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| August. |
1896. Ivan Basilowitz to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Has received her letter complaining of the stay of her
merchants' goods in Russia. Complains that certain mariners
which were taken up for his service were stayed in her dominions; that the goods of those who come with his ambassador had to pay custom, and that his ambassador was not
esteemed by her. Desires to understand what manner of men
they are with her; if they are men of war it is reasonable
for her to write, but if they be merchants they are not worthy
of it. Complains that her merchants have employed themselves to their trade of merchandise and not to his matters,
and that they have disdained his merchants and not suffered
them to buy good wares; also that the Queen did not kiss the
cross upon his letter in the presence of his ambassador. Her
merchants have very ill behaved themselves, and used the
company of his traitors. If she means to have his friendship
she will send her ambassador by times. Has tidings of
Anthony's arrival.—Schlebode, August 7071 [7079]. |
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On two broadsides. Russian. |
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Translation of the above. Pp. 4½. |
| August 1. |
1897. Frederic, Elector Palatine, to Lord Burghley. |
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Letter in favour of one of his household named William
Melville, whom he sends on certain matters to the Queen of
England.—Heidelburg, Cal. Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Lat. P. ½. |
| August 1. |
1898. Charles IX. to the Queen. |
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Letter of credence for M. De Foix.—Fontainebleau, 1 Aug.
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. ½. |
| [August 1.] |
1899. Catherine de Medicis to the Queen. |
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Is glad to hear her goodwill towards the increase of the
amity between them, and desires her to give credit to that
which M. de Foix has charge to communicate to her.—Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| August 1. |
1900. Charles IX. to Lord Burghley. |
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Letter of credence for M. De Foix.—Fontainebleau, 1 Aug.
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. ½. |
| August 1. |
1901. The Duke of Anjou to Lord Burghley. |
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Letter of credence for M. De Foix, whom he has directed to
thank him for the goodwill which he has shown towards him.
—Fontainebleau, 1 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. ½. |
| August 3. |
1902. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Has had conference with the ambassador of Florence, who
is in great good opinion with both the King and the Queen
Mother, and has been a great furtherer of the matter in hand.
By him perceives that there is nothing more desired (this
match not proceeding) than a straight amity with England,
and that there can be nothing desired either for Her Majesty's
safety or the benefit of her subjects at the King's hands which
will not be granted. He has persuaded them that they should
not omit the opportunity now offered through the unkindness
between England and Spain. Further, he showed them that it
was most necessary in respect of the present greatness of the
house of Austria to enter into some strait league with England and the Princes of Germany, in which he was sure that
Venice and his master would join. The King and the Queen
Mother confessed that it behoved them to strengthen themselves with the said confederates, and therefore they would
not spare to use all means to bring the same to pass. Walsingham thinks that if the same proceed not, that the Edict
cannot continue in force, for if they grow out of hope of amity
with England they will seek to appease the unkindness with
Spain, whose friendship they will only have with very hard
conditions, and amongst other the breach of the Edict will be
one. On the other hand, if they be strengthened with the
amity of England there is great likelihood that there will
grow wars between them and Spain, wherein they of the religion shall chiefly be employed, and if Her Majesty may be a
peaceable looker-on, he supposes there will grow no great
detriment to her thereby. Hopes, besides, that the amity
may yield an inward remedy to a very dangerous sore, meaning
the Queen of Scots. First, they begin to see that they have
not that need of a Scottish league as before. Secondly, she
is here generally condemned as guilty of divers indignities,
whereby she has made herself unworthy of government.
Lastly, they are not ignorant that the amity of England may
stand them in as much stead as that of Scotland. If he may
understand the Queen's inclination in this behalf he hopes
to be able to do somewhat herein.—Melun, 3 Aug. 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 22/3. |
| August 3. |
1903. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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M. de Foix passing through Melun, Walsingham told him
that he gathered that his going into England was either to
conclude marriage or amity, and that he hoped that for the
first he would deal plainly and sincerely with regard to the
Queen's honour, and that if he found Monsieur unsettled in
his affection that he would leave to treat of it. For the
second, touching amity, he showed him that it would not
be sound unless one block were removed, which was the
King's earnest recommending of the Queen of Scots' cause,
who being so dangerous an enemy to the Queen, she cannot
interpret the earnest soliciting on her behalf to proceed
of sound and perfect amity. To the first, he protested that
he would have no less regard than if he were the Queen's
natural subject. For the second, after some bitter speech in
dispraise of the Queen of Scots, he said that he thought that
hereafter the King would forbear to recommend her, and that
his former recommendation proceeded rather for manners'
sake than from any affection of his own towards her, being
by him thought guilty of such horrible crimes. Notwithstanding he told him that if the Queen sent any forces into
Scotland, that his master was in honour bound, in respect of
the ancient league, to do the same. Recommends that much
should be made of De Foix and also of Florence, his secretary,
who bears Burghley much goodwill.—Melun, 3 August 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2¾. |
| August 3. |
1904. Guido Cavalcanti to Lord Burghley. |
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Dispatch of M. de Foix to England. Has had conference
with the Queen Mother and Monsieur, and find the former
very anxious that the negociation should take good effect.—
Paris, 3 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Ital. P. 1. |
| August 4. |
1905. Anne Dowager Countess of Emden to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Desires the restitution of goods belonging to one of her
son's subjects, which have been seized at sea and taken into
Dover, and complains of the connivance of the Captain of
Dover Castle, Cobing [Cobham], with the robbers.—Ex arce
Grethana [Grethsiehl], 4th August 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 2¼. |
| August 4. |
1906. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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Virac has license to repair to the Earl of Mar to declare his
commission; he has further to say that if he and the rest of
the King's party will at his master's motion be content that
