The current volume includes two interesting documents about Dr. Dee, the notable philosopher from Mortlake, now published for the first time from the original manuscripts. I. His Private Diary, written in a barely legible tiny handwriting on the margins of old Almanacs, was discovered a few years ago by Mr. W. H. Black in the library of the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford. II. A Catalogue of his Library of Manuscripts, created by him before his home was ransacked by the public, and now kept in the library of Trinity College, Cambridge.

The release of this Diary will likely help clarify Dee’s character more than anything else that has been published so far. We do have his “Compendious Rehearsall,” which is in some ways more thorough, but it was written for a specific audience, the royal commissioners, and he carefully avoided anything that could be seen in a negative light. In the Diary, though, he shares his dreams, mentions mysterious noises in his room, talks about evil spirits, and hints at various secrets of occult philosophy as a true believer. Mr. D’Israeli has provided an accurate and insightful portrayal of his character in his “Amenities of Literature,” which aligns remarkably well with almost every point made in the narrative now available. “The imagination of Dee,” notes that elegant writer, “often overshadowed his science; while both intertwined in his intellectual habits, each seemed to reinforce the other. Drawn to the mystical knowledge of what was called the occult sciences, which aren't really sciences at all, since anything that remains hidden stops being science, Dee lost his better judgment.” I will direct the reader to this well-known work instead of attempting to write an original piece on the subject, which would inevitably be far less impressive than the skillful analysis by the author of the “Curiosities of Literature.”

The Catalogue of Dee’s Library of Manuscripts, though long since scattered, is important for the information it keeps about several medieval writings that no longer exist. It’s said that he spent three thousand pounds on this collection, a considerable amount at that time for someone with a modest income.

J.O.H.

35 Alfred Place,

March 15, 1842.

1554. Aug. 25th, Barthilmew Hikman was born in Shugborough, Warwickshire, in the evening. This is based on his own account of the circumstances. Oct. 25th, D. Daniel Vander Meulen in Antwerp, at 4 in the morning.a

1555. April 22nd, Jane Fromonds was born in Cheyham at noon. Aug. 1st, Ed. Kelly was born at 4 PM as noted by his father. Oct. 12th, the Lord Willughby was born at 7 AM, before noon, Lat. 51° 30', in Wesell, Gelderland.

1557. July 30th, Mr. Arundell of Cornwall was born around 4 PM.

1558. Dec. 14th, Mary Nevelle, also known as Mary Lewknor, born between 11 AM and noon, near Chichester.

1560. July 8th, Margaret Russell, Countess of Cumberland, 2 minutes past 9 in the morning, Exeter.

1561. Aug. 14th, Mr. Heydon, of Baconsthorp in Norfolk, born at 11:30 PM in Surrey.

1563. March 23rd, Mr. William Fennar at noon between eleven and twelve at night. June 23rd, Jane Cooper, now Mystris Kelly, in the evening. Sept. 28th, Mr. John Ask in the morning, by York six miles on this side; Elizabeth Mownson, around 9 AM, sister of Master Thomas Mownson and wife of Master Brown.

1564. Mrs. Brigit Cooke was born around seven o'clock on St. David’s Day, which is the first of March, a Wednesday; but I still can't figure out if it was before noon or after. She believes she is only 27 years old in the year 1593, March 1st, but that can't be right. June 20th, Mr. Hudson, at seven in the morning. August 21st, Wenefride Goose, between 9 and 10 in the morning by Kingston.

1565. Sept. 12th, John Pontoys, between 9 and 10 AM near Stony Stratford; I think rather at 8 minutes and 43 seconds past 8. Oct. 17th, Thomas Kelleyc at 4 PM in Worcester. Dec. 21st, Mr. Thomas Mownson at 11 o'clock in the morning.

1568. July 14th, William Emery was born at Danbery in Essex just after 11 PM. Sept. 24th, Margaret Anderson was born between 7 and 8 AM.

1571. Samuel Swallow was born in Thaxstede, Essex, on February 15, in the morning, between 11 and 12 o'clock, likely around half past 11.

1575. July 31st, Simeon Stuard was born before dawn at 11:30 AM in Shinfelde; his maternal grandfather was Dr. Huyck, the Queen’s physician.

1577, Jan. 16th, the Earl of Leicester, Mr. Philip Sydney, Mr. Dyer, etc., came to my house. d Jan. 22nd, the Earl of Bedford 3 came to my house. Feb. 19th, strong southwest wind, cloudy and overcast. March 11th, I fell on my right collarbone around 9 in the morning; with Hypericum oil, I was relieved within 24 hours beyond all expectations: Thank God for such goodness in His creations! March 24th, Alexander Simon the Ninivite came to me and offered his services in Persia. May 1st, I received notes from Mr. William Harbert of St. Gillian regarding my Monas.e May 2nd, I learned from Vincent Murfyn about his terrible behavior behind my back; Mr. Thomas Besbich told me his father is one of the cooks at court. May 20th, I hired the barber from Cheswick, Walter Hooper, to keep my hedges and knots in as good shape as he said they were, to be done at least twice a year for a yearly payment of five shillings, plus food and drink. June 10th, around 10, there was a hail and rain shower. June 18th, I borrowed £40 from John Hilton of Fulham. June 19th, I heard more about Vincent Murfyn’s scheming; I borrowed £20 from Bartholomew Newsam. June 20th, I borrowed £27 against my gold chain. June 26th, Ellen Lyne gave me a quarter’s notice. June 27th, showers of rain and hail. Aug. 19th, the Hexameron Brytanicum f sent to print.

Nov. 3rd, William Rogers of Mortlak, around 7 o'clock in the morning, cut his own throat, prompted by his own instigation. Nov. 6th, Sir Humphrey Gilbert came to see me in Mortlak. Nov. 18th, I borrowed £30 from Mr. Edward Hynde of Mortlak to be paid back at Hallowtide next year. Nov. 20th, there were two tides in the morning, the first 2 or 3 hours to sun. Nov. 22nd, I rode to Windsor to see the Queen. Nov. 25th, I spoke with the Queen at 5 o'clock. Nov. 28th, I spoke with the Queen at 5 o'clock; I spoke with Mr. Secretary Walsingham. I informed the Queen of her claim to Greenland, Estetiland, and Friseland.

Dec. 1st, I spoke with Sir Christopher Hatton; he was knighted that day. Dec. 1st, I left the court at Windsor. Dec. 30th, the extremely false accusation regarding R. Edward was unjustly made against me: a few days ago, but ... his wisdom proved me innocent.

1578. Feb. 5th, I got engaged to Jana Fromonds around one o'clock. April 28th, I had Sir Rowland Haywood question Francys Baily about his slandering me, which he completely denied. June 13th, it rained, and there was a bit of thunder in the afternoon. June 30th, I told Mr. Daniel Rogers, with Mr. Hackluyt from the Middle Temple present, that King Arthur and King Maty had both conquered Gelindia, which is now called Friseland. He noted this down immediately in his written copy of Monumethensis, as he didn't have a printed book of it. July 14th, my sister Elizabeth Fromonds came to visit me. July 27th, at 9:15 in the morning, I saw Francis, Countess of Hertford.

Aug. 5th, Mr. Raynolds from Bridewell said goodbye to me as he headed toward Dartmouth to join Sir Umfry Gilbert on his trip to Hocheleya. Aug. 15, I traveled to Norwich with my work on Imperium Brytanicum.k Aug. 23rd, I arrived in London from Norwich. Aug. 31st, I visited my father-in-law Mr. Fromonds in Cheyham.

5 On September 1st, I arrived from Cheyham. On September 6th, Elen Lyne, my maid, passed away shortly after midday, having been sick for nearly a month, just one day short. On September 12th, Jane Gaele came to work for me, and she will earn four nobles a year, 26. 8. On September 25th, Her Majesty arrived at Richmond from Greenwich. On September 26th, we had the first rain in many days; all the grass around us was dried up: the rain in the afternoon was like April showers. On October 8th, the Queen had a meeting with me at Richmond between 9 and 11. On October 16th, Dr. Bayly discussed the Queen's illness. On October 22nd, Jane Fromonds went to court at Richmond. On October 25th, I had a fit from 9 in the evening until 1 after midnight. On October 28th, the Earl of Leicester and Sir Francis Walsingham, the secretary, made plans for my trip for Her Majesty. On November 4th, I received instructions for my journey from the Earl of Leicester and Mr. Secretary Walsingham at the ninth hour. On November 7th, I arrived at Gravesend. On November 9th, I left Lee for the sea. On November 14th, I reached Hamburg at the third hour. On December 11th, I got to Frankfurt upon Oder. On December 15th, I received news of Turnifer's arrival at the eighth hour in the morning, delivered by a special messenger.

1579. A moist March and not windy. June 10th, I showed Mr. John Lewis and his son, the physician, how to extract aromatic oils. At that time, my cat caught a fledgling sparrow that naturally only had a right wing. June 15th, my mother surrendered Mortlake houses and land, and received a life estate in plena curia, and I also received the reversion delivered by the rod, to me and to my wife Jane from me, and then to my heirs and assigns forever, to notify Mr. Bullok and Mr. Taylor, the surveyor, at Wimbledon, under the tree by the church. June 22nd, Mr. Richard Hickman and his nephew Bartholomew came to me with Mr. Flowr, recommended by Mr. Vice-Chamberlain Sir Christopher Hatton.

July 6th, Mr. Hitchcock, who had traveled to the flat for fishing, became acquainted with me and offered me great courtesy.

6 July 13th, Arthurus Dee was born at around 4:30 in the morning, or rather at 4:25, precisely at sunrise, as I believe. After 10 o'clock that night, my wife's father, Mr. Fromonds, was speechless, and he passed away on Tuesday (July 14th) at 4 in the morning. On July 16th, Arthur was baptized at 3 in the afternoon; Mr. Dyer and Mr. Doctor Lewys, judge of the Admiralty, were his godfathers, and Mistress Blanche Pary from the Privy Chamber was his godmother. However, Mr. John Harbert of Eastshene stood in for Dr. Lewys, and Mistress Awbrey was the stand-in for my cousin Mistress Blanche Pary.

Aug. 8th, John Elmeston, m student of Oxford, came to me for a discussion. Aug. 9th, Jane Dee was churched. Aug. 16th, Monsieur secretly arrived at the court from Calais. Aug. 20th, windy, cloudy, rainy. Aug. 26th, Monsieur went back to France. Sept. 10th, I had a dream of being naked, with my skin all covered in work like some kind of tufted fabric, with blue and red crosses; and on my left arm, wrapped around it, I read this word— sine me nihil potestis facere: and another dream that same night of Mr. Secretary Walsingham, Mr. Candish, and myself.

Oct. 3rd, Sir Leonel Ducket his unknown letter for money. Oct. 4th, Goodman Hilton asked me for his two sons to come to my house. Oct. 5th, strong wind from the West and South, especially at night. Oct. 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, heavy rain for three or four days and nights. Oct. 13th, today it cleared up; the foot ferry at Kew sank and six people drowned due to the negligence of the ferryman, who overwhelmed the boat on the rope set there to help, because of the strong and high waters. Oct. 18th, Mr. Adrian Gilbert and John Davys reconciled with me and revealed some of Emery's most dishonest, hypocritical, and devilish actions and schemes against me and others, as well as that shameless woman's disgusting words and deeds; John Davis said that he wished he had never met Emery and had followed his wicked advice. So just is God! Oct. 31st, paid 20 shillings fine for me and Jane my wife to the Lord of Wimbledon (the Queen), through Goodman Burton of Putney, for the surrender taken from my mother of all she has in Mortlake to Jane and me, and then to my heirs and assigns, etc.

Nov. 25th, Lord Clinton came to me and offered Skirbeck by Boston for Long Lednam. Nov. 29th, I received a letter from Mr. Thomas Jones. Dec. 9th, This night my wife dreamed that one came to her and touched her, saying, “Mistress Dee, you are conceiving of child, whose name must be Zacharias; be of good cheer, he shall do you as this doth!” n Dec. 22nd, I paid Jane 13s. and 4d. for her wages till Michelmas last, for the half year, so that I still owe her 6s. 8d. Dec. 28th, I revealed to Roger Coke o the great secret of the elixir of the salt of a cattle one upon a hundred.

1580. Jan. 13th, I gave my wife money for the month. Jan. 16th, Arthur got sick, congested with a cold, couldn’t sleep, and had no appetite to eat or drink like he used to. Feb. 26th, that night the fire blazed into my maids' room again, between eleven and twelve o'clock; it lasted half an hour, just like it did a year ago to the same maids, Mary Cunstable and Jane Gele. May 17th, at the Moscovy house for the Cathay voyage. June 3rd, Mr. A. Gilbert and J. Davys rode home to Devonshire. June 7th, Mr. Skydmor and his wife stayed at my house along with Mr. Skydmor’s daughter and the Queen’s dwarf, Mrs. Tomasin. June 8th, my wife went to court with Mistress Skydmor. June 12th, Mr. Zackinson and Mr. Cater stayed at my house after having dinner with my Lady Crofts. June 14th, Mr. Fosku of the Wardrip stayed at my house and went to London the next day with Mr. Coweller. July 15th, the Lady Croft left Mortlak to go to court at Otlands. June 30th, I paid Jane 20s. for three quarters' wages, so that everything owed is paid, and all other accounts are settled for her 6s. 8d.; and Mary Constable was paid all old accounts 15s., and my wife had eleven pounds to cover everything for the next thirteen weeks, until the 5th of November: I handed Mr. Williams, the clergyman of Tendring, a letter of attorney against one White of Colchester for a slander.

Aug. 27th, Arthur was weaned this night for the first time. Aug. 28th, I had my discussions with Sir Humfrey Gilbert about his grant for the discovery. Aug. 30th, Nurse Darant was let go and was given 10s., which was the full quarter's wages that were due two weeks after Michelmas.

Sept. 6th, the Queen's Majesty came to Richmond. Sept. 10th, Sir Humphrey Gilbert granted my request to him, made by letter, for the rights of discovery all the way north above the 50 degree latitude line, in the presence of Stoner, Sir John Gilbert, his servant; and then took my hand with faithful promises in his lodging at John Cooke’s house on Wichcross Street, where we dined just the three of us together, it being Saturday. Sept. 13th, Mr. Lock brought Benjamin, his son, to me; his eldest son, named Zachary, came with him then. Sept. 17th, the Queen's Majesty came from Richmond in her coach, taking the higher way through Mortlake field, and when she passed right by the church she turned down towards my house; and when she was by my garden in the field, she stopped there for a good while, then came into the street at the great gate of the field, where she spotted me at my door making my respects to her Majesty; she waved her hand for me to come over; I went to her coach side, and she quickly took off her glove and offered me her hand to kiss; and to be brief, she invited me to her court, asking me to let her know when I would be there; around 6:15 PM. Sept. 14th, I began against Vincent Murphin. Sept. 15th, I wrote to the Bishop of London. Sept. 22nd, my declaration against Vincent Murphin was submitted to the court of Guildhall.

Oct. 3rd, on Monday, at 11 o'clock in the morning, I delivered my two rolls regarding the Queen’s Majesty's title to her in the garden at Richmond, who scheduled to hear more about it after dinner. So, between one and two in the afternoon, I was called into her Highness's Privy Chamber, where the Lord Treasurer was also present. He seemed to doubt that I could make a strong argument for her Highness's title as I had claimed. Therefore, I was to clearly explain to him, at his convenience, what I had said and could say on the matter, which I did on Tuesday and Wednesday following, in his chambers, where he treated me very honorably. On Oct. 7th, Friday, I went to see the Lord Treasurer, and upon being informed of my presence while I stood before him as he came out, he neither spoke to me nor seemed willing to engage, likely due to some new grievance. On Oct. 10th, the Queen’s Majesty, to my great comfort, came with her entourage from the court and, at my door, graciously called me to her on horseback, briefly encouraging me to cope with my mother's death patiently, and also told me that the Lord Treasurer had greatly praised my efforts regarding her title, which he had been examining, and which he had brought home in two rolls two hours earlier. She also remembered how, at my wife’s death, it was her fate to call upon me as well. At 4 a.m. on the 10th, my mother Jane Dee died at Mortlake; she had a godly end: God be praised for that! She was 77 years old. On Oct. 20th, I received £100 in damages awarded to me against Vincent Murphyn the cousin by my jury at Guildhall. On Oct. 22nd, after much effort, I won my case against Murfin at Guildhall. I was struck with a strange hoarseness and almost speechlessness, feeling no other sickness. On Oct. 25th, Morrice Kyffin took his leave from me. On Nov. 2nd, the Lord Treasurer sent me a haunch of venison. Thomas Suttley brought the letter from the Bishop of Canterbury for Sir Richard. On Nov. 3rd, I wrote to my Lord Treasurer. On Nov. 6th, Helen came to serve me. On Nov. 12th, my voice was somewhat better. On Nov. 22nd, I could no longer see the blazing star, even though it was a clear night. On Dec. 1st, news arrived through Dr. Deny from Ireland about the Italians’ defeat sent by the Pope, while the Queen was staying at Richmond. On Dec. 6th, the Queen moved from Richmond. On Dec. 8th, I received letters from Rome, written by brother Laudervicea.

