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3. King Ferdinand The Catholic to Gutier Gomez De
Fuensalida, Knight Commander Of Membrilla.
A courier has just arrived from Flanders in eight days. In
France he met on the road another courier, travelling in great
haste from England to Spain, who told him that the King of
England was dead, and that the Prince of Wales had peacefully
ascended the throne. The courier from England who was
the bearer of this news was, however, not following the direct
road, but travelling in the direction of Lyons. He has not yet
arrived. If the news of the death of the King of England is
true, it would have been necessary to send a flying courier at
once by the shortest possible route. Cannot understand for
what reason the courier was sent to Lyons. Suspects he (the
Knight Commander of Membrilla), thinking that the King of
France was still at Lyons, had written something respecting
the death of King Henry to the Spanish ambassador at the
French court. As, however, the King of France has already
gone to Milan, it is to be feared that the courier may have
followed him to Italy, and that a long time will elapse before
he arrives in Spain. Sends, therefore, this courier to England.
It is, in this conjuncture, of the greatest importance to him to
be well informed, and to know his (the ambassador's) opinion
on the line of conduct which ought to be observed in England.
If the King of England is really dead, the French as well
as others will enter into all kinds of intrigues to prevent the
marriage of the new King with the Princess Katharine from
taking place. He must, therefore, by all the means in his power
persuade the new King of England to marry the Princess without
any delay. The marriage is of great importance, not only
with respect to the Princess, but also on general political
grounds, since it will secure to him the friendship and alliance
of the King of England.
Is determined to grant to the new King all the advantages
which were denied to his father, on the sole condition that
the marriage is immediately consummated.
If the King of England is dead, he must, as soon as he
receives this despatch, go to the new King, give him the enclosed
letter, and explain to him at length everything contained
in it, making use of the best arguments that occur
to him and the sweetest words he can imagine. That done,
he must deliver his credentials, and tell the new King of
England in his (King Ferdinand's) name that his (the King
of England's) age and position as a King without heirs
render it imperatively necessary for him to take a wife without
delay, and to beget children. Begs the King of England
most earnestly not to defer any longer the consummation of
his marriage with the Princess Katharine, who is already
his wife. The dower shall be punctually paid.
The late King of England required various concessions to
be made by him. Did not grant them, as the late King had
been a bad friend and ally in the lifetime of King Philip. But
every circumstance is now in favour of the young King whom
he considers as his son. Is ready to concede to him what he
had denied to his father. He is to say this to the King of
England in the kindest and "sweetest" manner possible. It is
of great importance that the marriage be consummated without
further delay, since, if it were to be deferred, his enemies
would find means to undo it. But he must never admit that
the marriage can be dissolved. On the contrary, he must
always speak of it as though nothing can be changed in
that respect.
Sends him bills on merchants in England to the amount of
100,000 scudos. Begs, however, that the consummation of
the marriage may not be postponed till the bills fall due. As
the merchants who have signed them live in England, the
payment is perfectly secure.
Sends him his power and the power of Queen Juana, by
which he is formally authorized to renounce their right ever
and under any circumstances to ask for the repayment of
the dower of the Princess Katharine.
He is likewise authorized by the same powers to ratify the
treaty of marriage between Prince Charles and the Princess
Mary.
Should he think it expedient to corrupt some of the
most influential councillors of the King, he may offer them
money.
All his ingenuity and all his industry must be brought to
bear on the one affair of the marriage. All other transactions
are to be postponed. He must not speak to the Princess
about her confessor, unless the present confessor opposes the
marriage.
Is ready to renew the treaty of alliance, concluded between
him and the late Queen Isabella, on the one part, and the late
King Henry, on the other part, if the present King of England
should desire it. Promises to ratify whatever treaty he concludes
with the King of England, in order to remove all
obstacles to the marriage.
Cannot see any difficulty serious enough to prevent the
marriage. It will be advantageous to England as well as
personally to the new King of whom he will take as much
care as he would of his son, the Infante Don Juan, if he were
alive.
He must continually send couriers by land and by sea till
the affair of the marriage is concluded.
Had determined to send a prelate as ambassador to
England ; changed his mind, however, as soon as the news
of the death of King Henry arrived. To send a new ambassador
to England would cause delay in the negotiations
respecting the marriage.