matters generally may be accorded, he will send commissioners thither to that end. He has also license to repair into
any part of Scotland so that he resort not with any of the King's
enemies. The parliaments are fenced yesterday, but the forfeitures and other ceremonies will not be executed till the
18th and 28th inst. On the 10th or 11th the King's party
intend to assault the town of Edinburgh, which is well understood to them of the Castle. The sum of the money which
Cunningham brought is well known to them. The Regent
and Council will not agree that Robert Melville shall come
into England as he has been a great enemy to the King's
cause. Captain Cunningham is shortly again to repair to the
Court with requests that the Queen's commissioners will either
not at all treat of the differences for the matter of the crown or
keep them till the last. The bruit of Her Majesty's marriage
is much hearkened upon.—Berwick, 4 Aug. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| August 5. |
1907. The Regent Lennox to the Queen. |
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Thanks her for her gracious usage of Cunningham whom he
sends again, and requires her favourable answer in the matters
whereof he has instructed him to speak.—Leith, 5 Aug. 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| August. |
1908. Memoranda by Drury. |
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Notes on affairs in Scotland. They of the castle had the
better share of the money brought by Chisholm (in Burghley's
writing, "30,000 franks, and the castle had 20,000"). The
refusal of the King's party to have the title of the crown to
come any more in question. If the Queen do not further
countenance the Regent he must of force leave either Scotland or his life. Morton's speech that he could do no more
without support. The conditions of the Lords who met at
Dalkeith to acknowledge the King, but if their Queen be set
at liberty then to be free. "My Lady Lennox's advertisements touching Captain Brickwell and John Case." |
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Signed and Endd. by Drury. Pp. 2. |
| [August.] |
1909. The Countess of Lennox to Lord Burghley. |
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Desires the speedy dispatch of the bearer back to Scotland,
and that he will move Her Majesty for such comfort as her
husband looks for, so that the action may not quail.—Hackney. |
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Holog. Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| August 7. |
1910. M. de Morvilliers to De La Mothe Fenelon. |
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Desires his assistance in obtaining the restitution of goods
belonging to certain French merchants which are retained in
England.—Fontainebleau, 7 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. 1. |
| August 8. |
1911. Anthony Jenkins to Lord Burleigh. |
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It having pleased Her Majesty to send him as ambassador
to the Prince of this realm, on his arrival at the road of
St. Nicholas on the 28th ult. he dispatched his post to the
Emperor, being at Sloboda about 1,200 miles, to know his
pleasure for his further access; without which by reason of
the great plague which rages and the stopping of the ways
he may not pass. Remains at this town called Colmagar
[Kolmogarod] attending answer. The late ambassador at his
return slanderously reported to his lord that he was evil
entertained and used in England, which, with the spiteful
practices of such abjects and runagates of the English nation
as are here, has caused him not only to take away their privileges from the company, but also forbidden them traffic
throughout his dominions, and what he has taken from them
he has given to companies of other nations. This country
has been plagued many ways; first, by famine, that the
people have been forced to eat bread made of bark of trees,
and it is reported that in some places they have eaten one
another. Also the Prince has by sundry torments put to
death a great number of his people, chiefly of his nobility,
gentlemen, and principal merchants. Further, the plague has
consumed by credible report this last year above 300,000.
Besides all this "the Crymes," a valiant nation of Tartars, in
the latter end of May invaded this realm, gave the Prince an
overthrow in the field, burnt and consumed all the country
before them, and coming to Moscow set it on fire, not leaving
one house standing. The number of those burnt besides those
carried away captive is thought to be above 300,000. A just
punishment for such a wicked nation. It is to be doubted
that the "Cryme" will be here again next year.—Colmogar,
8 Aug. 1871. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¾. |
| August 10. |
1912. John and Thomas Ogilvy to Lord Ogilvy. |
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Are not willing to come home this summer, and desire that
he will thank Lord Seton for the kindness which has shown
to them.—Louvain, 10 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 2/3. |
| August 11. |
1913. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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The order taken with Virac is now altered, and he is commanded to remain in St. Andrews. On the night of the 7th
some of the Regent's footbands gave them of the town an
alarum, but no harm done, but one of the soldiers of the abbey
with his piece slew one of his fellows. On the 9th inst. the
Laird of Ormiston, who has charge of certain horsemen under
Grange, about two p.m. sent to the young Laird of Applegarth at Leith to know if he with twenty-four with him,
"jacked and speared with swords and knapskulls," would,
about six of the same, try their forces together against him,
and so many, which Applegarth readily accepted. Both
parties repaired to the place appointed, and it was agreed that
they should first make their trial with their spears and end
it with their swords, but the same was stayed being ready
for execution, the cause whereof he shall understand by his
next. The Provost Marshal's return is expected of both sides.
Some look for reward, which if they find not, Burghley will
be thought the let of the same, "being judged to be the chief
procurer of Her Majesty to keep her purse shut and close."
Is sorry that these garboils amongst them breeds so many
to be skilful in the use of pistol and harquebuss; "there is
not a gentleman that comes to the field without his pistolet
or two, yea, some three, and many of them will as well use
them as any of any other nation, the like doth the footmen
with their harquebusses." Their skill and number increases
daily. The Laird of Pitarrow, constable under Grange, is
secretly seeking his peace.—Berwick, 11 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| August 11. |
1914. Articles agreed on between the Earls of Morton
and Marr, and the Earl of Argyle, and others. |
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TheEarls of Argyle, Cassilis, Eglinton, and Lord Boyd, considering the calamities wherewith the country is plagued,
and that the King is crowned and inaugurated whilst the
Queen is in England, are content to serve the King and his present Regent, and to subscribe a bond to that effect. They shall
have a remit to themselves and friends for not obeying the
King in times bygone, and for all other causes except certain
matters specially mentioned. All escheats against them shall
take no effect from the date hereof.—Stirling, 11 Aug. 1571. |
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Endd. by Burghley. P. 1. |
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1915. Another copy of the above.
