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| April 1. |
1630. M. Verac to M. De la Mothe Fenelon. |
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Can communicate with him through Edward Litill, a merchant of Edinburgh, but his letters must be in cipher. The
Earl of Cassillis has surrendered himself to the Regent, as has
also done the Earl of Eglinton. [The Regent] declares that if
they oppose the authority of the King he will call in the
English.—Dumbarton, 1 April 1571. Signed. Partly in
cipher with most of the names undeciphered. |
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Add. Endd. by Burghley: taken in Dumbarton. P. 1. |
| April 1. |
1631. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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1. Will, according to his advice, not fail so to work that the
party he mentions shall have some encouragement to make
him the more forward in furthering this match. Assures him
of his fidelity to him. |
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2. P.S.—They desire that Cavalcanti's coming may be kept
secret.—Paris, 1 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| April 1. |
1632. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Has well weighed the contents of Her Majesty's letter of
the 24th March, and considered the great practises which are
daily put in use to impeach the match between the Queen and
Monsieur, which lack not any help that can be ministered from
her own subjects to breed an opinion in Monsieur that all is but
dalliance, which talk Monsieur himself used with M. De Foix.
Was very much perplexed what course to take, and in his
proceeding with the Queen Mother has somewhat swerved
from the precise course of his instructions. Mentions the
points wherein he varied from his instructions, assuring her
that the offer of Monsieur would be accepted in good part,
and that if the Queen perceived any apparent cause of mislike
that she would deal plainly with them. Recommended that
M. De Foix should be sent over upon some other pretence.
Forbore to touch on the matter of religion. Told her that
the Queen had for the more secret handling of the matter
made choice of only two councillors, namely, the Earl of
Leicester and Lord Burghley. It was also agreed that Cavalcanti should be admitted as a dealer in the matter.—Paris,
1 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Printed by Digges. Pp. 7. |
| April 1. |
1633. The Earl of Rutland to Lord Burghley. |
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Thanks him for his friendly warning. Is glad that by Her
Majesty's favour he may remain here as yet, and hopes to be
able to do her better service on his return. The Court of
France is presently the richest and disorderliest court he has
ever seen.—Paris, 1 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| April 1. |
1634. Marriage between the Queen and the Duke of Anjou. |
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Articles providing for certain matters in the proposed marriage of the Queen and the Duke of Anjou, such as the form
of its celebration, the freedom of conscience to be allowed to
the Duke and his suite; his title, and the succession of the
offspring of the said marriage.—1 April 1571. |
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Endd. Lat. Printed by Digges. Pp. 2. |
| April 2. |
1635. Reformed Church of France. |
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Regulations for the governance and discipline of the reformed churches in France. Signed at foot by Theodore Beza. |
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Endd. Fr. Pp. 54. |
| April 3. |
1636. Henry Cobham to Lord Burghley. |
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Has been with the Archbishop of Cashel, who desires to be
restored to Her Majesty's favour, and offers to forsake King
Philip's pension of 2,000 crowns so as he may enjoy only his
own patrimony in Ireland. Further, he made declaration of
the full manner of Stuckley's coming into Spain and his proceedings. If he may find favour he has further to disclose of
the advertisements which the Ambassador of Spain sent, and
certain ways by which he had intelligence of the secret affairs.
