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| April 6. | 586. Cuerton to Challoner. |
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| 1. Sent him four days past a letter and two chests of
Lenares'. Charles is at Portugalette, ready to depart. He
may send any money to him by Martin Ochoa de la Rovea,
or by Lenares. Has heard nothing of Robert Farnham.—
Bilboa, 6 April 1563. Signed. |
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| 2. P. S.—Hears that all our nation at Bordeaux are released, yet they say here still that England and France have
war.
Orig. Hol. Add. Endd. by Challoner. Pp. 2. |
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| April 6. | 587. Advices from Italy. |
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| 1. Inspruck, 29 March 1563. A week ago the Emperor
demanded a contribution from the Tyrolese to meet the
excessive expenses of the late coronation of the King of the
Romans. The Duchess of Mantua has arrived, and the Archduke Charles is expected; also, two Ambassadors from Genoa. |
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| 2. Rome, 3 April. Last Monday the obsequies of the Duke
of Guise were performed in the presence of the Pope and all
the Cardinals. Cardinal Sciatiglione has been deprived of his
cardinalate for heresy, but a period has been allowed him for
repentance of his errors. M. De Sevres, Ambassador from
the French King, has arrived; he asks to have a grant from
the clergy, permission to sell Church benefices to the value of
100,000 crowns, and that the Cardinal of Bourbon may be
permitted to marry and govern France in the place of his
brother, the late King of Navarre. It is thought that this
will be granted. The terms of the peace are little to the
honour of the King and prejudicial to the return of France to
its former obedience to the Apostolic See. Don Luigi D'Avila
has had an interview with the Pope; the subject is unknown. |
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| 3. Ferrara, 6 April. On Sunday the 4th died Donna Julia
della Rovere, of Este (sister of the Duke of Urbino and wife
of Don Alfonso), by the ignorance of the doctors, who did not
know that she was in the family way. Cardinal Morone has
arrived on his way to Trent and Inspruck. The Constable of
France and the Prince of Condé are going in person to recover
Havre-de-Grace from the English.
Orig. Endd. by Mason: 8 April 1563. Ital. Pp. 3. |
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| April 7. | 588. Warwick to Cecil. |
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| Has caused an inquisition to be made for merchandise
appertaining to the Lord Mayor of London, but none such is
here.—Newhaven, 7 April 1563. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
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| April 8. | 589. Condé to Beauvoir. |
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| Has received his letter, and desires that he will continue to
inform him of any news, and also what are the intentions of
the English.—Amboise, 8 April 1563. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. Fr. Pp. 2. |
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April 8.
Forbes, ii. 379. | 590. Middlemore to Warwick. |
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| 1. The late troubles here are so wrapped up amongst them
by the late accord that he cannot tell yet what to make of
them, but he is sure neither think themselves safe. Condé
is at the Court, and governs there. The Admiral retires home
for eight or ten days, and so returns to the Court. The
Parisians will not allow the accord of peace to be published
there, but exercise their old cruelties upon the faithful. They
will not consent to render Calais forthwith to the Queen;
the Prince and Admiral are against it until the time limited
by the treaty be expired. Warns him to beware of treasons.
Wrote his opinion to Cecil on the 2nd inst. The place should
be well manned and victualled, so that he may be able to
tarry the levying of a siege by succours out of England. |
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| 2. By this change he must suspect all Frenchmen, and for
a little number he has there as "subtle and fine merchants as
be betwixt him and this." He cannot learn that they intend
to take anything in hand as yet, but they say that if Newhaven is not rendered shortly into their hands they will make
war. They send most of their footmen in "garnison" into
Normandy and Picardy. Eight ensigns of footmen have
gone to Mans. The King of the Romans is coming to
besiege Metz; these here so little believe it, as that they
send thither fifteen or twenty ensigns of footmen and certain
cavalry. M. De Briquemault is sent from hence to the Queen
to give thanks for her aid, and see if by thanks he can
content her. |
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| 3. The Admiral is in great danger, and many practise to
destroy him. Of all the rest, he would have him saved for
more causes than one. This day he goes to Court, where
Condé has given him order to come and reside. Smith can
always tell where he is. It is necessary for Warwick to have
good espials abroad. If Mongomery stay in those parts, it
will be well done that he win him the best he may. |
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| 4. Had written thus far on the 6th inst., intending to have
sent it by the first messenger, as the bearer hereof arrived
with his Lordship's letters dated 28th ult. on the 7th inst.
