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Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… I wrote to you twice through Secretary Gilpin since the return of Etienne Lesieur, of what has happened in these quarters. Since the surrender of Ninove the enemy has taken three castles in … framing of this Council has been once deliberated on, in St. Germain's Abbey, on the 1st of this month. I have been …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… December 1582, 1120 December 1582, 1120 Dec. 12 506. The Prince of Chimay to the Queen Having some weeks ago … to the above. Copy of the Latin inscription affixed to St. George's Gate at Antwerp in honour of the Duke of Anjou. … From Uri, Seigneur Jean Zum Brunnen, an old cherin, and Peter Gischlar, Ensign-bearer and councillor. From Schwyz, …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… all passed here, I understood 'of' news as will appear by the enclosed. Concerning her Majesty's contentment I have … and find as heretofore fair promises and good words, but the sequel uncertain; inasmuch as their estate grows daily … sort, much ado [ sic] to live upon their credit, and the poor soldiers starve for hunger. This is some cause that the …
Calendar of State Papers, Scotland
… 701. Archibald Douglas to Walsingham. [Dec. 1.] "Sir, be the contentis off zour letter derect to zour trustie … Maineville, and La Mothe are all written. The bishop [of St. Andrews], I think, shall go to Geneva to other reformed … amounting in value to 440 l. 2 May 1583. A ship called the Peter, of Dundee, ladened with salt was carried away with her …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… December 1583, 110 Dec. 1. 285. Stafford to Walsingham. The King sent for Clervant before he went away and said that … left him without assistance and was returned back; yet the poor Count, having certain horses of the bishop's and Eitel … 290. P. Bizarri to [Walsingham]. Although the news that M. St. Aldegonde was made burgomaster of this city was true, yet …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… 1120 Dec. 12. 305. Stafford to Walsingham. Report that the Queen of Navarre has declared herself of the Religion. … no small benefit, in the misery and calamities of these poor countries. I wish you and your family a happy new year, … same man. Add. Endd. p. [ France X. 111.] Dec. 19/29. 319. St. Aldegonde to Walsingham. I have been very glad to talk …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… 1583, 2131 Dec. 22. 324. Stokes to Walsingham. Since the coming of the English companies to Maldeghem (Malinghem) … As for the Jesuit, when he comes, I will try whether a poor plain Englishman can find a way to serve his turn of an … in 1581 by Lord Henry [Seymour] at Cambray and du Bex at St. Valery and in 1582 by Palavicino, La Fougere and du Bex, …
Calendar of State Papers, Scotland
… vol. XIV. [ A similar document to No. 425, in English.] [ The following is written at the head] : "My Lordes, having … he remove hence. But gladder would I be to hear of my Lord St. John's hastening to Tutbury, that I might hasten myself … must not forget to put you in remembrance of a poor old man, named Robert Furneys, reported by Loggyn to …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… is to be recalled, and one l'Aubespine, devoted to the Guises, sent in his place. This being so, we should like … not without danger both to the religion and state of these poor countries, and that the policy of our estate may as … Your Majesty's faithful subject and zealous servant of St. Johns. Add. Endd. 2 pp. [ Venice I. 19.] Dec. 8. Stafford …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… I dare not desire, but must leave to you. [ So far, the letter is full of alliterations.] I pray you to conceal … hear from you, therefore you will do well to write oftener.St. James', 12 December, 1584. Postscript, in his own hand.I … armed vessel, only passage boats from the islands and some poor little ships. I have been warned from a good source that …