If it be true what he says hardly can anything be deliberated
in England which King Philip shall not know.—Paris, 3 April
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| April 3. |
1637. Paul De Foix to Lord Burghley. |
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Sends this letter by Cavalcanti to congratulate him on his
advancement in dignity, and to assure him of the goodwill
which he bears towards him.—Paris, 3 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. ½. |
| April 3. |
1638. Sir William Drury to the Privy Council. |
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Grange has put both men and munition into Holyrood and
St. Giles' church. The Regent has by some politic order
entered yesterday morning before dawn the castle of Dumbarton, and taken the Lord Fleming and the Bishop of
St. Andrews.—Berwick. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Injured by damp. P. 2/3. |
| April 4. |
1639. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Has procured Captain Thomas, the Irishman, to repair to
the Archbishop of Cashel, and to offer him any friendship or
service he might show him in this Court, which he took in
very good part, and desired the captain to procure him access
to the Cardinal of Lorraine, which he did, but could not draw
from him what communication passed between them. This
much the Archbishop signified to him that hereafter there
might be some occasion offered to employ him to some good
service, and further that he should say that he was a man of
noble family and great reputation in Ireland, which was but
weak and easy to be got by the enemy, and such like talk to
this effect. Walsingham advised him to report to the Cardinal
that though the Archbishop was of a noble family yet he was
of no such credit in his country, for that the heads of the
house of Desmond, whereof he was descended, were under
guard in England, and that anyone who should attempt anything against Ireland would find it able enough to resist a
multitude. Two days afterwards the Captain was sent for by
the Cardinal, and answered to every point as Walsingham
required, since which time the Cardinal makes not that
account of the Archbishop that he looked for. Thinks that
he might be got to answer such things as he knows of this
Spanish enterprise if he might be well assured of Her Majesty's
favour and be restored to his former living. Has appointed
another Irish soldier to mark whither and to whom he resorts,
and what company comes to him. Recommends Captain Thomas to him; he is very honest and civil, and has taken profit
with these civil wars besides being of good parentage, bred
and born in the English Pale. On the 29th ult. his secretary
had further conference with the Archbishop, who assured him
that the only cause of his coming out of Spain was to obtain
license to return into his country with his Prince's favour, and
to eschew the name of traitor. He also said that it was time
that the Queen sent some one into Spain, for that there were
many traitors in Ireland of the Irishmen and of the English
soldiers there, and that he might do good service in Ireland,
as the most part of the nobility would be much ruled by his
counsel; but if he could not obtain favour from the Queen
he would return into Spain, where he has been most honourably entertained by the King. He further told him that the
Duke of Alva had offered 30,000 ducats for the Earl of Northumberland's ransom. Desires with speed to know how he
shall deal with the Archbishop. Harvey has arrived out of
Flanders and gone into Spain, and had great conferences with
the Ambassador of Scotland and Lord Seton.—Paris, 4 April
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Printed by Digges. Pp. 3. |
| April 5. |
1640. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Renews his request respecting not revealing a certain matter,
as he would be grieved if those of the religion received any
hindrance through him. The matter requires speedy resolution and secret handling.—Paris, 5 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| April 7. |
1641. Advices from Italy. |
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Venice, 7 April 1571; Rome, 28 March. News and reports
of various kinds from different places. |
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Endd. Ital. Pp. 1⅓. |
| April 7. |
1642. Negociation of M. De Zweveghem. |
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Conference with M. De Zweveghem sent over by Alva to
negociate the release of the merchants' goods stayed in England and in Flanders. To his complaint that the goods of
Spanish subjects laden in a ship which was driven into Dublin
had been sold to their greas loss; it was answered that the
same had been done to the Queen's subjects, both in Flanders
and in Spain; also that Englishmen had been taken upon the
seas on suspicion, and condemned and executed without any
proof or witness of any offence by them committed. |
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Endd. Pp. 1¾. |
| April 8. |
1643. The Queen to Francis Walsingham. |
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If he finds it likely that the Irishman naming himself
Archbishop of Cashel means dutifully to ask pardon, he may
assure him that he shall be restored to her favour and be provided with as good a living as heretofore he had, or at least
he shall be allowed to return safely out of her realm. If,
however, he finds out that he has sought to abuse him he
shall procure as much intelligence from him as he can, and
then deal with the French King, that he may be delivered up
as an open known rebel and traitor. The Scottish Ambassadors of both parties have been long here and troubled not a
little her and her council. After much debating, minding to
make a final end to the cause they found that Morton and his
colleagues had not sufficient commission to treat of the
matter. May show this to the French King and assure him
that if they only seek upon delays she will conclude with
that party which will hear and understand reason.—Westminster, 8 April 1571. |
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Draft. Endd. Printed by Digges. Pp. 3. |
| April 9. |
1644. Sir William Drury to the Privy Council. |
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Dumbarton was taken at the hour before day by the great
diligence of the assailants and the negligence of those within.
