Letters from Exile

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  • Apr 20, 1554

    Anne Hooper writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters 1:111-12.
  • Jun 27, 1554

    Whittingham et al arrive at Frankfurt

    The group meets with Poullain on arrival. Tr. v.
  • Jun 28, 1554

    Morellio and Castalio meet with new arrivals

    Tr. v.
  • Jul 1, 1554

    Request sent to Magistrates to remain in city

    Date approximate. Tr. v-vi.
  • Jul 4, 1554

    Magistrates Approve Exile Church

    Date approximate. Could be any time between 4 July and 29 July. Tr. vi.
  • Jul 8, 1554

    Exiles ask Glauburg for building

    Tr. vi.
  • Jul 14, 1554

    Permission granted to use exile church

    Tr. vi.
  • Period: Jul 14, 1554 to Jul 29, 1554

    Exiles set new liturgy based on Book of Common Prayer

    Date approximate. Tr. vi-vii.
  • Jul 29, 1554

    First worship service of exile congregation

    DD/PP/839, 26-29.Tr. vii.
  • Period: Aug 1, 1554 to Aug 31, 1554

    Whittingham writes to Grindal

    Date approximate. Letter could have been written during the month of August. Mentioned in DD/PP/839, 29-31
  • Aug 2, 1554

    Frankfurt Congregation writes to other exile communities

    DD/PP/839 26-29, Tr. viii-xiii, mentioned in DD/PP/839, 29-31.
  • Aug 11, 1554

    Grindal writes to Scory and Whittingham

    Tr. xiii; DD/PP/839, 29-31.
  • Aug 24, 1554

    Bullinger writes to 'Certain Englishmen'

    Original Letters, 2:747-50.
  • Aug 31, 1554

    J. Haddon writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters, 1:292-94.
  • Period: Sep 1, 1554 to Sep 24, 1554

    Aylmer writes to Martyr

    Mentioned in Strype, Ecclesiastical Memorials III,1:407
  • Sep 3, 1554

    Burcher writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters, 2:686-87.
  • Sep 3, 1554

    Scory writes to the Frankfurt congregation

    DD/PP/839, 31-32
  • Sep 9, 1554

    Bullinger writes to Calvin

    Original Letters 2:750.
  • Sep 16, 1554

    Frankfurt writes second letter to Zürich

    Tr. xvii-xviii.
  • Sep 22, 1554

    Anne Hooper writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters, 1:111-12.
  • Sep 24, 1554

    Frankfurt writes to Knox and Scory

    Tr xix-xx. DD/PP/839, 32-33
  • Sep 30, 1554

    Goodman writes to Aldersey

    DD/PP/839, 34
  • Sep 30, 1554

    Martyr writes to Frankfurt

    Humphrey, Vita Juelli, 93-95. Mentioned in Strype, Ecclesiastical Memorials, III,1:407.
  • Oct 5, 1554

    Scory writes to Frankfurt congregation

    DD/PP/839, 35
  • Oct 12, 1554

    Foxe writes to Martyr

    Strype, Ecclesiastical Memorials, III,1:407; III,2:311-13.
  • Period: Oct 13, 1554 to Oct 21, 1554

    Zürich replies to Frankfurt letters

    Tr. xiiii-xvi.
  • Oct 16, 1554

    J Haddon writes to Frankfurt congregation

    DD/PP/839, 35-37. Mentioned in Tr. xvi.
  • Oct 24, 1554

    Whitehead arrives at Frankfurt to preach

    Tr. xvii.
  • Oct 27, 1554

    Zürich writes to Frankfurt

    Chambers carries the letter. Tr. xviii-xix.
  • Period: Nov 1, 1554 to Nov 30, 1554

    Whittingham writes to St André

    Mentioned in DD/PP/839, 43-44 and Calvini Opera xv, no. 2077, cols. 370-72.
  • Nov 4, 1554

    Chambers arrives in Frankfurt

    Tr. xvii.
  • Nov 6, 1554

    Grindal writes to Cox

    DD/PP/839, 37-39
  • Period: Nov 6, 1554 to Nov 15, 1554

    Knox arrives at Frankfurt

    Tr. xix.
  • Nov 12, 1554

    Anne Hooper writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters, 1:112-14.
  • Nov 15, 1554

    Frankfurt writes to Zürich

    Chambers carries letter. Tr. xx-xxii.
  • Nov 23, 1554

    Strasbourg writes to Frankfurt

    Reply to Frankfurt's August letter. Tr. xxii-xxiii.
  • Nov 23, 1554

    Bale writes memo regarding the 'Catharytes'

    Date approximate. It oould have been written at any time during the winter of 1554-55. IT Petyt 538/47 fos. 473r-v.
  • Nov 23, 1554

    Bale writes to Ashley

    Date approximate. Letter could have been written any time after this date but before Aahley and Cox arrived in Frankfurt in March 1555. Inner Temple Library IT Peyt 538/47 380r–v; Ecclesiastical Memorials 3, i:408.
  • Nov 24, 1554

