Search
Calendar of Border Papers
… I have granted and send you the copy of the King's letter. "He passed furth of this town the viij th ( sic) of … Maxwells and the Grames, and have delivered her Majesty's pleasure to all those whose names you sent me, as well as … unknowen to me." Cesford was sent for to court by a King's messenger, but not yet gone. It thus seems "he is partelie …
Calendar of Border Papers
… of the enclosed packet to M r Archibald Douglas the King's ambassador in England, from his nephew Richard Douglas, I … meares, whereof they crave redress. 1 p. Written by Scrope's clerk. Indorsed. 639. Replication by Francis Dacre. [1588.] … Richard Grame of the Longe towne, who weareth Lord William's livery, as a murderer, thief and outlaw, and Richard Grame …
Calendar of Border Papers
… foot 12, with spear or bow, 8. 25 pp. Written by Selby's clerk. Indorsed: "The note of the generall muster of … th of Septembre 1584. John Johnston. 1 p. Copy by Scrope's clerk. Addressed. Indorsed. (2) (Scrope's reply.) Acknowledging Johnston's letter by Thomas Scott his …
Calendar of Border Papers
… his own letter inclosed shows he has done all her Majesty's former favor to me; the glory whereof my discretion cannot … for answer, as they durst not pluck down the Queen's house for the repair, without your express warrant: "such … but stays till Sir George Hume "qualifies" the King's displeasure "for his trystinge with Earle Bothwell in …
Calendar of Border Papers
… from Berwick.) I was called by command to her Majesty's presence to report my negotiation in Scotland. And my … stay is caused by these occasions(1) For her Majesty's service. I am to give up my account in Candlemas term next, … and cannot do it sooner, for the Michaelmas half year's pay cannot be made till Christmas. Then I think I shall let …
Calendar of Border Papers
… taken dothe but defraye the chardges"thus her highness's rent of 140 l. per annum is lost. We have not the less … further loss of 60 l. yearly, serving her Majesty's household with salmon at "under prices." Further we have … the ferme of the custome," which we enjoy by your honour's favour, albeit greatly wronged by untrue informations. …
Calendar of Border Papers
… alderman was in London casting up accounts with the Queen's surveyors general, to discharge arrearages, he could do … runs fast on. Nor is any order yet come for the half year's pay, as your honour writes. Your honour wishes to understand Buccleuch's and Cesford's quarrels with the Charletons and Stories. It …
Calendar of Border Papers
… to Burghley. [March 6. 159596.] On receipt of your honour's letter of 10 th by one Robert Simpson, in his behalf for 2 … here, I summoned the searcher and mayor, and in Simpson's presence, ordered the searcher to deliver the goods as … your favour, for your father and some of the Council's letters to the wardens of the East and Middle Marches for …
Calendar of Border Papers
… Sir W. Bowes to Cecil. [May 2.] I received her Majesty's letter of 27 th April, "yesternight" after 7the contents … pursuite" of English trespassers, especially Buccleuch's, that a "heedfull" inquisition and "curious debate" with … last, I shall now charge Cesford with them on the Queen's behalf. My purpose is to solicit the King to cause his …
Calendar of Border Papers
… 1599 1063. Sir W. Bowes to Cecil. [May 1.] By her Majesty's warrant of privy seal dated 20 April 1598, the receiver of … And whereas her Majesty was pleased to grant me 20 s. a day while on her Border service, and 40 s. a day while negotiating in Scotland: whereof payment from …