Elizabeth: March 1567

Calendar of State Papers, Scotland: Volume 2, 1563-69. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1900.

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'Elizabeth: March 1567', in Calendar of State Papers, Scotland: Volume 2, 1563-69, (London, 1900) pp. 317-319. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/scotland/vol2/pp317-319 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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479. Henry Kyllygrew to Cecil. Elizabeth. [March 8. 1566–67.]

Though I trust shortly to be with you, I write somewhat meanwhile. I had no audience till this day, which was after I had dined with my lord of "Morray," who was "accompened" with the lord Chancellor, Argyll, Bothwell, and Lethington. I found the Queen in a dark chamber, and could not see her face; "but by her wordes she seamed veary dolfull," and accepted my Sovereign's letters and message in very thankful manner. I hope for her answer in two days, which I think will gratify the Queen's majesty as much as the time permits, for the Borders, Ireland, and also the treaty of Leith. "I fynd great suspitions and no proffe nor appearance of apprehension yet: altho I am made belyve I shall or I depart hence. My lord of Leonoys hathe sent to require the Qweyne that suche persons as were named in the byll you had before my departure, might be taken. Answer is made hem that yf he or any wyll stand to thaccusation of any of them, yt shalbe don, but not by vertu of the byll or his request." I look to hear his answer on that point. He is among his friends "besides Glasco," where he thinks himself safe, as a man of his told me. I see no present trouble or appearance, but a general misliking among the commons and others "which abhorre the detestable morther of ther king, a shame as they suppose to the hole nation. The preachers say, and pray openly to God, that yt wyll plese hem both to reveale and reveng; exhorting all men to prayer and repentance." Edinburgh. Signed: H. Kyllygrew.

Ochonor seems happy to have license to come without danger to England. Standen, Welson and Guyn that served the late King, intend to repair home when they can get passport.

2 pp. Holograph, also address. Indorsed (by Cecil's clerk).

480. Maitland to Cecil. [March 8.]

The bearer George Hoppar burgess of Edinburgh going thither for "trafficque," I have burdened him to bring home some bows and "graith" for summer pastime for myself and friends: and pray you let him have licence for 4 or 5 dozen of "sporting bowis, sum arrowis, a barrell of stringis and sum buikis." Edinburgh. Signed: Youris at commandement, W. Maitland.

½ p. Written and addressed by Hay. Indorsed (by Cecil's clerk).

481. Lennox to Cecil. [March 8.]

Having humbly petitioned the Queen's majesty, as the bearer, my very friend Mr Kyllygrew, can declare to you, touching "this layte onnaturall and most crwell morther of the kyng my sonne, whois sowll God perdonne": and considering he was "so nere of her majesties blude, borne and brocht upe as her subject," and the good will and "aquytans" between you and him, I beseech you be a "meane and a remenbrer" to her majesty to revenge "the sheding of her highnes owne innocent blude." Also that ye will be my "advocat" in my cause towards her majesty for restoring me to her favour again. Howston. Signed: Your very assured freind to my powar, Mathow Levenax.

½ p. Addressed. Indorsed (by Cecil's clerk): ". . . By Mr Killigrew."

482. Morton to Cecil. Elizabeth. [March 10. 1566–67.]

Though I am not able to "acquite" your good will in the time of my exile, and furthering my "releif": yet I send these few lines by the bearer, to shew my thankful heart, and if there is any thing in my power to gratify you, desiring you to command it. Abirdour. Signed: Your assurit freind, Mortoun.

½ p. Addressed. Indorsed (by Cecil's clerk).

483. Mary to Elizabeth. [March 11.]

Requesting passport for Thomas Douglas and William Kincaid to pass and repass through England to France and back for a year. Palace of Holyrood House, 25th of reign. Signed: Your rihct gud sister and cusignes, Marie R.

Broadsheet. Addressed. Indorsed.

Similar for a year for John Borthwick, Thomas Douglas, Henry Balfour, Thomas Grahame, William Kincaid and 6 in company. Edinburgh. Signed ut supra.

Broadsheet. Addressed. Indorsed.

484. Murray to Cecil. [March 13.]

Howsoever "thir" last accidents have altered many men's judgments, yet being assured that "constant men will mean constantly," I would not "pretermitt" this occasion to signify the constancy of one thankful heart for the many and large benefits I have from time to time received by your means. "And as I am twychit my self, so do I judge of yow and all men that feareyth God and embraced the luif of Christen and honour, as concerning this latte accident so odwus and so detestable: yit am I persuadit discrete personaige will nocht rashely judge in so horrible crymis, but of honest personaiges mean honestly quhill treuht declair and convince the contrair—nayther for particular menis interpryisis sa ungodly, withdraw thair guid will frome sa greytt ane multitude as I am assured yet detestis this wyild attemptat ewin frome thair hartis." I am assured ye will credit this gentleman Maister Kyllygrew the bearer, on my behalf. Edinburgh. Signed: James Stewart.

Postscript: I am constrained to crave a safe conduct to be sent me in convenient haste, and commission for horses as I have noted by my friend the bearer.

1 p. Addressed. Indorsed (by Cecil's clerk).

485. Maitland to Cecil. [March 13.]

By Mr Killigrew and Mr Mailvill, I received your letters of 25th and 26th February, and thank you heartily for your frank speech. For my own part I like your "intention," so I know it does not offend such here "as have most interest to wisshe the mater to be earnestly recommended to soche as yow be: ffor they meane to demande nothing but ryeht, and that in due tyme and ordrely." For the third mark you wish I should shoot at: "to wit that her majesty wold allow off your estate in relligion—it is one off the things in earth i most desyre : I dare be bold anough to uter my fansy in it to her majesty, trusting that she will not lyke me the wors for utering my opinion and knowlege in that is proffitable for her every way. And I do not dispayre but although she will not yealde at the first, yet with progress off tyme that poynt shalbe obtayned." The bearer will give the state of things here. Edinburgh. Signed: W. Maitland.

1 p. Holograph, also address. Indorsed (by Cecil's clerk): ". . . By Mr Killigrew."

486. Passport for William Henrisson. [March 21.]

By Sir Thomas Smyth English ambassador at the Court of France, for the bearer William Henrisson servant to the scottish ambassador there, to pass freeely to "her majesties Courte." Burbon Archembault beside molyns. Signed: T. Smith.

At foot in another hand:–This is the form Sir Thomas Smyth used—which I recovered among my papers this day : and fail not to send it to your "M.," praying you to specify 4 horses in my brother's passport. Signed: Betoun.

Broadsheet. Indorsed.

487. M. de Bossetel to the Queen Mother of France. [March 29. 1567.] Egerton MSS. No. 2805 C.

[Adding a few words to the king's letter, to tell her majesty of the answer which the English fear] "sur ceste demande de Callays."

Having heard nothing of Scotland since my last despatch, I have said nothing to her majesty. "Killegray" told me yesterday that he though the Earl of Moray was embarked for France, and had failed to take leave of the queen : but there are so many contrary reports, I know not what to credit, and leave it to your majesty's judgement. The Sieur du crocq left yesterday morning "pour achever son . . (fn. 1) . ." As for Restrille, since I wrote, this Queen had said nothing. London. Signed: Vostre tres humble et tres obeissant serveteur e suget Bossetel.

1 p. French. Addressed: "A la royne." Indorsed: "B. de la Forest" etc.

Footnotes

  • 1. World lost.