    Rawlyns writes to Chambers

    DD/PP/839, 40-41
  • Nov 26, 1554

    Salkyns writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters, 1:345-46.
  • Nov 28, 1554

    Chambers and Grindal arrive at Frankfurt

    Tr. xxii.
  • Dec 3, 1554

    Frankfurt writes to Strasbourg

    DD/PP/839, 41-42. Tr. xxiiii-vi.
  • Dec 9, 1554

    J. Haddon writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters, 1:294-96.
  • Dec 9, 1554

    Banks writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters, 1:306-307.
  • Dec 11, 1554

    Description of Book of Common Prayer sent to Calvin

    DD/PP/839, 65-68. Tr. xxviii-xxxiiii. Calvini Opera xv, No 2059, cols. 337-44.
  • Dec 13, 1554

    Strasbourg writes to Frankfurt

    DD/PP/839, 42. Tr. xxvi-xxvii.
  • Dec 13, 1554

    First 'compromise liturgy' set and used

    Date approximate. Could have happened at any time after this date. Liturgy put together by Knox, Whittingham, Gilby, Foxe , and Cole. Tr. xxxvi-xxxvii.
  • Dec 15, 1554

    St André writes to Whittingham

    DD/PP/839, 43-44.
  • Dec 28, 1554

    Salkyns writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters 1:346-48.
  • Jan 4, 1555

    Tinoterius writes to Geneva ministers

    Probably written by Knox. Calvini Opera xv, No 2077, cols 370-72.
  • Jan 8, 1555

    J. Haddon writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters 1:297.
  • Jan 9, 1555

    Banks writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters 1:308-309.
  • Jan 15, 1555

    J. Haddon writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters 298-99.
  • Jan 17, 1555

    Lever writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters 1:157-59.
  • Period: Jan 17, 1555 to Feb 6, 1555

    Lever arrives in Frankfurt

    Original Letters 1:157-59; Tr xxxvii.
  • Jan 20, 1555

    Calvin writes to Frankfurt

    Tr. xxxiiii-xxxvi; Calvini Opera xv.
  • Feb 6, 1555

    New 'compromise liturgy' agreed upon and used

    Liturgy compiled by Knox, Whittingham, Parry, and Lever. Agreed to be used on trial basis through April. Tr. xxxvii-xxxviii.
  • Feb 12, 1555

    Lever writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters 1:159-60.
  • Feb 23, 1555

    Sampson writes to Calvin

    Original Letters 1:170-72.
  • Mar 8, 1555

    Martyr writes to Jewel

    Jewel arrived in the city sometime before this date. DD/PP/839, 44-45.
  • Mar 13, 1555

    Cox et al arrive in Frankfurt

    Tr. xxxviii.
  • Mar 15, 1555

    Treason charges filed against Knox

    DD/PP/839, 45.
  • Mar 17, 1555

    Jewel preaches and says litany in morning service

    Tr. xxxviii; Knox, Works 4:43.
  • Mar 17, 1555

    Knox preaches afternoon sermon

    Tr. xxxviii; Knox, Works 4:43.
  • Mar 18, 1555

    Knox's accusers return to the Magistrates

    DD/PP/839, 45.
  • Mar 19, 1555

    Frankfurt congregational meeting

    Cox et al admitted to congregation. Knox forbidden to preach. Tr. xxxix-xl.
  • Mar 20, 1555

    Whittingham meets with Magistrates

    Knox ordered not to preach until Magistrates make decision on treason charges. Tr. xl.
  • Mar 20, 1555

    Glauburge sets new liturgy committee

    Committee members are Knox, Whittingham, Cox, and Lever. Tr. xl.
  • Mar 22, 1555

    Supplication to Senate and Glauburge sent

    Date approximate. DD/PP/839, 48-49.
  • Mar 22, 1555

    Glauburge orders Frankfurt to use Poullain's liturgy

    Tr. xliii.
  • Mar 23, 1555

    Whittingham summoned before Magistrates

    Date approximate. Knox ordered to leave city. Tr. xliiii.
  • Period: Mar 23, 1555 to Mar 25, 1555

    Goodman writes to Martyr

    DD/PP/839, 51.
  • Mar 25, 1555

    Knox preaches final sermon in Frankfurt

    Approximately 50 people attend sermon given in Knox's home. Tr. xlv.
  • Mar 25, 1555

    Whittingham writes to Calvin

    Knox may have carried letter. Original Letters, 2:764-65.
  • Mar 26, 1555

    Knox leaves Frankfurt

    Tr. xlv.
  • Mar 26, 1555

    A. Glauburge meets with Whittingham

    Whittingham told not to meddle in the affairs of the church anymore. Tr. xlv-xlvi.
  • Mar 27, 1555

    Whittingham summoned to A. Glauburge home

    Whittingham again told not to meddle. Tr. xlv-xlvi.
  • Mar 28, 1555

    Cox gathers former English clergy members

    Group elects church leaders settles liturgy despite objections by Goodman. Tr. xlvi-vii.
  • Period: Mar 28, 1555 to Aug 1, 1555

