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6 Aug.
G. H. Arch.
Vienna. |
479. G. De Croy to Maximilian, King Of The Romans.
The King of France aids the Duke of Gueldres. Has tried
to evade a war, because the King of England has often
written to him, enjoining him to maintain peace until the
undertaking of King Philip is more secure. But Courteville,
the Flemish ambassador at the court of France, has behaved
with great arrogance. |
Aid offered to
Maximilian by
Henry.
Has meanwhile sent Toison d'Or to the King of England,
asking him to send 1,500 archers paid for three months. The
King of England has offered him his choice of either 1,000
archers paid for three months, which sum will amount to
20,000 gold crowns, or the money wherewith to defray the
expenses of other troops. Would have to repay the money
at the end of the year.
Is afraid that the refusal of the Archduchess will cool the
friendship of Henry.
Has told the King of England that he is bound by the
treaty of alliance to send more troops if required. The King
of England has sent by Norroy, King-at-arms, the answer
which is enclosed. The King-at-arms has gone to the Duke
of Gueldres, and is expected shortly to return.—Namur,
6th August 1506.
Addressed : "To the King of the Romans, my Sovereign
Lord."
French. pp. 3½, in print.
Printed in the Bibliothek des Literarischen Vereins in
Stuttgart, vol. X. p. 239. |
8 Aug.
G. H. Arch.
Vienna. |
Refusal of the
Archduchess Margaret
to marry
Henry.
480. Ulrich, Count Of Montfort, and Claude Carondelet,
to Maximilian, King Of The Romans.
Have travelled with all haste to Savoy in order to see the
Archduchess Margaret, whom they found in company of the
President of Flanders. Pressed her very strongly to consent
to marry the King of England. Her answer, however, was
that, although an obedient daughter, she will never agree to
so unreasonable a marriage. The President of Flanders has
shown them letters from the King of England, by which he
shows his great desire that the marriage between his daughter
Mary and the Duke of Luxemburgh should take place, as it had
been already concluded between King Philip and himself.
The marriage is more feasible now that the King of France
has refused to give his daughter to the Duke of Luxemburgh.—
Villers Sexel, 8th August 1506.
Addressed : "To the King."
French. pp. 2½, in print.
Printed in the Biblibothek des Literarischen Vereins in
Stuttgart, vol. X. p. 242. |
12 Aug.
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481. Henry VII. to Francis Marsin.
After the departure of King Philip for Castile, new troubles
have broken out between Flanders and Gueldres. The
Duke of Gueldres pretends that the King of Castile has begun
the quarrel, and has asked the assistance of France. The
King of Castile, on the contrary, declares that the wrong is on
the side of the Duke of Gueldres. The King of France has
permitted his subjects, who are relatives of the Duke of
Gueldres, to assist him. |
Quarrel between
Flanders and
Gueldres.
Asks the King of France not to favour the Duke of Gueldres.
The real cause of the quarrel is that King Philip had
asked the delivery of Edmund De la Pole from the Duke of
Gueldres, and that the Duke had refused. Is much astonished
that the King of France will assist Gueldres in such a cause.
Begs him to send to the Duke of Gueldres, and exhort him not
to make war on the King of Castile, but, on the contrary, to
come to an understanding with the Lieut. General of Philip.
Moreover the King of France would do well to recall his
troops. If any disputes remain to be settled, it might be
done by umpires.
If the King of France be willing to accept his proposals, he
must accompany the French ambassadors to Flanders and
Gueldres.—Wanstead, 12th August 1506.
French. pp. 10 of print.
Lettres du Roy Louis XII., vol. I. p. 78. |
16 Aug.
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Friendship of
Henry towards the
Archduchess Margaret.
482. Monsieur De Croy, and other Counsellors of the King
Of Castile, to Philip, King Of Castile.
[News of the war in Flanders.]
Have written to the King of England, and informed him of
what passed in Flanders. Have received this very day his
answer, and send the letter of the King of England to him.
Are much afraid that the King of England has cooled in
his friendship in consequence of the answer which the Archduchess
Margaret has given to the President of Flanders, and
afterwards to the Count Montfort and the Bailly of Amont,
ambassadors of the King of the Romans, and again to the
President of the King of Castile. All her answers are of the
same tenor.
[News of France.]
The succour to be given by the King of England is expected
to come late, and to be small.
[More news of France and of Flanders.]