P. 1. |
| August 11. |
1916. The Duke of Feria to Sir John Hawkins. |
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1. Promises to use his influence for the liberation of the
prisoners taken in the Indies. Assure him that he may esteem
him as a friend and good Englishman.—Escurial, 11 Aug. |
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2. P.S. by Don Lorenzo, his son, "I pray you to know mi
for your good frind as mi father is." |
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Copy. Add. Endd. Span. Pp. 1½. |
| August 12. |
1917. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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Upon some advertisement that the Regent has received by
Fowler, he seems very much discontented with reports made
to Her Majesty, that he is misliked of divers in Scotland, and
that there should be difference between him and some of the
nobility, and has said that the advertisers of the same, whereby the Queen's aid to him may be hindered, mean not well
to her cause. Assures him that he can make good what he
has written. The young Laird of Applegarth is now with
two of his brothers and five of his band taken prisoner. The
unkindness between Ferniehurst and them of Jedburgh
increases. He has burnt their fuel and cut their passages,
and intends to burn and spoil the town which Cessford and
divers others intended to let. His grief is for their having
torn a writing sent to them touching obedience to their
Queen.—Berwick, 12 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| [August.] |
1918. Sir Willian Drury to [Burghley]. |
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Is promised that neither shall the matters between Morton
and Argyle be subscribed and sealed, nor conformation of the
articles between Morton and them of the castle made before
hearing from him. Morton would gladly know what the
Queen would have him do, and also that she would consider
him by pension or some other way. He affirms plainly that
he cannot continue as he has done. He has also promised to
keep good offices with the Regent. Morton may have of the
French King, and words will no longer content them. |
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P. 1. |
| August 12. |
1919. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Has put the gentleman (Count Ludovic) in no hope of help,
wishing them so to direct their doings that they may stand in
no need of England. Perceives that the French King being
assured of Her Majesty's friendship, Spain and he will not
long continue friends, and, therefore, hopes that she will give
that assurance to him as may encourage him to proceed.—
Paris, 12 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| August 12. |
1920. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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After Count Ludovic had had sundry secret conferences
with the King and Queen and certain chosen of the Council,
he desired Walsingham to devise some means how they might
meet secretly, whereupon, coming to a conference, he frankly
showed what had passed between him and the King, as also
the present state of their cause. First, he showed the King
that the cause of taking of arms in the Low Countries proceeded only upon the King of Spain's seeking to plant there
the Inquisition the foundation of a most horrible tyranny,
and the overthrow of all freedom and liberty. Also how the
Cardinal of Lorraine practised secretly with Cardinal Granville (wars being then betwixt France and the Low Countries),
wishing him to advise the King, his master, to grow to peace,
discovering to him that the French King was reduced to that
extremity that he would be forced to yield to anything the
King of Spain would require, and further signified that unless
there might follow some accord, the Catholic religion would
not long continue either in France or Flanders so great
increase was there daily of Protestants which could by no
other means be suppressed, but by the establishing of the Inquisition in both countries. Hereupon followed a peace dishonourable for France, after which Granville laboured to plant
the Inquisition in the Low Countries, first, by persuasion, and
when that would not serve, by violence. The nobility presented a writing to the Regent, and sent to the King to
declare the mischiefs that would follow, the people being so
much incensed against the Inquisition, and desired that the
allowing or disallowing of the same might be committed to
the consideration of the assembly of the Estates. Of these
dutiful means used no redress followed, and the people afterwards took to arms, the Duke of Alva behaving like a tyrant.
They being void of all help, and thinking themselves discharged
from all duty of obedience to the King of Spain, throw themselves down before the King of France, beseeching him to take
them to his protection, and procure their deliverance from the
present tyranny. Both the King and the Queen Mother
seemed very satisfied with this. Count Ludovic proceeded
to show him that all the inhabitants of the Low Countries,
as well of one religion as the other, mislike Spanish tyranny,
and desire nothing more than to be rid of the same; that
all the towns maritime were ready to receive garrisons from
his brother, and the frontier towns will be ready to receive
forces, and that the King of Spain has not above 3,000 men
there whom he may trust, and with twelve more ships they
will keep the seas so that no more can come. The Princes of
Germany are most willing to join so as the French King may
be content with Flanders and Artois, and that Brabant,
Gueldres, and Luxembourg may be again united to the Empire.
As for Zealand and the rest of the islands they would be
content that the Queen of England might have them, so that
she would be content to join in this enterprise. The French
King seemed very well to like this, especially if the Queen of
England might be brought to be a party, she being lady of
the narrow seas. The matter being afterwards considered
by certain chosen of the council was well liked if two things
could be provided for, the one being a league with England
and the Princes of Germany, and the other treasure for the
maintenance of the said enterprise. For the first, the King
told them that he would send ambassadors, and for the second,
that he would tax the clergy generally one year's revenue.