He may communicate to the Princess of Wales as much as
he thinks fit.
Recommends him over and over again to do his utmost in
this affair, and continually to write.—No date. (fn. 1) No signature.
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4. King Ferdinand The Catholic to King Henry VIII.
Has heard with great sorrow the news of the death of King
Henry, his father. The death of such a prince as he was is a
great loss to his family and to his friends. The only consolation
is that he died a good Catholic.
Has gained a son by losing a brother ; will consider him
always as his son. It is to be hoped he has ascended the
throne unopposed. Should that, however, not be the case,
and should he want aid, he has only to say so, and a
powerful army, consisting of men-at-arms, infantry, and
artillery, ships, and engines of war, will be sent without
delay from Spain to his assistance. Would even, if necessary,
come in person to England at the head of a powerful army,
and act in the same way as he would if the fate of his own
dominions were at stake.
Has written to the Knight Commander of Membrilla about
the marriage of the Princess Katharine. The Knight
Commander will communicate with him respecting the said
marriage.—Valladolid, the 11th of May 1509.
Signed by the King.
Signed by Miguel Perez Almazan.
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5. King Ferdinand the Catholic to Katharine,
Princess Of Wales.
A courier who has arrived in eight days from Flanders has
told him that the King of England is dead. Has written to
the Knight Commander of Membrilla, his ambassador in
England, and has told him what he must do in case this news
be true, in order to bring her marriage to a speedy conclusion.
Sends at the same time instructions to the ambassador respecting
what he must do in case the King should still be
alive. As the ambassador will communicate to her all his
instructions, it is not necessary to repeat them here.
Has her welfare and especially the speedy conclusion of her
marriage more at heart than anything else on earth. Hopes
she will assist his ambassador in his negotiations, for he has
always served her faithfully, and has never written letters to
Spain which could prejudice her in any respect.
Had intended to send a prelate as ambassador to England,
in order to conduct the negotiations of her marriage. As,
however, it is said that the King of England is dead, he has
thought it advisable not to change his ambassador, since such
change would cause delay.—No date. No signature.
Indorsed : "Princess of Wales. In cipher."
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6. Juana, Queen of Castile, to Gutier Gomez De Fuensalida,
Knight Commander Of Membrilla.
Her father, King Ferdinand the Catholic, and her mother,
the late Queen Isabella, concluded, in former years, various
treaties with the late King Henry of England. Among them
there was a treaty concerning the marriage of her sister, the
Princess Katharine, with Henry, Prince of Wales, now King
of England ; and another, of alliance and friendship between
Spain and England.
Empowers him to confirm and ratify these treaties in
her name, and to conclude any other treaties which he may
judge necessary or convenient.
Empowers him further to promise in her name that the repayment
of the dower of the Princess Katharine will never
nor under any circumstances be asked for by her.
Authorizes him to ratify the treaty of marriage between
the Archduke Charles and the Princess Mary of England,
which has been concluded by the Emperor Maximilian, the
Princess Margaret, and the Archduke Charles, on the one part,
and the late King Henry of England, on the other part. He
can, if necessary, change the the words of that treaty, "Most
illustrious King of England, our brother," into "Most illustrious
King of England, our son."
This power is to be signed by King Ferdinand, her father.—Valladolid,
the 11th of May 1509.
(Signed)
Yo el Rey.
Miguel Perez Dalmazan.
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7. Miguel Perez Almazan to Gutier Gomez De Fuensalida,
Knight Commander Of Membrilla.
Holds him in great esteem, and ardently desires for his
sake that he may succeed in the business which he has in
hand, for, if he fails, he will be even more unfortunate than
the Princess herself. On the other hand, success will reflect
great credit on him, and bring him great advantages. Hopes
he will do his utmost to bring this marriage affair to a satisfactory
conclusion.
The first thing to be done is to obtain a paper, signed and
sworn to by the King, confirming what has already been
concluded ; that is to say, if there should be any delay about
the wedding. The next step to be taken is that the King
and the Princess must contract their marriage per verba de
prœsenti. Although the marriage has already been contracted
per verba de prœsenti, it will be well to repeat the act, now
that the King has ascended the throne. The third step is to
have the ceremony of the wedding performed. The whole
affair would be safe if the marriage per verba de prœsenti
were repeated once more by the present King.