Captains Home and Crawford, with their bands to the number
of 150, guided by a poor man near inhabiting the piece,
climbing the rock little and little till they approached a
couple of trees, whereat they tied certain ropes for their
. . . . . . some watching upon the walls . . . . . . attempt,
and threw stones . . . . . . to impeach the assault; but the
[rest] were, by the suddenness of the matter, not so ready to
assist; whereby one Ramsey, ensign to Captain Crawford,
entered first, and being well succoured by his captain slew
a couple of the watch, and by that time the rest within
began to make head, but so confusedly, that in manner both
the King's bands entered the piece and laid about them on
every side with the slaughter of three and some more hurt.
The Bishop of St. Andrew's had put on his shirt of mail and
steel cap, but seeing how vain it was to contend, yielded.
Lord Fleming escaped with seven more. An Englishman,
who named himself Johnson, with his servant, with their
swords drawn, desired passage, which was not granted. M.
Virac, who was taken, confessed that there was coming from
France two ships with men, munitions, and money. In the
piece they found abundance of [munitions] and great wealth
of money and plate. The French Ambassador desires to see
the King and to have leave to return into France, which was
granted. The Bishop is to be executed this day at Stirling,
as well for the King's murder as for that of the late Regent.
The Regent lay two nights at Dumbarton. Lord Fleming and
the Earl of Huntly came on the 5th instant, disguised, into
Edinburgh Castle, their habit being plaids, accompanied not
with above five. The Laird of Wastle, being a Cunningham,
remains with the charge. Grange levies more men, and has
revoked those out of the abbey.—Berwick, 9 April 1570 (sic).
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Injured by damp. Pp. 1¼. |
| April 11. |
1645. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Has, according to his instructions, informed the Queen
Mother of the late proceedings in the Queen of Scots' case,
who wished that there could have been some speedier way
taken, and desired that the Queen would not take her earnestness in the matter in ill will. Is promised redress in Sir
Thomas Cotton's matter, and also in that of one Hawkins.
Somewhat that the Irish Archbishop prefers has been handled
in the secret cabinet. The Irish captain gives great attendance on him. Grange's brother has received from the Cardinal
of Lorraine 30,000 francs for the purchase of munitions. The
English rebels are retired into Flanders, and give out great
words of hope to be shortly in England. There is a report that
Stuckley is already in Ireland, and that all the towns on the
coast, except Waterford and Dublin, are revolted.—Paris,
11 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 3. |
| April 11. |
1646. Lord Scrope to Burghley. |
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Encloses the copy of a letter which he has received from
Lord Herries.—Carlisle, 11 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ¼. |
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1647. Lord Herries to Scrope. |
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Is desired by the captain of the castle of Edinburgh and
some other of his friends to come and speak with them.
