Elizabeth I's cousin.- Carey (Henry, first Baron Hunsdon, Lord Chamberlain) Warrant certifying that Thomas Norris one of the Messengers of Her Majesty's Chamber to be assessed at the rate of five pounds in fee, D.s. "Hounsdon" and "T: Heneage"...

Elizabeth I's cousin.- Carey (Henry, first Baron Hunsdon, courtier and administrator, Lord Chamberlain, son of Mary Boleyn, 1526-96) Warrant certifying that Thomas Norris one of the Messengers of Her Majesty's Chamber to be assessed at the rate of five pounds in fee, D.s. "Hounsdon" and "T: Heneage", manuscript in Secretary hand, 1 page, three seals (2 paper and 1 remains of red wax seal), docketed at tail: "The Chamber Norris in fee vl xis viiid...", a few small holes, folds, stain in lower left corner, slightly creased and browned, folio, 1st October 1588.

⁂ Authorised by Hunsdon in his capacity as Lord Chamberlain of the household. In modern times Hunsdon has been better known for involvement in Elizabethan theatre, he sponsored a company of players, known when he had assumed the office, as the Lord Chamberlain's Men. Between 1594 and 1603, the Lord Chamberlain's Men acted thirty-two times at court.

Sir Thomas Heneage (b. in or before 1532, d. 1595), courtier.