Wolsey's plan for religious growth in America had not yet been finished. Only one of the major cities had a serious church to pray in, and that was a problem. Not long after the finishing of the New York Chapel, Boston began its construction of its own church. They expected it to take many years, but Wolsey knew it would be okay. He promised his people churches and he would deliver.
In the year 1527 a message from King Henry VIII had reached the colonists. It ordered for a larger tax sum than usual. It also dictated that Wolsey make way back to England immediately. In light of the recent anti-Catholic occurrences in England, he was worried, but he was forced to comply. He made way on the royal frigate back to London.
A few weeks later the year 1528 rolled around, and the Exeter had made its way back to New England waters. The ship was ordered to make due course for Canada in the North and the captain complied. They would soon land and hopefully make a new settlement, extending the power of England and her colonies.
The Colchester landed in the port of London February 2, 1528, unloading its only piece of cargo, the Governor of New England. He was transported to the Palace of Whitehall by royal soldiers guarding him and ensuring he wouldn't flee. He was taken inside the large metal gates, casting an intimidating shadow over the open field. They lead the frightened Wolsey into the hallways adorned with marble statues and fine artwork. Gold trim ornately reached across certain objects and gems encrusted just about everything. They lead Wolsey to a room, the soldiers pushed him in, and then stood at the door, blocking anyone from entering or leaving. The doors closed, sealing Wolsey off. He looked up to see his king standing before him. He knelt down, stating "my liege".
"Rise Cardinal Wolsey." After doing as he was told, Cardinal Wolsey stared at his king in curiosity as to why he was here. The king promptly answered, as if reading his thoughts. "I'm sure you are unaware of why you are here. I am sure though you have heard of my recent dealings with the Pope in Rome. We are not seeing eye-to-eye and it has come to me that he, not I, is the one that is wrong."
"I don't understand why you have brought me here though your majesty, is there something you wish for me to do?"
"Yes there is. As governor I presume you have control over my colonies, so I hereby declare that the teaching of papacy rule of the church to be illegal and heretical in the colonies. I demand that you remove your Catholic building projects from existence immediately."
"You cannot do that! I refuse to do that in the name of the lord! You have disgraced our savior with your heathenous actions, and I refuse to be sent to hell on account of your arrogance about your inability to properly copulate!"
"I thought to might say that. Guards! Take Wolsey away, I never want him to see the light of day again." The soldiers moved forward and grabbed Wolsey, kicking and fighting with every step. Henry watched as they dragged the man out of his court. True to his word, Wolsey never again saw the light of day.
When news reached America, the colonists were devastated. Lt. Governor More didn't know what to do. He really only had one choice though, later that day, More was sworn in as Governor of New England. He promised he would follow the same path as Wolsey and not deviate.
As the Exeter made its way North, it finally made land fall, or was at least close enough to see land. They sent out a scouting party to determine the hostility of the land. When the scouting team came back, they reported a large native settlement Southwest of where they planned to settle. The natives seemed friendly and cooperative, and hopefully that would continue. The settlers then made the decision to take to the beaches. The Exeter dropped anchor a few hundred yards from shore. The settlers and their materials were slowly and maticulously hauled out and conoed to the sand where it was delivered. Finally, after three days of unloading, the group was ready and departed for the land they were looking for.
The hope for a path to Asia enticed the English sailors. They wanted to bring glory to their colony and their king. April 4, 1530, the Caravel Exeter set off to find such a route across the Americas to Asia through the water. It was hoped that they could claim finding it first, and cause and influx of new settlers into America. With the term running up, More announced he would not be running for office, partly because he was tired of politics, partly because he feared something similar might happen to him as what happened to Wolsey. The next elections surely would be one of the tensest.