Because he promised the Lord Lieutenant that he would not
write abroad for aid of strangers, nor resist the Queen of
England's rebels, lest some of his evil willers should speak
otherwise than truth shall prove, he declares that he still
means to keep his promise. Desires Scrope to impart his
good wisdom in writing. On the 7th instant the Earl of
Lennox caused hang and quarter the Bishop of St. Andrew's
in Stirling, which cruelty he trusts will rather incense the
hearts of the people than advance him. The captain of the
castle declares himself in great rage more than ever he did
before.—Terregles, 10 April 1571. |
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Copy. P. 1. Enclosure. |
| April 12. |
1648. The Queen to Francis Walsingham. |
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Has understood the message and credit which he gave to
Beale. Directs him to say to the party who made the demand
that she is sorry that she cannot satisfy their request at
present neither for the place or the time. |
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Draft in Burghley's writing. Endd.: 12 April. Printed
by Digges. P. 2/3. |
| April 13. |
1649. Thomas Hamilton of Priestfield to William
Panther. |
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Desires him to further Francis Linton on his voyage to
France. Grangè has this day published a proclamation that
Lennox has unlawfully intruded himself into the government,
and also calumniously slandered him, which he offers to prove
by law of arms on horseback or on foot against any gentleman
of his faction. Both parties are with all diligence making for
the field.—Edinburgh, 13 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| April 13. |
1650. The Duke of Montmorency to Lord Burghley. |
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Letter of recommendation for the bearer, M. Dapin.—
Rouen, 13 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. ¾. |
| April 13. |
1651. Revenues of the Duke of Anjou. |
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List of the lands and seigneuries forming the appanage of
the Duke of Anjou, the yearly rental of which amounted to
150,000 crowns, not including the payments from the different
bishoprics and abbacies in his domain. He has besides a
pension of 70,000 crowns. |
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Endd. by Lord Burghley. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| April 14. |
1652. John Count of Emden to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Implores her assistance and protection against the Duke of
Alva, who accuses him of having received his master's rebels,
and also of being the cause of an expedition lately made
against Holland.—Emden, 14 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 2⅓. |
| April 15. |
1653. Henry Cobham to Lord Burghley. |
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1. The King has disbursed great sums of money for Stuckley's
maintenance. His yearly pension is named to be 15,000
ducats and 7,000 more allowed for his son at Alcala. Encloses
a copy of the King's warrant to Stuckley. There is a stay
made on the sea coast of ships, and soldiers are levied to go
into Flanders with the Duke of Medina Celi. Stuckley discharges sundry of his followers. Has sent 50 crowns to Huggins. There is practice in hand to have an interview between
the Queens of France and Spain. This day he passes into
Spain. Don Juan D'Accunya, the captain of Fontarabia, has
offered him much courtesy. |
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2. P.S.—The men who are levying are not in all fully 3,000,
and it must be the end of May ere they can depart.—St. Jean
de Luz, 15 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| April 15. |
1654. Lord Scrope to Burghley. |
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This day received a letter from the Regent of Scotland
enclosing the copy of another. After perusal whereof he sent
doubles of the same to the other wardens, and commanded
a stand watch to be set both day and night for the staying
of all passengers unknown. Dispatches the like copies to
Burghley.—Carlisle, 15 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| April 9. |
1655. The Earl of Lennox to Scrope. |
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Sends the copy of a letter written in cipher from Claude
Hamilton to the Duke his father, whereby he may perceive
that the King's mother minds to be in these parts shortly.—
Stirling Castle, 9 April 1571. |
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Copy. P. ⅓. Enclosure. |
| [April.] |
1656. Lord Claude Hamilton to the Duke of Chatelherault. |
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Will ride this night to the castle to speak with the captain.
Finds him very frank in the Queen's cause, and will do that
thing that her Grace will be contented with. Seeing Huntly
is now in the castle, he believes that her Grace and R. will
not refuse to come there. Albeit R. will not come himself,
yet he believes he will not refuse to make her Grace surely be
conveyed here. Maxwell, Herries, Lochinvar will be this
night in the castle, and many others of Fife and Lothian, and
others like Buccleugh and Ferniehurst. Desires him to devise
for the Queen's surety, and advertise what she wishes them
to do. |
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Copy. P. ½. Enclosure. |
| April 15. |
1657. Sir William Drury to the Privy Council. |
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Sends a copy of the Laird of Grange's proclamation. He
intends to levy more soldiers. M. Virac is with him and
desires to pass this way. The noblemen of the Queen of
Scots' party with their followers are daily looked for at Edinburgh. Divers of the merchants of Edinburgh who followed
the King's authority have left their houses.—Berwick, 15 April.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| [April 13.] |
1658. Proclamation by Kirkcaldy of Grange. |
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Denies the truth of the calumnious injuries and reports
published against him by the Earl of Lennox, and offers to
fight any gentleman of his faction who will maintain the
charge of treason against him. Has never acknowledged
Lennox's usurped regiment. Calls upon all good Scotchmen
to assist him in the defence of Edinburgh Castle. |
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Copy. Endd. by Burghley. Pp. 1½. Enclosure. |
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1659. Another copy.
