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| [July 1.] |
198. Instructions for Henry Cobham. |
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He is to complain of the entertainment of Thomas Stuckley
in the Court of Spain, and demand his dismissal, and to urge
on the King to make peace with his subjects in the Low
Countries, and to point out the danger of French interference. |
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Rough draft in Burghley's writing. Incomplete. Endd.
Pp. 6. |
| July 1. |
199. Instructions for Sir Henry Cobham sent into Spain
by the Queen. |
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1. At his first access to the King he is to thank him for
banishing her rebels out of the Low Countries, and show
him that she was willing to have satisfied all Boischot's
requests were it not that her subjects trafficking into Spain
find themselves so extremely and cruelly dealt with by the
Inquisition, and that there is no possibility of the continuance of good amity unless this is by him redressed. |
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2. He is to declare that she imputes the interruptions that
have happened to their amity to proceed from evil ministers
of the King, and especially Don Guerau D'Espes, the late
Bishop of Aquila, and the Duke of Feria. Notwithstanding
these things past, considering that she finds he means to
re-enter into the ancient course of goodwill with her, and
that she means the like towards him, it is necessary that
he restrain those of the Inquisition, who for malice and gain,
under pretext of religion, entrap and confiscate the goods of
her subjects resorting to his realm only as merchants. In
this matter he is to require the King to use the advice of
such of his Council as are of noble birth and temporal vocation, rather than of such as have made their oath to the
Pope and Church of Rome, and prefer his particular affairs
to the service of the King. He is to require that her subjects ministering no just cause of offence by open word, act,
or writing touching their religion shall be received as heretofore they have been, and not forced by examination to
declare their consciences more than his subjects resorting to
England are. He is also to move the King that her ambassador may have liberty to use privately in his own house
and family the rites of religion according to the manner of
England. If the King cannot be induced to assent to these
points he may conclude that the amity cannot continue, for
she would justly be thought an unnatural Prince and careless of her subjects if she any longer suffered them to be so
misused and outraged as they lately have been within his
dominions. |
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3. After this he shall show the King that however he has
been informed of her doings with his subjects in the Low
Countries, if he knew how often and earnestly she has been
solicited to take possession of Holland and Zealand he might
say that he never had such a friend as she has been. If
some speedy remedy be not taken those countries will be at
the devotion of the French King, who and his predecessor
have continually aided the Prince of Orange with money to
maintain his wars, and now continues the same with a
monthly secret pay. As nothing can be so hurtful to the
King and dangerous to herself than this, she earnestly requires him to divert this course now in hand by allowing
his subjects to enjoy their ancient privileges, and suffering
them to live freely from the extremities of the Inquisition.
In this behalf he is to say that she will be content to use any
office of mediation for the compounding of these differences.
If he finds the King say that the points in difference are
such as he cannot in honour accord, he may reply that the
matter of religion may be referred over to the deliberations of
the Estates, who in a state mixed (as that is) commonly join
with their sovereign in deliberation touching the cure of such
grievous diseases as all states are sometimes subject to. |
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4. Touching the removing of strangers out of the country,
as the Prince and his confederates give out that the ancient
privileges require, to the due observation of which the King is
sworn, she cannot see how the King in honour can well deny
it; but howsoever it be, he should consider that the greatest
monarchs have been driven to yield sundry times to necessity,
and that the French King being so puissant a Prince it
stands him to yield, rather than lose a country so well worth
keeping. In case her good brother will not allow of these
her friendly advertisements, or provide that such practices
may be speedily met with, he is to signify that, contrary to
her disposition, she may be found for her own safety to be a
dealer herein, whereunto if she shall be driven she desires him
to interpret her doings in good and honourable part, and that
the same proceeds of necessity to preserve her own realm
rather than from desire to invade anything belonging to him.
Finally, if the King will grant her ambassador and her subjects trafficking to Spain the exercise of their religion without
molestation by the Inquisitors he shall advertise her with
speed, but upon flat denial thereof he shall return home. |
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Pp. 5½. |
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200. Another copy. Signed by the Queen and Walsingham.
Endd. Pp. 7. |
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201. Rough draft of the above. |
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Endd. Pp. 14¼. |
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202. Fragment of above, cancelled. |
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Endd. P. 1. |
| July 2. |
203. Edward Chester to Lord Burghley. |
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Has presumed to write to her Majesty and show her what
speeches he has heard from the best in these parts, as well
concerning the departure of Mons. de Meru, who is said to
have obtained great sums of money here towards the aid
of the Prince of Condé, and that he now prepares to march;
as also how they complain that they can obtain nothing from
her Majesty. Has been demanded whether he thought her
better inclined to their aid than before, to which he could
only answer that if they continued to depend on France out
of doubt she would be much worse bent. One of the best
acquainted with this state said that if she would lend them
some money they would soon drive their enemies out of
the country, and besides giving her good assurance for the
repayment, would be at her command at sea and land to
do her service. The peace is not likely to take effect,
neither does this country desire further conference therein.