This is as much as he imparted touching his proceedings
with the French King, saving that it was secretly agreed that
Strozzi, who shall embark about the midst of next month,
shall do some enterprise in Spain to amuse the King of Spain,
which the French King means notwithstanding to disavow
openly. Touching their present state he told Walsingham
that they have much to do to bridle the people from discovering themselves by committing some rash enterprise, and
they find the Papists no less inclined than the Protestants
to seek with the hazard of their lives deliverance from their
present tyranny. The greatest help they have of money comes
from the [ambassador of] Florence. Before winter they mean
to do nothing, and then only to enter the towns by the sea,
and in the spring to assail the country with two several
armies. He then required Walsingham to propound to the
Queen whether she would join in the enterprise, lend them
the sum they require, and suffer Hawkins underhand to serve
them with certain ships and victuals, and, lastly, suffer 800
Walloons to repair thither. Count Ludovic then pointed out
the advantages which would arise to the Queen of England
by the possession of Zealand; the ill-affection that Spain
bore her on account of the arrest, and how Alva had become
a protector of the Queen of Scots, and was only stayed from
molesting her at home by the fear of his brother's enterprise.
He further said that Hawkins' ships would prevent the
Spaniards from landing in Flanders, and that Strozzi's
enterprise would breed war between Spain and France whereby the Queen might be a looker on with more safety. Desired
speedy answer, being forced thereto by necessity. Furthermore, the Count understanding that divers, under colour of
serving his brother or himself by sea, had committed sundry
violences against the Queen's subjects utterly disavows them,
and wishes the Queen will punish them as they deserve. Intends to send some secret token to the Lord Admiral whereby
those who really serve them may be discerned.—Paris, 12 Aug.
1571. Signed. |
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Endd. Partly in cipher. Printed by Digges. P. 7⅓. |
| August 12. |
1921. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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At the request of the King he recommends the suit of one
Morrice Chamail. Has received order from the King to repair
to Blois where the Princes and the Admiral are to meet him
about the first of next month. There are many practices to
overthrow this journey, but the King is very resolute. Is
most constantly assured that the King conceives of no other
subject better than of the Admiral, and there is great hope
that he will use him in matters of the greatest trust, for
he begins to see the insufficiency of others, some being more
addicted to others than to him, others more Spanish than
French, or given more to private pleasures than public affairs.
This Prince is of far greater judgment than outwardly appears.
There is none of any account within his realm whose imperfections and virtues he knows not. Those who love him
lament that he is so over-much given to pleasure. The Queen
Mother, seeing him so well affected towards the Admiral,
labours by all means to cause him to think well of her. She
seems much to further the meeting. The marriage between
the Prince of Navarre and the Lady Margaret is not yet
thoroughly concluded, religion being the only let. The
gentlewoman being most desirous thereof falls to reading the
Bible, and uses the prayers of those of the religion. The
marriage between the Prince of Condé and the Marquise of
Lisle is thoroughly concluded. The Spanish Ambassador
making complaint to the French King that certain ships of
the Prince of Orange were harboured at La Rochelle, and that
Count Ludovic had had secret conference with him, whereof
wars would arise; was answered that they were no subjects
of the King of Spain, and that his master should not look
to give laws to France. He found like answers at the Queen
Mother's hands, who is very much incensed against Spain,
being thoroughly persuaded that her daughter was poisoned.
They of the religion humbly desire that the Queen in talk
with M. De Foix would use some speech of liking the King's
calling the Princes and Admiral to the Court, and to say that
so rare a subject as the Admiral should not be suffered to live
in such a corner as Rochelle, which would much advance his
credit.—Paris, 12 Aug. 1571. |
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Printed by Digges. Pp. 3½. |
| August 13. |
1922. The Earl of Argyle to the Duke of Chatelherault. |
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Excuses himself for having entered into terms of agreement with the noblemen of the King's party. Trusts that all
noblemen will in time prefer the weal and safety of the
country to their own particularities, and desires to understand
if there is anything that he may do to procure his ease and
quietness. |
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Copy. Endd. by Burghley: 20 Aug. P. 2/3. |
| August 17. |
1923. The Earl of Argyle to the Duke of Chatelherault
and the Earl of Huntley. |
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Has received their letter of the 16th, but will not pass to
Edinburgh to put the title of the crown of Scotland under the
judgment of any other Prince, for he believes nobody in Scotland has that power of the Queen's Majesty.—Glendarnowyll
[Glendaruel], 17 Aug. 1571. |
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Copy. Endd. P. ⅓. |
| August 13. and 17. |
1924. Copies of the Earl of Argyle's letters of the 13th and 17th
August to the Duke of Chatelherault. |
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Endd P. 1. |
| August 17. |
1925. Sir William Garrard to Lord Burleigh. |
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Sends the news which he has received from Glover of the
destruction of Moscow by the Tartars.—London, 17 Aug. 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. See ante, July 2, No. 1842. |
| August 17. |
1926. Deputy Governor of the Merchants at Hamburg to
Lord Burghley. |
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The magistrates of this city have complained of their ships
being taken by certain freebooters of the Lower Countries, who
make sale of their goods in sundry ports of England, and now,
lastly, have declared that a "boyer," named the Black Lyon,
belonging to, and laden with goods appertaining to their
burghers, was taken and brought into Dover. The said freebooters are a great impediment to the traffic here, as they
have no respect whether the goods belong to friend or enemy,
whereby wares are sold so dear here that they cannot transport them into England. Beg that he will be a means that
the burghers may be restored to their goods, and that reformation may be provided for the future.—Hamburg, 17 Aug.