The bills of exchange for the payment of the 100,000 scudos
of which the King of Spain speaks in his despatch cannot be
forwarded by this courier. The money is so dispersed in
Spain that time is necessary to collect it. Will do his
best to make the delay as short as possible. The bills will
be sent by another courier as soon as practicable. The King
of Spain wishes this messenger to start immediately, as he
is the bearer of the powers by which he is authorized to
settle the marriage itself. The courier with the bills will
soon follow this messenger. He can say that the bills of
exchange are already in his hands. As soon as the marriage
is concluded, but not before, he may ask for some delay of
the payment. Most probably, however, the money will be in
England before it is wanted. King Ferdinand desires him to
speak with the Spanish merchants, and to take care that the
money which they have in hand, and which is not yet sent to
Spain, should on no condition be sent away.—Valladolid, the
11th of May 1509.
Indorsed : "England."
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8. King Ferdinand The Catholic to Gutier Gomez De
Fuensalida, Knight Commander Of Membrilla, and
Ambassador in England.
After having written the other letters which go by this
courier he received his despatches of the 23rd and 27th
of April, containing the news that the King of England
is really dead. As his other despatches provide for the
present contingency, there is nothing to be added to them,
except that he must always bear in mind that the marriage
of the Princess of Wales with the King of England is the
most important business that ever was, or ever will be, confided
to him.
In answer to what he has written respecting certain
scruples of conscience which were mentioned to him, viz.,
whether the King would commit a sin by marrying the widow
of his deceased brother, he must say that such a marriage is
perfectly lawful, as the Pope has given a dispensation for it,
while the consequence of it will be peace and friendship
between England and Spain, besides which the marriage of
the Princess Mary with Prince Charles depends on it.
The King of England, having been betrothed to the Princess
of Wales, would, moreover, commit a sin by breaking his engagement
to her. He may take example from the King of
Portugal, who has married two sisters, and who is blessed
with a numerous offspring, and lives very cheerfully and
happily. Hopes the same happiness is reserved for the King
of England, who will enjoy the greatest felicity in his union
with the Princess of Wales, and leave numerous children
behind him.
He is to treat this affair with the greatest delicacy and
caution. Thinks it would be desirable to gain over the commissioners
who are negotiating this business, or at least the
one who is most influential.
Told John Stile that he was not willing to ratify the
marriage of the Archduke Charles with the Princess Mary.
Did so only because he wishes that the English should be
informed by him, and not by the English ambassador in
Spain, of the agreeable news that he is now ready to ratify
the marriage.—No date. (fn. 2)
Spanish. Draft. pp. 1½. |
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9. King Ferdinand the Catholic to Gutier Gomez De
Fuensalida, Knight Commander Of Membrilla,
and Ambassador in England.
Among many other treaties, a treaty of marriage between
Henry, Prince of Wales, and his daughter, the Princess
Katharine, and a treaty of alliance between Spain and England,
were concluded by him with the late King Henry of
England. These treaties were to be binding on themselves
and their successors.
Has received the news that the late King of England is
dead. Is deeply afflicted by the death of his good brother,
but consoles himself with the thought that, if he has lost a
brother, he has gained a son.
It is his firm intention that the treaties concluded with the
late King should remain in full force after his death, and he
has no doubt that the new King of England is animated by
the same friendly sentiments towards him. Wishes, if possible,
to render his friendship and relationship with the new
King of England even closer and more intimate than they
were before. Is, therefore, ready not only to ratify the existing
treaties, but to add some new articles to them, and even
to contract a new bond of affinity with his son. His intention
is to take as much care of the interests of the new King of
England as though they were his own affairs.
In nominating him as his ambassador at the court of the
new King of England, he authorizes him to ratify in his name
the existing treaties between England and Spain, to conclude
new articles, to modify the stipulations of the old treaties,
and to promise that the repayment of the dower of the
Princess Katharine shall never be asked for by him. Empowers
him, further, to ratify the treaty of marriage between
the Archduke Charles and the Princess Mary, sister of the
new King of England, which has been contracted by the Emperor
and the Princess Margaret, in the name of the said
Archduke Charles, on the one part, and by the late King
Henry of England, on the other part. Finally, authorizes
him to contract new treaties, or a new treaty, with respect to
the marriages in question, if he thinks it necessary or convenient
to do so, and leaves it to him to settle the conditions
of this treaty or treaties with the new King of England.—
Valladolid, the 12th of May 1509.
