvester Darius to Wolsey: Begs in the name of the bishop of Worcester that some person, well known and trusted by the Bishop, may be appointed supervisor to the see {snip} duty of the supervisor is to levy fines, spend money, and effect sales

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30-Sep-1523, England

Disbursements in the household of the Princess Mary: {snip} to John Gostwike, servant of my lord Cardinal, bringing a saucer of gold and berall, for his gift, same day, 20s {snip}

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3-Dec-1523, Hampton Court, Middlesex, England

Plate delivered to Wolsey by Robt. Amadas: {snip} To John Beynyarde, goldsmith, by Mr. Gostwike's request, 100 oz. of sterling, for making harness for a mule. {snip}

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16-Jul-1526, London, England

John Gostwick to Wolsey: Thanks him for his kindness to his brother (germanus) John Gostwick. Has been told by Cromwell, his patron, that Wolsey wished to see some of Gostwick's Latin letters {snip}

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Dec-1528, London, England

John Gostwick to Wolsey: Hears that Wolsey is in communication with the duke of Norfolk to purchase the lordship of Wyllyngton, in Bedfordshire, where Gostwick's family have been resident for 400 years. Begs that, when the bargain is concluded {snip}

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14-Mar-1529, England

In behalf of his kinsman Sir John Hatley's benefice (from Wolsey)called Bernet, subject to yr pens of 9L. to (Savoy) during last incumbent's life; (Cromwell) said he should pay no $, just teach Peter Compton which Gostwyk did while in his custody.

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Aug-1530, Hampton Court, Middlesex, England

Thomas Strangways to Wolsey: {snip} Mr. Gostewyke also, Wolsey's comptroller, can bear witness. Wolsey also deprived him of the portership of Berwick, which he had for life, and obtained a new patent for Lyon Gray. {snip}

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Nov-1530, Hampton Court, Middlesex, England

Arrears owed the Cardinal for faculties expedited ending 1530: {snip} Oliver Leder, Antony Skynner, Dr. Lee, John Wodward, Maurice Wogan, John Gostwike {snip}

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6-Apr-1531, Willington, Bedfordshire, England

JG to Cromwell: I send you a calf and 2 doz. pigeons, the best novelties I can send you at this time. You would not believe how Mr. Luke is dismayed because I brought not his bill. Please write to him.Willyngton

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26-Dec-1532, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Sir George Lawson: (received) from Mr. Cromwell, by John Gostwyk, 2500L [Sir George describes receiving Cromwell's letter of Dec 21st, London, on Dec 26th in Berwick, paying wages in full for two garrisons of 1500 & 1000 troops

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3-Aug-1533, London, England

John Lord Mordaunt to Cromwell. Send me word when you will be at London. I have tarried here for your coming since Wednesday last, and have many matters to speak with you for. Remember my warrant for bucks. 3 Aug. John Gostwyk desires his remembrance.

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18-Oct-1533, England

Sir Richard Musgrave: A statute staple of 2,000 marks given by Sir Will. Musgrave, of Edynghall, Cumb., to Thomas Cromewell, master of the King's jewels, Ric. Cromewell, and John Gostwike, 18 Oct. 25 Hen. VIII

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15-Jan-1534, Westminster, Middlesex, England

Parliament begun 15 Jan 25 Henry VIII: (Knights no longer in Parliament or who have died) "Beds: Sir John Saynt John Gostwik."

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18-Feb-1534, Thorpe, Yorkshire, England

Edw. Archbishop of York to Cromwell: {snip} . I thank you for your goodness to Teshe, reported by Mr. Gostwike.

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14-May-1534, Yorkshire, England

Inventory of my lord Dacre's plate, taken 14 May 26 Hen. VIII., by Mr. Gostwyk and Mr. Richard Cromwell. {assumed in Yorks.}

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26-Jul-1534, London, England

Jas. Nedham to Cromwell: For the works in the Tower of London much money is left unpaid for wages and material. I have been with Gostwick for payment, who tells me he has no commission for so doing. Please send him a warrant for payment from month to month

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Oct-1534, England

John Freman to Cromwell: Complaining of Mr. Gostyke, who had ordered him to provide plate for the ambassador to the amount of 110l., & whilst he was making provision for it, Gostwick sent him word to let it alone, and he would make provision himself {snip}

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OCt-1534, Coventry, Warwickshire, England

Roland Lee, Bishop of Coventry, to Cromwell: Let me have till my next audit for the 70l. I owe the King. Boddy has returned me double, contrary to his acquittance, which I have sent to Gostwyk.