1581.r Feb. 9th, I made an arrangement with Mr. Gentle Godolphin to release the coosener Vincent Murphin. Feb. 11th, Harry Prise, from Lewsam, came to me at Mortlak and shared his dreams that he had often repeated. After I prayed to God that night, his dream was confirmed, and I received better guidance. Feb. 12th, Sir William Harbert came to Mortlak. Feb. 23rd, I met Joannes Bodinus in the Chamber of Presence at Westminster, while the ambassador was present from Monsieur. Feb. 26th, it was a very beautiful, calm, warm day.

11 On March 8th, the 8th day, it was Wednesday at around 10 or 11 at night. There was a strange noise in my room, a knocking sound, and a voice that repeated ten times, similar to the screech of an owl but drawn out longer and softer, as if it were in my chamber. On March 12th, I settled all accounts with Mr. Hudson, totaling £11. 17s. On March 13th, Elizabeth Kyrton came to serve me. On March 23rd, Hugh Smyth visited me at Mortlake; he had returned from the Strait of Magellan and Vaygatz. After that, it rained with strong winds from the southwest.

March 25th, Helen was hired on our Lady Day for the year for four nobles in wages; she also received her agreed penny and six shillings, eight pence for her efforts since she arrived. April 3rd, I rode toward Snedgreene to see John Browne and observe how things were going. April 14th, I came home from Snedgreene. May 25th, I had a sight of Χρυσταλλω offered to me, and I saw it. June 7th, at 7:30 in the morning, Katharina Dee was born. June 10th, she was baptized at 5:30 in the afternoon. Mr. Packington from the court, my Lady Katarin Crofts, wife of Sir James Crofts, Mr. Controller of the Queen’s household, Mistress Mary Skydmor from the Privy Chamber, and a cousin of the Queen, by their deputies, baptized Katharin Dee. June 17th, young Mr. Hawkins, who had been with Sir Francis Drake, came to see me in Mortlake. June 30th, Mr. John Leonard Haller from Hallerstein, by Worms in Germany, received extensive instructions for his journey to Quinsay, which journey I encouraged him to undertake, providing him with ample guidance regarding the variation of the compass, to observe as he traveled.

July 6th, my wife went to church. July 7th, in the morning at 1:45 after midnight, Mr. Hinde's son was born. July 10th, my right shoulder and elbow joint were in such severe pain that I couldn't lift my arm outward at all for 14 days; the pain was excruciating. I consulted Mr. Larder, Mr. Alles, and Alise Davyes, and by around the 25th, I started to feel better. July 12th, around 10:30 a.m., Roger is incredibly dogged and unrelenting against me., αlmοst ready to lay violent hands on me, maybe Enrique can partly tell. On the same day, the Earl of Leicester had a falling out with the Earl of Sussex, Lord Chamberlain, with both accusing each other of treason, after which they were ordered to stay in their chambers at Greenwich, where the court was. July 19th, Mr. Henrick went to London to visit his wife and children. July 26th, Mr. Haylok came, along with Goodman King. July 28th, Mr. Collens rode into Lincolnshire.

Aug. 3rd, there was strange knocking and rapping in my room all night. Aug. 4th, the same thing happened again. Katharin was sent home from nurse Maspely in Barnes, due to concerns about her maid’s illness, and goodwife Benet breastfed her. Aug. 11th, Katharine Dee was transferred to nurse Garret at Petersham on Friday, the day after St. Lawrence's Day, which was the 11th of the month; my wife walked with her, and Ellen Cole, my maid, George, and Benjamin, in heavy rain. Aug. 12th, I received a letter from Dr. Andrea Hess, a scholar of occult philosophy, through Richard Hesketh, my friend working in Antwerp, regarding my business matters, and along with the letter, I received Mercury's message or the Seal of the Planets. Aug. 26th, around 8:30 PM, there was a strange meteor in the shape of a white cloud crossing the galaxy, appearing to lie north and south over our zenith; this cloud extended sharply from the southeast to the southwest at both ends, and at the western end, it forked for a while; it was about sixty degrees high, lasted an hour, and the sky was clear around it, with beautiful starlight.

Sept.s 5th, Roger Cook, who had been with me from the age of 14 until 28, had a melancholic nature, often picking fights and finding reasons to leave unexpectedly. Around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, he asked for permission to leave, which led to a heated argument between us. He thought that on July 12, he had really upset me and felt shut out from my philosophical discussions with Mr. Henrik, believing he had lost any chance of my support. Despite Roger Cook's inappropriate behavior, I promised him that if he conducted himself well in my absence, I would give him one hundred poundst as soon as I could afford it. Furthermore, if he lived well and treated God and the world right, I promised him some interesting alchemical experiments that would allow him to live honorably. Sept. 7th, Roger Cook left for good. Sept. 29th, Robert Gardner from Shrewsbury came to serve me.

Oct. 8th, I heard about the chests of books found by Oundle in Northamptonshire; Mr. Barnabas Sawle told me about them, but I found no truth in it. Oct. 9th, Barnabas Saul, lying in the ... hall, was strangely troubled by a spiritual being around midnight. Oct. 13th, I rode to South Mimms. Oct. 14th, to St. Neds. Oct. 16th, at Mr. Hikman’s. Oct. 20th, at Tosseter. Oct. 21st, Oxford, Dr. Cradock. Oct. 23rd, from Oxford to Wyckham. Oct. 24th, I came home. Robert Hilton came to work for me. Nov. 16th, the Queen moved to Whitehall, and Monsieur went with her. Nov. 27th, I rode to Greenside. Nov. 28th, to Goodman Wykham, 2 miles beyond Chayly by Lewis. Nov. 29th, I met Mr. George Kylmer for Sir George's books. Nov. 30th, I came home. Dec. 1st, Katharyn Dee's nurse was paid 6s. so nothing is owed to her. Dec. 5th, Elen, my maid, fell sick. Dec. 7th, George, my man, had a serious fall from the ladder around 10 AM. Dec. 8th, I sent a letter to Mr. Kylmer. Dec. 22nd, my Lord Chancellor's son, Mr. Bromley, and Sir William Herbert came to see me. Helen Cole was paid her wages and accounted for until this Christmas, and was discharged from my service, having just recovered from her fever. She wished to go to her friends.

1582. Jan. 11th, Robert Gardener asked for my permission to go stay with Sir William Herbert. Jan. 16th, Mistress Harbert came to Essex. Jan. 17th, Randal Hatton returned home from Samuel’s father at Stratton Audley. Jan. 22nd, Arthur Dee and Mary Herbert, the eldest being only 3 years old, put on a little show of a childish marriage, calling each other husband and wife. Jan. 22, 23rd. On the first day, Mary Herbert arrived at her father’s house in Mortlake, and the second day, she went to her father’s house in Estshene. Jan. 23rd, my wife went to take care of Nurse Garret and paid her for this month ending the 26th. Jan. 27th, Barnabas Saul’s brother came. Feb. 12th, around 9 o'clock, Barnabas Saul and his brother Edward headed home from Mortlake: Saul’s indictment was found insufficient by law at Westminster Hall. Mr. Serjeant Walmesley, Mr. Owen, and Mr. Hyde were his lawyers, while Mr. Ive, the clerk of the Crown Office, supported the other side. Feb. 20th, Mr. Bigs of Stentley near Huntingdon and John Littlechild visited me. I received a letter from Barnabas Saul. Feb. 21st, Mr. Skullthorp rode towards Barnabas. Feb. 25th, Mr. Skulthorp came home. Paid Nurse Garret for Katharine until Friday the 23rd, 6 shillings. Then something was owed to the nurse for 3 pounds of candles and 4 pounds of soap.

March 1st, Mr. Clerkson brought Magnus to me at Mortlake and then left that day. March 6th, Barnabas Saul came back around one o'clock and went to London that afternoon. He admitted that he neither heard nor saw any spiritual being anymore. March 8th, Mr. Clerkson and his friend came to my house. Barnabas went home again around 2 or 3 o'clock; he didn’t stay at my house this time; he left on Thursday with Mr. Clerkson. March 8th, the sky appeared to burn and looked like blood in various parts around nine o'clock at night, especially towards the northern and western parts: but beyond our heads towards the south it often looked like a bloody soldier. March 9th, on Friday during dinner, Mr. Clerkson and Mr. Talbot declared a lot of Barnabas’s wicked behavior towards me, such as telling Mr. Clerkson bad things about me, that I was making him a friend, that he was tired of me, and that I would flatter his learned friend to borrow him. But his friend told me, in front of my wife and Mr. Clerkson, that a spiritual being informed him that Barnabas had criticized both Mr. Clerkson and me. The harm that Barnabas had caused me in various ways was very significant. March 22nd, Mr. Talbot went to London to start his journey.

April 16th, Nurse Garet received her 6s. for the month ending on the 20th. April 22nd, there was a good amount of rain this morning. May 4th, Mr. Talbot left. May 13th, Jane rode to Cheyham. May 15th, around 9 PM a comet appeared in the northern sky toward the west; its tail was very long, and the star itself was barely six degrees above the horizon. May 20th, Robert Gardiner from Shrewsbury brought me joyful news about a matter regarding a stone, revealed to him by divine means concerning... May 23rd, Robert Gardener shared with me at 4:30 a significant philosophical secret, as he called it, about a spiritual creature, which he was meant to reveal to me today, and it was done solemnly, accompanied by common prayer. May 28th, Mr. Eton from London came with his son-in-law Mr. Edward Bragden regarding the Upton parsonage, asking me to resign or let it to his son-in-law, whom I promised to inform when I was willing to give it up. June 9th, I wrote a letter in Latin to the Archbishop of Canterbury: Mr. Doctor Awbrey delivered it. June 14th, Morryce Kyffin visited me. June 22nd, Nurse Garret received 6s. for a month ending May 18th; she will receive wages for a month ending June 15th. My wife went there this Friday with Benjamin. June 27th, Mistress Stafford arrested me at 11:00; I paid everything.

July 3rd, at 12:15, Arthur Dee fell from the top of the Water-gate stairs down to the bottom and cut his forehead on the right eyebrow. Sir Richard brought the news. July 6th, out of fear of trouble from Proctor Lewys, I stayed until 9:30 at night from 1 in the afternoon at the Doctor’s arrival. July 12th, Proctor Lewys agreed with everything. July 13th, Mr. Talbot came around 3 PM; we had some words about past issues, but we parted on friendly terms. He mentioned that Lord Morley had Lord Mountegle's books. He promised me some of Doctor Myniver’s books. July 16th, Mr. William Pole, whom Phillip Simons, once barber to the old Earl of Tavistock, knows, came to me and made my acquaintance; he promised to come again within 14 days. My wife Jane went to Nurse Garret’s to pay her 12 shillings for her wages due till last Friday, which was Saint Margaret’s day, and brought her 12 pence for candles. She traveled by water; Mistress Lee went with her, along with Robyn Jackesbite. Jane was troubled that night with a colicky pain and cramps in her belly; she vomited more on that Monday, and every night she felt stiff in the soles of her feet as well. At 3:30 PM, Sir George Peckham came to see me to inquire about the title for Norombega concerning Spain and Portugal dividing the entire world's trade. He promised me a gift and some of his consideration regarding the new conquest, and thought he could get so much of Mr. Gerard's gift to be sent to me with a seal within a few days. July 18th, Barthilmew Knaresburgh’s son was born at daybreak around 3 o’clock. June 19th, Barnabas Saul came to visit me at Mortlake; I scolded him for his many untrue reports. July 23rd, Mistress Franklin’s son was born at noon. July 24th, Robert Gardiner came and left on the 26th.

Aug. 8th, Kate was unwell. Aug. 11th, Mr. Bacon and Mr. Phillips from the court came. Aug. 20th, Katarine still seemed to be sick. Aug. 25th, Katharin was taken home from nurse Garret of Petersham and weaned at home. Aug. 31st, Benjamin Lock told me about his father's plan to send him to Spain in three or four days. Sept. 1st, I devised a way for Sir John Killegrew to make a protest to protect him from any consequences for settling with a Spaniard who was robbed: he promised me fish for Lent. Sept. 10th, Mr. John Leonard Haller, from Hallersteyn near Worms in Germany, came back to me to express his readiness to travel to Quinsay; he mentioned that he would stay in Venice all winter and then head to Constantinople. I asked Mr. Charles Sted to assist him in transferring his money to Paris and Nuremberg, to help him with the Rye searcher to pass his horse, and to assist him with Mr. Osborn the alderman regarding his letters to Constantinople. Sept. 11th, on Tuesday, they went to London together, and my wife also went for her own matters. Sept. 13th, I wrote to Dugenes de Dionigiis in Venice by Mr. John Leonard Haller. Sept. 17th, I wrote to the Earl of Osmond. Sept. 29th, Anne came to work for me from Mr. Harbert. I paid Mr. Lewys £20, and the rest is what I am claiming for my costs and efforts over 37 years for John, his son.

Oct. 12th, I rode to Tundridge. Oct. 13th, I rode from Tundridge to Mr. Covert's at Slaugham. Oct. 15th, I came home from Slaugham and dined at Mr. Holten's, a clergyman from Oxstede near Tundridge, who is a physician. Oct. 21st, Jane, my wife, fainted in the church. Nov. 1st, Mr. Plat, my brother Yong's son-in-law, came to me with a stranger from Trushen, born at Regius Mons: his name is Martinus Faber. The same day, Mr. Clement the shipmaster and Mr. Ingram arrived from Sir George Peckham. Nov. 8th, there was hail in the afternoon around one o'clock: thunder around four and six o'clock. Nov. 9th, Mr. Newbury, who had been in Cambaya in India, came to see me. Nov. 22nd, E. K. went to London, and the next day traveled towards Blakley, planning to return within ten days. Nov. 24th, Saturday night, I dreamed that I was dead, and afterward, as my bowels were taken out, I walked and talked with several people, including the Lord Treasurer, who came to my house to burn my books when I was dead, and he seemed to look sourly at me. Dec. 1st, George, my servant, who had been out all night, treated me very dishonestly this morning and said he owed me no service. Mr. Bettgran the justice was not at home. Dec. 13th, there was thunder in the afternoon and at sunset. Dec. 15th, the 15th day is counted as the 25th, with 50 and 10 days imagined spent, which have crept in between Christ's birth regarding the position of the sun, and the sun's position not being on the 25th of this month, which is a civil equation but must be substantiated mathematically and religiously for the true term of the periods of annual revolutions of the sun since Christ's birth.

1583. Jan. 13th, on Sunday, the stage at Paris Garden collapsed suddenly while it was packed with people watching the bear-baiting. Many were killed in the incident, and others were horrified and shocked. The religious folks interpreted it as a just punishment from God for the wickedness practiced there and for how the Sabbath was profaned. Jan. 19th, Mr. John Leonard Haller went to London and then headed toward Scotland. Jan. 23rd, the Right Honorable Mr. Secretary Walsingham came to my house, where he found Mr. Awdrian Gilbert, and we began discussing the discovery of the Northwest Passage. The Bishop of St. Davids (Mr. Middleton) came to visit me along with Mr. Thomas Herbert. Lord Grey visited Mr. Secretary, and then they went to Greenwich. Jan. 24th, I, Mr. Awdrian Gilbert, and John Davis met by appointment with Mr. Secretary at Mr. Beale's house, where we were the only four present. We informed Mr. Secretary about the Northwest passage, and we generally agreed on all charts and routes.

Feb. 2nd, Rolandus Dee was baptized. Feb. 3rd, Mr. Savile, Mr. Powil the younger, travelers, and Mr. Ottomeen with his son came to get to know me. Feb. 4th, Mr. Edmunds of the Privy Chamber and Mr. Lee, who had been in Moscow, came to get to know me. Feb. 11th, the Queen, staying in Richmond, went to dinner with Mr. Secretary Walsingham; as she passed by my door, she graciously called me to her, and I walked alongside her horse as far as where Mr. Hudson lived. 19 Ερ, μένει αξεδ με οβοσκυρελί οφ __A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__ μουνσιευρἵς στατε.: διξι βιοθανατος εριτ. Roland went with his nurse to her house in Estshene. Feb. 18th, Lady Walsingham came suddenly into my house very freely, and shortly after she left, Sir Francis himself and Mr. Dyer came. Feb. 24th, Jane was churched. Feb. 26th, I delivered my book to the Lord Treasurer for the correction of the Calendar.x

On March 6th, I met with Mr. Adrian Gilbert, John Davis, Mr. Alderman Barnes, Mr. Townson, Mr. Yong, and Mr. Hudson regarding the Northwest voyage. On March 17th, Mr. John Davys went to Chelsea with Mr. Adrian Gilbert to see Mr. Radforth, and then the next day headed towards Devonshire. On March 18th, Mr. North returned from Poland, where he had been with the Queen, and came to see me. I received greetings from Alaski, the Palatine of Poland, delivered by Mr. North, who first visited the Queen and then came to me at noon. Nurse Lydgatt at Estshene was paid for 5 pounds of candles, 6 pounds of soap, and the wages due for Rowland since his birth. On April 18th, the Queen left Richmond heading towards Greenwich, and as she mounted her horse, newly dressed, she called for me upon Mr. Rawly reminding her, saying, “What is deferred is not taken away,” and she extended her right hand for me to kiss. On April 24th, the nurse was paid for Rowland’s wages up to Monday the 22nd of this month, at 16 pence a week; she had received all her candles and soap beforehand.