Endd. P. 2/3. |
| April 16. |
1660. Demands of the Spanish Ambassador. |
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Instructions to his secretary, John Cipres, to require the
punishment of those persons who have been concerned in the
abduction of Dr. Story, and also to complain of the encouragement and support given to the rebels and pirates of the Low
Countries in England.—London, 16 April 1871. |
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Endd. by Burghley: 20 April. Span. P. 1. |
| April 16. |
1661. The Queen to Francis Walsingham. |
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Sends the copy of certain articles propounded by the French
Ambassador and Cavalcanti, together with her answers (see
Sept. 7, 1575), in the debating whereof the Ambassador has
misliked sundry of them, such as that the usage of matrimony
according to the orders of England may contain matters which
should be repugnant to the Duke's conscience, also that no
grant is made that the Duke shall have liberty for himself
and his domestics to use his own religion. As they will not
be compelled to use the rites of the English religion, Walsingham is to require the Queen Mother to have good consideration by her own experience of the troubles growing by such
permission. Mentions other objections to the articles on
questions of titles and revenue, but thinks that the matter
concerning religion were best determined on both parts before
they proceed to the rest. |
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Copy. Endd. by Burghley: 16 April. Printed by Digges.
Pp. 22/3. |
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1662. Rough draft of the above in Burghley's writing.
Endd. Pp. 3½. |
| April 18. |
1663. Henry Cobham to Lord Burghley. |
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There is a stay made along the coast of ships to convey the
Duke of Medina Celi into Flanders with 3,000 soldiers and
Julian Romero. On the 21st January Thomas Stuckley was
created knight by the King, but now his prodigality has
somewhat lessened the credit that he had at first. Cannot
understand of any present preparation to attempt anything
in Ireland, but they will be ready when occasion offers, and
the rather for that the clergy have great authority with the
King and govern Spain at their will by the Inquisition.
Cardinal Spinosa, the President of the Council, for devotion's
sake professes to succour all the Queen's rebels. Has received
great courtesy from Don Juan De Accunya. In the streets of
Fontarabia they of the town cast corn and sweet water on his
head, making show of their gladness to see a messenger from
the Queen, this stay of intercourse having much decayed the
towns of Guipuscoa and Biscay. One William Likilston has
offered to be in his company professing to be a merchant, but
he is informed that he is Stuckley's steward; will try if he
will be shriven and be penitent, if not, he will dismiss him.
The King is at Escurial at his devotions.—Vittoria, 18 April
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2½. |
| April 18. |
1664. The Earl of Morton and others to Lord Burghley. |
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Recommend certain people to his favour for passports to
go into France.—Berwick, 18 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| April 19. |
1665. Sir Arthur Champernoun to Lord Burghley. |
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Is entertained by the count [Montgomery] with great liberality, who makes little doubt of the continuance of this peace.
The King means shortly to come to Chateaubriant, where it is
thought that the Queen of Navarre, the Princes, and the
Admiral will repair to him. Remains here to end the marriage between his son and the Count's daughter. Would be
glad that his son should follow the Princes and Count Ludovic,
to the end that hereafter he might be the better able to serve
his country, but fears that he will be letted through want of
means to maintain him.—Dwecy [Duce] in Normandy, 19 April
1572. Signed. |
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Endd. P. 1. |
| April 19. |
1666. The Archbishop of Cashel's Requests. |
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1. Desires a full pardon under the Great Seal for all offences
that can be objected against him, with license with eight of
his train to go into Ireland and there enjoy his archbishopric
as heretofore. If the Queen will grant this, he promises
hereafter to behave dutifully towards her, and also to declare
unto Francis Walsingham, her ambassador, all such "news"
as he would have declared to the Queen's Majesty if he had
himself gone into England.— 19 April 1571. Signed:
Maurice FitzGibbon. |
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2. Being requested instead of the word "news" to put in
"secrets," he replied, that unless he was sure of pardon he
would be loath that by his own handwriting there should be
anything extant that might prejudice his credit in Spain or
elsewhere. |
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Copy. Endd. P. ¾. |
| April 20. |
1667. Passport. |
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Passport for three Englishmen who are desirous of going
to Paris for the purpose of studying, signed by the French
Ambassador De la Mothe Fenelon.—London, 20 April 1571.