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2-Nov-1534, Middleham, Yorkshire, England

John Gostwyk to Cromwell: Has viewed the lands at Myddelham that my lord Scrope wishes to farm of the King. If the King knew the situation, in the middle of his lordship, where all his game lies, , he would not depart with it for 3,000L

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Nov-1534, Northamptonshire, England

Books of Loans/Subsidies and name by who brought in: {snip} Bedfordshire, by Sir John Mordaunt, to Henry Parker {snip} Northamptonshire, to John Gostwike. {snip} (all marked 'hoole' or paid in full)

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Jan-1535, England

William Body to Cromwell: Has been sick since Wednesday last, and is not able to travel. Sends by his child a copy of a bill to be indented, between Cromwell and Gostwick, for receipt of 11 obligations on the statute of Mr. North. {snip}

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3-Mar-1535, York, Yorkshire, England

William Maunsell to Cromwell: Is arrested of felony for doing nothing but justice. {snip} Desires credence for masters Lawson and Gostewike.

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25-Jun-1535, Dunton, Bedfordshire, England

Sir Thos. Rotherham. Licence to alienate the manor of Donton, Beds, to John Gostwike, Ric. Crumwell, Ralph Sadler, John Smyth, Thos. Polsted, Hen. Polsted, and Thos. Averey, to the use of Thos. Crumwell.

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21-Jul-1535, London, England

John Gostwyk to Cromwell: I have done all things commanded in your letter. {snip} I fear I shall be much cumbered attending the Emperor's ambassador in hunting, for I am no good Latin man, and speak no part of their language. I wish some other had the room

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22-Jul-1535, London, England

Simon Heynes to Cromwell: Received your command yesterday, by Mr. Gostwike, to prepare to go on the King's affairs beyond sea. How many horses and servants shall I take? {snip}

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23-Jul-1535, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England

Cromwell to Edmund Bonner: who was in Denmark. 'Mr. Gostwike' will be bringing the Duke of Holstein's letter, to deliver to you or Cavendish.

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26-Jul-1535, London, England

John Gostwyk to Cromwell: I have received your packet this St. Anne's Day, with two letters for Dr. Adams, one from the King, and one from you; one to Dr. Bonner, another to Richard Candish, which I have delivered; one to Dr. Barons, which I cannot deliver

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26-Jul-1535, London, England

Edmund Bonner & Rich Cavendish to Cromwell: After sealing our letters, intending to despatch the bearer, we received yours enclosed in Gostwick's packet, dated Winchecombe, the 23rd inst. We will endeavour to answer it and the King's commands. Do not write to the King about it, not knowing how he will take our abode here. {snip}Gostwik will not deliver money to Cavendish for the ship, till be knows (your) pleasure.

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7-Aug-1535, London, England

Stephen Vaughan to Cromwell: I gave your letters to Mr. Gostwike and John Freman, telling them what sort of gilt plate it was your pleasure should be given to the ambassadors of Scotland. It seems that Mr. Gostwike would prefer some other friend (instead)

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7-Aug-1535, London, England

Gostwyk to Cromwell: On Tuesday last I delivered to the Emperor's ambassador as fat a stag as I have seen in my life, for which he has given you and the King hearty thanks. I send you a packet from my Lord Chancellor, & another from Dr. Bonner & Ric.Cvndsh

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11-Aug-1535, London, England

John Gostwyk to Cromwell: I have received your packet this Wednesday {snip} P.S.—Give me licence to go home to my poor wife, that I may be there on Bartholomew even, and stay there till Saturday following.