It is very desirable soon to know the real intentions of the
King of England. Until his final decision has been declared, and
until it is known what the success of the King of the Romans
will be, it would be well to entertain the King of France with
vain expectations.
[More news of France.]
Are in difficulties as to what to do with respect to the last
treaty of commerce. Have informed King Henry of the
difficulties in the way of its execution. As, however, the treaty
can, after a year's notice, be annulled, Philip may send his
ratification. Will not deliver it to the King of England,
except in case of need.
French. pp. 11 of print. Fragment.
Lettres du Roy Louis XII., vol. I. p. 67. |
19 Aug.
G. H. Arch.
Vienna. |
483. Henry VII. to Maximilian, King Of The Romans.
Has received his letter dated Vienna the 20th July, by
which he begs him to send ambassadors to Malines, and informs
him that he has already sent envoys there. The meeting at
Malines is no longer necessary, as he and the ambassadors of
King Philip have already transacted all the business which
was to have been transacted at Malines.
During the stay of King Philip in England, three treaties
were concluded ; viz., 1, a treaty of alliance ; 2, that of his
marriage with the Archduchess Margaret ; 3, a treaty of commerce. |
Treaties concluded
during the stay of
Philip in England.
The treaty of alliance was sealed and sworn and solemnly
proclaimed on the same day that he, and the Prince of Wales,
received the order of the Garter and the Toison d'Or. According
to this treaty all three treaties were again to be ratified
and sworn after King Philip had left the kingdom of England.
The new ratifications were to be exchanged in the town of
Calais, the treaty of alliance and marriage before the 20th of
June, and that of commerce before the last day of July.
His ambassadors were at Calais by the appointed time, with
all the necessary papers, but the ambassadors of King Philip
have not arrived up to this day ; nor has he heard anything of
the approval of the Pope, which had been promised him, nor
of the securities for the dowry and the consent of the Archduchess.
Will consent to a prorogation of the term to the end
of August.
The meeting of the ambassadors at Malines was not about
the treaties which had been already concluded, but about another
and secret matter, as King Philip has written with his
own hand to Maximilian. If he will read the letter he will
find that circumstances have changed so much that it has become
no longer necessary to send ambassadors.—Greenwich,
19th August, 1506.
French. pp. 4 in print.
Printed in the Bibliothek des Literarischen Vereins in
Stuttgart, vol. X. p. 245. |
28 Aug.
S. E. T. c. I.
L. 5. f. 4. |
Poverty of the
Princess of Wales.
Inability of her
trustees to help
her.
484. Juan Lopez, Trustee Of Queen Isabella, to King
Ferdinand Of Spain.
Has done all in his power to remedy the great embarassment
of the Princess of Wales, as Monsieur Ferrer will write
more circumstantially ; but is afraid that the trustees will
not be able to assist her effectually. They have nothing in
their keeping but the two jewels of the Crown and a collar. The
trustees do not think it advisable to send the jewels to England,
where they would not be paid for according to their value.
But it is a sad thing to hear of the necessity of the Princess,
and not to help her. The trustees offer the two jewels and the
collar to him, and ask him to send money to the Princess, who
is not only the daughter of the late Queen, but also his child.
The poverty of the Princess reflects dishonour on his, and on
the late Queen's name. If she had been alive, she would
not have suffered it, even if the Princess had not been her
daughter. It is the duty of a King to succour a young
Princess who is living in a foreign land without protection,
and exposed to such dangers as the Princess of Wales.—
Valladolid, 28th August.
Addressed : "To the Catholic King ... Arragon ...
city and Jerusalem, my Lord."
Indorsed : "1506."
Enclosed is a note to Almazan. Sends him fruits from
his garden in Valladolid.
Spanish. Holograph. pp. 3. |
31 Aug.
B. M.
MSS. Add. 21,382. |
Duke of Gueldres.
485. Louis XII. to Henry VII.
Is most willing to accept his proposal to reconcile the
King of Castile to the Duke of Gueldres. Has directly sent
to the Duke of Gueldres to inform him of his intentions.
Thinks it would be best if the King of Castile and the Duke
of Gueldres would submit all their differences to them. In
order to prevent additional bloodshed, has countermanded the
troops which he was sending to the Duke of Gueldres.—Blois,
last day of August 1506.
Addressed : "To the most High and Mighty Prince, &c.
&c. the King of England."
Copy. French. pp. 2, print.
Printed in Gairdner's Letters, &c., vol. I. p. 289. |