(Signed)
Yo el Rey.
Miguel Perez Dalmazan.
"The King commands Miguel Perez Dalmazan to write out
a similar power in the name of Queen Juana."
Written on the margin in the handwriting of Almazan :
"Fiat."
Latin. Draft. pp. 6. |
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10. King Ferdinand The Catholic to Gutier Gomez De
Fuensalida, Knight Commander Of Membrilla.
Sent him a despatch by Juan de Azcotia who left on the
11th and promised to be in London in eleven days. Sends
herewith a duplicate of the above-mentioned despatch.
Has meanwhile negotiated the affair concerning the payment
of the 100,000 scudos with merchants in Spain. Sends
their bills of exchange on merchants in England. Almazan
will write more about the money. The payment of the dower
will no longer be an impediment to the consummation of the
marriage.
Hears that John Stile has sent unfavourable reports to
England. Has spoken with him and has told him to write
henceforth only good news. Has, likewise, said to him that
he is willing to ratify the marriage between Prince Charles
and the Princess Mary, and to grant all the demands which
he had denied the late King of England. Told him that the
best thing that can be done is to conclude an alliance between
himself, the Emperor, and the King of England. John Stile
answered that he believed the marriage of the Princess
Catharine would soon be concluded, and he promised to send
a favourable account to his master. The letters of John Stile
which are enclosed must be delivered to the King immediately.
Is really disposed to ratify the marriage between Prince
Charles and the Princess Mary, on condition, however, that
the wedding of the Princess Katharine takes place without
delay. He must reconcile himself with the Princess Katharine,
and arrange with her the line of conduct to be observed. She
can give him valuable advice. She wrote formerly that there
was no doubt her wedding would soon be celebrated, if the
old King of England were to die.
He cannot render him a greater service than to bring about
the consummation of the marriage of the Princess Katharine.
—14th of May 1509.
Indorsed : "Membrilla."
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11. King Ferdinand The Catholic to Katharine, Princess
Of Wales.
Has written to her and to his ambassador by Juan de
Azcotia. Has since spoken to John Stile, and told him
to send favourable information to England and especially to
recommend her marriage.
Had refused, as long as the late King of England lived, to
ratify the marriage of Prince Charles with the Princess Mary,
to renounce his eventual claims on her dower, or to pay the
whole remaining 100,000 scudos of her dower in money. Had
done so, because he knew that the late King Henry was
neither his nor her friend. But now that he is dead, the
marriage of Prince Charles with the Princess Mary will be
ratified, all his claims on her dower renounced, and the whole
100,000 scudos paid in coin. Thus, all impediments to her
marriage are removed.
Her marriage, and that of Prince Charles, are of great
political importance, since they will secure an alliance and
friendship between himself, the Emperor, Prince Charles, and
the King of England. The present state of Europe renders
this alliance highly desirable and even necessary.
She must now show what she is capable of, and bring the
long negotiations about her marriage to an end.
His ambassador will ask her advice. Reminds her that she
once wrote that her marriage could be easily concluded, if the
late King of England were to die. She must write to him at
length.
Is ready to place his person and his kingdom at the disposal
of the King of England, if her marriage with him takes
place.
Indorsed : "14th of May 1509."
Spanish. Draft. pp. 2. |
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12. Miguel Perez Almazan, First Secretary Of King
Ferdinand, to Katharine, Princess Of Wales.
In the lifetime of King Henry VII., King Ferdinand the
Catholic refused to accede to some demands which the late
King of England made, knowing perfectly well that the late
King of England was not his friend, and had no intention to
marry her, whilst he lived, to his son, the present King. The
old King of England was always beset by the fear that his
son, the present King, might during his lifetime obtain too
much power by his connexion with the house of Spain.