New hostages have been sent by the Commendator. The
town and castle of Buren has been surrendered to him by
the governor, who is presently to be executed in reward of
his fidelity and valour. He has also taken a little island
called Rughill, which was the Prince's own inheritance. The
Duke of Arschot and the Commendator have been at jar
about the latter's government. The Prince and Council would
gladly that the Queen would send one "lidger," who might
see that her subjects here obtained justice for their complaints.—Dort, 2 July 1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1¾. |
| July 3. |
204. The Merchant Adventurers to Daniel Rogers. |
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1. Have elected him as their secretary for the present year
to serve and discharge their affairs at Antwerp.—Antwerp,
3 July 1575. Signed: "Thomas Heton, governor." |
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2. P.S.—Require him to give his assistance to the bearer,
Mr. Sotheake. |
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Add. P. 1. |
| July 3. |
205. Dr. Dale to Lord Burghley. |
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Something is meant towards Scotland or the Queen's
dominions by the setting forth of these ships. One La
Beausse is taken on suspicion of a confederacy with Bussy
d'Amboise, and is like to be hardly dealt with; it is laid to
their charge they had an enterprise to have been attempted
against Orleans. It is said La Ferte being privy thereto
discovered it to a friend of his, who quarrelled with him and
came to the Court to open it. In truth, La Beausse had
some credit with Monsieur, and it is thought by his example
to withdraw other to do any service to Monsieur. Monsieur
himself has been charged and examined by the Chancellor,
but nothing is found but a suspicion he would have withdrawn himself by the help of these men. He and the King
of Navarre have had some friendly conference, and it is
thought they will bethink themselves to be reconciled;
Monsieur has sought it in divers ways. At the ratification
of the league the King appointed him (Dale) a cupboard of
plate according to the accustomed manner, and now a present
of plate is brought of the value of three or four hundred
crowns. Here is quarrelling and killing every day before
the King's gate; now there is a hot stir against the Italians
by them of the University for a scholar that was slain by
an Italian. It is much doubted lest the Duke d'Uzes, hearing all Danville's offices are distributed, will be so fierce
against Danville as he has been. That the Queen Mother
doubted at the first, and therefore would have had somewhat
bestowed upon him. The suspicion increases the more, for
news is come that Danville is suffered to gather his harvest
quietly. If they had come to the wasting of the country,
the whole country would have risen against D'Uzes rather
than have suffered their fruits to have been spoiled.—Paris,
3 July 1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| July 3. |
206. Occurrents in France. |
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Normandy is appointed to set forth 18 ships and Brittany
12; their pretence is towards the isles about Rochelle. Divers
field pieces are sent by land towards Rochelle, and certain
cannon along the Seine. Puygalliard is sent into Poitou to
waste the country about Rochelle. The King appoints all
the money that may be made for the payment of soldiers,
and has paid his footmen for two months; all other men
remain unpaid. It is certain Montbrun has given an overthrow to De Gordes, and has slain 400 or 500 of the Swiss
that were with him. Baron de la Garde has spoiled divers
French ships, and bade them repair to the King for their
restitution upon his wages that is behind in the King's
hands. There was one taken on the sea that cast a budget
into the sea, which was taken up and the letters brought to
the Court; it is one that was thought to have doings for
the Prince of Condé's or for them of Rochelle and little matter
found. Maurevert that shot at the Admiral is taken with
many secret instructions, whereat they are much grieved at
the Court. It is said De la Haye, Governor of Poitou, for all
his cunning dealing, is apprehended at Tours by the King's
officers. It is reported that Danville was poisoned by a
clyster, and thereby was in such danger that he was taken
but for a dead man, but now he is in health. The Scottish
men in the Court are all miscontented; they that are not in
wages do either withdraw themselves to serve the King of
Spain in the Low Countries, or else make means to return
home; they that are in wages are unpaid. |
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P. 1¼. Enclosure. |
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207. Attempt to poison the Queen. |
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One Bougran brought to him one that said certain were
gone into England to poison the Queen, and named one
Joseph, an Italian. Knows not the credit neither of the
matter or of the man. |
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Partly in cipher in the handwriting of Dale. Enclosure.