May 1st, Albertus Laski, from Poland, arrived in London. On May 4th, Mr. Adrian Gilbert and Mr. Pepler traveled by boat to Braynford, and then rode into Devonshire. On May 7th, E. K. headed towards London and planned to go home for about 10 or 12 days. This was the fortieth day before Easter Friday. On May 13th, I met Albertus Laski at 7:30 PM in the Earl of Leicester's chamber at the court in Greenwich. Today, my lease for the Devonshire mines was signed at Sir Leonell Ducket's house. On May 18th, Prince Albertus Laski came to visit me at Mortlake, accompanied by just two men. He arrived in the afternoon, stayed for dinner, and left shortly after. Nurse Rowland was paid through the 20th of this month. On June 15th, around 5 o'clock, Prince Lord Albert Laski came down from Bissham, where he had stayed the night before after returning from Oxford, where he had gone to see the universities and was treated very honorably. He was accompanied by Lord Russell, Sir Philip Sydney, and other gentlemen; he was rowed by the Queen’s men, and his barge was covered with the Queen’s cloth, along with her trumpeters, etc. He came specifically to honor me, for which I thank God! On June 19th, Lord Albert Laski stayed at my house overnight. Nurse Rowland was paid her wages up to the ending on the 17th of this month.

July 1st, Master Mills replied with no hope for my request at 21 Greenwich. July 7th, George was dismissed from my service and paid all expenses in the presence of Goodman Hilton and Mistress Kelly in my study. July 10th, Thomas Hoke from Cranford came to work for me, but he left again on the 23rd of this month. July 30th, the Queen moved from Greenwich to Sion by water on Tuesday; passing by my door.......... July 31st, the Queen’s gift of 40 angelsz sent by the Earl of Leicester's secretary Mr. Lloyd, through the Earl's speech to the Queen. Mr. Raleigh's letter to me about her Majesty's good disposition towards me. Aug. 1st, John Halton, a minister living in London with .......... came in and looked around, and the ......... a Worcestershire man, a wicked spy came to my house, whom I treated as an honest man, and found nothing wrong as I thought. I was sent to E. K. Aug. 7th, Mr. William Burrow passed by me. Aug. 14th, I paid nurse Lydgatt for Rowland for two months ending on the 12th. Aug. 18th, there was a great windstorm at midnight. Maxima era E. K. cum uxore ejus. Sept. 21st, we left Mortlake, and so Lord Albert Lasky, I, Mr. E. Kelly, our wives, my children, and family went toward our two ships waiting for us, seven or eight miles below Gravesend.

1586. July 10th, Mr. William Maynard was born around midnight or shortly after, in London. Sept. 14th, we arrived in Trebon. Oct. 18th, E. K. left Trebon for Prague by carriage; he stayed here for three weeks. Nov. 8th, the most illustrious prince went to Prague; he set off at 3 PM. Nov. 14th, I wrote to Victor Reinhold. Nov. 19th, went to the glass house. Nov. 21st, Michael was about to be weaned. Nov. 22nd, I received letters from Jacob Memschiti. Dec. 8th, Monday around noon, Mr. Edward Garland came to Trebon to meet with me from the Emperor of Muscovy, according to the articles previously sent to me by Thomas Hankinson. Dec. 11th, St. Poloniensis died: born in 1530 on January 13th, at 4:26 AM in Transylvania. He passed away at 2 AM, as I learned from the letters of Lord Lasky, received on the 29th through Alexander. Dec. 19th, on the 19th (new calendar) to express gratitude to Lord Edward Garland and his brother Francisco, who Edward had sent to me as an envoy from the Emperor of Muscovy to invite me to him, E. K. made a prodrome of stone in the proportion of one ...... heavy sand on which the common yield was oz. and ½, and it produced nearly oz. of excellent gold: which gold we later distributed from the crucible, giving one to Edward. Dec. 30th, E. K. headed to Prague.

1587. Jan. 8th, Nicolas du Haut, a Frenchman from Lorraine, came to seek a service with my friend Otho Henrick, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg, after being dismissed by his lord due to a long illness. Jan. 14th, Doctor Reinholdt from Salfeldt arrived in Trebona with Abraham regarding his salt matter. Doctor Reinholdt returned to Prague on the 20th. Jan. 18th, E. K. returned from Prague. E. K. brought a chain and jewel worth 300 ducats from Lord Rosenberg to my wife; 200 for the jewel stones and 100 for the gold. Jan. 21st, E. K. went again to Prague and then headed toward Poland. Feb. 5th, I took a journey alone from Trebon to Newhouse, two miles away, to meet my lord and accompany him. I took two horsemen from the city with me. Feb. 9th, the Illustrious aa came from Vienna to Trebona. Feb. 12th, the Illustrious went toward Cracow. Feb. 19th, E. K.bb returned from Poland around noon to Trebona: I informed my lord immediately. Feb. 21st, since my lord hadn’t sent any word yet, I sent another message. March 3rd, a Cremona to Trebona. March 7th, E. K. gave us 300 ducats. We received 3300 from the Most Illustrious Lord. March 9th, royal journey. March 14th, we arrived in Reichstein. March 17th, return from Reichstein. March 21st, E. K. gave me 170 more, and of the 200 for changing, 60 remain. Insults and contempt from Cholek and Schonberg. March 23rd, we arrived in Trebona. March 26th, Lord Biberstein, coming from Cranbaw from Lord Rosenberg, sent for me at his inn to get acquainted. E. K. rode to Crotovia. April 4th, the third act began. April 18th, the end of the third act. May 1st, I saw (my doctor reminding me) Michael the Messenger, not Mersaeles. Praise be to God and my doctor E. K.! June 14th, the wedding of Lord Thomas Kelei. June 17th, After this full moon, I am glad them not. June 22nd, Mr. Francis Garland left for England from Trebona.

July 5th, Sunday, I set the two earths back with their water again on them. July 9th, Mr. Francis Pucci came and brought Christian Franken with him, who he said had now recanted his wicked book against Christ, which I was glad to hear. The distinguished one came with his lady to Trebona. July 11th, there was a conversation between the distinguished Lord, Lord E. K., and me, at noon, among the three of us. July 13th, Francis Pacci left. July 19th, there was a certain kind of recommendation between our wives. The next day, E. K. also showed signs of relenting, thanks to my Lord’s efforts. July 20th, the distinguished one left with his princess toward Cremona. Aug. 13th, I met with Lord Edward Keleo regarding those three pledges. Aug. 17th, E. K. was with his brother and Ludovico............. Aug. 18th, we understood how E. K. went to Badwise to bed and just left from there today around noon. Aug. 20th, John Basset came to Trebona. Aug. 23rd, Mr. E. K. returned from the Lyntz fair. Sept. 1st, Tuesday morning, I made an agreement with John Basset to teach the children the Latin language, and I am giving him seven ducats per quarter, with the term starting today; and so I gave him immediately seven ducats in gold, in front of my wife. God speed his work! Sept. 3rd, 4th, continuous rain for these two days. Sept. 4th, Basset had his commotion with Mr. T. Kelly. Sept. 16th, Lord Biberstein came to Trebon, and Cracht with him. Sept. 22nd, my Lord came from Crummow to Trebon with my Lady. Sept. 26th, my Lord went towards Prague. Sept. 28th, I delivered to Mr. Edward Kelley (earnestly requesting it as his share) half of all the animal that was made. It should weigh 20 ounces; he weighed it himself in my chamber: he bought his weights specifically for it. My Lord had spoken to me before about some, but Mr. Kelley had not mentioned it. Sept. 30th, T. K. and J. C. went toward Prague.

Oct. 12th, Mr. E. K. headed toward Prague on horseback. Oct. 13th, I observed with an astronomical radio at dawn, between ..... and ..... degrees 2 minutes 22 seconds, and it was ..... under Taurus, along the same perpendicular line before my eyes, with an altitude barely four degrees above the horizon. Oct. 15th, hired Nicolas. Oct. 20th, I picked up the furniture for the task. Oct. 26th, Mr. Edward Kelly came to Trebona from Prague. Oct. 28th and 29th, John Carp began to build furnaces over the gate, and he used my round bricks, and for the iron pot he decided to use the smaller bricks, 60 to make a furnace. Oct. 31st, Ed. Hilton arrived in Trebona in the morning. Nov. 8th, E. K. had a terrible complaint, accusation, etc., at 3 PM. Nov. 17th, John Basset received seven ducats in advance for his second quarter's wages, starting the 1st. Nov. 21st, Saturday night Mr. Francis Garland arrived from England to Trebona and brought me a letter from Mr. Dyer and my brother Mr. Richard. Nov. 24th, at the marriage in Critzin, the Grand Captain refused to come to supper at the Rad House of Trebona because E. K. and I were there; he further mentioned that we were .......... Dec. 1st to 11th, my Lord stayed in Trebon and my Lady was there all this time. Dec. 10th, Mr. John Carpio went toward Prague to marry the maiden he had troubled; the Emperor's Majesty, through my Lord Rosenberg's influence, had arranged this. Dec. 12th, in the afternoon, Mr. Ed. Keley's lamp tipped over, the spirit of wine was used too close, and the glass was not propped up with books as it usually was; and the glass tilting to one side, the spirit spilled out and burned everything on the table where it stood—linen and written books—like the book of Zacharius with the Alkanor that I translated from French for someone spiritual could not; Rowlaschy's third book on philosophical waters; the book called Angelicum Opus, all illustrated from start to finish; the copy of the man of Badwise Conclusions for the Transmutation of metals; and 40 leaves in 4^o, titled Extractiones Dunstani, which he extracted and noted from Dunstan's book, and the actual book of Dunstan was just thrown on the bed nearby the table.

1588. Jan. 1st, around nine in the afternoon, Michel, feeling chilly, was walking with a sharp stick about eight inches long with a small wax candle on top of it. He happened to fall on the plain boards in Marie’s room, and the sharp point of the stick entered through the lid of his left eye towards the corner by the nose, piercing through, causing a significant amount of blood to flow from under the lid at the corner of that eye; the hole on the outside is no bigger than a pinhead; it was treated with St. John’s oil. The boy slept well. God speed the rest of the healing! The next day, it showed that the initial point of the stick had touched the exact center of the eyeball and, (by God’s mercy and favor) glanced to where it had entered; with the strength of his head and the fire of his fullness, I can make some show of it to praise God for His mercies and protection. Jan. 11th, Nicolas was very ill around 8:30 PM. Jan. 13th, at dinner, Mr. Edward Kelly sent his brother, Mr. Th. K., to me with these words, “My brother says you study too much, and since it’s too late to go to Cromlaw today, he wishes you would come spend some time playing with him.” I went after dinner and played, he and I against Mr. F. Gore and Mr. Rob until supper in his dining room: and 26 after supper, he came with the others, and we played there for two or three hours, and parted amicably. This was after the great and shocking unkindness shown towards me by taking my servant. Jan. 14th, Mr. Edward Kelly rode to Crumlow, having been sent for by my Lord. I received a letter from the Lord Chamberlain. Jan. 18th, Mistress Lidda K. had a miscarriage of a girl about 5 or 6 months along; she was cheerful and well until the night before; I helped to find the dead fetus within an hour after I had given her myrrh mixed with warmed wine, a quarter of an ounce; she felt better after she was relieved of the second one, and all at once. The woman was strong enough afterward. Jan. 19th, Mr. E. K. returned from Crumlow. Feb. 4th, Mr. Francys Garland and his brother Robert went from Trebona to England: I wrote to Mr. Dyer and Mr. Yonge. Feb. 8th, Mr. E. K. at nine in the afternoon sent for me to his laboratory over the gate to see how he distilled sericon, as he had heard from me in the past and recently from Riplay. God grant his heart to all charity and virtue! Feb. 16th, John Carpe came to Trebon after his marriage. Feb. 19th, Mr. E. K. did disclose so, do you know my friends, who entered the you’re. Feb. 28th, shortly before sunrise, Theodoras Trebonianus Dee was born, with Sirius rising in the horoscope, on Sunday. March 1st, Theodoras Dee was baptized in Trebona before noon. March 6th, I went to Newhous and dined at the castle. March 12th, my Lord came to Trebona with my Lady. March 24th, Mr. K. put the glass in the dung. March 26th, my Lord sent one of his secretaries with a response to my letter, with an offer and promise of everything where he can please me, around 5 PM. March 29th, my Lord and Lady left Trebon towards Crumlow. The midwife’s husband’s name in Newhowse is David Peregrinus, perhaps of the family of Petrus Peregrinus, also known as Peter of Maharncourt, from Picardy.

April 3rd, Mr. Pucci troubled Mr. E. K. about requesting an action, to which he had one of our six-month actions, now starting on the fourth day of this month. The end of our talk was a strange remark from Mr. Kelly to Fr. Pucci. After 15 weeks, write to me, and I will respond. April 6th, Edmond Hilton left Trebona for Prague with Mr. John Carpe, and then on to England. April 10th, I wrote to Mr. Edward Kelly and to Mistress Kelly two charitable letters, requesting their mutual support. I went to Mr. Captain Chritzin to see if he was upset with me, who outwardly treated me quite courteously. April 12th, my wife attended church, and we received communion. John Carpe brought his wife from Prague to Trebona. April 17th, Doctor Reinholt came to Trebona. April 22nd, at 9 PM, there was a terrible and false accusation or suspicion announced by Pucci against D. K. and him. May 1st, Mr. Carpio rode to my Lord to the holy well at the glass house, four miles from Trebona, with my letters of clarification regarding Pucci’s attempts or intentions in his letters to my bond and Mr. Kelly, unbeknownst to me. May 4th, Mr. Carpio brought me word of my Lord’s displeasure, relayed and confirmed by cousin Pully’s letters. God have mercy! May 7th, after my great suffering, God had mercy on me! That same day, letters came from the Prince to Lord E. K. which declared my infamous disgrace to a friend; but they were not returned except very much prefixed, and they were greatly ungrateful towards Lord E. K. Great mercy of God! Let everything that lives praise God! This is the day the Lord has made! May 10th, E. K. revealed the great secret to me, God be thanked! May 19th, at 10 with the necessary circumstances. May 22nd, Mistress Kelly received the sacrament, and she extended her hand in charity to me and my wife; and we did not withdraw from her. May 30th, Michael was sick with a fever, and Mr. Kelly was too. June 4th, houses burned in Trebona early on Whitsunday. June 8th, the Illustrious one arrived in Trebona. June 11th, the Illustrious one departed from Trebona towards Prague on Sunday. My Lord sent Critzin with his regards to me and to offer help, at 1 PM. A letter came from T. G. about Mr. Dyer, who was three miles from Trebona, but that was not the case. Mr. Dier sent word via Francis Garland. June 13th, Francis Garland and Mr. Edmond Cooper, Mistress Kelly's brother, came to Trebona. June 16th, Francis Garland went to find and bring Mr. Dier. June 19th, I had a lingering sense of the fever. June 22nd, I clearly caught the fever and laid down.

July 7th, Mr. Thomas Sowthwell came to Trebona to visit us. July 17th, Mr. Thomas Sowthwell, being naturally courteous, tried to work with Mr. Edmond Cowper and indirectly with Mistress Kelly to promote charity and friendship among us. July 20th, Mr. Dyer came to Trebona. July 22nd, around noon, Mr. Edward διερ διδ ινιυριε με υνκινδελε. July 23rd, a good reconciliation with Master διερ υυιθ υυυρδς ... ... fact of the matter E. K. Aug. 1st, Mr. Harry Maynard was born around 11 PM in Mortlak. Aug. 4th, the Illustrious one came from Crachovia to Trebon, and there on Friday before dinner, Mr. Dyer, who was staying in my room, honored him with a warm reception. Aug. 5th, after dinner, the little boy, son of the Captain of Rhaudnitz, accidentally hurt Arthur’s nose with a razor, not out of anger but just by chance. Aug. 6th, my Lord and Lady headed toward Prague. Aug. 7th, on this day I made an agreement and hired John Hammond, a gentleman, to serve me in his honest services for one year at a salary of 30 dollars for all types of wages. Aug. 9th, Tuesday, Mr. Dyer left Trebon, accompanied by Mr. Edmond Cowper, Francys Garland, and his servant Rowley. Aug. 13th, Mr. Thomas Sowthwell rode toward Prag ward from Trebon. He told us about the philosopher (his writing schoolmaster) named Mr. Swyft, who gave him a piece of the philosopher’s stone as big as his fist: a Jesuit named Mr. Stale had it from him. Aug. 14th, Mr. Sowthwell came again. Aug. 24th, I saw divine water demonstrated by my magnificent lord and incomparable friend D. Ed. Kelei at around 3 PM. Aug. 27th, John Basset (self-named) otherwise truly named Edward Whitlok, under the pretense of going to Budweiss to buy colors and then to return, left my service of teaching Arthur grammar. Sept. 3rd, my 29 lord and lady came to Trebon. Sept. 12th, hope was confirmed. Sept. 15th, the Lord Chamberlain came to Trebona and left on the 17th. The bitterness and deceit are now clear to me; God save me! I was not called.