As soon, however, as the death of King Henry VII. was
known, King Ferdinand granted to the present King all that
he had refused to his father. He loves her most of all his
children, and, on her account, looks on the present King of
England as though he were his own son. King Ferdinand
will henceforth communicate to King Henry all his secrets,
and expects in return that King Henry will conceal nothing
from him. This absolute confidence between the two Kings
is necessary, in order that King Ferdinand, like a true father,
may give his advice about everything to the King of England.
King Ferdinand is in good health and spirits. The Queen (fn. 3)
is well after her confinement. The Queen Infanta (fn. 4) enjoys
good health.
In Spain there is peace, justice, health, and plenty.
If she wishes to have persons sent to serve her, she must
tell him. Promises to persuade the King to send them immediately.
—Valladolid, the 18th of May 1509.
Indorsed : "England."
Spanish. Holograph. Draft. pp. 8. |
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13. King Ferdinand The Catholic to Gutier Gomez De
Fuensalida, Knight Commander Of Membrilla, and
Ambassador in England.
Sent him despatches and letters by Juan Azcotia, who left
on the 11th of May, and promised to be at Calais in eleven
days. Enjoined him in those despatches to do his utmost to
conclude the marriage between the new King of England and
the Princess Katharine as soon as possible. Sent him by the
same courier his power and the power of Queen Juana to
ratify the marriage between Prince Charles and the Princess
Mary of England ; to renounce all their claims concerning the
eventual repayment of the dower of the Princess Katharine,
and to promise, in his name, that the whole 100,000 scudos
due on account of the dower should be paid in money. Did
so in order to show the new King how much more he loved
him, and how much more highly he valued his friendship than
that of his father.
On the 17th of May despatched another courier, Peti Juan,
who was likewise to travel to Calais in eleven days. He was
the bearer of the duplicates of the same papers which were
forwarded by Juan Azcotia. He had likewise taken with
him the bills of exchange for the dower of the Princess.
Had done all in his power to obtain the money which was
necessary, but as the small sum of 7,000 ducats was still
deficient, it was decided that the bills of exchange should be
sent by another courier.
When, at last, the courier with the bills of exchange was
ready to start, his letter of the 8th of the current month
arrived, in which he said that he had already arranged with
the Privy Council all that was necessary to secure the marriage
of the Princess, and that nothing remained to be done, except
to pay the dower. Thanks God for this good news. Is satisfied
with the manner in which he has conducted the negotiations.
Though he has begged him to send the money in cash from
Spain to England, he does not think it advisable to do so. For,
if the money were sent by sea, there would be a danger of its
arriving too late ; and if it were sent by land it would be
exposed to the danger of being taken by the French. In both
cases the marriage of the Princess would be endangered.
The bills of exchange which he has procured are not only
sufficient to pay the remaining portion of the dower, but they
amount to even more, as may be seen from the enclosed
memoir. But these bills fall due in the month of September,
and he writes that the English, unwilling to wait so long
a time, have obtained from him a promise to pay 50,000
scudos at once, and the remaining 50,000 scudos within forty
days afterwards.
Has, therefore, procured a new order of payment from
Augustin de Vivaldo. He must communicate with the
merchants in England to whom the order is directed, and
arrange what will be the best manner in which to pay the
money, whether on the stipulated days or the whole sum at
once. The bills of exchange which he has drawn in England
on Spain will be honoured, and the order of Augustin Vivaldo
will of itself amount to more than the 100,000 scudos which
are to be paid, as the enclosed memoir shows.
He must speak with the King and his Councillors, and tell
them that he is ready to pay the remainder of the dower, to
renew the treaty of alliance with England, and to ratify the
treaty of marriage between Prince Charles and the Princess
Mary. If the English insist on it, he can even pay the money
and ratify the treaties of alliance and marriage between
Prince Charles and the Princess Mary before the Princess
Katharine is married to the King of England. Having done
so much, he (King Ferdinand) expects that the marriage of
the Princess Katharine will be concluded without any further
delay. He must give the King of England to understand that
he (King Ferdinand) loves him as though he were his own son,
as well on account of his own merits as on account of the
Princess his wife whom he prefers to all his other children.
Both these marriages, that of the King of England with the
Princess Katharine, and that of Prince Charles with the
Princess Mary, are advantageous to the King of England and
to his dominions, as well as to Spain and to the states of
Prince Charles and of the Emperor. They form an indissoluble
bond between them, and secure their mutual
friendship. He must explain this to the King of England
and his Council.