P. 2/3. |
| June 30. |
208. To [Dr. Gybbon.] |
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An account of the condition of the nobles, the burghers,
and the artisans and peasants in France, showing the improvidence of the one, the wealth of the other, and the
poverty of the third; and also the general misery of the
land caused by the war and by the religious differences. |
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Endd. by Lord Burghley. Lat. Pp. 8½. Enclosure. |
| July 4. |
209. William Lewin to Lord Burghley. |
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Has received two letters from him, and answered the first
on 12 June. Complains of his health. Though Dr. Sturmius
has completed his 67th year he is stronger than he is. Does
not know whether his master [Lord Oxford] has started for
Greece, or whether he still tarries in Italy, but when he can
learn for certain, will inform Burghley. Hopes that his
master's travels may benefit him, and expresses his readiness
to obey any command of Burghley.—4 July 1575. Signed:
Guiliet Leuinces. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Lat. Pp. 3. |
| July 6. |
210. Dr. Dale to Lord Burghley. |
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There is a sudden stir in this town, and the gates kept
shut a whole day. It was feared to be a great matter coming
in the neck of La Beausse's matter, and that some great
personage had been privy to it. Monsieur was charged with
very sharp words, que ung de ces jours on le jecteroit en la
riviere, but neither the one nor the other touches him, for
this was but a device of a few needy persons, and La Beausse
is but a common captain, who went to keep company with
Bussy d'Amboise that is fled to save his life from the jealousy
of the King of Navarre. The day after the stir, took occasion
to go to the Court to see the countenance of the world, and
made instant for the performance of the promises touching
Fitz Morris and the complaints of the Queen's subjects. At
his coming all was calm, and Monsieur of purpose with the
King. Was promised that the King would see things done himself to the satisfaction of the Queen and her subjects; and no
countenance of any stir in the world. To the Secretaries has
written some particularities of the treaty of marriage between
the Duke of Lorraine and the Princess of Navarre, and how
the Duke of Lorraine and Vaudemont are made instruments
to renew the treaty of peace and reconciliation of the house
of Montmorency.—Paris, 6 July 1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| [July.] |
211. — to Dr. Dale. |
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The affair was under colour of the quarrel between the
students and the Italians. A band of some 1,200 or 1,500
dissolute and lawless men, called "les enfants de la Matte,"
met together at 11 at night on the day before yesterday with
the intention of massacring the Italians and sacking their
houses. They were discovered by one Pompeio, who haunts
the house of the Chancellor, but who was formerly himself an
"enfant de la Matte." He was invited to be of the party,
and was offered the command of 200 men. Feigning to
consent, he was made acquainted with the whole plan. They
designed to attack the houses of the Chancellor, Diaceto,
Rochelay, Sardinii, and others who are reputed wealthy. He
discovered the plot to the Chancellor, who informed the King,
by whose orders the town was put in arms and the chiefs,
four in number, and men of base condition, arrested. La
Beausse is at Bois de Vincennes; the King, Queen, and the
Chancellor visited him on Sunday. Is told he informed the
King of a breach in the walls of Paris by which Monsieur
intended to escape. Can hear nothing about the ships. It
is reported Troyes in Champagne, and a town near Janures,
and Sedan are taken by men who have no leader. |
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Copy. Fr. P. 1. Enclosure. |
| July 6. |
212. John Willes to Walsingham. |
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1. The ships the King makes ready are 32; there is very
much talk they go to Ireland; one La Roche is the doer
therein. Upon the last day of the month he and Rose
spake with the Queen Mother. The ordnance that went
hence is gone to the ships, and six companies of men. They
are not afraid to speak openly they will be revenged on the
English. They say it is to take pirates. The Duke of
Lorraine and M. Vaudemont have been very earnest with
the King and Queen and Council to make peace, which it is
hoped will come to some good end. The Duke says his
kingdom will be lost and his people rise against him. They
talk lowly, for they are half afraid of the Parisians, for they
keep double watch from nine at night to six in the morning,
watching with 50 horse to see there be no resort or stirring.
There is a great falling out between M. "Rofite" and the
Count Charles, so that they would have fought, but the
King sent 40 harquebussiers to bring them to him, and
charged them not to meddle with one another. The Italians
have killed a scholar, and the scholars say there shall not go
an Italian in Paris but they will be revenged of it; they
have hurt already three or four. There are 2,000 scholars
in arms. If it had not been for the thunder and lightning
that fell about 11 o'clock until two in the morning it is
thought there had not been as afore in Paris. The scholars
cannot be appeased. Montluc is departed to burn and spoil
all the corn and wine upon the ground about the places of
them of the religion. It is holden for certain that Danville
and the Duke d'Uzes have met and spoken, so that the King
is afraid the Duke will turn his coat. News is come again
that the battle that was fought with Montbrun and De Gordes
is true, and De Gordes has lost 1,000 men, Swiss and others.