His Lordship writes that he was sent purposely to him, but
he cannot understand it; but he is sure this man brought
many letters, and has great business with Condé. Wishes
his Lordship could find out some meet peasant thereabouts
that might pass between them. Many have offered to carry
his letters to Rouen, because they did not know the country
further, and the most danger lies betwixt that and Newhaven, so he could not get them to pass further. He that
should go betwixt must be such an one as knows the country
about him so well that by night he can come and go, for
until he approaches within eight or ten leagues of his Lordship there is no danger. Hans arrived here with his letters
of the 2nd inst. |
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| 5. The Duke de Nemours is dead. It is again confirmed
that the Emperor is coming to Metz. It is said Captain
Richelieu goes to Caen with seven or eight ensigns of footmen, to take in charge the castle and town. Wishes his
Lordship to inform him in the next the state of things
there, and what the Rhinegrave does. On the 7th inst.
Condé was made the King's Lieutenant-General throughout
the realm. He does not see as yet any likelihood of their
assailing the English.—Amboise, 8 April 1563. Signed in
cipher.
Orig., considerable portions in cipher, deciphered. Add.
Endd. Pp. 4. |
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April 8.
Forbes, ii. 375. | 591. Warwick and Poulet to Lord Robert Dudley and
Cecil. |
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| 1. Having occasion to send his secretary to the Rhinegrave
upon the exchange of prisoners (especially for Leighton and
Killigrew), he requested him to send news of the conclusion
of the late peace, and his own determination thereupon. The
Rhinegrave answered that he had more to say than he could
well write, or would declare by mouth to any but himself.
Hearing from him [Warwick] again that he could not ride
far abroad, he requested that Poulet should meet him between
this and Montvillier. So they met within a cannon shot
from here. |
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| 2. The Rhinegrave affirmed he desired to serve the Queen
before any Prince, but having served so long in France with
honour, if he should now serve against them, all would
reproach him; but if it comes to peace he will visit her, and
be at her commandment against Spain, Scotland, or any other
nation, France excepted. He said the King of Spain minds
to have war with England, and has not only wrought by his
Ambassador here to have the French King declare war
against the Queen, but would have taken it in hand himself
long before this if the Flemings had not stopped it by reason
of their intercourse of merchandise between them. |
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| 3. The Rhinegrave has promised not to be a participant of
any practice, of treason towards him or this piece, but will
give him warning of the same, and also if any force comes to
besiege it. Sends the Queen a present from the Rhinegrave
of a "workmanly chain of gold and a little clock of crystal
to the same," as a token of his good heart. |
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| 4. The Rhinegrave says that the Spaniards which were at
the French camp have returned into Flanders, and that the
King of Spain has 3,000 footmen and 600 horses at Bayonne
under the command of the Duke of [blank]'s son, meaning to
pass the same way, and has 6,000 footmen also at Perpignan;
also eighteen galleys in readiness, of the which seven come
into these parts to join with the thirteen galleys of the
French King. |
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| 5. Although peace is proclaimed according to the edicts
enclosed, yet the French will not enter into war with the
Queen if they can avoid it by any means agreeable to their
purpose. They will go so far as to proffer her the repayment
of the money which she has disbursed this way, and may add
thereto a free trade for the Englishmen into all parts of
France, with liberty to transport from thence all forbidden
wares and merchandise now in restraint which may benefit
England. They request to have this town delivered unto
them from the Queen's possession out of hand. |
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| 6. He said they would not agree to render Calais before
the time fixed by the former treaty, neither would they
assent that she should keep this town by way of gage, but
that it shall rest upon hostages, as it does now. If more can
be got as assurance of that treaty for Calais by confirmation
of the Estates of France, it will be as much as she shall get
by composition. |
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| 7. The Rhinegrave said that Condé and the Admiral deny
that she came into possession of this town by their means or
assent, but put the same wholly upon the Vidame and M. De
Beauvais. He affirms also that the Prince and Admiral have
assured the Queen Mother to avoid the English from hence,
and render their town to the French by treaty or force.