Oct. 17th, Mistress Kelly and the others rode toward Punchartz in the morning. Oct. 18th, my Lord and my Lady rode toward Ctumnate. Oct. 25th, Mr. Ed. Kelley and John Carpio rode toward Prague: that night to Wesely, two miles. Nov. 5th, I dreamed that the tooth next to my top tooth was cold and loose in my head, the tooth on the right side above. Nov. 6th, Mr. Kelley came home from Prague, and Mr. Francis Garland and Edward Rolls came back with him from England. Nov. 15th, in the morning, it was snowy and overcast. Nov. 16th, the Lord and Lady Rosenberg came from Crummedo to Trebon in the evening. Nov. 20th, this Sunday before dinner, the Lord and Lady Rosenberg left Trebon for Prague. Nov. 23rd, Mr. Francis Garland and Edward Rowly, Mr. Dyer's servant, went from Trebon to England. I wrote to Her Majesty the Queen, Mr. Dyer, Mr. Yong, and Edward Hilton. Dec. 4th, I gave Mr. Ed. Kelley my glass, which was highly and long esteemed by our Queen and Emperor Rudolf II, mentioned in the preface of Euclid. The letter of 500,000 ducats was required. Dec. 7th, Great friendship promised for many, and two unkeys of the thing.. Dec. 13th, Mr. Edward Kelley 30 gave me the water, earth, and all. Dec. 14th, Edmond Hilton came again to Trebon from England. Dec. 18th, I learned from Mr. Kelley that my glass, which he had given to my Lord Rosenberg, had been given to the Emperor by Lord Rosenberg. Dec. 23rd, I went to the newly established city Kaiser Radnef Stadt, by Budneis, to oversee what Joachim Reimer had done regarding my coaches. Radulphus Sagiensis Gallus Normannus came to Trebon, a student of chemistry and natural magic.

1589. Jan. 3rd, Rudolphus Sagiensis Normannus left for Prague. Jan. 17th, I started hearing a hum in my ears. Jan. 19th, around eleven at night, Mrs. Lydda, the wife of Dr. Thomas Kelly, had a miscarriage of two male children at barely six months, and the year before, she had miscarried a girl. Jan. 20th, Mr. Kelly showed me a letter from Lord Rosenberg; he wrote that he hadn’t heard anything more about my departure, and if Menschik hadn’t done what he was supposed to, if I let him know, he would arrange for my departure so that I wouldn't need to stay here, as he had confidently warned Mr. Kelley before. Now he requested Mr. Kelley to say goodbye to me when I left. Mr. Kelly looked and admitted that my .... Jan. 25th, Mr. Mains came to visit us; the Earl of Schwiczenbagh’s three sons. Jan. 31st, Tuesday, I sent Edmond Hilton to Prague, and Zacharias Mathias of Buelweiss, to buy 10 or 12 coach horses and saddle horses for 300 dollars. Feb. 4th, I gave Mr. Kelley the powder, the books, the glass, and the bone for Lord Rosenberg; and he then gave me a written discharge in his own hand, subscribed and sealed. Feb. 12th, Edmond Hilton came back from Prague with nine Hungarian horses bought for our journey. Feb. 16th, Mr. Edward Kelley rode toward Prague after noon, accompanied by John Carpio, Edmond Hilton, Henry Garlande, Thomas Simkinson, and Lodovik. March 11th, from Trebon in Bohemia. March 18th, to Nuremberg. March 20th, from Nuremberg. March 26th, to Frankfurt on the Main.

April 19th, to Bremen. May 1st, Katharin got a nosebleed from a hit by her mother that lasted for about an hour and more; afterward, she walked into town with her nurse. Upon returning home, she bled again. May 11th, John of Gloles came to Bremen. May 13th, I came to stay at my rented house. May 17th, the three saddle horses were put out to graze in the town meadows for nine ducats until Michaelmas. May 21st, I received letters from the Landgrave of Hesse directed to me and the city of Bremen. May 25th, I sent the Landgrave my twelve Hungarian horses. June 2nd and 13th, Mr. Duerend and Mr. Hart headed toward Stade. They had escaped from the Spanish service in Flanders with Sir William Stanley. June 6th, Dr. Kenrich Khanradt of Hamburg visited me. Mr. Thomas Kelly, his wife, Francis Garland, and Rolls traveled from Standen toward England. June 16th, Edmund Hilton headed toward Prague. June 19th, Hans of Glotz went toward Standen, and then toward England. June 23rd, Mr. Daniel van der Multon came to see me. On the last day of this month around noon, there were heavy rains, thunder, and hail.

July 6th, Thursday the 26th of June (by the old calendar and the 6th of July by the new calendar) Mr. Hart, the minister of the English company, and Mr. ....... the governor’s deputy of the English company at Stade, visited me at my house in Bremen. July 18th, I received a letter from Mr. Yong and Mr. Secretary. July 30th, Edmond Hilton came from Prague to Bremen via Stade. Aug. 2nd, according to the old style, the night following, I had a terrible dream that Mr. Kelly would forcefully take my books from me, towards dawn. Aug. 5th, by the new style, Edmond Hilton went towards Stade on his way to England, carrying my letters to reveal the treason of Perkins. Two English people, Mr. Rolous Tattin and George Losin, were also in this group. Aug. 7th was the first of the seven half fasts. Aug. 14th, Theodor passed away. Aug. 21st, John Hammond went to Stade. Aug. 22nd, William Hazilwood was born around 6 in the morning, probably around 5 minutes and 45 seconds past, in Maidstone, Kent. Sept. 9th, I received Roger’s useful letters from Lord Rosenberg. Sept. 12th, the wind came from the East after five weeks mostly from the West. Sept. 16th, in the morning at 9 I fell into troubles due to ingratitude stemming from my wife's words, and Analla Maria. Sept. 22nd, using the old style, I handed my letters to Mr. Jacob to send to England via Embden.

Oct. 3rd, D. Witischindi had some tough dealings with me: he had Mr. Harper, the Secretary, give me notice about my house. Oct. 9th, I was warned to leave my house around noon. Oct. 14th, John Hanward told me he wanted to travel to Italy; but first, he was going to Master Kelly, from whom he hoped to get some good assistance. Oct. 17th, Mr. Sowthwell and Mr. Gawyne Smyth came to see me at Bream. Oct. 23rd, Mr. Sowthwell and Mr. Smyth left Bream. Oct. 29th, Wenefrida Goose came between 9 and 10 in the morning. Oct. 31st, letters were sent to Stade for Gerwein Greven for her Majesty, Mr. Yong, and Mr. Dyer. Nov. 1st, news came that Mr. Dyer was sent as an ambassador to Denmark. Nov. 3rd, in old style, I decided to go to England, hoping to meet Mr. Edward Kelly in Stade, who was also on his way to England; I had some suspicions based on Mr. Secretary Walsingham's letters. Nov. 13th, Edmond Hilton and his brother arrived from England, along with John a Glotz. Nov. 17th, on Monday, I ran into Mr. Dyer coming to Stade, right in the middle of town. Nov. 18th, Edmond headed toward Stade. Nov. 19th, I took a ship from the Vineyard. Dec. 2nd, we arrived in the Thames at Gravesend. Dec. 3rd, we left the ship and went to Mr. Yong’s house in Stratford. Dec. 19th, I was at Richmond with the Queen’s Majesty. Dec. 20th, I made an agreement for my house with Nicolas Fromonds to rent it with better arrangements. Dec. 25th, I spent my first night at my house. Dec. 29th, Mr. Adrian Gilbert visited me at Mortlake and offered me as much as I could ask for regarding my belongings that were taken and for the mines.

1590. Jan. 15th, a terrible windstorm from the South by West. Jan. 23rd, Mr. Thomas Kelly came from Brentford; he gave me hope about Sir Edward Kelly returning: he offered me a loan of ten pounds in gold, and later sent it to me in Hungary new ducats by John Croker that same evening. Jan. 26th, I wrote two letters to Mr. Adrian Gilbert. I decided on the order to be proposed for an agreement with Nicholas Fromonds regarding my house and goods. On March 5th (according to the old calendar), my daughter Madinia Newton was christened at Mortlake; the godfather was Sir George Cary, and the godmothers were the Lady Cobham and the Lady Walsingham. March 12th, Mrs. Anne Deny was born between 8 and 9 in the afternoon. March 14th, Mr. Dyer returned home from Stade. March 17th, I received Sir Edward Kelly's letter through Francis Garland. March 21st, Sir George Cary came to Mortlake. March 27th, Jane was apprehended at 5 PM. My children started school at Mortlake this Lady Day in Lent with the schoolmaster Mr. Lee: I paid him the house rent and forty shillings yearly for my three sons and my daughter. The house rent was almost £4 yearly for Mr. Fisher's new house. April 7th, John Spenser came to see me, just returned from Venice, and told me about the Venetian philosopher and the quality of his gold. April 16th, the good Sir Francis Walsingham died at night around 11 PM. April 19th, I delivered my letters to Mr. Thomas Kelley for his brother Sir Edward Kelley, knight, at the Emperor's court in Prague. Francis Garland was present, along with Mr. Thomas Kelley's wife. God send them safe travels there and back! Mr. Emery had frankly given me £25 during the time from Shrovetide until this May. May 5th, Mr. Thomas Jack returned part of my magnes stone. May 8th, I received 20 marks from Sir Richard Lagney of Longlernay. May 16th, I gave Mr. Lee the schoolmaster 5 shillings as part of his wages. May 18th, two gentlemen, the uncle Mr. Richard Candish and his nephew the renowned Mr. Thomas Candish, who had sailed around the world, came to visit me at Mortlake. May 20th, after dinner, I went with my brother, Mr. Justice Yong, to the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth about the personages who treated me well. May 21st, I expressed my disapproval of Bacchus' feast planned for Brentford; I warned the Bishop of London, who took it very well. Katharine, my daughter, was sent to Mistress Brayce at Brentford; her mother and Arthur went with her after dinner. May 23rd, I lent goodman Dalton, the carpenter, 20 shillings for a month. May 29th and 30th, good news about the endeavors of Sir Richard Candish, along with the Queen, the Archbishop, and Lord George Carey, regarding the proposal at Eton College. He sent me a hogshead of claret wine as a gift. The Lady Cobham sent my wife sugar and pepper, etc. June 2nd, I wrote to Sir Edward Kelly through Mr. William Fowler, a merchant living by Leadenhall. June 3rd, I was very sick after eating two or three sage leaves in the morning; I felt better suddenly at night; after I vomited them, I was well. The pump was taken out and the well cleaned. June 5th, Thomas Hankinson and Antony, my man, returned from overseas to Mortlake. June 5th, I received terrible news about Edward Kelly against me. June 24th, I received £20 from Mr. Candish through Edward Hilton. June 28th, I paid Mr. Hudson for all his corn and also for the wood until May, received since my return home.

July 6th, Mr. Stockden was fully paid for his wood, 40s. I gave the schoolmaster Mr. Lee 5s. as part of his wages: he brought me my hammer from Mr. Jak, so he has a quarter's wages, 10s. On July 8th, I received letters from Sir Edward Kelly, dated in Prague on the 24th of May according to the new style. There’s no mention of his brother Mr. Thomas Kelly coming over. On July 10th, the executor of Lady Ducket requested the debt. On July 11th, I paid nurse Barwik 12s. for two months' wages for Madinia: so she has been paid for five months.

35 On July 13th, I went to see the Archbishop of Canterbury and confidently discussed my claim to the titles and the treatise of Sir Edward Kelley on Alchemy. On July 14th, Mr. Gawayn Smyth kindly spoke on my behalf to the Queen, and she revealed her support for me. On July 16th, I was somewhat inclined to focus on my alchemical studies. On July 25th, I wrote a thank-you letter to the Lord Treasurer through Edmond Hilton. I sent the Lord Chancellor the letters from Brunswyk regarding Conrad Nettlebronner's misconduct. On July 31st, I gave Mr. Richard Candish a copy of Paracelsus's twelve letters, written in French by me; he promised me, in front of my wife, that he would never tell anyone he had it, and that if he died before me, he would return it to me, but if I died before him, he would give it to one of my sons who is most deserving of it. Theoddor had a bad fall on his mouth around midday. On Aug. 2nd, Mrs. Stoner's son was born around 3 PM. She is enduring great mental distress. On Aug. 5th, Rowland fell into the Thames, head over heels, around noon or a bit after. On Aug. 8th, I gave Nurse Barwick six shillings, so she is paid for the half year due on Wednesday next. On Aug. 9th, I paid Mr. Lee, the schoolmaster, 5s. On Aug. 22nd, my nurse Anne had long been tormented by an evil spirit, but that day it became clear how she was possessed. God has been, is, and will always be her protector and deliverer! Amen. On Aug. 25th, Anne Frank was sorrowful but found comfort and strength in God's mercy. On Aug. 26th, at night, I anointed Anne Frank's breast with holy oil in the name of Jesus. On Aug. 30th, in the morning, she asked to be anointed, and I devotedly prepared myself, praying for virtue and power and Christ's blessing on the oil to drive out the wicked; then, after anointing her twice, the evil one resisted for a while. On Sept. 1st, I received letters from Sir Edward Kelley through Francis Garland. On Sept. 8th, Nurse Anne Frank tried to drown herself in my well, but by divine providence, I arrived just in time to pull her out before she was overwhelmed by the water. On Sept. 23rd, Sunday, I gave Nurse Barwick six shillings for a month's wages, to end on Wednesday in a fortnight; Mrs. Stackden was present. On Sept. 29th, Nurse Anne Frank tragically cut her own throat in the afternoon around four o'clock, pretending to be in prayer before her caregiver, and suddenly and very quickly got up from prayer and went toward her room, as the maid thought, but instead went straight down the stairs into the hall of the other house, behind the door, where she committed that horrific act; the maid, who was waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs, followed her and failed to find her in three or four places until she eventually heard her choking in her own blood. 36

Oct. 11th, Mr. Cumber came to see me. Oct. 14th, I paid Nurse Barwik six shillings for one month ending on the seventh, which was Wednesday. Oct. 15th, in the afternoon and all night, there was a big windstorm from the North-West. One Prychard, who married Proctor Lewes's widow, demanded £24 from me based on an obligation of £64: according to the very note on the back of that, £48 has been paid, so only £16 remains, not £24, as he improperly demanded: I argued that the £16 was for the costs of his son John, who had been with me in Mortlak for over three years and had also received his education for free. Despite my protest, my wife, worried, paid a pound or two to Mr. Lewys from that £16, and yet Prychard will take legal action. Nov. 12th, the Archbishop of Canterbury gave me £5 in royals and angels around 10 in the morning. Nov. 20th, Her Majesty came to Richmond. Nov. 27th, the Queen, being at Richmond, kindly sent for me. I arrived at three-quarters past the clock in the afternoon, and she said she would send me something to enjoy Christmas with. Nov. 28th, Mr. Candish on Saturday gave my wife forty shillings, and on the following Tuesday sent £10 in royals and angels, and previously sent me £20, totaling £32. My cousin Mr. Thomas Junes arrived at the end of the term around St. Andrew's eve. Dec. 1st, Her Majesty ordered Mr. John Herbert, Master of Requests, to write to the Commissioners on my behalf. Dec. 2nd, an order was established by the Commissioners for my house and goods. Her Majesty told Mr. Candish that she would send me a hundred angels to celebrate Christmas with. Dec. 3rd, goodwife Tyndale paid for Antony's lodging for eleven weeks due at his departure 5s. 6d., and previously she had paid for seven weeks. Dec. 4th, the Queen called for me at my door around 3:30 PM as she passed by, and I met her at Eastshene gate, where she graciously lowered her mask and said cheerfully, “I thank you, Dee; there was never a promise made that it wasn’t broken or kept.” I understood her Majesty to refer to the hundred angels she promised to send me today, as she had told Mr. Richard Candish last night. Dec. 6th, Mr. Thomas Griffith, my cousin from Llanbeder, came to see me and stayed the night with me, and also Mr. Thomas Jones, and on Monday morning they went by water to London, returning home that same day. Around 3 PM, I received £50 from the Queen. Dec. 8th, at Chelsea disputing with Doctor Mather, Bishop of Bristol; in danger of water at 5:30, I stayed at Chelsea. Dec. 14th, the Queen called for me at my door as she rode by to get some fresh air, and I met her at Eastshene gate. Dec. 16th, Mr. Candish received a verbal warrant from the Queen assuring me that I could do what I wanted in philosophy and alchemy, and no one should check, control, or bother me; she also said she would soon send me £50 more to make it a total of a hundred pounds. I gave Mr. Candish the Bishop of Scotland's conclusion with merchants. Mr. Candish left Mortlak at four o'clock at night heading to London and then onto Suffolk. Dec. 18th, Mr. Robert Maynard was born around 10 AM in London.