1571. Signed: Nicholas Leddyngton. |
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Add. Endd. with seal. Pp. 2¼. |
| August 17. |
1927. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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In behalf of the bearer Canail who has been most earnestly
recommended to him by the Deputies of the Religion, that
his cause may receive such success and expedition as may
stand with justice.—Paris, 17 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ¾. |
| August 17. |
1928. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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The marriage between the Lady Margaret and the Prince
of Navarre is so far forward, as both jewels and apparel are
already provided, and some device found that the solemnization may be without a mass. Of late, the Spanish Ambassador,
having audience with the Queen Mother about the ships taken
by them of Rochelle, was desired to have patience till the
Admiral came to the Court, who, forsaking his purpose, inveighed against his coming, crying out that the realm was
growing to ruin. The Queen Mother takes some bye occasion
to meet the Admiral on his way towards Blois, as she would
be glad to be assured of him. Hears that he means to depend
on her. Some think these are but colours tending to a
dangerous issue, but he means to proceed. The composition
between England and Flanders which is given out by the
Spanish Ambassador somewhat dismays those of the religion.
Movements of Don John of Austria.—Paris, 17 Aug. 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| August 19. |
1929. Answer to the Demands made by M. De Foix. |
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Objections to the demands made by M. De Foix and the
French Ambassador, that the Duke of Anjou should be allowed
the free exercise of his religion in England to the effect that
it was not agreeable to the Queen's conscience, contrary to her
laws, and might grow to great peril, considering that all the
troubles which lately had been in the countries near England
had grown by permission of diversity of usage of religion.
Also he might content himself with the usage of the prayers
and ceremonies of the Church of England, and further, that
he might use privately to himself, in some place of his inward
lodgings, where no resort might be to him of any subject of
the realm, such other rites, prayers, and ceremonies over and
besides the rites of England, as shall be for the satisfaction
of his conscience, and not repugnant to Scripture. If it
happen that by this permission any notorious trouble shall
grow or be likely to grow by the disobedience of such as
may hereby take comfort, the Duke shall, upon advice of
Her Majesty and Her Council, if they avow of their honours
that they think the said troubles do grow by occasion of the
said permission, forbear from the same in such sort and for
such time as may seem meet to avoid such troubles. |
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Draft in Burghley's writing. Endd.: 19 Aug. 1571.
"Not made." Pp. 3¼. |
| August 19. |
1930. Don Guerau Despes to Lord Burghley. |
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Complains that thirteen or fourteen ships fitted out by the
Duke of Alva, for the suppression of the pirates infesting the
Channel, when on the point of overcoming them, were fired at
out of Dover Castle, and sustained great injury. Desires that
the officers may be severely punished, and that no further countenance may be given to the pirates.—London, 19 Aug. 1561.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Lat. Pp. 1¼. |
| August 20. |
1931. Lord Scrope to Lord Burghley. |
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Has this day received advertisement from Lord Herries,
that the Earls of Argyle, Cassilis, and Eglinton have been at
Stirling with Earl Morton, and promised their obedience to
serve the King. He himself hanging in the balance as to
which side he should depend, has required to have some conference with Scrope, who although he does not mean to speak
with him, has by his own messenger advised him to join with
the others on the King's side. Desires to know Burghley's
pleasure as to whether he shall travail any further with him
in that matter.—Carlisle, 20 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ¾. |
| August 20. |
1932. Rowland Johnson to Lord Burghley. |
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Concerning repairs to be done to the bridge at Berwick.—
Berwick, 20 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Almost entirely obliterated by damp. P. ⅓. |
| August 22. |
1933. Lord Scrope to Lord Burghley. |
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Sends the copy of a letter which he has received from Lord
Herries, and desires to understand his pleasure how he shall
deal with him. Thanks him for his friendly dealing in helping
his servant to pass his book of fee-farm.—Carlisle, 22 Aug.
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| August 21. |
1934. Lord Herries to Lord Scrope. |
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The Earls of Argyle, Cassilis, and Eglinton, and Lord Boyd
having appointed to recognise the Prince as King, and the
Earl of Lennox as Regent; he humbly prays him to advertise
what end he supposes the Queen of England will take with
his mistress, for if he could see any appearance of good to her,
he would be one of the last in Scotland to leave her obedience;
yet, if no remedy be, he must do as the others do. He grudges
in conscience to recognise one sovereign whilst another is
alive.—Terregles, 21 Aug. 1561. |
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Copy. Enclosure. P. ¼. |
| August 22. |
1935. Geoffry Preston to Cecil. |
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Has had the charge under the King of Sweden of 200
English horsemen, during the war with Denmark. Peace
being now concluded, he offers to lead them to any warlike
expedition they shall be commanded by the Queen. In December 1570, Duke Francis of Saxony being driven by the
tempests to land, on the Island of Ewland [Oeland], which was
garrisoned by his soldiers, and being received with courtesy,
told him that he was much aggrieved at the Duke of Alva,
for being entertained by the King of Spain, with a charge of
2,000 horses, and to have a yearly pension for the payment of
the same; he was driven off, with promises touching the same,
and was content that Preston should offer his services to the
Queen of England.—Follingron, in Sweden, 22 Aug. 1571. |
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Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2¾. |
| August 22. |
1936. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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Perceives by his letter of the 17th instant, that Cunningham
has brought Lady Lennox divers letters, disproving such
reports as have been sent out of Scotland, of doubtfulness in
friendship betwixt the Regent and others of the nobility of
the King's party, which are but raised to diminish his credit.