Montbrun is master of Dauphiny and Provence. It is thought
all Dauphiny will revolt, because they are not able to go out
of their towns for Montbrun, and they die of hunger. The
King's soldiers eat them up, and pay nothing. There is great
talk that the Turk will become, or is already, Christian.
Prays him advertise the Regent of Scotland to take good
heed to Adam Gordon, for there is some ill meant towards
him; this comes from one that dare not write it himself.—
Paris, 6 July 1575. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—The King and the Queen Mother told the Duke
in great anger that his dealing was not well done, and if
he would not take a better way he should be "chipped
straighter." His answer was, that his doings no man was
able to accuse him but he was able to answer to it, and that
he thought nothing but to be used as the King's brother. |
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Add. Endd. by Walsingham: "From John Furrier."
Pp. 2½. |
| July 6. |
213. Dr. Dale to Walsingham. |
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1. Prays him signify to the Queen that at the ratification
of the league the King sent him, according to the accustomed
manner, a cupboard of plate—four pieces of plate to the
value of three or four hundred crowns. The French ambassador has written largely of the great entertainment of
M. Meru, and that he had one of the Queen's ships appointed
him for his conduct.—Paris, 6 July. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—The King and Queen Mother are so weary of
these daily unquietnesses, that now they will have peace by
any means if they can compass it. |
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Add., with seal. Endd. by Walsingham. Pp. 2¼. |
| July [8.] |
214. James Home of Coldingknowes to Killegrew. |
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Has come into the East Marches to stay any inconvenience
that may arise from the late accident at the Reidswire, and
would be glad to meet him at the Bound Rood.—Friday.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ⅓. |
| July 8. |
215. The Regent of Scotland to Walsingham. |
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Has written to the Queen and her Council touching this
late unhappy accident fallen out at the Middle Marches on
the 7th inst., and is ready upon return of answer to proceed
to that which shall be thought best for eschewing further
breach and mischief, wherein he prays him to extend his
friendly travails.—Dalkeith, 8 July 1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| July 8. |
216. Killegrew to Walsingham. |
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Informs him of the great inconvenient happened between
the Lord Warden of the Middle Marches and the Laird of
Carmichael, and desires to know the Queen's pleasure whether
he shall proceed according to his former instructions or stay
till he be further commanded. Hopes to be able to know
what both parties can say for themselves, but beseeches him
to communicate his advertisements only with such as will
not make him the author of them, as this is not incident to
his charge. Before this chance happened he learnt by Captain Errington that there was never better justice done on
the Borders by the Scots than was done by Carmichael of late.
It appears that this is no "pretensed" matter, even as the
Deputy Warden here, immediately upon the news, rode forth
to take order to keep the peace; the same was done on the
side of Scotland, and where certain cattle was taken from
Englishmen, the same was made sure to be redelivered upon
the first call. Notwithstanding, unless this matter be wisely
and temperately handled, the broken men and thieves of the
Borders will draw this sudden misadventure to great inconvenience and dangerous consequence. Peace or war hangs
now by a twine thread. There be more in this town who
profess war than peace. Reminds him that the Regent long
since desired that the Earl of Huntingdon might have some
authority to oversee the proceedings of the Wardens, who
has as yet no commission. Desires a warrant for the delivery
of the ordnance in Home Castle, also for presenting Mr.