1591. Jan. 21st, completely lost hope for recovering the two parsonageshh from the Lord Archbishop and the Lord Treasurer. Feb. 13th, Bartholomew came up. March 2nd, borrowed £20 against 38 silver and paid £19 today for Mortlake. March 21st, remember that on Passion Sunday, which is the 21st of March according to our calendar, everything was paid to Mr. Thomas Hudson for wood and corn, about £14, at his house when he was sick with a painful condition. Also, paid Godman Bedell £4 for firewood, bacon, and loose faggots on the same day. Paid goodwife Wesder eight shillings for one month's nursing of Madinia, and another 4s. prior to that. March 26th, Mr. Beale sent me home the first hand copy of the volume of Famous and Rich Discoveriesii which I had given in the year 1583 to Andrew Strange.

May 12th, I paid Mrs. Welder 12 shillings for 7 weeks ending the Wednesday before Easter. On May 25th, according to the old calendar, Sir Thomas Jones, Knight (unaxed), offered me his castle of Emlyn in Wales to live in as long as he had any interest in it; the lease is still good for another twelve years, rent-free, with additional benefits. He also offered to provide as much farmland for rent as would be sufficient for my needs. On the 27th, he confirmed this offer again in front of Mr. John Harbert, Master of the Requests, in his hall in Mortlake. I accepted his offers, and he was pleased. On May 31st, Bartholomew Hickman came by and brought his daughter Jane with him. Mr. R. Ed. has his book and letter. On June 8th, William Aspland of Essex and Th. Collen visited. On June 12th, I lent the manuscript "Chronica Hollandiæ Magna" to Mr. Beale on Saturday, which Mr. Webb lent me. On June 14th, Jane Hickman went to Mrs. Tyndall's to learn. On June 27th, Arthur was wounded on his head by his own reckless throwing of a brick bat upright, and he didn't avoid the fall properly, at Mr. Harbert's around sunset. The half-brick weighed 2½ lbs. On June 30th, Madinia was taken home from Mrs. Welder.

July 28th, Mr. Dyer sent me xx. angels via Mr. Thomas Webbes. July 30th, my reconciliation with Mr. Dyer was made official in the afternoon on Friday, and on Saturday (the 31st), we spent the whole day until I left by boat from Mr. Webb’s place at Rochester House. On July 31st, according to the old calendar, around eleven o'clock, Jane was in London, very faint and sick, ready to faint, and in a faint sweat. It was thought that she was in labor then. At the end of July, on Saturday according to the old calendar, Barthelmew arrived; he left on Tuesday, August 3rd, from Mortlake. August 2nd, Monday, Mr. William Diggs showed his philosophical courtesy all day. September 22nd, Madinia fell from the bed and hurt her forehead around one o'clock in the afternoon. October 15th, it was very windy from the north after midnight. October 23rd, there was a storm with southwest winds in the afternoon. December 3rd, it was windy from the southwest. December 14th, I received a very gentle response from the Lord Treasurer at ten o'clock in the morning at the court of Whitehall. December 20th, I got a gentle response from the Lord Treasurer saying that the Queen would like me to have something ready for this promotion of bishops.

1592. Jan. 1st, my daughter Francys was born on New Year’s Day at sunrise exactly. Jan. 2nd, Barthilmew and his brother Ambrose came to Mortlake this Sunday. Jan. 9th, Francys was christened in the afternoon. Francys went with her nurse to Barn Elms. Mr. Edward Maynard was born in the morning between 2 and 3 after midnight. Arthur fell into a mild, recurring fever at 9 o'clock in the morning while he was at service in the hall. Jan. 24th, Mr. Thomas Oliver became acquainted with me at Mortlake. March 6th, the Queen granted my request to Dr. Awbrey. March 9th, the privy seal at night. March 16th, the great seal. March 18th, Arthur and Katharine were bled in London by Doctor Dodding’s advice. March 24th, £25 to Mr. Tho. Mownson. March 25th, I paid £10 to Nicholas Fromonds just before sunset, when he most abominably insulted me. March 30th, on Thursday Mr. Saunders of Ewell sent back my great sea compass, but without a needle; it arrived at night by water.

April 5th, Lady Russell was robbed just after midnight of pearls, diamonds, etc. One John Smyth is suspected, a young man about thirty years old, skilled in many crafts, but melancholic. April 8th, Richard came to my service for £40 a year and a livery. April 9th, 10th, I made arrangements with my brother Nicholas Fromonds and Mr. Webbs for 8 o'clock on Wednesday night, and 8 on Tuesday night. April 14th, Winifrede Goose, wife of Goodman Goose of Tuddington, daughter of Harry Wyse, was badly tempted and came to me with her sister. April 16th, the treasure α βοκ. April 27th, Mariæ Nevell's son was born at 3:30 PM, somewhat late, by Chichester. May 3rd, Wednesday, at 10 o'clock, Arthur was enrolled at Westminster School under Mr. Grant and Mr. Camden. May 11th, I borrowed £10 from Master Thomas Smith to be repaid by Christmas. May 12th, there was a strong wind from the north. May 15th, Marian came again at 1 PM. May 16th, I rode to Harfelde to see Lord Anderson, Lord Justice of the Common Pleas, 12 miles away. May 25th, at 12 PM there could have been a quarrel between Mr. Web and Mr. Morgan over £4 left unpaid on a bill. June 16th, Sir John Perrot was sentenced to be drawn, hanged, and quartered.

July 23rd, at Greenwich around midnight following this day, I began to clearly feel the pain in my kidneys; as a result, Doctor Giffard had me take an enema, and the next day I was relieved of my discomfort. July 29th, Robert Theneth of Rushmere by Ipswich met with me: he told me about Mr. Carter, an 80-year-old man from Yorkshire. August 6th, I went to Nonsuch for court, where the Countess of Warwick sent me a message through Mr. Ferdinando about the Queen’s gracious remarks at St. Crosses, and the Lord Archbishop confirmed the same. August 8th, after midnight on Monday, the 7th, I experienced the second bout of kidney stones that troubled me for 6 or 7 hours. August 9th, the Lord Treasurer invited me to dinner at Mr. Maynard's in Mortlake, where Sir Robert Cecil and Sir Thomas Cecil and his lady were present as well. The Lord Treasurer also sent me some venison for supper. He invited me to dinner again on the tenth day, where the Lord Cobham also attended, and after dinner he asked the Lord Treasurer to assist me in getting to St. Crosses, which he promised to do his best for. August 11th, Mr. Kemp of Mitcham, my old acquaintance, around eleven o'clock in the morning, informed me about a rare occurrence. August 17th, I visited Mr. Kemp in Mitcham. August 21st, I went to London to see Lord Cobham and Lady Cobham. August 23rd, Mr. Cholmely and his maid came before noon at 11:30. The pain suddenly fell into the calf of my left leg as if a stone had hit me. August 26th, Mr. Heriot £40. Auditor Hill, £4. Remember everything is paid to our nurse at Barnes for the girl Frances Dee from her birth until the end of her eighth month, lacking £12, and on Sunday, the 27th of this August, we concluded this when we gave the nurse ten shillings. The eighth month ended (from New Year’s Day morning last) on the 12th of this month. September 4th, 5th, 6th, very stormy, windy from the West, Southerly. September 5th, the Thames was very shallow in London. September 6th, goodman Warren of Market Harborough. Robert Webb came from Mr. Ponsonby to write, and is to return within three weeks. September 7th, Robert Charles from Northamptonshire and goodman Warren of Market Harborough in my house at Mortlake promised to help Bartholomew Hikman with £12 to be paid on Michaelmas Day next to discharge the bond for his brother-in-law. They promised this on the condition that I would be bound to them to ensure repayment. I sent a letter to Sir Robert Thaneth at Rushmere by Ipswich with the wagon driver who is staying at the George in Lombard Street. He said that Robert Thaneth was home and well. September 19th, on Sunday around 7 o'clock in the afternoon, I had a severe cramp in the center of both calves, and in the spot where I had sudden pain on Bartholomew's Eve last, the pain was so unbearable as if the veins or arteries would burst from extreme stretching, or I can't say how else. The pain lasted about fifteen minutes. I took my purge of six grains. I started in the morning to drink the remedy for kidney stones. September 28th, Mr. Laisley promised me ten sheep and four quarters of wheat. September 30th, Elizabeth Denby left me to serve at Mistress Herbert's.

Oct. 13th, I showed the Archbishop of Canterbury two books of blasphemy against Christ and the Holy Ghost, asking him to have them refuted: one was Christian Franken, printed in 1585 in Poland; the other was by Sombius against Carolius, printed in Ingolstadt in 1582 in octavo. Oct. 14th and 15th, there was a strong wind from the southwest. On Oct. 30th or 31st, I injured my left shin against the sharp end of a wooden rammer at around four o'clock in the afternoon. Nov. 1st, Mr. Ashly, his wife, and their family came to my house and stayed there. They took my mother’s room, the maid’s room, and the entire house. Nov. 9th, Her Majesty granted my request for commissioners to come to see me. Lady Warwik obtained it. Nov. 22nd, the commissioners from Her Majesty, Mr. Secretary Wolly and Sir Thomas George, came to Mortlake to my house. Nov. 28th, I paid Richard Walkdyne 20 shillings from his wages. Dec. 1st, shortly after noon, the very virtuous Countess of Warwik quickly sent me word through her gentleman Mr. Jones from the court at Hampton Court that today Her Majesty had granted to send me one hundred marks and that Sir Thomas George had very honorably advocated for me regarding this matter. Dec. 2nd, Sir Thomas George brought me a hundred marks from Her Majesty. From Dec. 24th to 31st, I was at Mr. Lurensey’s in Tooting for all those days, and also on New Year’s Day, and we returned home by coach (as we went) on Tuesday afternoon, including my wife, Arthur, Kate, and others. Dec. 31st, at Tooting at Mr. R. Luresey's house; around three o'clock after dinner, the Bishop of Laigham served process upon me for the nangle, but in a most improper manner.

1593. In January, the Lord Treasurer was dangerously ill at the beginning of the month. On January 2nd, I came home from Tooting. 43 On January 7th, I received letters from Lord Lasky from his command in Livonia, and I wrote back. On January 10th, he passed away. On this day at noon, Edward Maynard died just one year old. On January 11th, he was buried at ten o'clock. On January 15th, Mr. Ashley, the clerk of the council, his wife, and their entire family moved from my house in Mortlake to their house in Holborn, London, with all their family. He and his wife had treated me, my wife, and children with great respect and generosity for our friendship shown to them for the loan of our house and lodgings since Allhallowtide last. Master Maynard's household also moved on the 15th and 16th to London, and my stable was cleared out. On January 20th, I sent my letters for Lord Lasky to be carried on a Danish ship called the John of Dansk. On January 21st, Sunday, around noon, Wenefryde Goose’s son was born and died, and she, overwhelmed by old melancholic pains, took her own life. Note, my nurse at Barnes had 16 shillings more on top of the last 40 shillings at the beginning of this month. On February 14th, Francis Dee arrived from the nurse at Barnes; the woman was very restless and ungrateful. On February 15th, Her Majesty graciously accepted my brief note of thanks delivered to her by the Countess of Warwick at twelve noon at Hampton Court, two or three days before the move to Somerset House. On February 21st, I borrowed £10 from Mr. Thomas Digges for one whole year. On February 22nd, there was a sharp conflict between me and the Bishop of Leighton in the Tower, because he refused to reveal his further interest in Nangle: he said that after I had seen his broad seal of commendation, I had received institution and induction to Nangle. I then said his lordship was lying. He, angered by this, spitefully called me a "coniver." I told him he was lying in saying so, and that I would confront him about it, or challenge him in a formal gown, if he weren't imprisoned in the Tower. During the afternoon, my sharp anger with the Bishop of Leighton continued in the lieutenant’s dining parlor before the Lieutenant, Sir Michael Blunt. Mr. Lieutenant Nant and Mr. Blunt are witnesses. On March 12th and 13th, I dreamed a lot about Mr. Kelly, as if he were at my house with his wife and brother. On March 17th, Francis Garland came home and brought me a letter from Mr. Thomas Kelly. I acquainted myself with Sir Thomas Chaloner, Knight, who married Sergeant Fleetwood’s daughter; Mr. Thomas Webbes was the go-between. At six after noon, I received from Mr. Francis Nicholls £15, part of one hundred pounds, the remaining £85 to be received from Mr. Nicholls within a fortnight after the Annunciation of Our Lady, and after that, at the beginning of June, £100, and in July, a further £300; I am to teach him the conclusion of fixing and tying the moon, etc.

April 3rd, Bartilmew Hikman and Robert Charles came by. Letice came with Bartilmew and then left again. April 8th, Letice returned from Barnet to serve me. I received £50 from Mr. Nichols. April 9th, I gave Bartilmew Hikman £12 in new coins to pay back Robert Charles for what he had covered for him last Michelmas. I also gave him a double pistole as a thank-you. Little Adolph Webbes came to see me. April 10th, Bartilmew and Robert Charles headed home. May 7th, Thomas Richardson from Bissham came to Mortlak to see me. May 9th, he and Mr. Laward from the Chandry came. It was our court day at Wimbledon. May 11th, around 8 AM, William Emery from Danbery in Essex became my retainer at Mortlak, recommended by Mr. Thanet of Rushmer near Ipswich, born July 4, 1568. I gave Robert Web 10 shillings, Richard 10 shillings, and Elizabeth 3 shillings at the beginning of this month. May 21st, remember that on this 21st day of May I negotiated and bought from Mr. Mark Perpoint of Mortlak that next house with the land and all the attachments for £32, as Mr. Perpoint had recently purchased it at the last court day and had a surrender made to him by Thomas Knaresborough for £25 until midsummer next. Around 2 PM, before Jane, my wife, in the street, I gave him a saffron noble as a drink penny. Mr. Hawkins from London showed up wanting to buy it at that moment. May 27th, Mr. Francys Blunt, brother of the late Lord Mountjoy and uncle to the living Lord Mountjoy and Sir Charles from the court, came to introduce himself to me; he had just returned from traveling in Constantinople. June 4th, Bartilmew Hikman came to Mortlak in the morning. June 22nd, I received my copy from Mr. Roger Dale, our steward, and had £5 of the fine released by the Lord's generosity. I told the steward that I had bought the house from Mr. Mark Perpoint, and he asked to see the note of his copy, which I showed him. I informed Mr. Perpoint that I had been to London to arrange his money and that I had seen the court roll for his copy. I went to London to get the £32 for Mr. Perpoint and sent him word. That evening I brought the money, but he had gone to bed. This morning I offered the money and counted it in front of Goodman Welder, Mr. Stokden, and Goodman Welder, but Mr. Perpoint refused to finalize the deal. Deus bene vertat!