Endd. by Lord Burghley. Fr. P. 1. |
| April 21. |
1668. Kirkcaldy of Grange to the Earls of Sussex and
Leicester and Lord Burghley. |
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Intends still to follow as far as he may the pacification of
these inward troubles, and the continuation of amity between
these two realms. Wishes that they would procure Her
Majesty to hold the balance equal to both sides, so that
neither may think themselves prejudged till the difference
for the title to the crown may by her means be compounded.
The Earl of Lennox whom he never thought a fit person to
bear any rule, has so ungently and unlawfully used him, that
he has compelled him to provide for his own security, and
that of the place which he has in charge, and so is forced to
join with such of the nobility as would concur with him.
Complains of Lennox's proclamations commanding his soldiers
to leave him, and setting forth calumnious charges against
him to make him odious with the people. If the Queen of
England continues to prosecute the course she has begun for
according the difference to title to the crown, and shall
show her favour in the mean season indifferently to both
parties; the noblemen with whom he has joined will be as
far at her devotion and as able every way and willing to
entertain good intelligence between the realms as any others,
and no less able to serve Her Majesty's turn. Expresses his
willingness to observe the abstinence unless the others do any
injury to himself or friends, in which case Lennox shall have
no cause to look for quietness, for he has resolved to use him
in the same way as he shall do to him and his friends.
Doubts not, however, that Her Majesty will overrule and
bridle him from disordered doings. As for the common
quietness of the town of Edinburgh, there is none within the
compass of the same, who has received injury or violence by
word or deed from him or his.—Edinburgh Castle, 21 April
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 12/3. |
| April 21. |
1669. Advices from Italy. |
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Venice, 21 April. Warlike preparations and levies of
troops. Rome, 14 April. Expected arrival of Don John of
Austria in Italy. Design of King Philip against Tunis. |
|
Endd. Pp. 2. |
| [April.] |
1670. The Turks in Cyprus. |
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Account of the expedition of the Turks into Cyprus down
to the taking of Nicosia, and the investment of Famagosta. |
|
Endd. Ital. Pp. 8¼. |
| April 22. |
1671. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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1. Before the receipt of Her Majesty's letter of the 8th inst.,
the Archbishop's enterprise offered to this state was through
the dutiful and discreet usage of "the Irish captain quite overthrown; for the same day that he should have had conference
with Monsieur, the Irish captain procured him to send him to
Monsieur to know if it was his pleasure that he should wait
on him. Monsieur asked him divers questions about Ireland,
and lastly whether the country were fruitful, and what commodity the Queen had by the same; whereunto he answered
that the country was very poor, and that the Queen was at
yearly charges for keeping the same without receiving any
commodity from thence. Then he asked him what the bishop
was. He showed him that he was banished out of his country
for certain disorders, and since had been in divers countries
seeking such relief as he might get. After Monsieur had
heard this report, he willed him to tell the Archbishop that
he doubted that he should not be at any leisure to confer
with him, and that if he lacked anything that he would be
a means to the King for the same, whereupon the Bishop
making him acquainted with his poverty, he sent him 200
crowns. Desires that some consideration may be had of the
Irish captain who has been a very good instrument for the
discovery of the practices against Ireland, with the hazarding
of his life. Acrording to his charge he has dealt with the
Archbishop in respect of the secret practices which he promised to reveal, and also for his repair to England, showing
him that the Queen had promised grace and pardon if he
would humbly desire it, and offering him a safe-conduct to go
and return safely, whereunto he willingly accorded, but afterwards by sinister counsel changed his mind. |
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2. In the end he said that unless the Queen granted him
this rude request, namely, to have knowledge of his pardon
within twenty days, he would repair again into Spain.