He thinks they will draw shortly hither, saying he told
Middlemore before the death of the Duke of Guise that the
Queen should have an enemy in Guise as long as he lived, and
should find the same if the Admiral succeeded in authority. |
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| 8. The Rhinegrave promised to send one of his servants to
the Court for more certain knowledge of proceedings there,
and shall have return of the same within eight days, whereupon he will send Poulet to him to know the same. He
proffered to repair himself to the Court, as a negociator of
peace touching the Queen, if she will have him deal therein.
He was answered that the Queen would not seem to be a
suitor in any such behalf; nevertheless, she shall be advertised
of his good meaning. |
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| 9. He also said that Marshal Vielleville was sent to Metz
in doubt of the Emperor's approach there, which comes to
nothing, being stayed by the treaty of the Cardinal of
Lorraine, Bishop of Metz, by whose means there is a marriage
concluded between the Queen of Scots and Charles Duke of
Austria, the Emperor's second son; so it is not the Prince of
Spain that is to marry her. |
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| 10. M. De Beauvais (not being made participant of any
part of the premised declaration made by the Rhinegrave
touching the Vidame and him,) upon understanding the same
by other means, (viz., that the rendering this town to the
Queen is laid to the charge of the Prince and Admiral,) has
affirmed to the writers that he has the Prince's commission
under his "sign," whereby it shall appear that it was done
by his commandment. He prays the same to be kept secret,
as the Rhinegrave likewise does. |
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| 11. Sends herewith the proclamation of peace in print.
Chatteler has passed this day from hence towards the Admiral,
and Briquemault and Teligny are coming from Orleans to
the Queen.— Newhaven, 8 April 1563. Signed.
Orig., in Poulet's hol. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary.
Pp. 11. |
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| April 8. | 592. Poulet and Others to the Privy Council. |
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| They have examined the accounts of Mr. Abington, Surveyor of the Victuals, and Mr. Bromefelde, Master of the
Ordnance. They ask them to peruse the books sent by the
bearer, Hugh Counsell.— Newhaven, 8 April 1563. Signed by
Poulet, Denis, and Vaughan.
Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
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| April 8. | 593. Denys to the Privy Council. |
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| 1. Received their letters of the last of March. Their order
shall be observed for the payment of the labourers. The
charges here due for three months ending the 19th inst., with
2,000l. yet due at the 25th of January last, will amount to
26,000l. They think it very necessary that the bands here
should be full, with a further supply of men. |
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| 2. Has herewith sent his clerk, Hugh Counsell, with his
accounts since he entered his charge, until the 25th of January
last; it will appear that his payments already past amount to
above 42,000l., and no money remains here.— Newhaven, 8
April 1563. Signed.
Orig., with seal. Hol. Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
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| April 8. | 594. Denys to Lord Robert Dudley. |
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| Received his of the last of March, and is sorry that he
cannot have leave to come over for a little space. The
monthly charge is sent over. If no means are taken for
these charges he doubts lest the Queen will grow weary
of this town.— Newhaven, 8 April 1563. Signed.
Orig. Add Endd. Pp. 2. |
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A.D. 1563.
April 8. | 595. Horsey to Cecil. |
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| After long rest, the Rhinegrave lies within three leagues
of this town, but says it is only to keep the country from
pillage. He wrote to the writer and offered that, if he will
return to Newhaven, he shall pass in quiet by water or land;
and if he would pass by land he promised not only to conduct him thither, but also to furnish him with victuals, carriages, &c. It appears by his large offers that he would have
the English gone from hence. A bruit of peace has continued
here a great while, which the Rhinegrave also now affirms,
but they have it not for certain. Has not heard from Warwick for these fourteen days. They have no trust in the
Rhinegrave for all his promises, and therefore keep a stronger
guard.— Dieppe, 8 April 1563. Signed.
Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
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| April 8. | 596. Sigmundus Augustus to the Queen. |
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| Has received her letter in behalf of the sons of Thomas
Martin, and given directions to the magistrates of Dantzic to
do justice to them. Petricaw, 8 April 1563. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 2. |
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| April 8. | 597. N. Stopio to Mason. |
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| Wrote last Saturday, since which time he has received the
news which he forwards with this. The post now goes on
Thursday instead of Saturday as heretofore. The Cardinal
of Lorraine is here and is honourably treated by the Signory.
Having had information from France that he will be assassinated by one of his household, he summoned them all and
told what he had heard. He sets out speedily for Trent.
The Session of the Council which ought to be held after the
octave of Easter will probably be postponed in order that
Cardinal Morone may go to the Emperor at Inspruck.
Cardinal Navigero will set out for Trent after the festival.
Sends a copy of the recent letter of the Emperor to the Pope,
which shows his anxiety to bring matters to a good issue.
No news of M. Roberto.— Venice, 8 April 1563. Signed:
N. St.
Orig., with seal. Hol. Add.: To Mason, in London. Ital.
Pp. 2. |
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| April 9. | 598. Consultation for Newhaven. |
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| Memoranda by Cecil respecting the state of Newhaven;
viz. as regards pioneers, soldiers, ships, victuals, the galley,
the soldiers at Dieppe, the entertainment of captains Mazonero
(Frenchman) and Clerk and Hamilton, (Scotchmen,) Ormsby's
charge, Vaughan, Thomas Pelham and Captain Leighton.
Orig., in Cecil's hol. and endd. by him: 9 April 1563.
Pp. 3. |
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| April 9. | 599. Challoner to Cecil. |
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| On the 3rd he despatched his servant, James Goldwell, with
letters to him concerning such answer as was made him in
the affair of the Bishop of Aquila. Has sent him by the sea
passage for more assurance. Of the accord in France ten
days ago so freshly spoken of now there is a still flood, which
whether it shall ebb or wax greater they shall shortly
know. Complains of sickness.— Madrid, Good Friday, 1563.
Signed.
Orig. A few words in cipher, deciphered. Add. Endd.
by Cecil's secretary: 9 April 1563. Pp. 2. |
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| April 9. | 600. Holograph draft of the preceding.
A few words underlined, to be ciphered. Endd. by Challoner:
9 April 1563. Sent by the ordinary of Flanders. Pp. 3. |
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| April 9. | 601. Challoner to Clough. |
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| Has received double bills of exchange directed to Stephano
Lecari for 374 ducats sixteen soldi, which amounts to 4177
reals of plate, and likewise in February the 700 ducats and
odd which he sent him. Desires him to send bills of exchange
for the 114l. he has to receive in Antwerp. They have news
from France that the peace is concluded. The Turks army
by sea this year, to the number of 200 galleys, with the
Moors and Corsairs is looked for. Oran is already besieged
by the Moors.— Madrid, Good Friday, 9 April 1563.