Davison to remain as the Queen's agent, and that he may
have a warrant for his allowances. Refers him for further
relations to Mr. Selby.—Berwick, 8 July 1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| July 8. |
217. Edward Chester to Lord Burghley. |
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Since his letter of the 2nd inst. the Commendator has obtained six days' longer continuance of the parley. Dr. Junius,
who was sent home to the French King, still remains. Cannot learn what answer he gets for the great secrecy with
which they handle these affairs. The French King is very
sick. M. Danville has surprised Narbonne. The University
of Orleans is revolted from the King. M. de Beaujeu lately
surprised Besançon, but was expelled again at the end of
nine hours. The Prince is credibly informed from Antwerp
that on Wednesday the 29th June the like murder should
have been committed there on all such as were suspected to
affect the Prince or religion as was done in Paris. The same
night that it should have been put in execution, an Italian,
who was one of the appointed instruments for the massacre,
discovered the treason. Price and Dighton (two villains that
shame their country) were two principal men who had undertaken to bring 300 of their countrymen to this unconscionable slaughter. The Commendator has offered that if they
will give a respite till Hallowtide he will cause all his forces
to withdraw from this country, and nothing shall be attempted against them; and further, that mutual repair
and traffic to and from any of the King's dominions should
be granted to the subjects on either side. The condition
of withdrawing his forces with no attempting of ought
against them, they like of, but refuse to have traffic or coming
of any of the country into these parts. If no peace be now
concluded, they certainly will defy the King as a tyrant, and
seek their relief where they may best obtain it. He, therefore,
puts them, in good hope of her Majesty's favour and care for
their weal, that once again it may rest with her to accept or
refuse their offers.—Dort, 8 July 1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¾. |
| July 8. |
218. Sir John Forster to H. Killegrew. |
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Has thought good to advertise him of the matter fallen out
betwixt him and the keeper of Liddlesdale. At the last
meeting between Sir George Heron and Mr. Carmichael they
could not agree in divers points, and so wrote to him to come
to this meeting. The bills of Liddlesdale that they had to
answer to the subject of England were very great for such
spoils as they had made. What was done for the part of
England for the preservation of peace, the gentlemen both of
England and Scotland can record. Suddenly as they were
talking an uproar was among the evil disposed. Carmichael
desired him to stay the party of England, and said for the
party of Scotland he would hang a hundred up on a hill for the
example of others. Upon that the Laird of Bun Jedworth
and others who were with Forster desired that Carmichael
might go from him for the stay of the Scots, and thereupon
he suffered him to depart, the English having the upper hand
at that time. Forster seeing the matter like to come to great
extremity with danger to himself and the gentlemen of
England stayed his party, hoping that Carmichael would have
done the like. Most of his company then went down the hill
to get their horses, being "sparkled" abroad the field, saving
himself and a small company of gentlemen with their servants
being unarmed in peaceable manner, the said Carmichael's
company being forth of their sight, they came with their forces,
and gave them the onset with their footmen and horsemen, the
English standing without armour which was the occasion of their
loss. Sir Francis Russell who was something hurt is remaining at Jedworth, and he is here to set all the party of England
home again at liberty, according to the treaty. Has in the
mean time stayed all the Borders of England, so that they are
as quiet as before. Desires to know the Regent's pleasure
by the said Carmichael. In the meanwhile he has not written
to the Queen or Council until he gets all things in good stay
and quietness.—Bun Jedworth in Scotland, 8 July 1575.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| July 9. |
219. Edward Chester to the Queen. |
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The peace which has been here so long in parley is now in
conclusion broken off and brought to no effect. On the 8th
inst. came one of the Prince's commissioners to Dort from
Breda to understand whether according to the demand of the
King's commissioners they would yield them the possession
of Flushing and Armuyden in Zealand, and of the Brielle and
Enkhuisen in Holland, as assurance that the conditions of
peace agreed upon should be observed, offering in return the
Great Seal of the [King] and the words of the Emperor and
certain Princes of Germany. Hereupon have they sent to
refuse all further conference, and to protest never hereafter to
give ear to any motion for parley, and for conclusion they
will never become subject to their insolent tyranny, but seek
relief wherever they shall obtain it. Now they arm themselves to answer the uttermost forces of their enemies, and
say might they procure a sum of money they would chase
them hence and unite all Holland. They are very desirous
to know what is her affection towards them, and say that if
they had not enemies about her they might have obtained
grace as the Prince of Condé and the French faction have
done. Sends the same news as that in his letter to Burghley
of the 8th inst.—Dort, 9 July 1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| July 9. |
220. John Selby to Walsingham. |
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Yesterday, immediately after sending his letter mentioning
the misfortune chanced to Sir John Forster, he repaired with
the garrison horsemen of this town to the frontiers of the
East Marches, having warned the gentlemen and country to
meet him there, where he remained all that day for defence of
the country if need required, understanding the Scots to be
assembled with their Warden fore-anenst them. Encloses
copy of a letter from the Warden. Has taken order with Sir
Thomas Gray and the gentlemen of the country to stand upon
their guard nightly, and has put 50 footmen into Wark Castle
till further trial be had of their good neighbourhood. Cannot
well make any perfect relation of the falling out of Sir John
Forster and the Laird of Carmichael at Reedswire, but is
informed by divers Scotsmen who were there, that being met
and entered into justice, Sir John Forster and Carmichael fell
at some hot argument, and waxed so in choler that the
Laird of Carmichael made comparisons with any that was there.