On the 19th, two gentlemen arrived here from Newcastle,
who have departed into Flanders. Has delivered the Queen's
answer contained in her letter of 13th April to the party who
awaited the same.—Paris, 22 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Printed by Digges. Pp. 2. |
| April 25. |
1672. News from Prague. |
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News from Prague, of the movements of the Emperor, and
of affairs in Transylvania.—25 April 1571. |
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Ital. Pp. 1¼. |
| April 27. |
1673. Henry Cobham to Lord Burghley. |
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1. Since his coming, which was yesterday, Secretary Cayas
has sent him word that the King is well pleased with his
being here, and means to give him shortly audience. By the
courteous usage shown to him in the places through which
he passed, he finds that in the towns which depend on traffic
they are desirous to be at peace with England; but here he
is informed that Stuckley has been publicly favoured by the
King. Stuckley is three leagues from the court, in a village,
where he lives liberally. The opinion is that the Duke of
Medina Celi shall go to be Viceroy of Naples. They will have
it that the credit of Ruy Gomez procures the Duke of Alva's
absence. William Sutton came hither out of Flanders with
letters from the Queen's rebels having the Duke's passport.
Vespasian Gonzaga is sent to fortify some places in Navarre.
The Catholic league is not yet concluded. The Queen of
Spain is known certainly to be with child. Here is no great
preparation to make any present attempt into any place, as
far as he can perceive. The town is full of sick people who
are infected with an illness called the "Tavardillion," in Italy
they name it "Petacha," which he never knew in England.
By reason of this the King will not tarry here above a week. |
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2. P.S.—The Bishop of Cashel is a bastard of the Geraldines and a Dominic friar, who going to Rome procured this
bishopric of the Pope. He was sent hence in displeasure of
the King, for he defaced Stuckley, and Stuckley discovered
the bishop's dissolute life.—Madrid, 27 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 3. |
| April 28. |
1674. News from Venice. |
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Venice, 28 April 1571. Continued resistance of Famagusta.
Intended expedition by the Venetians for the reduction of
Valone. |
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Imperfect. Ital. Pp. 2. |
| April 28. |
1675. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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This knotty piece of religion is the only matter of difficulty
in which he finds them here settled, which proceeds of two
respects; the one for that liberty and exercise of religion was
yielded unto Charles; the other for that they are put in some
hope by their ambassador of relenting on the Queen's behalf.
Though the Queen Mother admitted that the Queen had good
reason to refuse the exercise of religion, yet she saw more
cause that she should yield, for nothing could be more dangerous than for Monsieur to make shipwreck of conscience
by shaking off all religion. The only scruple that Walsingham has is this exercise of religion, being not persuaded that
an evil may be done, whereof good may grow. Imparts this
to Burghley that he may the better know how in this present
service he may be used. Has appointed Mr. Doddington, the
auditor of the Mint, to repair to him with a bill for allowance of money for intelligence. Asks him to excuse the use
of his secretary to the Queen, as he will answer for his
secrecy. The Vidame has shown him a letter by which there
is great hope of a league growing between England, France,
and the Princes of Germany.—28 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| April 28. |
1676. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Change of religion grows here to be the only and chief
let, which he supposes proceeds rather from regard to honour
than conscience. Begs that Teligny's name may be supprest.
He and the rest of his profession earnestly wish the match to
proceed, making no doubt of his revolt in religion, besides it
is very likely to breed a revolt in this realm. Sees that the
Queen is in great danger without marrying, both at home
and abroad. Here they were so far forward in hope that
the King appointed the Baron De la Garde to bring the
galleys round to Nantes. How sincerely soever the Queen
proceeds, yet if the match takes not place, all will be thought
but dalliance.—Paris, 28 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| April 28. |
1677. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Cavalcanti arrived on the 24th with Her Majesty's letters.