Hol. Draft. Endd. by Challoner: Sent by the ordinary
of Flanders. Pp. 4. |
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| April 10. | 602. Randolph to Cecil. |
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| 1. On the 7th inst. Raulet arrived here. He reports honestly
of his good usage. He brought letters to this Queen out of
France full of sorrow. She received from the Queen Mother
two letters; one contained the rehearsal of her griefs, and the
other signified the state of France, in what sort things were
accorded, and what further was intended. If reason could
not be had of the Queen of England France should find her
ready and willing to support and defend the right thereof, as
by friendship and old alliance between the two realms she
is bound. Cecil knows that nothing will be left undone of
her part that may move debate between this Queen and their
Sovereign. It was much mused at by the Queen herself how
this new kindness came about, that at this time she received
two long letters written with her own hand; seeing that
since her return she never received half so many lines as were
in one of them; which he can testify by the Queen's own
saying and other good assurance. And he can assure him
further that she has said that she knows now that the friendship of the Queen may stand her more in stead than that of
her good mother in France; and as she is desirous of them
both so will she not lose the one for the other." I may also
further assure your honour that (whatsoever the occasion is,)
this Queen hath somewhat in her heart that will burst out
in time, which will manifest that some unkindness hath
passed between them that will not be easily forgotten." In
talk sometimes with him she says that the Queen Mother
might have used the matter otherwise than she has done;
and doubts much what shall be the success of her great desire
to govern alone, and in all things to have her will. Seeing
them in such terms he thought it best to confirm her in that
mind. And yet he is assured that she shall receive as
friendly writings from this Queen as the other did write
unto her. Whether the Queen Mother will speak unto
Lethington of that she wrote to this Queen, he knows not;
but if she does, he thinks it hard if Cecil can get no savour
thereof at his return, or the writer here. It may be written
by her to try what answer this Queen will give, or to understand what mind she bears to their Sovereign. |
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| 2. Since Raulet's return this Queen (being advertised that
the peace was concluded and that all strangers should void
the realm,) asked him what should become of his countrymen
in Newhaven. He answered that they were no strangers
to France; they did but re-enter into their own, and old
possessions, whereof there was no man that doubted anything of their right, no, not she herself, if she should be judge.
She said she knew what he meant; and in good faith she
would that he had Calais again and they their Newhaven. |
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| 3. Yesterday, (Good Friday,) he received Cecil's of the
2nd inst. touching the Lord President of York. He heard
of the murder, but never heard of any that came into
this country of them. Trusts shortly to hear that the conditions of the peace are such that God may be glorified, and
His Word set at liberty through the whole realm. The book
he [Cecil] sent has satisfied a good many here. He put it
into the Queen's hands, who read part herself, and heard the
rest. As he cannot honestly crave that book again, he asks
for one or two more of the same. |
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| 4. The Queen knows now that Bothwell is sent for to
London. She caused a gentleman of hers to inquire. He
answered that his takers were in controversy who took him,
and that he should be judged there. Knows that she thinks
much that he is not sent into Scotland. It is yet greatly
doubted that if he were here he would be reserved for an
evil instrument. If Lethington has not been plain with him
[Cecil] herein, he is in the wrong to his friends here, but
most of all to himself "if there come such a volter in this
realm." There is not a worse, nor a more spiteful man of
Scotland to England than Sir Andrew Car, who being advertised that the Queen had knowledge of his practises with the
Earl of Huntley, procured his own entry into England, and
is now in Tynemouth. (fn. 1) |
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| 5. There came lately advertisement unto Murray from the
Borders that at one time 400 men of Riddesdale made a
" roode " into Scotland and hurt three men and have taken
seven prisoners of the best of Liddesdale, and driven away
above 100 oxen and "keye," besides spoiling sixteen houses;
and that the chief authors are John Hawle and the Captain
of Harbottle. He answered that he thought the information
was false; and if it were done, it was by the consent of the
Scots themselves. He promised to write to Sir John Foster
to know the verity, which he has done. Bothwell had a
good resort unto him where he was, both of Scotsmen and
women. |
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| 6. Is informed by the Lord of Argyll that Shane O'nel has
lately had slain two or three of his men by the Lord Deputy.
James Macconel is in Ireland with Carliboy his brother, as
the Earl thinks, to conclude with the Lord Deputy. Argyll
looks daily for one from O'nel; if he comes the writer will see
him and know his errand. This Queen is purposed this year
to take her progress into Argyll. Hears no word of their
voyage into England. This Easter she has left not one iota
of her solemnities unobserved. Sees neither amendment in
her religion nor hope thereof. Her only stay is the Cardinal
of Lorraine, for whom there is now no small moan made, and
doubt of danger that may fall unto him. Captain Colborne
attends his despatch. Their Court removes within three
days, and within eight shall be at St. Andrews. Thanks
God they have well shaken off their sorrow.— Falkland,
Easter Eve, 1563. Signed.