Trusts that it will not be thought that in a matter of such
weight, he would hastily have advertised. Has been a dealer
to appease matters between him and Morton, thinking that by
degrees, it might in some part touch Her Majesty. Would
have been far better contented to have found cause to have
advertised of his government being well liked. Believes that
the Regent is wholly at the Queen's devotion, which makes
him the more hated, and together with the bruit of her
marriage has stayed divers purposes. Is of opinion that that
which is to be or has been received from Her Majesty will
alter divers devices intended, and that between him [Morton]
and the Regent, things will outwardly seem appeased, though
not inwardly forgotten.—Berwick, 22 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| August 22. |
1937. John Case to Sir William Drury. |
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Morton thanks the Queen for the money, and will do anything that she shall command, and will do to the Regent all
good offices. The Regent sent Fowler to him twice to desire
him to let him know sometimes of his intelligences, and that
it should be gratefully taken and secretly kept. Told him
that he was here to make all the friendship he could in Her
Majesty's behalf; and wished he would leave his suspicions
of men's dealing, and then they would deal franklier with him
than they do. Promised if he understood anything of the
adverse party to advertise him thereof, but with every man's
speeches, he had not to do with. The Regent trusted that
whatsoever he heard he would make the best of it, and not
to his discredit. Has been before the council for certain
Border matters, which he mentions, and has proved a cunning
Borderer.—Leith, 22 Aug. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| August 22. |
1938. Considerations for a League with France. |
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1. It shall be hard to make a league with France, but the
discommodities shall be greater than the commodities; for
France will make no league but with equal conditions for
mutual defence and offence. It is not to be thought that
France will make this league, but they have an intention to
break with Spain, and then must England do the same, and
sooner receive loss than France. Ireland, being as easy to be
taken by Spain, as defended by England, for as soon may Spain
send an army by sea to the south of Ireland as England can.
As to make account that England might recover some part
of the Low Countries; it is a great folly for a prince to venture
the loss of a kingdom in possession, to seek another country
by conquest, and Ireland would be of more moment to a
King of Spain, for thereby he would become a more potent
prince on the sea than England. Again, when England and
Spain are at enmity, France, may, by practice and cunning of
the Pope and his faction fall off from England. Again, there
can be no such commodity for trade of the commodities of
England in France as in Spain and the Low Countries. The
aid which the French will seek is to have service by sea with
the Queen's navy, which is more chargeable for England than
service by land, besides the loss of men by land is not so
hurtful as the loss of mariners by sea, but most dangerous of
all if many ships shall be lost, they being the wall of England;
it were to be compared to a town besieged, where the walls
shall fall flat down to give entry to the enemy. |
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2. The best points to be desired by a league with France
are these:—First, that the league might be made with France
and the Princes Protestants of the Empire, to join together for
defence against any who for matters of religion should use
force against any of them. Secondly, that France would permit the King's authority in Scotland to continue without
aiding the Queen's party. Thirdly, that France would forbear to use any other trade with the Low Countries than in
former times it did when the intercourse was used betwixt
England and the Low Countries. |
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Draft in Burghley's writing. Endd.: 22 Aug. 1571.
Pp. 2. |
| August 23. |
1939. The Earl of Morton to the Queen. |
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Has received her letter purporting sorrow that her motions
for abstinence from hostilities, and the appointment of commissioners to meet with hers on the Borders have taken no
effect; is sure that she will be satisfied by the Regent. Will
not be tedious with repetition, as she has commanded him to
let her understand the affairs of this country through Drury.
Acknowledges the consideration it has pleased her to visit him
with, by order directed from the said Sir William.—Leith,
23 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| August 23. |
1940. The Earl of Morton to Sir William Drury. |
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Has received the Queen's letters by the provost Marshal of
Berwick, with the consideration of 500 marks sterling, which
it has pleased her to visit him with, and heard his credit of
Her Majesty's favourable promise in times hereafter, for which
liberality he is obliged to serve Her Grace. Needs employ
small travail in letting Her Majesty by him understand the
affairs of this country, as by his diligence there is nothing
unknown to Drury himself. Is content both with force and
good advice to aid the Regent. Sundry of the noblemen are
already come to the King's obedience, and good appearance of
more to follow if Her Majesty's helping hand be known to be
holding to this action.—Leith, 23 Aug. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| August 23. |
1941. Money stayed in England. |
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A relation of the money which was taken out of the two
Spanish ships at Saltash, in the end of December 1568,
contained in sixty-four chests, and shipped with the King of
Spain's license at Santander, by John Andrea Pignone and
Francisco Diaz, Genoese. Account of the contents of the different chests, some of which were missing, being detained by Sir
Arthur Champernoun, and declarations touching the ownership sworn before Pieter van Shele, apostolical and imperial
notary. |
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Translated out of Italian. Exhibited by Thomas Fiesco
Endd.: 23 Aug. 1571. Pp. 13½. |
| August 24. |
1942. Reply of the Queen to the Duke of Anjou's Envoys. |
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1. First, that the Duke cannot be crowned King without the
consent of the three estates of the realm; but she will agree
that he shall be accounted and crowned King by right
matrimonial. Secondly, she thinks it just that he should be
allowed to join in the administration of the affairs of the
realm. Thirdly, in respect to toleration of religion, that he
may privately use such further ceremonies of religion as
are not plainly repugnant to Scripture. |
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2. On the part of the Duke, it is agreed that he shall not
use any rites and ceremonies contrary to the laws of England
any longer than until he may be persuaded that the rites of
the Church of England are sufficient for proper worship; or
if they shall be the occasion of troubles in the realm. Lastly,
as the envoys admit that they have not full power to agree
to the promises Her Majesty reserves the right of further
adding to, or altering them as may seem fit to her Council.— |
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Endd. by Burghley: 24 Aug. 1571. Latin. Copy.