Sir John Forster seeing the people begin to tumult, did all
in his power to keep them in peace; but the other who
could not or would not, came on them with such force and
sudden as in the medley Sir George Heron was slain, Sir John
Forster taken, and Sir Francis Russell taken and hurt, but in
no danger; Sir Cuthbert Collingwood taken, and most part of
the gentlemen and servants who were there. Does not hear
of any other slain out of hand, but three servants of Sir John
Forster's, one or two of the Fenwick's, and one Shaftoe, a
gentleman, and of the Scots slain four, but none of any value.
The Laird of Carmichael rode presently to the Regent with
the news, and commanded all prisoners to be kept till the
Regent's pleasure was known. The Earl of Angus is in Jedworth, and is reported to be careful to have the peace kept.
Refers him for particulars of the circumstances to Sir John
Forster.—Berwick, 9 July 1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| July 9. |
221. Walter Williams to Walsingham. |
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Most part of the news they have here comes from Antwerp.
It is said that by a captain, who was taken, it was discovered that 500, disguised and dispersed in divers places,
should by sign of a fire shown by the Spaniards have
set on fire all North Holland. A great number of the
conspirators were taken and some of them executed. The
town of Buren is taken, and the castle yielded up to the
great dishonour of the captain, who has been punished with
death. The Prince has caused Clonnder to be environed by
his navy, so that the Spaniards may be famished. The
Spaniards have beseiged Schoonhaven. It is reported that
Danville has taken Narbonne since the bruit of his death.
The French are loath to believe his death. The King wishes
that the Prince of Condé or some other of the nobility were
in France with whom he might come to an agreement, since
there is little hope of good to be done with the commons.
Out of Poland it is said that they have degraded the
King, breaking his arms and defacing all monuments and
remembrances of him. There are 2,000 horse in readiness
for the Prince of Condé. It is said Schomberg is on the
frontiers to empeach his entry into France.—Cologne, 9 July
1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| July 10. |
222. Sir John Forster to the Lords of the Privy Council. |
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Sir George Heron, keeper of Tindale and Reedsdale, not
being able to agree with Sir John Carmichael the keeper of
Liddlesdale, wrote to Forster, who thinking to have taken
such order therein as they should have had no more trouble
went to the meeting (gives an account of the affray nearly
verbatim with that contained in his letter of the 8th inst.
to Killegrew.) Assures them that notwithstanding the
death of Sir George Heron the Borders are in as good quiet
as ever they were. Begs that these meetings with keepers
may be no more used.—Bun Jedworth, 10 July 1575.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¾. |
| July 11. |
223. Sir John Forster to Killegrew. |
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Has received his letter of the 9th inst., with a copy of the
Regent's letter. Hoped to have received answer from the
said Regent by Carmichael that they might have departed home,
but now it is turned to the contrary, for they are appointed
by the Earl of Angus in his company to ride to Dalkeith
to-morrow. That which the Regent doubts he need not, for
he has sent his son to Harbottle Castle and caused him to
take stay for all Redesdale, and likewise sent to the keeper
of Tindale for the stay thereof, and taken such order that
the Borders are as quiet as ever they were. Is credibly
informed that the Regent thinks that he would go about to
seek revenge for Sir George Heron's death; but neither his
death nor that of 20 others shall hinder the amity betwixt
the two realms in Forster's office otherwise than shall fall
out upon the hearing and trial according to the treaties of
peace. Thinks the Regent somewhat light of credit that
upon the information of his own man, for the help of his own
brabbling matter, he and the rest of the gentlemen taken
within the meer ground of England traitorously under trust
and promise should be detained here in warlike manner.