Orig. Hol., with seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary:
10 April 1563. Pp. 6. |
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| April 10. | 603. Valentine Brown to Cecil. |
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| 1. The allowance of the late Lord Grey, which since his
decease has been saved to the Queen, (between 15th Dec.
and Easter,) amounts to 444l. 11s. 3d.; viz., his fee of the
town and castle 42l. 3s. 4d.; retinue 92l.; espial money and
carrying letters 13l. 6s. 8d.; the Queen's reward in respect
of his baronage, 63l. 5s.; his own fee for the wardenry
125l. 2s. 11d.; and for the fee of his deputy warden and
servant 7l. 13s. 4d. |
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| 2. Has travailed to discharge such of the works as are
appointed, and being unable to do so without grudge begs
that he will help him. |
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| 3. There are more hewn stone and lime ready than can
be spent in one summer, and so much filling stone in the
town and field that what shall be taken from the quarries
must be left midway, whereby will grow a double charge for
carriage. |
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| 4. Since it is determined not to work the wall this year
he thinks through pays should be made, and order given for
the sure keeping of the provisions. |
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| 5. Since the news of the Duke of Guise's departure, many
Scotchmen, sometime numbering 200, have sought to pass
through here, pretending poverty and lack of living in their
own country, (where at present there is great scarcity,) and
going to seek service in Newhaven, but they turned them
back. Doubts not they will pass through the Borders, where
there is no regard paid to them.—Berwick, 10 April 1563.
Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 3. |
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| April 10. | 604. Middlemore to Cecil. |
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| Having an honest bearer he writes a few words by way
of Newhaven. Since his letters of the 30th ult. and the
2nd inst., things go strangely here. Those of the religion
find themselves in more danger than heretofore, and declare
their discontentation. The redress is holden almost desperate,
for they believe that he who has the means and should help
them, is (or will be shortly) against them. As yet no Papist
town obeys the edict of peace, but they continue their cruelties
towards them of the religion, who have now no Orleans
to retire to, M. De Cipierre being governor there with his
company and certain arquebusiers. The trouble is like to
grow as great as ever it was ere long. The Constable is
much displeased because the Queen Mother and the Prince
will not consent that his son, the Mareschal of Montmorency,
shall have the estate of Grand Master; but the young Duke
of Guise shall enjoy it still. On the 8th inst. Condé was
established in his lieutenantship for the King, and the next
morning took his oath in the presence of the King to do
him faithful service. He uses the same language to the
writer still, as he advertised her, showing himself in words
desirous to do her service if she moderate her demands and
seeks not the rendering of Calais so speedily. Fears that
all will be but words in the end. The Admiral is greatly
desired at this Court by the good sort, and no more than
needful; but his friends advise him not to come yet, and
when he does, that his brother, M. D'Andelot, be ever abroad,
for their being here both together might prove prejudicial
to them. Such as be here of the religion now make their
"appuye" more of the Chancellor of France than of Condé.
Has now advertised Warwick of the state of all things here,
and has done so sundry times since he came from Normandy.
—Amboise, 10 April 1563. Signed.
Orig., portions in cipher, deciphered. Add. Endd. by
Cecil's secretary. Pp. 3. |
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| April 10. | 605. Thomas Kemys to Cecil. |
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| Advertised him in his last that he sent Mr. Middlemore's
money back again by Mr. Wood. The Rhinegrave, (who
is gone to Dieppe, from whence they look for Horsey,) came
to the foot of their hill here last Monday where Mr. Poulet
conferred with him for two hours. On Wednesday all the
French strangers were "expulsed" this town; and on Thursday little Dryver, Lord Robert's man, departed this town
into France without his lordship's knowledge, it is thought
not to return again. This day two of those who ran away
to Harfleur were executed. They hear out of England of a
supply to be sent hither.—Newhaven, Easter Even. Signed.
Orig. Hol., with seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary:
10 April 1563. Pp. 2. |
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| April 10. | 606. Affairs of Newhaven. |
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| Remembrances for Richard Overton to declare to Cecil
respecting the state of certain offices at Newhaven, viz., that
of the water bailiff, searcher, and customer, the master of
the ordnance, the victualler, "the mort pays," the check, and
the galley and frigate.
Endd. by Cecil: 10 April 1563. Overton's declaration
from Mr. Vaughan for Newhaven. Pp. 3. |
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