    Whittingham looks for new church location

    He travels to Basle, Zürich, and Geneva. Dates uncertain. Tr. l. Mentioned in DD/PP/839, 48.
  • Mar 31, 1555

    Goodman writes to Martyr

    Date approximate. Letter could have been written any time after after this date. DD/PP/839, 56-58.
  • Mar 31, 1555

    New liturgy used

    Goodman also publicly criticised and excommunicated. Leaver, Liturgy of Frankfurt; DD/PP/839, 56-58.
  • Apr 1, 1555

    Foxe writes to Martyr

    Strype, Ecclesiastical Memorials, 3:105-106, 241-242.
  • Apr 5, 1555

    Cox et al write to Calvin

    Original Letters 2:753-55; Tr. li.
  • Apr 10, 1555

    Whittingham presents English petition in Basle

    Garrett, Marian Exiles, 359-59; mentioned in DD/PP/839, 48.
  • Apr 11, 1555

    Anne Hooper writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters, 1:114-15.
  • Apr 17, 1555

    Morison writes to Calvin

    Original Letters, 1:147-48.
  • Apr 24, 1555

    J. Haddon writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters, 1:299-300.
  • May 1, 1555

    Knox writes to Frankfurt friends

    DD/PP/839, 45-46.
  • May 6, 1555

    Grindal writes to Ridley

    Ridley, Works, 386-88; Grindal, Remains, 238.
  • May 6, 1555

    Ridley writes to Grindal

    Date approximate. Written sometime after this date. Ridley, Works, 388-95.
  • May 31, 1555

    Calvin writes to Cox et al

    DD/PP/839, 47-48; Tr. li-liii.
  • Jun 6, 1555

    Frankfurt minority to Sulierus (Sulzer)

    DD/PP/839, 48.
  • Jun 6, 1555

    Whittingham writes to friend in England

    Date approximate. Probably written after this date. Tr. xlvii-l.
  • Period: Jul 1, 1555 to Jul 31, 1555

    Ridley writes to Grindal

    Ridley, Works, 533-35.
  • Jul 6, 1555

    Ponet writes to Bale

    Baskerville in JEH 37 (1986):442-47.
  • Jul 19, 1555

    Chambers writes to Cox

    DD/PP/839, 52-53.
  • Aug 1, 1555

    Calvin dedicates Harmony to Frankfurt magistrates

    A Harmonie dedication. St André carries to Frankfurt.
  • Aug 6, 1555

    Sampson writes to Bullinger

    Original Letters, 1:172.
  • Aug 23, 1555

    Morison writes to Bullinger

    Date approximate. Could be dated between spring 1555 or 1556. Original Letters, 1:148-50.
  • Aug 27, 1555

    Succession group writes response to schism charge

    Tr. liiii-lv.
  • Aug 30, 1555

    Final meeting between the Successionists and the rest of the Frankfurt congregation

    Tr. lv-lviii.
  • Sep 20, 1555

    Whitehead et al write to Calvin

    Original Letters, 2:755-63.
  • Sep 21, 1555

    Whittingham writes to Calvin

    Original Letters 2:766.
  • Oct 10, 1555

    Cheke writes to Calvin

    Original Letters 1:142.
  • Oct 13, 1555

    Whittingham party arrives in Geneva

    Livre des Anglois.
  • Nov 1, 1555

    Geneva exiles elect ministers

    Group selects Knox and Goodman. Gilby elected as interim minister while Knox is away. Tr. lix; Livre des Anglois.
  • Nov 1, 1555

    Goodman gives first address to Geneva exiles

    DD/PP/839, 17-21.
  • Period: Nov 1, 1555 to Nov 30, 1555

    Bullinger writes to Calvin

    Original Letters, 2:751.
  • Dec 15, 1555

    Goodman writes to Cole

    DD/PP/839, 58.
  • Dec 23, 1555

    Goodman writes to Laski (a Lasco)

    DD/PP/839, 53-55.
  • Jan 6, 1556

    Ministerial changes in Frankfurt

    Date approximate. Whitehead steps down and Horne elected. Tr. lxii.
  • Apr 1, 1556

    Martyr writes to Goodman

    DD/PP/839, 55-56.
  • Period: Mar 6, 1557 to Mar 16, 1557

    Geneva congregation writes to Frankfurt

    Bodleian MS Rawl D 857 fol. 122 & D 923 fol. 189v.
  • Mar 14, 1557

    Goodman writes to Cox

    DD/PP/839, 60-61.
  • Apr 15, 1557

    Cox writes to Goodman

    DD/PP/839, 61-62.
  • Jun 1, 1557

    Jewel writes to Goodman and Whittingham

    Jewel Works 4:1193.
  • May 25, 1558

    Goodman writes to Martyr

    DD/PP/839, 62.
  • Jun 11, 1558

    Martyr writes to Goodman

    DD/PP/839, 62-63.
  • Aug 20, 1558

    Goodman writes to Martyr

    Original Letters 2:768-71.