July 13th, I gave Robert 5s. for his wages today. July 14th, I gave 4s. to Letise, part of her payment for her quarterly wages, which ends on the 9th day of this month. July 18th, I bought Goodman Welder's hovel, which is in the yard of the house next to mine, from Mr. Mark Perpoint. I gave him a new angel and five new shillings, and he is to receive another 5s., making a total of 20s.; if I can't finalize the entry into the house, he is to take his hovel back and return it to me. July 21st, I gave Richard 5s. for his wages today. July 22nd, I paid Mr. Childe £7. 13s. 4d. for all his wood, 20 loads and 6. July 24th, the offer for the bargain again on behalf of Mr. Perpoint: this is Mr. Stokden’s doing. July 27th, remember that this Friday I paid Mr. Tomson £4 for his master Mr. Herbert, which I borrowed on December 12, 1592: and Mr. Herbert sent it back to my further use by Mistress Lee. Aug. 7th, Mistress Twyne and Mistress Banister came to visit me. Mr. Bele and Mrs. Bele, Mistress Plan, Mrs. Parpoint, etc., dined with me. I gave Robert Web 5s.; he sent it to Mr. Homes. Aug. 9th, I dined with the Lord Keeper at Kew. Aug. 17th, my wife, our daughter Katharin, and I dined with the Lord Keeper at Kew. Aug. 28th, I spent the whole day with the Lord Keeper. Mr. Web and the philosopher came. Aug. 29th, Mr. Web and the philosopher came again. Aug. 30th, Mistress Redhed, mother of Mr. John Ponsoys by her first husband, Mr. Gubbens, a bookbinder, and his wife, and on the same day Mr. Redhed himself, one of Her Majesty’s gentlemen ushers, came to see me. Sept. 11th, Jana had a miscarriage early in the morning, after a three-day delay. Sept. 13th, the house was surrendered to me by Mr. Mark Perpoint, Mr. William Walker of Wimbledon, Miles Holland, and Mr. John Stockden, the three customary tenants, with a promise to bring in his wife at the next court day to surrender. Sept. 18th, Elizabeth Kyrton received 2s. 6d. Sept. 20th, Barthilmew Hikman came to Mortlake, along with Robert Charles. I gave Robert Web 5s. through Arthur. Sept. 26th, Mr. Herbert left for court and then headed toward Waty. Sept. 28th, it was stormy, windy, cloudy, with hail and rain, after three o'clock in the afternoon. Remember that on the last day of this month, Elizabeth Kyrton, who had served me for twelve years—five years as an apprentice and seven for wages, five years of which were at four nobles a year and the last two at five nobles a year—was paid her full amount now remaining due: she received £4. 4s. for her remaining wages, and I also gave her a half angel in gold and my wife another; Arthur received half a crown for him and his brother; Katharyn half a crown for her and her sister. And so she left my service for no reason known to me.

Oct. 4th, Sir Edward Keley was released by the Emperor. Oct. 12th, Mr. Cornelio Camaiere came from Lord Lasky from Livonia. Oct. 15th, Margerie Thornton came to serve me. Oct. 18th, before Mr. Perpoint, Miles Holland, Robert Wellder, 47 William Beck surrendered my cottage back to me, and I paid him £5, the full £12 it cost him. I gave Letice two shillings. Oct. 20th, Mr. Cornelio went towards the fleet of Stade to return. Oct. 24th, Ostende was reported to be besieged. Not true. Oct. 25th, Mr. Gray, the Lady Cumberland’s preacher, argued and dismissed and scorned alchemical philosophers. Nov. 5th, Mr. Francys Nicolls, Mr. Prise, Mr. Nores. Nov. 18th, Jane was extremely angry regarding her maids. Nov. 20th, Margery left, and Dorothe Legg came for £30 yearly. Margery Thornton was let go from my service to Mrs. Child, and Dorothe Leg came by Mrs. Mary Revel’s sending the same day and hour, about 3 PM. Nov. 26th, John, once Mr. Colman’s servant, came to me from the Lady Countess of Cumberland. Dec. 3rd, the Lord Willoughby made his generous promises to me. The Countess of Kent, his sister, and the Countess of Cumberland visited me in the afternoon. The Lord Willoughby dined with me. Dec. 4th, £20 from Lord Willoughby. Dec. 5th, news of Sir Edward Kelly’s freedom. Dec. 11th, I gave Robert 20 shillings as he was going to London with my wife. Dec. 22nd, I gave Robert two shillings. Dec. 24th, Mr. Webbes was committed to Marshalsea. Dec. 25th, that night Mr. Webbes got out, and was taken today (the 26th).

1594. Jan. 3rd, the Lord Keeper sent my wife 20 angels in a new red velvet purse, circa sunset a little before. Jan. 4th, Dr. Michael Peiserus, the doctor for the Marquess of Brandenburg, visited me very kindly. Jan. 5th, it was a very stormy and windy night. Jan. 9th, Robert Thickpeny from Sir Richard Martyn, and Miles Holland, bailiff for the Lord of the Manor, sealed up Mr. Webb’s chest and box of boxes. Jan. 19th, there was the cobbler with the mad woman. Jan. 25th, I sent my letters to Mr. Lording for Mr. Pontoys to Dantsiz. Jan. 26th, I went to Mr. Webb in the Marshalsea. Jan. 27th, Thomas Richardson came while I was in London, and I found him at home; he promised me his work for forty days again. Jan. 28th, Mr. Vander Laen promised on the 26th to start his work on fixing lunam. Madinia was somewhat sickly. Robert Wood, troubled by spiritual creatures, found comfort through conversation. Jan. 31st, Mr. Vander Laen began his work on luna, five miles south of Gloucester. Mr. Morgan Treherne told me about Mr. Lawrence, who is eighty years old. Mr. Thomas Sharp, chief steward to Lady Russell at Bisham, is a master and good friend to Thomas Richardson, as he himself told me. Theodore Dee had his left eye bloodshot from the side next to his temple, very sore and bloodshot, for over three weeks. Feb. 1st, Mr. John Ask sent me two small double gilt bowls weighing thirteen and a half ounces. Feb. 7th, Sir Thomas Wilks offered philosophical cam to my hands through Mr. Morice Kiffyn. On this day, the Archbishop of Canterbury seemed inclined to consider a request for dispensation. Feb. 20th, 21st, Theodore fell sick during Shrovetide week, and came down with a tertian ague. March 10th, I was frightened because Mr. Webb sent for me to come to him in the Marshalsea, as he expected to be condemned the following Monday or Tuesday. March 16th, Bartholomew Hikman came up. March 18th, Mr. Heriot visited me. March 20th, I paid Lettice her full year’s wages before Bartholomew Hikman, which ends on the 7th of April next; her wages being four nobles, an apron, a pair of hose, and shoes. March 23rd, I gave Bartholomew Hikman the horse that the Lord Keeper had given me. Bartholomew Hikman and his brother William went homeward. Magus revealed something through the friendship of Mr. Richard Alred. A sudden pang of anger between M. Nichols and me.. March 28th, Mr. Francis Garland brought me letters from Sir Edward Kelley and his brother. March 31st, I had a severe attack of kidney stones in my left kidney: all day I could produce only three or four drops of water. However, I drank a draught of white wine and salad oil, and afterwards, crab's eyes in powder with the bone from the carp's head. Around four o'clock, I ate buttered toast with sugar and nutmeg on it, and drank two large draughts of ale with it; within an hour, I passed quite a bit of water, 49 and a stone as big as an Alexander seed. God be thanked! Five shillings to Robert Webb, part of his wages.

April 1st, Captain Hendor got to know me and showed me part of his plan against the Spanish King’s intended harm toward Her Majesty and this realm. April 4th, John Stokden came to study with our children. Mr. Thomas Wye came with a token from Mistress Ashley. I moved to Mr. Harding and Mr. Abbot at Oxford about my Arabic book. April 5th, my right eye was very sore and bloodshot. April 7th, Mr. Nicols came back from Northampton. Mr. Barret and Mistress Barret came to visit me. May 3rd, between 6 and 7 in the afternoon, the Queen sent for me to her in the privy garden at Greenwich, where I delivered the heavenly admonition in writing, and Her Majesty received it gratefully. Only Lady Warwick and Sir Robert Cecil’s lady were in the garden with Her Majesty. May 18th, Her Majesty sent me the copy of the letter from G. K. with thanks by Lady Warwick. May 21st, Sir John Wolley discussed my request with Her Majesty. She granted it partially but referred everything to the Lord of Canterbury. May 25th, Dr. Awbrey discussed my request with Her Majesty, and the response was the same as before. May 29th, I went with the Archbishop before the Queen to her house. June 3rd, I, my wife, and seven children appeared before the Queen at Thisleworth. My wife kissed her hand. I made my request for the Archbishop to come to my cottage. June 6th, I had dinner with the Lord Archbishop and invited him to my cottage. June 11th, I gave Robert Webb seven shillings in London at the beginning of this month. June 15th, I received £40 from Mr. Thomas Harward. I should receive £60 more. I had a severe bout of kidney stones. June 20th, Mistress Magdalen Perpoynt was solely examined by our steward at the Temple. June 22nd, I mortgaged my recent purchase to Mr. Richard White for £30, to be received within a few days. June 23rd, I discharged Robert Webb from my service and gave him 40 shillings as full compensation for everything. Thomas Richardson came and offered me his work and labor, and as he requested, I wrote a letter to Mr. Thomas Sharpe. June 24th, on Midsummer Day, Antony Ryve Taylor came to work for me, for a yearly wage of three pounds and a uniform. Barthilmew Hikman arrived. June 26th, I discharged Jane Hikman to go home with her father Barthilmew to Northamptonshire, giving her ten shillings, and promised her another ten shillings at Hallowtide. Barthilmew Hikman and Goodman Ball, along with Jane Hikman, went homeward. June 29th, after hearing the Archbishop's responses and discussions, and realizing he had been with the Queen and Lord Treasurer last Sunday, I felt bewildered about all my pleas or hopes for anything. So, I said goodbye to the court and courting until God guides me otherwise! The Archbishop gave me a pair of sufferings to drink. God be my help as He is my refuge! Amen.

July 1st, I gave Robert another French crown for a farewell. July 2nd, I gave Richard ten shillings for his wages. July 6th, Michael became sick in his head and back. July 9th, in the morning, my head started to ache and felt heavier than recently, and I had some queasiness in my stomach. I had broken my fast with sugar bread, etc. I gave Letice, my servant, 5s. as part of her wages, with which she was to buy a dress and a neckerchief. July 13th, at sunrise, Michael Dee passed away after saying, “O Lord, have mercy upon me!” July 19th, Mr. Richardson began his work. Aug. 19th, Elizabeth Felde came to be my servant; she is to receive five nobles a year and a dress. Aug. 26th, Mr. Gherardt, the surgeon and herbalist, came to see me. Aug. 30th, Monsieur Walter Mallet took his leave of me to return home to Toulouse. He received the fixed oil of saltpetre. Sept. 18th, I sent letters to Sir Ed. K. and T. Kelly between 10 and 2 in the afternoon taken from the door.

Oct. 3rd, I paid Mrs. Stockden £4 I borrowed from her; I paid her 26s. 8d. for four loads of wood. I still owe her for a load of hay and for 400 pieces of firewood. Oct. 4th, I paid Mr. Childe £3. 10s. for ten loads of loose faggots. Oct. 14th, Mr. Robert Thomas came to my house to stay. Oct. 28th, at 6:30 PM, I wrote and sent a letter to Lady Skydmor, in my wife’s name, to request her Majesty's permission for either me to present my case to the council or to obtain a license under the great seal to go freely anywhere. Oct. 31st, there was lightning without thunder in the afternoon and in the following night.

Nov. 24th, received a letter from Sir Edward Kelley through Rowley. Dec. 2nd, Francys Garland arrived in England from Prague. Just five years ago, I came to England from Bremen like Francis Garland did now: but the Stade fleet stayed at Harwich. On the 2nd of our cold December, I recommended Barthilmew to Lord Willoughby for his service at Barbican, in front of the Countess of Kent: and Lord Willoughby immediately wrote his warrant to Mr. Jonson in Fleet Street, the tailor, to deliver Barthilmew his cloth and cushions, and so it was delivered to Barthilmew right away. Dec. 7th, my wife Jane submitted her petition to Her Majesty the Queen as she passed out of the privy garden at Somerset House on her way to dinner at the Savoy with Sir Thomas Henedge. The Lord Admiral took it from the Queen. Her Majesty took the bill back and kept it on her cushion; and on the 8th day, at the main urging of the Lord Admiral, and somewhat of the Lord Buckhurst, the Queen expressed her desire to the Lord Archbishop that I should have Dr. Day's position in St. Paul's. Dec. 22nd, paid seven shillings to Elizabeth Felde, part of her wages. Gave Lettyce 5s., part of her wages. Paid Richard 8s., part of his wages; and all other accounts settled.

1595. Jan. 8th, the Wardenship of Manchester was discussed by the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury. Feb. 5th, my bill for Manchester was presented to the Queen before dinner by Sir John Wolly for her signature, but she postponed it. Feb. 10th, at two in the afternoon, I caught a pickpocket who was trying to take my purse out of my pocket in the Temple. Feb. 18th, Mr. Laward's son Thomas was born around noon, a little after ¼ or ½. Initial consultation and deliberation with Marmion Haselwood at the end of this month. March 18th, Mr. Francis Garland came to visit me this morning, and we had a long discussion about Sir E. K. March 20th, Mr. Marmion Haselwood, Mr. Dymmock, and Mr. Hipwell came to see me at Mortlake. March 21st, Bartholomew Hikman arrived at Mortlake. March 26th, Bartholomew returned home. March 29th, Mr. Laward and Mr. Alred visited me.

April 18th, my bill for the Manchester Wardenship was signed by the Queen, with Mr. Herbert offering it to her. May 4th, I paid Richard 20s. as part of his wages, and I also gave him 10s. to settle all other recent debts. May 5th, Mr. Cave passed away. May 8th, the Master of the Rolls was courteous to me, even though I had never spoken to him. May 9th, my cousin John Awbry came by to spend some time with me. May 21st, I let Letice go from my service and paid all dues up to this day, her year ending on the 8th of April. I gave her for an extra month 2s. 6d. and for her journey, I also gave her 2s. 6d., with Robert Charles and my wife present in my study. May 25th, 26th, and 27th, I dealt with the Signet, the Privy Seal, and the Great Seal of the Wardenship; I borrowed £3. 12s. from my brother Arnold. June 1st, my young cousin, John Awbrey, was summoned to his father in London. Mr. Partrich, his brother, was in London; Richard Ward and others came for him. June 9th, Barthilmew Hikman headed home. June 11th, I wrote to the Earl of Derby's secretary about Manchester. June 18th, Anne Powell joined my service; she is to be paid four nobles a year, along with a pair of stockings and shoes. June 21st, I received a letter from the Earl of Derby to Mr. Warren regarding the college. June 25th, Dr. Awbrey died at midnight. My cousin, Mr. George Broke, gave me £50 in gold around 3 PM. June 29th, Mr. John Blayney from Over Kingesham in Radnorshire, and Mr. Richard Baldwin from Duddlebury in Shropshire, visited me at Mortlake. The great-grandfather of the aforementioned John and my great-grandmother on my father's side were siblings.

July 1st, the two brothers, Master Willemots from Oxfordshire, came to discuss my house rental. Master Baynton came with Mistress Katharyn Hazelwood, the wife of Mr. Fuller. July 7th, my cousin Mr. Morgan Jones visited me at Mistress Walls twice. 53 July 12th, Mr. Goodier from Manchester came to see me. Birthday celebration. July 15th, I gave Mr. Morgan Traharn his bill to Mr. Harbert. July 25th, Mrs. Mary Nevell came. July 28th, I received a letter from Mr. Oliver Carter, a Fellow of Manchester College. I wrote back to him the same day. July 29th, Mistress Mary Nevel went to London and then on to Kent. July 31st, the Countess of Warwick thanked Her Majesty this evening on my behalf for her gift of the Wardenship of Manchester. She accepted it graciously and expressed regret that it was so far away, but assured me that something better nearby would be found for me; and, if the opportunity arose, Her Majesty would speak to me herself. I had a bill made by Mr. Wood, one of the clerks of the signet, for the first fruits given to me by Her Majesty. Aug. 2nd, at Mr. Cosener's table in Greenwich: I spoke about something that Mr. Sergeant Oliver Lloyd greatly liked; he wanted to debate again. Aug. 5th, it was very rainy all day and the wind was north-east and west. Aug. 12th, I received letters from Sir Edward Kelley from the Emperor, inviting me back to his service. Aug. 14th, Jana (by the will of God) gave birth around four in the afternoon. Aug. 27th, Margarite Dee was baptized at 4:30 in the afternoon. Godfather: the Lord Keeper; his deputy, Mr. Crowne. Godmothers: the Countess of Cumberland, her deputy Mistress Davis; and the Countess of Essex, her deputy Mistress Bele. Barthilmew Hikman came to Mortlake on his own business. Sept. 2nd, at ten o'clock at night, a spider suddenly appeared on my desk and vanished just as quickly; it was an unusually large one. I was very focused at my desk. Sept. 6th, I gave Richard 2s. 6d., part of his wages, when he went to visit his grandfather. Sept. 13th, I dined with the Earl of Derby at Russell House, with Mr. Thymothew and Mr. John Statfeldt, a German, present. Sept. 14th, I gave Elizabeth Feeld 2s. for the tailor. Sept. 22nd, Elizabeth Feeld left my service. I dined with the Earl of Derby. Sept. 26th, I borrowed £6 from my cousin William Hetherley for fourteen days to pay Barthilmew Hikman. Sept. 29th, Margery Stubble of Hounslow, our dry nurse, entered her year of service starting on Michaelmas Day, and is to receive £3 for her year’s wages and a cloth for a gown. Edward Edwards also began his year of service on Michaelmas Day, and he is to receive 40s. for his year's wages, and a livery.