When he comes into England again will meet none otherwise
than with the Warden of Scotland, for if he had been on the
ground they would have had no controversy.—Bun Jedworth,
11 July 1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| July 12. |
224. Walsingham to Killegrew. |
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1. Directs him to proceed to the Regent and persuade him
that he commit Carmichael for a time to Edinburgh Castle,
that it may appear to the world that her Majesty is not had
by them in contempt. |
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2. He is also to move him to do execution on the murderers
of Sir George Heron.—Kenilworth, 12 July 1575. |
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Copy. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| July 12. |
225. The [Earl of Leicester] to John Selby. |
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By his letter of the 9th inst. her Majesty is better satisfied
touching the late disorder, for that it should appear that it
was not a matter pretended but rather unfortunately fell
out by chance. Until she shall be further advertised from
Sir John Forster and understands what the Regent will do
she cannot otherwise direct his proceedings than that he
should still stand upon his guard. She means presently to
despatch hence the Lord of Hunsdon.—Kenilworth, 12 July
1575. |
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Endd. " A minute of a letter to Mr. Selby." P. 2/3. |
| July 12. |
226. Daniel Rogers to the Prince of Orange. |
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1. As most of the complaints of the Queen of England's
subjects are caused by an edict published by him in May 1574,
forbidding traffic with Flanders, which is "diametrically"
opposed to their privileges, and has been made the pretext
for those of Flushing to confiscate their goods, her Majesty
therefore requires that restitution shall be made to them for
their losses and their privileges respected in future. |
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2. Gives the names of several Englishmen with their respective grievances which chiefly arise from the stay and
confiscation of their vessels and goods, nonpayment of money
advanced to or owing by the States, and arrears owing for
military service.—Dort, 12 July 1575. Signed. |
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Endd. Lat. Pp. 6. |
| July 13. |
227. M. Maillart to Walsingham. |
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Sends him four small pictures, portraits of the late King
Charles, his wife, and Marshals Montmorency and Danville.
Assures him that in return for the many services to him
rendered he can always command his services.—Paris, 13
July 1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. Pp. 1½. |
| July 15. |
228. Dr. Dale to Lord Burghley. |
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1. Sends particularities of the doings of James Fitz Morris
in this country, with a letter of his that he has intercepted.
It seems to be requisite that the King were earnestly applied
to to stay his hand re integra for Captain La Roche follows
the Queen Mother at an inch and is never from her. There
is talk the deputies will come again, and that now peace will
be concluded indeed, whereof men gather the mere probability
for that the more the King prepares for war the less he finds
himself able thereunto. This Court is so bare of money that
the Queen Blanche cannot get any to bear her charges to see
her child at Amboise, and of late the table of her household
has been unserved; yet there is owing her little lack. There
is some displeasure arisen between the Emperor and the King
because the Emperor makes earnest suit to have an election
of a new King in Poland, and sues to have the kingdom for
himself as he did at the last election for his son. Is advertised
the King has received a letter from the Scottish Queen's
hand, knows not how it should come unless by the French
Ambassador's man. It is spread withal the Regent is slain.
Pinart has sent him word that he will pay Warcup and
Nutshawe if they will send their writings.—Paris, 15 Aug.
1575. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—La Beausse's matter is no more spoken of, he is prisoner still in the Bois de Vincennes. Monsieur remains in good
countenance. Mauvissiere is hastened to despatch himself
to come to England; he is newly married to the daughter of
M. La Forest, who was ambassador in England. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¾. |
| July 15. |
229. Of James Fitz Morris and other Matters. |
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James Fitz Morris remains at St. Malo with his wife and
22 persons, awaiting answer from Captain La Roche, who is
at the Court soliciting for him. Their expectation is first to
see if the King may obtain pardon for James Fitz Morris
with restitution of his lands and goods, if not that La Roche
shall get him commission to furnish him with 10 or 12 ships
either to spoil the sea coast in Ireland or else to land as they
shall have power or assistance. In the meantime he makes
his account to be maintained at the King's charges. Cannot
learn the certainty of the pension, he himself says it is 700
crowns by the year, and he has received 700 already. He
promises the King no less than to make him lord of Ireland
if he may have help. A certain merchant of St. Malo hangs
upon him to have at a low price such merchandise as he may
get by spoiling. There is a secret speech in the Court that
the King has given La Roche 10 or 12 ships. Upon the 12th
of this present the Marquis of Nomeni, the Queen's brother,
married the sole daughter and heir of M. Martignes, one of
the richest marriages in France, with as great solemnity,
cost, and preparation as might be used; towards the charges
of which the King gives 100,000 francs. The Rochellois have
taken a strong castle called Benon belonging to M. de la
Tremouille, six leagues from Rochelle, between Niort and
St. Jean d'Angeli. Enclosure. |
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Pp. 1½. |
| July 15. |
230. Dr. Dale to Francis Walsingham. |
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Does the best he can to persuade the King to cast off James
Fitz Morris. La Beausse's matter is handled cunningly that
men can know little of it. They look continually to hear
of their Garter. There is much descanting upon the departure of M. de Meru from thence.—Paris, 12 July. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| July 15. |
231. John Willes to Walsingham. |
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One of the four captains [of the intended rising in Paris]
has been put to death and quartered, and said he died guilty
of that he was condemned. It was the cause of his death
to stop the people's ears that he and his company would
have joined with the scholars to put fire to Paris and killed
the Italians, which was nothing so. La Beausse has confessed
many things, and has accused the Duke. Hears he shall be
lodged in Bois de Vincennes for the prison is a making ready,
and it is thought for him. The King and Queen Mother love
him not, but say the river is too good for him without he
do leave off his enterprises against the King. News is come
the 5th of this by a captain that says he was there of the
taking of Montbrun; he brought no letter, nor never since
has any packet come from that country to firm it to be true.