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11-Aug-1535, London, England

Thomas Thacker, working for Cromwell, writes stating he is staying at 'Mr. Gostwyk's place, in London'

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13-Aug-1535, London, England

John Gostwyk to Cromwell: The plague has well ceased. It was very violent where I lie, and I was much afraid. How it will be about Bartholomew-tide I know not, for that is the most dangerous (time)

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14-Aug-1535, London, England

Sir Thomas Audeley, Chancellor, to Cromwell: {snip} Has seen the Act made in Ponynges' time, and delivered it again to Mr. Gostwyk. {snip} there is so great death in London.

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15-Aug-1535, London, England

John Bothe, Priest to Cromwell: Cannot get at those in his house in London, as Gostwick has broken up the coffers, and will not suffer an inventory to be made. {snip} (he was 'stayed') in his house by certain who have died of the plague there.

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16-Aug-1535, London, England

Thomas Thacker to Cromwell: Monday I received from Mr. Gostwyk the Act of Parliament passed in Ireland. Mr. Treasurer (Fitzwilliam), being at Dover, intends this 16 Aug. to cross to Calais with a fair wind, W. by N. The plague rages in every parish in London

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19-Aug-1535, London, England

Gostwyk to CromwellI have received your letter, & send you a warrant for Garrard Meares, received from my Lord Chancellor, who left this Tuesday last; also a letter from the deputy of Calais. I have received(the) Ponynges' Act, & delivered it to (thacker)

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22-Aug-1535, London, England

S. Vaughn to Cromwell: I have seen the parcel of plate provided by Gostwick for the ambassador of Scotland. He has two pots, two flagons, three bowls with a cover, one basin, and one ewer, to the amount of 109 lb. He has bought it good cheap, at 2d. {snip}

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22-Aug-1535, London, England

Gostwyk to Cromwell: Sends the two royal assents and two significavits for the bishops of Worc. and Rochester. Has not yet received the commission of over determiner for the prior of Worcester {snip} Gostwyk will deliver the plate to the ambassadors {snip}

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24-Aug-1535, London, England

Thomas Broke to Cromwell: "Your household at the Rolls are in good health, and will be glad of your return if the plague and sickness cease. By report there was much more death in London before my coming home than since."

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24-Aug-1535, London, England

Gostwyk to Cromwell: Delivered the plate yesterday to Mr. Erskyn, the king of Scots' ambassador, as his present from the King, also 20l. to Lion king-of-arms, and 80 crowns to Rothesey. They were most heartily accepted. {snip}

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26-Aug-1535, London, England

Gostwyk to Cromwell: Has, this 25th day of August, delivered to Rothescy, the herald of Scotland, the King’s and Queen’s letters to the Queen of Scots. (In Gostwyk's own hand) Richard Gresham desires Cromwell’s favour for John Fulwell, monk bailly of Westm

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29-Aug-1535, London, England

Gostwyk to Cromwell: the late elected bishops of Worcester and Rochester sent for me to the Blackfriars, and showed me that you had written me a letter, expressing your wish that I should compound with them for their first-fruits {snip}

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31-Aug-1535, Bromham, Wiltshire, England

Mr. Gostwike.—Letters from my Master to Stephen Vaughan, to Williamson, and to Mr. Tuke for payment of Stephen Vaughan's money.

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31-Aug-1535, Bromham, Wiltshire, England

A letter to Henry Polstede, and two letters to the new elect sheriffs of London from my Master; to the recorder of London; to the constable of Stephenhethe, from my Master for the Emperor's ambassador; to Mr. Gostwyke, of my Master's own hand

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Aug-1535, London, England

Cromwell's Memoranda (in Wriothesley's hand): 'For Swyfte' The King's and my Master's letters to Antony Deny and Stephen Vaughan. A letter to Mr. Gostwyke with the Scotch letters. A glove sealed with the keys.

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2-Sep-1535, London, England

John Gostwyk to Cromwell: {snip}Robert being prisoner in the Counter in Bredstrete, where my brother-in-law is keeper. Robert escaped, in the absence of my brother, by the negligence of my sister his wife; & it is, therefore, to avoid inconvenience {snip}

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4-Sep-1535, London, England

Hugh Latimer, Elect of Worcester to Cromwell: I certify you that we have been here a fortnight without obtaining confirmation or restitution of the temporalities. {snip} we hear nothing of it or of Mr. Gostwick. {snip}

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