Oct. 7th, I was angry (at 5 a.m.) with Edward, my servant, because of his messiness. Oct. 8th, Mr. Richard Western loaned me £10 for a year. Oct. 9th, I had lunch with Sir Walter Raleigh at Durham House. Oct. 11th, I gave Edward 2s., part of his wages. Mr. Banks lent me £5 until after Christmas. Mr. Emery sent me £3 through my servant Richard Walkedine. Oct. 14th, I gave Anne 2s., part of her wages; I paid the rest of Elizabeth Felde’s yearly wages, plus an extra 2s. 6d. for the additional time. Oct. 19th, I settled the old account between me and Edmond Hilton. Of the eleven pounds he was asking for, I showed him my old note that he had received £6 15s., and then Sted his 25s., and Mr. Emery his £3 loan; I also showed him Sted’s letter and Mr. Emery’s letter from last month. All these amounts add up to exactly eleven pounds. I paid nurse Stubble 5s., as part of her wages. Oct. 20th, I gave Anne 12d. Richard rode toward Oxford to get my Arabic book. Oct. 25th, Sted asked me for legal help against his father. Nov. 8th, my goods sent to me by Peravall toward Manchester. Nov. 19th, my Arabic book returned to me, thanks to God’s favor. Nov. 21st, goodwife Lidgatt paid her rent for two quarters ending at the Feast of the Annunciation of our Lady next, 13s. 4d. Goodman Agar was in my hall at Mortlake. Nov. 25th, the news that Sir Edward Kelley was killed. Nov. 26th, Mr. Nicolas Bagwell from Manchester brought me a letter from my brother Arnold. Lent Mr. Laurence Dutton twelve shillings. My wife and children traveled by water to Coventry. Dec. 10th, Mr. Lok’s Arabic books and letter were sent to me by Mr. Berran, his son. Dec. 23rd, I paid John Norton, the stationer, ten pounds in cash, and I was bound in a recognizance before Doctor Hone for the payment of the rest, £10 yearly, at Christmas and Midsummer £5, until £53 more 55 14s. 8d. were paid. Received £30 as part payment of one hundred for my house at Manchester from Mr. Paget. Dec. 26th, a daughter was born to the Earl of Derby around four in the morning in London.

1596. Feb. 15th, I arrived in Manchester around 1 PM. Feb. 20th, I was installed as warden in Manchester between 9 and 11 AM. March 14th, a public warning was issued against Thomas Goodyer. March 21st, a public warning was issued about the license granted to Thomas Goodyer.

April 2nd, Sir John Byron, knight, and Mr. John Byron, squire, dined with me at the college. I brought up the matter of Xyd, a hay field owned by his tenants. He seemed promising. April 6th, I visited Mr. Ashton of Leicester and Mr. Sherington. April 8th, Margaret Dee started to be weaned. May 7th, took possession in Salford. May 11th, my brother Aubrey and Richard headed to London. June 3rd, I gave Antony Cowly £20 and let him go. June 4th, Antony Cowley left my house, and I don't know where he went. June 14th, Mr. Harry Savill, the antiquary, visited me. June 15th, I wrote to Mr. Harry Savill about the book at Halifax for Christopher Saxton at Denningley. I sent my letter to Sir Robert Cecil’s house via William Debdell. June 18th, the commission for the college was sent to London to be finalized at the Duchy office. I sent Nicholas Baguely from Newton to Mr. Brogreton and William Nicolson to follow it this term. June 21st, Mr. Christopher Saxton visited me. June 22nd, I entered upon Great Brereridings in Salford. June 24th, Bartholomew came. June 25th, the sheriff mediated between me and Raf Holden. June 26th, the Earl of Derby, Lady Gerard, Sir .... Molyneux and his Lady, daughter to Lady Gerard, Master Hawghton, and others suddenly visited me after three o’clock. I prepared a scholar’s meal for them, and it was well received. I took his honor and the ladies to Ardwyk Green near Lyme, at Mr. Legh's house, twelve miles away. June 29th, it was windy and rainy. 56 July 5th, Mr. Savill and Mr. Saxton came. July 6th, I, Mr. Saxton, and Arthur Rouland, along with John and Richard, went to Howgh Hall. July 9th, I sent Roger Kay from Manchester with my letters to Wales. July 10th, Mr. Christopher Saxton described and measured Manchester town. Paid nurse Stubley £10, part of wages. July 10th to 14th, occupied with small disputes, such as with Holden of Salford and the tenants of Sir John Byron of Failsworth regarding the college, sending letters to the county, and seeking counsel from Mr. Tyldesley or Chester. July 12th, gave more to the nurse when her son John Stubley left for London to reconcile with his master. I gave him £5. The young man, Leon the hatmaker, went with him. July 14th, Mr. Saxton rode away. It was the sessions day in Manchester. July 19th, Ales arrived by Mrs. Beston’s help to serve me. Thomas, my cook, left. July 21st, Isabell Bardman from the chamber to the kitchen. July 25th, thunder in the morning; rain at night. July 27th, the Earl of Derby headed toward London; dined at Curtes' house. Aug. 10th, Mr. Thomas Jones of Tregarron came to me in Manchester and rode back toward Wales on the 13th to meet the cattle coming. Aug. 13th, I headed toward York. Halifax and Mr. Thomas Jones rode toward Wales. Aug. 20th, I returned to Manchester from York. Aug. 20th to 27th, much unrest and controversy about the tithes of corn in Hulme. Aug. 30th, Cromsall corn-tithe obtained by consent, but later questioned and half denied; then completely denied. Sept. 1st, Mary Goodwyn came to my service to govern and teach Madinia and Margaret, my young daughters. Sept. 3rd, being Friday, I rode to Sir John Byron’s, in Royton, to discuss the controversy between the college and his tenants. He claimed that we own part of Failsworth Common within our Newton Heath, which I am sure cannot be proven. We agreed that James Traves (his bailiff) and Francis Nutthall, his servant, would understand all circumstances with me, 57 and proceed accordingly. Sept. 5th, seventeen heads of cattle were brought from my relatives in Wales by the courteous Griffith David, nephew of Mr. Thomas Griffith.

Oct. 26th, Mr. Francis Nicols and Barthilmew arrived in Manchester. Oct. 29th, they rode back home. Nov. 22nd, £4. 6s. was given to my wife by Mr. Francys Wodcote. Dec. 3rd, Mr. Palmer came to be the curate.

Jan. 19, 1597, I sent £4 to Barthilmew Hikman through Bradshaw the carrier. Jan. 22, Olyver Carter's threat to sue me with a process from London was announced this Saturday in church to the clerk. Feb. 5, Rich. Key of Weram curate came to me based on Mr. Heton's information, and I agreed to try him for three months for 50 s. Feb. 7, John Morryce arrived in Manchester. Feb. 11, I borrowed £5 from Mr. Mat. Heton. Feb. 14, this Monday John Morrise took my letters to Mr. John Gwyn and twelve others in Montgomeryshire, esquires. Feb. 17, I delivered my silver tankard with the cover, all double gilt, a gift from the Countess of Hereford to her goddaughter Francis, weighing 22 oz., to Charles Legh the elder to pawn in his own name to Robert Welsham the goldsmith for £4 until two days after May Day. My daughter Katharin, John Crocker, and I (John Dee) were present at the delivery and weighing of it in my chamber; it was wrapped in a new handkerchief cloth. Feb. 25, Mr. Heton borrowed the Concordantiæ Majores by Robert Stephani. He also has my book De Cœna by Doctor Pezelia. March 7, Mr. Heton lent me £5 more, and in return, I gave him a note for the total of £10 to be paid by Michelmas next. The other £5 was received on Feb. 11. March 17, Barthilmew Hikman came. March 19, I lent Mr. Hopwood Wierus de præstigiis Dæmonum.

April 10th, a request was presented by the parishioners. April 11th and 12th were difficult days concerning Mr. Palmer the curate. April 15th, I received my Wierus de præstigiis Dæmonum from Mr. Hopwood and lent him Flagellum Dæmonum and Fustio Dæmonum in 8vo, 58 to keep until Midsummer. April 21st, I sent Barthilmew Hikman 40s. I also sent many letters to London with Bradshaw. I entrusted goodman Thurp of Salford with my important letter to the bishop of Lincoln, and another to Mr. Shallcross. April 22nd, after noon, Sir Urien Legh, knight, and his brother, along with Mr. Brown and Mr. George Booth, sheriff of Cheshire, visited me. Mr. Booth said he would agree to something with me that he wouldn’t agree to with the bishop or anyone else. Mr. Wortley of Wortley also came that same day around four in the afternoon. May 2nd, Mr. Hulme and Mr. Williamson came to discuss the Lord Bishop of Lincoln’s situation regarding Hulme. May 4th, I, along with Sir Robert Barber, curate, and Robert Talsley, clerk of Manchester parish church, along with various townspeople of different ages, went on a walk to the boundaries of Manchester parish: we started at the Leeless Bench against Prestwich parish, and saw the three corn stacks, then we went down to Mr. Standysh's new enclosure on the Low, where we paused to examine the stake still standing in the bank of the ditch, which was eleven measures from the corn to Mr. Standley's stake that he held in his hand, plus another two feet, which I measured later, and it measured six inches and three-quarters in Kentish feet. The geometric survey of the actual borders of Manchester parish was completed on this day, being the sixth day of my work. May 11th, the path to Stopford was surveyed by John Cholmeley and John Crocker. May 17th, I paid Richard Walkeden 20s. of his wages. May 20th, Lady Booth made her acquaintance here. May 23rd, I paid Isabell Boordman 8s. 8d. to settle her full year’s wages due at the Annunciation of our Lady last past. I allowed Mr. Williamson an additional ten days for his relative to bring in his evidence for the ongoing process. I paid the nurse 3s. to complete her full year's wages that ended at Michaelmas last. May 27th, open hostility arose with Palmer before Sir Edward Fitton. Sir Edward Fitton told Matthew Palmer directly that he had known him to be a rebellious man and a ...... June 9th, Thomas Sankinson informed me about John Basset's arrival in London. June 14th, the 59 illegal assembly and brawl involving William Cutcheth, Captain Bradley, John Taylor, and Rafe Taylor in Newton, against my men, reported the unrest in Newton. June 27th, news from Hull regarding 23 barrels of Dansk rye sent to me by John Pontoys.

July 1st, I sent Roger Kay to Vanydles for cattle. July 4th, the carriers went to Wakefield for the corn. July 5th, there was lightning and a little thunder in the evening. July 6th, there was thunder in the morning. July 7th, five horse loads of Dansk rye came home. July 19th, I had a sharp pain in my back starting at 6:15 AM. In church, there was an issue between Mr. Palmer and Mr. Lawrence. July 20th, I finished my Dansk rye harvest, totaling 21 horse loads. Aug. 6th, that night I had a vision of many books in my dream, including a large, thick volume in quarto format that was newly printed. On the first page, the title printed in large letters was "Notus in Judæa Deus." I thought I also saw many other newly printed books with very strange topics. I lent Mr. Edward Hopwood of Hopwood my *Malleus Maleficarum* to use until New Year’s next, a small thick old book with two clasps, printed in 1517. Aug. 19th, the Earl and Countess of Derby came to Alport lodge. Aug. 21st, the Earl and Countess of Derby had a banquet at my lodging at the college at 4:30 PM. Aug. 27th, John Addenstall came from Mr. Emery. I wrote. Sept. 3rd, Mr. Werall of Lobester, two miles from Doncaster, came to me to get acquainted. Sept. 9th, it was very windy in the South and rainy. Sept. 12th, there was hail this morning on Monday. Sept. 15th, Mr. Werall lent me 40 shillings. John Cholmley went with him to provide him and others with medicine, and I paid John Cholmley back the 40 shillings. Sept. 24th, Bartholomew came. Sept. 25th, Mr. Olyver Carter showed his impudence and evident dissolute behavior in church. Sept. 26th, he repented and some reconciliation was made. Sept. 27th, I granted a lease of three lives to Mr. Ratcliff for two houses in Dene Square with a rent of 7 shillings for both; the fine was twenty nobles. Sept. 28th, Mr. Yardley of Calcot in Cheshire, about six miles from Chester, came toward the Holt. Nova de philosopho D. Waldero. 60 Sept. 30th, John Crockar (my good servant) was given leave to visit his parents. He went with Bartholomew Hikman and Robert Charles toward Branbroke, with Arthur Golding, to treat his fistula. John Crocker plans to return around Easter or Whitsun next. Godspeed! Mr. Humphry Damport became our steward.

Oct. 12th, Rafe Holden filed a complaint against Richard Walkeson for Brereriding’s chase entyring, which I and Antony Ryve ..... fals. The complaint couldn't be found. Oct. 22nd, John Fletcher from Manchester took my letters to Vanylos this Sunday morning. Nov. 3rd, Mr. John Cholmeley headed toward London via Market-Harborow. Nov. 7th, the fellows and the receiver disagreed with me on accounts. Early the next morning, Arthur hurt his left eye while fencing with sticks, due to an accident caused by Edmond Arnold. Nov. 10th, Mr. Burch received a letter from Mathew Palmer. Nov. 14th, the fellows refused to grant me the £5 for my house rent, as the Archbishops had agreed: and our foundation requires a house. Nov. 17th, I sent Ed. Arnold on foot to London with my letters to D. Julio. Dec. 3rd, I paid Richard Walkeden 10s. as part of wages. To the nurse, 10s. Dec. 9th, I visited the grammar school. Dec. 13th, I wrote to D. Cæsar through the carrier Barret. Dec. 14th, Mr. George Broke, son of Mr..... Broke of ...., came to get acquainted with me, and I treated him very kindly. Mr. Ratclif from Manchester came with him, but Mr. Heton arrived on Tuesday afternoon when I had no time. Dec. 17, I lent Mr. Barlow a Spanish grammar in 8vo, printed at Lovayn in 1555 by Bartholomæus Gravay in Spanish, French, and Latin. To R. Dickonson, I paid £7. 2s. for the plate and a new bell made until 1599, January 1st, £66.

1598. Jan. 4th, I wrote to Barthilmew and Charles through Bradshaw. Jan. 17th, my brother Arnold went to Chester and Vaunlos. Jan. 18th, Ed. Arnold took my letter to London. Jan. 19th, at 2 PM, I appeared before the justices against James 61 Shallcross and John Lawrence for misusing my name to deceive Mr. Harrughby. Jan. 20th, Walter Fletcher, the surgeon, came from Barthilmew Hikman. Jan. 22nd, after midnight the college gate towards Hunt’s Hall fell, and a part of the wall coming down the lane. I received letters from Mr. John Pontoys. Jan. 24th, Walter Fletcher took my letters to Barthilmew Hikman and Robert Charles. My bitterness around midnight. Jan. 28th, I hired the close from Ed. Brydock for three pounds paid in advance by me, John Dee, to Ed. Brydock, being £4 from Candlemas next until Candlemas a year later. Feb. 9th, George Birch's suit was put on hold at Chester upon his promise to settle with me for all tithes, hay, and other matters. I put a hold on Thomas Goodyer’s suit and excommunication, preserving his interim rights. Baxter's case was also put on hold at Chester court. Feb. 12th, news from Mr. Smyth of Upton came this Sunday. Feb. 13th, Edmond Arnold went to London; I quickly sent afterward. Feb. 20th, I wrote through Oliver Ellet, the tailor, to Mr. Nicolls at Faxton. Feb. 22nd, Mr. Nicolls came and wanted to meet Ellet. Feb. 25th, the eclipse. A cloudy day, but great darkness around 9:30 AM. Feb. 26th, around midnight my bitterness returned. Feb. 27th, Mr. Nicolls rode homeward and met the messenger just beyond Stopford. I lent Mr. Nicolls Roger Edward’s book to be brought back to me by Barthilmew Hikman. March 1st, I received Mr. Thynne's letter regarding Sted’s debt, and Ed. Arnold's letter about the suit from Upton, and concerning the Lord Archbishop's harsh treatment. March 2nd, I sent the statute staple to London to Mr. George Brok for Sted. I wrote letters through John Hardy and sent them in a box. March 5th, I received news of Mistress Mary Nevell’s death from William Nicholson, that she died the Friday after Candlemas Day. March 11th, I borrowed 40s. from Mr. George Kenion of Kersall, to repay as soon as I can conveniently. Received by Richard Walkeden.

62 1600. On June 10th, we left London. By June 18th, my wife, Arthur Rowland, Mistress Marie Nicols, Mr. Richard Arnold, and I arrived in Manchester.

