Calendar of State Papers, Scotland: Volume 1, 1547-63. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1898.
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'Mary: February 1558', in Calendar of State Papers, Scotland: Volume 1, 1547-63, (London, 1898) pp. 204-205. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/scotland/vol1/pp204-205 [accessed 19 April 2024]
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433.The Queen Dowager of Scots to Philip II. [Feb. 10. 1557–58.]
On 23d January your ambassador delivered the letters you gave him for us on 17th September, and also diligently declared your credence, whereto we replied. We doubt not it will be plain to your Serenity, when you understand it from him, that it is little to our pleasure that the peace desired by this country has been broken by England, in defence of which we have unwillingly taken up arms. Yet willingly we would see matters arranged and the peace established, as we have declared openly to your ambassador to report to your Serenity. Edinburgh, 4 Id. Feb.
¾ p. Latin. Contemporary copy. Indorsed: "Copie des lettres de la Royne descosse au Roy."
434. The Queen Dowager to the Queen of England. [Feb. 11.]
Hearing from her officers on the Borders of the Queen's desire for peace between Christian princes, she has directed her well beloved familiar servitor and councillor William Maitland of Lethingtoun younger, charged on certain matters touching the weal of both realms, and consequently of Christendom. Desiring audience and firm credence for him. Edinburgh. Signed: Your gud sester and allaya, Marie R.
½ p. Broad sheet. Addressed. Indorsed. Wafer signet: Scotland impaling Lorraine (as before).