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Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… without being masters of the sea, otherwise the ships of war of the town and island will cut them off from victuals. … and lie together. They have out of them 80 sail of men-of-war, such as they be. Are not very well victualled, but if … can be compassed peace will follow, but otherwise rather war than longer abstinence. They are at their wits' end …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… they have lost 17 vessels, whereof nine are men-of-war and the rest victuallers. The ships taken were freighted … England both by sea and land, as well in time of peace as war, and especially to the commonalty and poor husbandmen in … vices. The Popes have come to such greatness as to make war against emperors and Kings, depose Princes, and overthrow …
Calendar of State Papers, Scotland
… the matter takes no original from any crime, but is civil. Touching the remaining objections, her answer is that … of money stayed him. If the old proverb be true, that some war and discord are better than some peace and concord, the …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… Queen Mother and her Chancellor the greatest persuaders to war. Monsieur and the Duke of Navarre are in good … by the time his money and men be wasted with this winter war. 29 Sept. Signed. 2. P.S. ( in cipher, deciphered.) Has …
Calendar of State Papers, Scotland
… part as should have broken the country and begun the war in effect before her majesty's knowledge. Had report of …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… Regent, if it were not in respect for her service, and if war be thought better than peace, will be as ready to serve … in honour is the detaining prisoners as it were in time of war. Though the same was very injurious yet good came … other persons as commissioners for the pacifying of the civil commotions that have arisen in the republic of …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… The Duke has gone this morning with his council of war to Bergen. It is everywhere confirmed that an expedition … Barrow (Bergen-op-zoom), and gathers mariners and men-of-war, but as yet no attempt has been made of this side. They …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… subjects or given charge to any of his own ships to make war, as the bearer, Mr. Berkley, can inform him more … persuade himself that her Majesty intends to enter into war with this country. Though the writer cannot see that he … 1. Having determined to license Valentine Dale, Doctor of Civil Law, to repair to her, she has made choice of him to …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… lack of good will, but to the disturbance arising from the war, which has hindered the payment of the revenues destined … said, hastened his peace at home with intent to direct the war hither. If her Majesty should abandon them, they would be … which he reckons on. So that it would appear this is a war long projected, which will be of dangerous consequence to …