July 3rd, the Commission met in the Chapter House. On July 7th, this morning, while I was lying in bed, it occurred to me to write a book, “On the Differences Between Bodies and Spirits.” On July 8th, I wrote to the Lord Bishop of Chester through Mr. Withenstalls. On July 10th, Mr. Nicols and Bartholomew Hickman came. On July 14th, Francys Nicols and Bartholomew Hickman went home. On July 17th, I asked the fellows to come to me by nine the next day. On July 18th, it’s worth noting the unexpected reconciliations that occurred this Friday; for in the morning (between nine and ten), when the fellows were worried about my displeasure due to their many misdeeds against me, I treated them with kindness and showed them most of what I had accomplished in London for the college's benefit, and told Mr. Carter (as he was leaving) that I needed to speak with him privately. Robert Leigh and Charles Legh were present. Secondly, the major dispute between Redishmer and me was resolved thanks to Mr. Richard Holland’s wisdom. Thirdly, the terms for the organs were accepted. And fourthly, Mr. Williamson’s resignation was approved so we could find a preacher from Cambridge. On July 19th, I lent Randall Kemp my second part of Hollinshed’s Great Chronicle for two or three weeks. He returned it to Newton. On July 31st, we held our audit for the two years that I was absent, with Olyver Carter, Thomas Williamson, and Robert Birch, Charles Legh the elder serving as the receiver. I read and gave Mrs. Mary Nicolls her prayer.

Aug. 5th, I visited the grammar school and found significant flaws in all the students, which caused me great sadness. Aug. 6th, I had a dream after midnight about my work with the philosopher’s stone with others. My dream took place after midnight until the next day. Aug. 10th, we received Communion: I, my wife, my daughter Katharina, and Maria Nicolls. Aug. 30th, there was a severe storm with strong winds from the southwest from 2 to 6, accompanied by rain.

Sept. 11th, Mr. Holland from Denby, Mr. Gerard from Stopford, and Mr. Langley, commissioners from the bishop of Chester, called me before them in the church around three o'clock in the afternoon. They delivered to me certain petitions submitted by the fellows against me, which I needed to respond to by the 18th of this month. I answered all of them at the same time, yet they allowed me to write more at my leisure. Sept. 16th, Mr. Harmer and Mr. Davis, gentlemen from Flintshire, within four or five miles of Hurden Castle, visited me. Sept. 29th, I burned all of Bartholomew Hikman’s false actions before Mr. Nicolls, his brother, and Mr. Wortley. mm Sept. 30th, after Mr. Francis Nicolls left, his daughter Mistress Mary, his brother Mr. William, and Mr. Wortley accompanied me back from Deansgate. During that time, Mr. Roger Kooke offered and promised his faithful and diligent care and help in chemical processes to the best of his skill and ability, stating that he would prefer to do so rather than work with anyone else in England; may the Lord bless and confirm this promise! He mentioned that Mr. Anthony treated him very generously and kindly, but he told him that he had promised me. He appreciated Mr. Anthony's loyalty in honoring such a promise.

Oct. 13th, remember that Sir Georg Both came to Manchester to visit Mr. Humfrey Damport, counselor of Gray’s Inn, and then came to the college to see me; after a brief conversation, we agreed on two or three properties in Durham Massy that he was occupying. He and I, along with the fellows, would abide by the decision of Mr. Damport after his next return from London. John Radclyf, Mr. Damport’s servant, was here with him, along with Mr. Dumbell, but they didn't hear our agreement; we were in my dining room. Oct. 22nd, received a kind letter from the Lord Bishop of Chester on behalf of Thomas Billings for a curatorship. Nov. 1st, Mr. Roger Coke began to distill. Nov. 4th, the commission and jury found the titles of Nuthurst due to Manchester against Mr. James Ashton of Chaterdon. Nov. 7th, Oliver Carter his... before Mr. Birch, Richard Legh, and Charles Legh, in the college house. Dec. 2nd, college audit. Allowed my due of £7 yearly for my house rent until Michelmas last. Arthur Dee a grant of the chapter clerkship from Owen Hodges, to be had if £6 were paid to him for his patent. Dec. 20th, borrowed £10 from Mr. Edmund Chetam the schoolmaster for one year on silver plate, two bowls, and two cups with handles, all silver, weighing a total of 32 oz. Also, two pots with covers and handles, double gilt inside and out, weighing 16 oz.

1601. Jan. 19th, I borrowed £5 from Adam Holland of Newton until Hilary day, using a silver salt double gilt with a cover, weighing 14 oz. Feb. 2nd, Roger Cook's supposed plan that tarnished my reputation was accidentally found by my son Arthur in a box of his papers, in his own handwriting around midday, and later in the afternoon, about 1:30, it was brought to my attention face to face. O God, deliver us from evil! It was all a misunderstanding, and we reconciled in a respectful manner. Feb. 10th to 15th, we reconciled, and I informed my wife, Katharine, my daughter, Arthur, and Rowland about how things were resolved. Feb. 18th, Jane came to serve me from Cletheraw. Feb. 25th, R. K[oke] made a sacred agreement at 8 in the morning. March 2nd, Mr. Roger Coke went to London. March 19th, I received long letters from Bartholomew Hickman at 2 in the afternoon by a carrier from Oldham. April 6th, I met Mr. Holcroft of Vale Royal for the first time in Manchester because of his friend William Herbert. He treated me well and spoke highly of me.

a. It's almost unnecessary to point out that this and the next are notes on birth charts. They're mostly not contemporary records, but seem to have been added at different times by Dee when he was consulted professionally as an astrologer.

b. “On August 1, 1555, at 4 PM, Edward Kelley was born in Worcester,” MS. Ashm. 1788, fol. 140, which contains a horoscope of this birth written by Dr. Dee. Ashmole, in his MS. 1790, fol. 58, mentions, “Mr. Lilly told me that John Evans informed him he knew Kelly’s sister in Worcester, who showed him some of the gold her brother had transformed, and that Kelly was initially an apothecary in Worcester.”

c. The sibling of the famous astrologer mentioned earlier.

d. “Dr. Dee lived in a house near the water, just west of the church [at Mortlake]. The buildings that Sir Francis Crane built for making tapestry hangings, which are still in use (1673), were constructed on the site where Dr. Dee’s laboratory and other rooms for that purpose once stood. To the west is a square courtyard, and next to it is the house where Dr. Dee lived, currently occupied by a Mr. Selbury, with his garden further west.” —MS. Ashm. 1788, fol. 149. The same account notes that “Dr. Dee was well-liked and respected by all the local gentry, who often invited him to their homes or visited him.”

e. This is, of course, his famous Monas Hieroglyphica, which has been printed many times, and I tried to explain its nature in a paper presented to the Society of Antiquaries. Mr. Herbert, according to MS. Ashm. 1788, “lived in Mortlack at that time and was a close friend of Dr. Dee’s.”

f. This was his work published in 1577, titled General and Rare Memorials Pertaining to the Perfect Art of Navigation, in folio, now a book of great rarity. The original manuscript is in MS. Ashm. 1789, and Dee’s own copy of the published work with manuscript notes and additions is kept in the British Museum. In his Letter Apologetical, 4to. Lond. 1603, he references this work under the title of The Brytish Monarchie, stating it was written in 1576.

g. Ashmole tells us that Walsingham remained one of Dr. Dee’s top supporters for quite a while.

h. Rogers was part of the University of Oxford, and a big scrapbook in his handwriting is located in Archbishop Tenison’s library in St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields.

i. That is, Galfridus Monumetensis on the deeds of the kings of Britain. Hackluyt points this out in his collection of voyages.

k. This is the book referenced earlier titled General and Rare Memorials, fol. Lond. 1577.

l. His horoscope is in MS. Ashm. 1788. “Mr. Arthur Dee was born on the same day that his grandfather, Mr. Fromonds, sadly passed away that morning.” —MS. Ashm. 1790, fol. 63.

m. This person is overlooked by the Oxford biographers.

n. Dee has sometimes used Greek letters to keep his notes, while still using English. This excerpt can be given:— “Tonight my wife dreamed that someone approached her and said, ‘Mistress Dee, you are pregnant with a child, and his name will be Zacharias; be joyful, he will do well just like this one!’”

o. In a more suitable place, I will share a traditional story from an Ashmolean manuscript about this Roger Coke, or Cooke, and the important secret that Dee disclosed to him.

p. His first wife died on March 16, 1575, when “the Queen, along with her esteemed Privy Council and other Lords and Nobility, came specifically to visit my library: but upon discovering that my wife had been buried just four hours earlier, the Queen chose not to enter; instead, she requested to have my famous glass brought to her and to be shown some of its properties, which I did; the Queen was helped down from her horse by the Earl of Leicester, Master of the Horse, at the church wall of Mortlake, where she observed some of the qualities of that glass, to her great satisfaction and delight.” —Compendious Memorial, p. 516. This glass is mentioned again.

q. Dee has drawn a quick sketch of what this comet looks like, with its long tail, in the margin of the MS.

r. An original diary of the chemical experiments conducted by Dr. Dee this year is kept in the Bodleian Library. —MS. Rawl. Miscel. 241.

s. Dr. Dee, in the Rawlinson MS. just quoted, notes in his comments for this month, “Mr. Harry Waters left on the 2nd day, unhappy. John Dee, oh my God!”

t. This likely led to the story mentioned in MS. Ashm. 1788, fol. 147, which says that “he shared with Roger Cooke the big secret of the elixir, as he referred to it, of the salt of metals, the projection of which was one for every hundred.”

v. Just above this note, someone wrote, “If you read this, make sure to understand that it’s a shameful lie, because Talbot neither studied for such a thing nor acted dishonestly in any way.” Dr. Dee commented on it: “This is Mr. Talbot or that learned man, his own writing in my book, very improperly as he came by it.” There are several other mentions of Talbot that have been erased, but whether he did it or the Doctor did is impossible to determine, though it’s likely the former.

x. This work, although never fully printed, caused quite a stir at the time and sparked considerable debate among politicians and intellectuals. The memorial on this topic that Dee presented to the Privy Council has been published by Hearne and others, but it’s not widely known that the original manuscript of the actual treatise on correcting the Calendar is still kept in Ashmole’s library, No. 1789, and is the exact book that Dee referred to above. It is dedicated “to the Right Honorable and my esteemed Lord, the Lord Burghley, Lord Treasurer of England,” along with the following verses:—

“Το ὁτι and the because,
I present the matter and the reason why;
In detail, briefly, and in between,
I humbly offer straightforward advice;
Due to time constraints, if I've made a mistake,
Feel free to command me anew.
Your honor may do so. Then you will see
That the love of truth guides me.”

The work is titled, “A Plain Discourse and Humble Advice for Our Gracious Queen Elizabeth, Her Most Excellent Majesty to Read and Consider, Regarding the Necessary Reform of the Common Calendar for the Civil Years and Days Accounting, or Verifying, According to the Time Truly Spent.”

y. “The year of our Lord 1583, the last day of April, the Duke or Prince of Vascos in Poland came to London and stayed at Winchester House.” —MS. Douce, 363, fol. 125. This account differs from Dee’s by one day.

z. “Her Majesty discovered from the Right Honourable Earl of Leicester that he had told me earlier that day that he and Lord Laskey would be dining with me in two days. I honestly confessed to him that I couldn't prepare a proper dinner for them unless I sold some of my silverware or pewter. Shortly after, her Majesty generously sent me forty gold angels from Sion, where she had just arrived by boat from Greenwich.” —Dr. Dee’s Compendious Memoriall, p. 511.

aa. He often refers to Prince Albert Leski as Illustrissimus.

bb. It's almost obvious to point out that these initials refer to Edward Kelly.

cc. That is, Thomas Kelley and John Carp.

dd. This refers to the earliest English translation of Euclid by Billingsley, published in 1570, with a lengthy preface by Dr. Dee. Professor De Morgan believes that the translation may also have been done by Dee, or that Billingsley could have been just a student working directly under his guidance. The passage Dee mentions is as follows:— “a man to be badly frightened by his own shadow; yes, so much that if you, being alone near a certain mirror, try to stab the mirror with a dagger or sword, you will suddenly feel compelled to pull back (in a way) because of an image appearing in the air between you and the mirror with a similar hand, sword, or dagger, and with the same speed, targeting your very eye, just as you do at the mirror. It’s strange to hear about, but even more incredible to see than my words can express; yet through optical demonstration, the order and cause of it is confirmed; just as the effect follows.” I also refer the reader to Mr. Barlow’s History of Optics in the Encyclopedia Metropolitana.

ee. Where, according to Aubrey, who got his information from Lilly, he was treated very well by her Majesty.

ff. There are a lot of brief notes in this diary about Jane Dee, most of which are written in astrological symbols. Since they are really hard to decipher and don’t seem to be very important, if at all, I’ve decided to leave them out. The entry “Ιανε ἁδ θεμ” also shows up quite often, but I haven’t been able to figure out what “θεμ” refers to.

Transcriber’s Note:
See diary entries for June 17, 1587, and February 28, 1588.

gg. Dee has kept several intriguing records of his relationships with the main navigators of his time. A general mention of Hackluyt will be enough.

hh. Check out the “Compendious Rehearsall,” published by Hearne from a manuscript in the Cottonian collection, which is now partially destroyed by fire, for a more detailed account of this.

ii. Now in the Cottonian collection. Ashmole has kept a copy of it in MS. Ashm. 1790.

kk. This entry isn’t very clear. It might either be referring to Harriot, the famous mathematician, or to the London goldsmith that the Abbotsford novelist has made famous.

ll. This notice is especially intriguing, highlighting the close relationship that existed between the leading English mathematician of the time and the philosopher from Mortlake.

mm. In a note by Dee in MS. Ashm. 488, he says, “All of Bartholomew’s reports of sight and hearing about the spiritual were burned; a copy of the first part, which was later found, was burned in front of me and my wife.”

[From MS. Trin. Coll. Cantab. O. iv. 20, transcribed by Ashmole in MS. Ashm. 1142. Another handwritten copy is kept in MS. Harl. 1879, which hardly differs from the one in the library of Trinity College. The numbers added to the various volumes are provided for reference by the Editor.]

1. Now at Trinity College, Dublin. Bern. 148, (H. 12.)

2. Now MS. Cotton. Vespas. B. x. thus written by Dr. Dee, “Johannes Dee, 1565, February 21, Worcester, from the gift of the dean of the church, Master Beddar.”

3. This manuscript is now in the Cottonian library, Vespas. A. x. “John Dee, 1574, May 7, bought at a stall in London.”

4. Dee has written in the margin the word "dubito," which I assume means that there isn't enough evidence to credit this work to Roger Bacon.

5. Now Ms. Cotton. Galba, E. viii., partially burned by the fire. Another copy of this work is in the library of Trinity College, Cambridge, R. vii. 2.

6. Now MS. Harl. 1, “Johannes Dee, 1557.” A part of this book used to belong to John of London.

7. The only copies of this work currently known are in the Bodleian Library, but I haven't been able to track this specific one down.

8. Otho, B. iv. see Tann. Bibl. p. 518. This manuscript was destroyed in the fire of 1731.

9. Now in MS. Vespas. A. ii. art. 12, “Joannes Dee, 1555.” This is a very interesting and valuable document in the history of optical science, and it is similar to the intriguing work by Gogava De speculo ustorio. The focus of the parabola is mentioned here for the first time, a detail that has been overlooked by scientific historians.

10. The only manuscript of Robert of Gloucester’s poem that fits this description is in the University Library, Cambridge.

11. This manuscript is currently in the library of the Ashmolean Museum, No. 846.

12. Now MS. Harl. 200, “John Dee, 1575.”

__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__ C.C.C. Oxon. No. 235.

14. Extract from this article in MS. Bernard, 3467, where there are other extracts from MSS. in Dee’s possession.

15. Now MS. Ashm. No. 424. According to a note in the manuscript, in 1564, the Fellows of Peterhouse at Cambridge gave this book to Dr. Dee in return for several printed books that he donated to their library. See MS. C.C.C. Oxon. No. 191.

16. Now Ms. Savil. Oxford. No. 15.

17. It doesn’t seem that this manuscript is currently preserved according to Tanner’s Notitia Monastica or Sir Thomas Phillipps’s Catalogue.

18. The manuscript described by Wanley, p. 222, as MS. Cotton. Vitell. A. xvii. is now destroyed and is probably the one mentioned here. The Cotton. MS. Jul. A. vj. also fits the brief description provided above.

19. Now at Trinity College, Dublin. Check Dr. Bernard’s Catalogue, No. 46.

20. Now MS. Bib. Reg. Mus. Brit. 12 B. XXII, “John Dee, May 4, 1557, London.”

21. This manuscript is now in the Ashmolean collection, No. 360.

22. This is likely the current version in MS. Cotton. Cleopatra, C. IX. I’m not aware of any other that fits the description.

23. Dee’s personal copy of the printed edition, with his handwritten notes, is in the British Museum. “Johannes Dee, 1562.”

24. Now MS. Bib. S. Joh. Coll. Cantab. G. 3. “Johannes Dee, May 4, 1557.”

25. Now MS. Lambeth, No. 67. Dee’s signature has been removed from the fly-leaf, but “1558, 30 June, London,” is still in his handwriting.

__A_TAG_PLACEHOLDER_0__ Now Ms. Sloan. 2128.

27. Now at Magdalen College, Oxford, No. 277.

28. From Ashmole’s MSS. No. 1790, fol. 52ª.