Printed by Digges. Pp. 2½. |
| August 24. |
1943. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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1. If it shall please the Queen's Majesty to employ Morton,
now is the time, whilst the iron is hot, to use him as shall seem
good, either to quench the fire or to make the same flame and
break out farther. Morton says that he will now use all
good offices with the Regent, who goes to-day towards Stirling
to use the forfeitures. There is secret labouring to draw
Huntley and Home to him, which Morton is not made privy
unto. On Monday the town of Edinburgh had like to have
been surprised by this strategem. Early in the morning a
horse laden with meal should have come in at the Nether Bow
with twelve or fourteen of Crawford's and Davy Home's
soldiers, apparelled like meal men, with each of them a dag
in his hose, who should have made good the gate, the rest of
the Regent's soldiers being placed the night before near to
the gate. It chanced that one out of the town was the first
to pass forth after the gate was opened who, finding certain
armed persons, returned, crying treason, and caused the gate
to be shut. It was the same man whom the Regent caused
to have his hand smitten off for counterfeiting his hand.
There is daily somewhat ado between the soldiers in the
Abbey and them of the town. On both sides they profit
more in skill of the use of their weapons and to be soldiers
than he could wish. Virac is at St. Andrews upon promise
not to depart without license. Lord Claude, on Wednesday,
came into the town with 200 horsemen. |
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2. P.S.—Lady Lennox has advertised the Regent that
Morton requires a pension, whereof he is very desirous to
know. Desires further directions how to employ himself. |
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3. P. S.—It is thought that Virac, notwithstanding his promise, will escape away. The pay lately made to the soldiers
in the castle is in sovereigns, [and] ten-shilling pieces. The
Regent's and Morton's letters are to be such as either may
see others. A surcease or peace will content both parties.
Morton will now make fair weather to the Regent, but inwardly
there are storms.—Berwick, 24 August 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 3½. |
| August 25. |
1944. The Regent Lennox to the Queen. |
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Thanks her for the favourable advice and counsel contained
in her letter, and assures her that he has had special regard
to preserve together in friendship the noblemen professing
the King's obedience, and that he has not done anything
in any public action of government without their consent
and counsel. Declares that the adversaries have wrought
no separation amongst them. Denies that he has taken in
hand the revenge of any particular cause of his own under
pretence of suspicion for the late King's murder, but trusts
that she will not think it unreasonable for them to proceed by
order of law against the adversaries.—Leith, 25 August 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| August 25. |
1945. The Regent Lennox to Lord Burghley. |
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Declares that there have been most untrue informations
delivered to Her Highness and council concerning his estate;
as that the whole nobility, two or three excepted, has left him
and gone with the Earl of Morton, and that they would join
with those of the town and castle of Edinburgh, to acknowledge the King's authority if he were from the regiment.
Declares that Morton and his are at his devotion, though he
finds in him some haughtiness and self-liking more than needs,
which he doubts not the Queen's letters to him will aggravate.
Has given no cause to be misliked of the nobility as most of
they have tasted of his liberality. Unless he finds the Queen's
goodness in helping him to maintain his force of waged men
he will have to leave this place shortly. Lady Marr's report
is most untrue.—Leith, 25 August 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
| August 25. |
1946. Spanish Money stayed in England. |
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Thomaso Fiesco's relation of the number and weight of
fifty-nine chests of Spanish money, taken out of Lope de la
Sierra ship, and delivered into the Tower, 30 March 1569;
total, 11,651 lbs. 2 ozs. |
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Endd.: 25 August 1571. Lat. P. 1. |
| August 25. |
1947. Spanish Money stayed in England. |
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Thomaso Fiesco's declaration of the chests and sum of
Spanish money delivered into the Tower, as well Spaniards
as Genoese goods |
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Endd.: 25 August 1571. Lat. P. 1. |
| August 25. |
1948. Spanish Money stayed in England. |
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Thomas Fiesco's relation of the chests and money laden in
the ship of Lopes de Sierra, with the proofs thereof pertaining to Spaniards.—25 August 1571. |
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Endd. Lat. Pp. 2. |
| August 26. |
1949. Spanish Money stayed in England. |
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Claims advanced in behalf of certain Spaniards as to the
ownership of the money which was stayed in England at the
end of the year 1568. |
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Endd. by Burghley Lat. Pp. 4. |
| August 26. |
1950. Nobility of Scotland. |
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A list of the nobility of Scotland setting forth to which of
the two parties they severally belonged, or whether they were
neutral. |
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Endd. by Lord Burghley. P. 1. |
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1951. A similar list. |
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Endd. by Drury. P. 1. |
| August 27. |
1952. Spanish Money stayed in England. |
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Declaration of the shipment of 140,000 reals on board the
Sta. Lucia at Santander, in the month of Nov. 1568. |
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Exhibited by Thomaso Fiesco, 27 August 1571. Pp. 3½. |
| August 27. |
1953. Spanish Money stayed in England. |
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The sum of 26,866 reals have been restored to Lope della
Sierra, and that of 5,000 to Pedro de Cubiaur, by Captain
Horsey. |
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Exhibited by Thomaso Fiesco, 27 August 1571. Endd.
Fr. P. 1. |
| August 27. |
1954. Spanish Money stayed in England. |
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Proofs of the ownership of the money laden in the ship of
Lope della Sierra. |
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Exhibited by Thomaso Fiesco, 27 August 1571. Endd.
Pp. 6½. |
| August 27. |
1955. Spanish Money stayed in England. |
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Proofs of the ownership of money shipped on board the
St. Martin at Castro in Spain, in Nov. 1568. |
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Exhibited by Thomaso Fiesco, 27 August 1571. Endd.
Pp. 3. |
| August 27. |
1956. Spanish Money stayed in England. |
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Notes of the money embarked on board the St. Nicholas at
Santander in Spain, in the month of Nov. 1571. |
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Exhibited by Thomaso Fiesco, 27 August 1571. Endd.
