Catalogue description Richard II. to the Duke of York and [the Council in England].

Desires to have constant news from his realm [of England]. A parliament is to be held at Dublin on Monday in the octave of Easter. There are three kinds of people in Ireland:--the wild Irish (Irrois savages), the King's enemies; the Irish rebels; and the obedient English. As the Irish rebels have become rebels owing to the griefs and wrongs done to them on the one hand, and to the default of a remedy being applied to them on the other, the King and Council are of opinion that, unless they are wisely treated and put in good hope of grace, they will doubtless join the King's enemies, which the King will not permit by any fault of his. A general pardon should be offered them; and if a fine or fee were paid for every pardon under the King's seal, much good would follow to the King and his said land. Will not, however, do such an important thing without the advice of the Duke and the others. Has taken all the Irish rebels generally into his special protection till the quinzaine of Easter next, in order that they may come and shew the causes of their rebellion. Desires advice as soon as possible. Given under signet at Dublin, 1st February.

Dated "16" Ric. II. by Carew.

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