On the 27th inst. by the Queen Mother's appointment, he
went to St. Cloud and desired to know how she was satisfied
with the answer she had received by Cavalcanti to the
articles propounded by the King and her. She showed
him that they seemed to her not to be direct, saving that
which was made to the second article, which was very hard
and nearly touched the honour of her son, and if he should
yield thereto the Queen would also receive some part of
the blemish by accepting for husband such a one, who by
sudden change might be thought void of all conscience and
religion. Walsingham replied that she meant not such a
sudden change, as that he and his household should be compelled to use the rites of the church of England; but as the
exercise of his religion being contrary to her laws was like
to kindle such trouble as lately reigned in France, she hoped
that he who was to run with her own fortune, would not
require a thing which she by no means could yield to. The
Queen Mother replied, that the not having the exercise was
as much as to change his religion, which he could not do
upon a sudden without note to be of no religion, which he
was fully resolved not to do; also that the Queen could
always by the way of his brother's sword, correct any evil
subjects who should go about to disturb her estate. Walsingham besought her to consider as well the Queen's damage
as her son's honour; first, the violating her laws; secondly,
the offence of her good and faithful subjects; and lastly,
the encouragement of the evil affected. As for the aid of
the King's sword, the issue of civil discussions in England,
falls out commonly to be sudden and short, but very sharp,
they having neither walled towns or forts to retire to thereby
to protract their wars. To this she answered that she feared
that her son would too soon be overcome by the Queen's
persuasions in that behalf, and that it was generally feared
by the Catholics that this match would breed a change of religion throughout all Europe. In the end she said that
neither Monsieur, the King, or herself would ever yield to
any such sudden change for any respect, and desired to know
within ten days whether by yielding to the said second
article with all reasonable cautions, the Queen meant to proceed. M. De la Motte has given very honourable report of
Her Majesty's sincerity. If she resolves to proceed, M. De
Foix will come over with the King's answer to such articles
as shall be propounded by her.—Paris, 28 April 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Printed by Digges. Pp. 2¼. |
| April 30. |
1678. Oliver King to Lord Burghley. |
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Reminds him of the intelligence which he sent from St.
Jean de Luz, last February, touching the preparations made
by Stuckley for the invasion of Ireland, and of the ill-treatment which he suffered in consequence of his refusal to join
him in his rebellion, and desires that he may be taken into
the Queen's service.—Paris, 30 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| April. |
1679. Notes by Randolph. |
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Names of three Englishmen, Swinborne, Palmes, and Smith,
the younger remaining in Lord Lindsay's custody, of whom
he desires to be delivered, with consideration of the charges
he has been at. His Lordship desires that their lives may be
pardoned, but if this may not be granted, he would be glad
to be quit of them any way that he could with his honour
being allowed for his charges. Recommends that the Marshal
of Berwick should have commission to deal with him. He
has always refused to deliver them without he may be assured
of their lives. |
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Endd. by Burghley. P. 2/3. |
| April 27. |
1680. Lord Lindsay to Randolph. |
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Reminds him of his request to keep his countrymen in
surety, which he has done at great charge to himself. As he
may have to take the field, he now desires to be quit of them.
—Stirling, 27 April 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. Enclosure. |
| [April.] |
1681. The Archbishop of St. Andrews to —. |
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Complains of the other side holding a pretended parliament and forfeiting the estates of the others contrary to their
promise. Denies that the entry of his servants into the abbey
of Paisley was a breach of the abstinences, as the abbey
belonged to him. Complains that Lennox killed and hurt
sundry of his men, and when the rest delivered up the place
under promise of their lives, they were led away prisoners to
be hanged. Offers to answer for all attempts and injuries
alleged against them by their adversaries. |
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Copy. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