Pp. 6. |
| August 27. |
1957. Spanish Money stayed in England. |
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Peter Sebiere's deposition of the money laden by certain
Spaniards and Genoese on board the St. Martin and the St.
John. |
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Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| August 27. |
1958. Spanish Money stayed in England. |
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Copy of the depositions of witnesses taken before notaries in
Spain, of matters relating to the seizure of the Spanish money,
in England. |
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Exhibited by Tomaso Fiesco, 27 August 1571. Endd.
Lat. Pp. 142/3. |
| August 28. |
1959. Sir Thomas Gresham to Lord Burghley. |
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1. The Genoese demand 114 cases, containing 2,371,114 reals,
which amount to 55,340l. and a penny; and the Spaniards
demand forty-one cases containing 835,290 reals, amounting
to 19,383l. 2s. 6d. Fiesco wants the money to pay the English
merchants with. It will be very profitable for Her Majesty to
pay him as the exchange now goes, and to pay her own merchants so much sterling, and then to coin the Spanish money.
—London, 28 August 1571. |
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2. P.S.—Fiesco makes no mention of the pearls, money, and
bullion that Winter, Carew, Barnes, and Hogans brought in.
Mr. Stanley, of the Mint, has sent him a note of all such
money as has been brought to the Tower, amounting to
3,266,194 reals, and Fiesco demands 3,206,290 reals, out of
which must be deducted charges for bringing the money overland to the Tower.—Theobalds, 28 August 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
| August 28. |
1960. Peter Osborne to Lord Burghley. |
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Asks whether he has the indentures made between Sir
Walter Mildmay and the captain of the ship, of the chests and
money brought into the Tower.—I lye [I vy] lane, 28 August
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| [August 28.] |
1961. Spanish Money taken to the Tower. |
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Notes of all the money taken to the Tower of London,
amounting in weight to more than 30,000 lbs. of silver. |
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On separate pieces of paper, about 3 pp. |
| August. |
1962. Sir Thomas Gresham's Demands. |
|
Note of demands made by Sir Thomas Gresham, in respect
of charges incurred about the Spanish money, 956l. 13s. 4d.
allowed, and 1,935l. 0s. 4d. disallowed. |
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Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| August 28. |
1963. Parliament of Scotland. |
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List of the nobility and others of the Queen of Scots' party,
against whom it was intended to proceed by way of for
feiture in the Parliament, held on the 28th August 1571, by
the Lords of the King's party. |
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Endd. by Drury and Lord Burghley. Pp. 2. |
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1964. Another list. |
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Endd. by Drury. Pp. 1⅓. |
| August [28]. |
1965. Parliament of Scotland. |
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List of noblemen and others of the Queen's party found
guilty, and the doom of forfeiture pronounced against them
in the Parliament held on 28 August 1571. Also a list of
those whose doom was suspended during the Regent's will.
List of the Lords and clergy of the King's side who were present. Names of Commissioners chosen to treat of matters
at home, and also with Commissioners from the Queen of
England. Speech of the King in the Tolbooth, empowering
the Regent and the other Lords to act in his behalf. |
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Endd. Aug. 1571: For my Lord of Hunsdon. Pp. 3. |
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1966. Another copy of the above. |
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Endd: For the Earl of Leicester. Pp. 2¾. |
| August 30. |
1967. News from Leith. |
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On Thursday the whole force of Edinburgh, to the number
of 300 foot and 120 horse, came forth, whom they put off their
ground and chased to the foot of Leith Wynd, and slew four
or five of them, and came home again towards the gloaming.
In the meantime Ferniehurst and Buccleugh came to the
town and rang the common bell, whom they charged at the
end of the causeway, that goes from Leith to Edinburgh, and
overthrew them. As it was late night by this, he cannot tell
who are taken or slain. Lord Home was taken and the tutor
of Petcur, entering among their footmen, was taken at the
port. Thinks many footmen are taken, for his company has
nine or ten.—Leith, Thursday at night. |
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Anonymous. P. 1. |
| August 31. |
1968. Lord Burghley to the Queen. |
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1. If she shall not, for other urgent causes besides the matter
of religion, think meet to marry M. D'Anjou, then it is best
for her to persist in her last answer contained in her three
articles delivered at Knebworth (Aug. 24), and add thereto
the express declaration of the meaning of the words "non
repugnantes verbo," to be not to permit Monsieur to have any
private mass how secret soever. If she shall take this way,
it will be well to dismiss M. De Foix, and the Ambassador
also with good entreatment, that they may perceive that the
only cause of the interruption of this marriage is the very
scruple of her conscience. It will also be as necessary for
her state, surety, comfort, and life, for her to seek, by the advice of her best council, the means to preserve her, as in the
most dangerous and desperate sicknesses, the help of the best
physicians; "and surely how Your Majesty shall obtain
remedies for your perils I think is only in the knowledge of
Almighty God." |
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2. Secondly. If she shall for such urgent, necessary, honourable, and profitable causes, as have been by her Council many
times at great length delivered to her, yield herself to marry
with M. D'Anjou, in order to content the ambassadors, the
words "non repugnantes verbo" may be changed into "non
repugnantes Ecclesiæ Dei," and may thus conclude that if
Monsieur will accept her answer and make thereof such advantage as she shall please to save his honour, and without
further moving of questions in this case of religion, will at
his coming, by conference with her, consider how his conscience may be satisfied, and this her doubt for her honour,
and the preservation of the love of her best subjects; she
may in honour assure him that she will not suffer his conscience to be unsatisfied by all reasonable means to be
accorded between them, as in reason ought to be between
two princes, and especially between a husband and wife. |
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Draft in Burghley's writing. Endd.: Ult. Aug. 1571.
Pp. 1½. |