Is of opinion it is not true, but that the King has lost 3,000
"shivis," [Swiss] saving 400 that did escape, and 7 ancients of
footmen, and 200 harquebussiers "a horseback." They say
that after the battle 300 fresh men charged Montbrun and
took him sore hurt. Is advertised M. de "Gavis" takes upon
him the whole government of that country; that there are
three or four towns rendered to them, and that they lost at
the most 40 horsemen at the battle, and be stronger than ever
they were. The King is advertised that M. de Torcy marches
with some force, and that M. de Guise within this four days
goes to the frontiers to meet them with 7,000 or 8,000 men.
They of Rochelle have taken seven ships of Brittany going
abroad, and carried them to Rochelle as good prize as men-ofwar coming to [besiege] them; the galleys of Nantes going
to recover them left there two galleys. The King is very
angry and has sent Baron la Garde to see if he can get them
again. The Irishman has 12 ships in readiness to go to sea
with 1,500 men, they talk large, and say to Ireland or to
Scotland. The King sets forth 32. They say there are 17
Scottish ships at Antwerp going to sea, and that Adam
Gordon is in them, he went from Dieppe to them in post;
fears there is some double dealing towards the Regent, it is
feared among his countrymen that some of the chiefest about
him be not true to him. The 10th, the Bishop of Ross
brought letters to the King signed and sealed with the hand
of the Queen of Scots, he makes the bruit the Regent is
slain. The peace is "talked much," but Danville is stout in
his affairs, and as yet the deputies be not come all. The
enterprise of Picardy has failed and is discovered. The
King has sent some of his galleys from Marseilles to Constantinople. Mauvissiere will be with them within 15 days
Ambassador in La Mothe's place. The King makes great
preparation for wars out of hand. M. Rohan is dead, M.
Fontaine's brother.—Paris, 15 July 1575. Signed. |
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Add., with seal. Endd.: "From John Furrier." Pp. 2. |
| July. |
232. Copy of part of the above letter. |
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Endd. P. ¾. |
| [July 15.] |
233. — to —. |
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All that he can learn of the taking of Montbrun is that
knowing M. de Suze, M. de Lestan, and others were going to
join with those who were besieging M. de Gordes, Governor
of Dauphiny, in Die, he determined to charge them with
300 or 400 horse. He received a wound in the knee and
another in the thigh and was made prisoner, having lost not
more than 25 or 30 of his men. The morrow M. de Vauqueran,
brother-in-law of M. de Gua, went with all his force and
charged the besiegers of Die, putting them to flight and
performing a marvellous exploit. M. de Gordes is still besieged
in Die. The Huguenots are masters of the country. |
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Copy. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| July 15. |
234. John Selby to Walsingham. |
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Has sent Mr. Errington to Sir John Forster to be instructed
thoroughly of the whole occasion of the late quarrel, and
upon his return will advertise him with all diligence. Sir
John Forster, Sir Francis Russell, Sir Cuthbert Collingwood,
James Ogle, and Mr. Fenwick of Stanton, with other gentlemen remain at Dalkeith with the Regent, and the rest
are kept by their takers as prisoners. On the same day,
immediately after the quarrel, the Scots ran a foray upon
the water of Reed, and took away 300 cattle, which they still
detain. Has taken such order in the East Marches that there
has been no attempts committed on either part. Notwithstanding the best of these Borders be well willing to seek
revenge for the death and loss of their dear friends, yet they
are obedient to observe the peace until the Queen's pleasure
be further known herein. Complains that the Treasurer's
men have not disbursed a penny to any captain or soldier
within this town for the last year's pay. Cannot as yet
answer the certain number of those slain, as there have been
sundry found slain who were hurt in the chase.—Berwick,
15 July 1575. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
| July 15. |
235. Deposition of Henry, King of Poland. |
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Proclamation in the name of the Estates of Poland, declaring the throne vacant, and absolving every one from their
allegiance to Henry of Valois.—Cracow, 15 July 1575. |
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Endd. Lat. P. 1. |
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236. Another copy. |
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Endd. Lat. P. 1. |
