Such notes as are requisite to explain the items, or to describe the individuals mentioned, are introduced into the Index, which contains references to every person, place, and thing, recorded. The Editor is sensible that many of his observations are imperfect, and not a few, perhaps, erroneous: in one or two instances he has been obliged to confess his inability to throw any light upon the subject, and he will be much gratified if his readers do not consider that there is still greater cause for a similar confession. Simple as many of the Notes appear, the labour and research with which they have been attended, were considerable; and to have partially failed when complete success was almost impossible, would not, he trusts, be discreditable to a far abler Antiquary. His friend Dr. Meyrick, for whose assistance in his literary pursuits the Editor has frequently had cause to express his gratitude, and James Heywood Markland, Esq. Director of the Society of Antiquaries, have most kindly and liberally afforded him their aid; and the information which these gentlemen have respectively contributed is equal in interest and importance to what might be expected from their reputation. _1st August, 1827._ FOOTNOTES: [1] In the possession of J. B. Nichols, Esq. F.S.A. [2] Cottonian MSS. Vespasianus, F. xvi. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. On the 23rd of October, 1529, Henry the Eighth came to his manor of Greenwich;[3] in the November following he went on board the Treasurer's ship;[4] and about the 20th of the same month arrived at York Place,[5] now called Whitehall, where he spent his Christmas.