At present he may content himself with renewing the
treaty of alliance which was concluded with the father of
the present King. Afterwards a more intimate friendship
ought to be concluded. But the King of England is to be
told at once, that he would always have regarded his concerns
as though they were his own, even if no treaty of
alliance had ever been concluded between them.
Is very sorry to hear what has passed between him and the
Princess Katharine. Knows that he has served him always
with the greatest loyalty ; but in the present state of things
the best thing he can do is to forget what has happened,
and not to speak a word about it to any one, employing all
his energy to conclude speedily the business of the marriage.
Expects from him that he will even beg the Princess to forgive
him. For God's sake, he must not complain of her to
any one in England. Even if he suffers injustice, he must not
forget that he will serve his King better by submitting to it
than by any other way. Has told the Princess to treat him
with respect and kindness.—No date. (fn. 5)
Spanish. Draft. pp. 4. |
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14. Account of the 200,000 Scudos which are to be paid
by King Ferdinand The Catholic as Dower of the
Princess Katharine.
The dower of the Princess Katharine amounts to 200,000
scudos, every scudo worth 350 maravedis=70,000,000 maravedis. |
| The treasurer Morales has paid
100,000 scudos or |
35,000,000 |
maravedis. |
| The Princess has taken to England
gold and silver of the value of |
2,259,233 |
maravedis. |
| Further paid in gold and silver |
2,885,925 |
maravedis. |
| Jewels |
732,000 |
maravedis. |
| In addition paid |
2,340,000 |
maravedis. |
| The Knight Commander of Haro
took to England |
24,115,000 |
maravedis. |
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67,332,158 |
maravedis. |
To make up the sum of 70,000,000 maravedis 2,667,842
maravedis are, therefore, required.
Bills of exchange are sent herewith to the amount of
3,710,000 maravedis, so that the whole 70,000,000 maravedis,
and 1,042,158 maravedis more, have been sent to England.
(Signed)
Joan Lope de Llazarraga, accountant
and trustee of the Queen (Isabella).
Spanish. Autograph. pp. 4. |
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15. King Ferdinand The Catholic to Katharine, Princess
Of Wales.
Has received her letter of the 6th of the current month.
Is thankful to God for the conclusion of her marriage. Loves
her more than any of his other children. She has always
been a dutiful and obedient daughter to him. Her marriage
is a very grand and very honourable one. Besides, there was
no possibility, in the whole world, of marrying her to any
one but her present husband. Great as his joy is, it will
be greater when he hears that the wedding ceremonies have
been performed. It will then be known in England what he
is capable of doing for her sake, and she will be much
honoured in England.
In order to show the King of England how highly he
values his friendship, he has consented to the marriage of
Prince Charles, and has ordered the 100,000 scudos of her
dower to be paid in coin. The treaty of alliance between Spain
and England will now be renewed, but a treaty of much
more intimate friendship will be concluded after the wedding
ceremonials have taken place. Looks upon the King of England
as his real son, and expects he will confide in him as in
his true father.
Is much vexed to hear what his ambassador has done and
said. Sent him to England only to serve and assist her in
concluding her marriage. He was ordered to obey her in all
things. Thinks he has acted rather from ignorance than
from malice. Would send another ambassador, if her affairs
would not suffer thereby ; but delay is dangerous. The
wedding ceremonials must be performed as soon as possible.
She must, therefore, forgive the ambassador, and treat him
with courtesy. He must be present at her wedding.
Intends to recall the present ambassador as soon as she is
married, and to send another who will be obedient to her in
all things.
Francesco de Grimaldi must also be treated courteously
by her till she is married, as he is to pay her dower.—No
date. (fn. 6)
Indorsed : "Princess of Wales."
Spanish. Draft. pp. 3. |
30 May.
S. E. Pat. Re.
T. c. I. L. 3. f. 32. |
16. Francesco Grimaldi, Luigi De Vivaldo, and Dominico
Lomelyn, Merchants.
Bind themselves to pay to the King of England or his
agents 45,000 ducats, on account of the dower which King
Ferdinand the Catholic has promised to pay on occasion of
the marriage between his daughter the Princess Katharine
and the King of England.—London, Wednesday, the 30th of
May 1509.
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