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A.D. 1566.
Jan. 2. |
1. Francis, Earl of Bedford, to Sir William Cecil. |
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1. Understands by his letter that the Earl of Leicester's
estate is not so good as of late it has been. |
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2. This Queen sends letters of complaint against him for
the rescuing and revenge of their men taken at Chirnside,
for that two of them that resisted were hurt, and are since
dead. And also for that he sent a message to Home showing
that he would do as he then said on the Lord's behalf in case
he levied any power in the March to go to the Queen against
them. Understands the greatest cause of the pursuivant's
coming is to learn what preparation for war is made against
this next spring here. |
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3. It is said that certain bulls are come into Scotland from
Rome. A good eye should be had to this pursuivant, for that
he brings letters to the Papists and Lady Lennox. |
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4. They have here a man of the Laird of Cessford's that
lies for 100 bills. |
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5. There is news in Edinburgh that the King of Spain
means to make war upon them (the English), and that great
alteration of religion will shortly take place in this realm;
and monks and friars be brought back. This Queen said
this.—Berwick, 2 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| Jan. 3. |
2. M. De Foix, the French Ambassador in England, to
Sir William Cecil. |
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Requests him to present a petition to the Queen from certain
French merchants.—London, 3 Jan. 1565. Signed: Paul De
Foix.
Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. 1. |
| Jan. 4. |
3. The Earl of Bedford to the Queen. |
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The bearer is sent from the Queen of Scots with very great
complaints against him. Hopes that she will not credit this
message further than to think that he is well able to credit
his doings.—Berwick, 4. Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Jan. 5. |
4. Pietro Bizarri to Sir William Cecil. |
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Contention for the Papacy between the Cardinals of Ferrara
and Farnese. A Venetian gentleman has been condemned to
death for conspiracy against the State, and several others
and some foreigners arrested, but since liberated.—Venice,
5 Jan. 1566. Signed.
Add. Ital. P. 1. |
| Jan. 5. |
5. Advices from Italy. |
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Proceedings for the election of the new Pope. News from
different towns in Italy.—Rome, 5 Jan.
Injured by damp. Ital. Pp. 2¼. |
| Jan. 6. |
6. Sir William Drury to Cecil. |
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The bearer, Nicholas Harrington, leaving the office of
constable to be captain of fifty, and the new supply being
discharged, was discharged of his fifty, and so disappointed
of all; wherefore he prays him have consideration that may
tend to his relief.—Berwick, 6 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Jan. 8. |
7. The Earl of Bedford to the Queen. |
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The Laird of Cessford being unable to answer her subjects
above 100 bills delivered a gentleman of his name to remain
as pledge and now would steal him away. He has promised
to make a raid with above 500 of the thieves of Tividale.
Desires to understand whether he should use any revenge for
the same. The Queen of Scots has caused it to be proclaimed
under pain of death that no victuals should be brought to
them.—Berwick, 8 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Jan. 8. |
8. The Earl of Bedford to the Privy Council. |
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Repeats what he this day wrote to the Queen. Desires that
the Commissioners who are to come down for composition of
matters between both realms may also travail on Murray's
behalf.—Berwick, 8 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| Jan. 8. |
9. Remembrances for Nicholas Harrington sent to the
Privy Council. |
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The Scots came one market day and spoiled and took
away sundry victuals. The Earl of Bedford wrote hereof
to the Lord Home but could get no redress. On the fourth
market day the Under Marshal chased certain Scots until
they came to Churnside, where he was set upon and some
of his company wounded and seven taken. As the Earl of
Bedford could not get anything answered he sought the
amends thereof, as the bearer can declare. The thieves of
Tividale continually make spoils. They will burn and destroy
in England, and thereby break the peace so that all their
attemptats are striken by and not to be answered. The
Laird of Cessford has practised to steal away his kinsman
whom he left as a pledge.
Endd. Pp. 5. |
| Jan. 8. |
10. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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Has received his letter of the 2nd, wherein he writes of
the success of the Protestants in France. Look daily
for the Commissioners. Murray might have his grace fully
wrought by them. The thieves of Tivydale will make a raid
in despite that they cannot have home one Carre a cousin of
Cessford. The Duke here has his passport. There are means
made to have Grange home again.—Berwick, 8 Jan. 1565.
Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| Jan. 8. |
11. Mons. De Rambouillet's Train. |
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List of M. De Rambouillet's train, consisting of nineteen
persons, together with four other gentlemen and their
followers.
Endd. P. 1. |
| Jan. 8. |
12. Captain Cockburn to Cecil. |
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1. News that the Queen of Scots is with child. She is
well served with her secretaries, David and Balfour.—Moulins,
8 Jan. 1565. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—On the 11th the Cardinal of Lorraine came to the
Court.
Add. Endd. P.1. |
| Jan. 9. |
13. The Earl of Murray to Cecil. |
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Craves his favour and help in this his greatest extremity,
and that he will move the Queen to pity his present state
and that of other noblemen here with him, and travail
with their Sovereign for their relief.—Newcastle, 9 Jan.
Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Jan. 9. |
14. Queen Elizabeth to Mary Queen of Scots. |
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Whereas she complains of an entry made into Scotland by
certain of her subjects making slaughter and taking prisoners,
and that the Earl of Bedford has refused any redress, she
knows of no manner of such entry into Scotland with such
numbers. Takes the matter to be the same whereof she
heard in the beginning of December, where the complaint
ought rather to have been made by her subjects who were
first spoiled and robbed. Will command the Earl of Bedford
to advertise her the very truth with all the circumstances,
and to make satisfaction and redress.
Draft. Endd. Pp. 3½. |
| Jan. 10. |
15. The Queen to Thomas Randolph. |
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As the chief intention of this meeting on her part is covertly
to procure the restoring of the Earl of Murray and the rest
into their country, she has appointed the Earl of Bedford
and Sir John Forster as her Commissioners. He is to use
the best means he can that those appointed by the Queen of
Scots shall be of like quality and of tractableness and good
disposition towards the ending of such things as shall be
treated of.
Draft, corrected by Cecil. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| Jan. 10. |
16. The Queen to the Earl of Bedford. |
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Requires him to return a plain and full declaration of the
whole matter whereof the Queen of Scots complains, and in the
meantime to procure a delivery of either side of the parties
detained with their goods. Assures him that there can be no
complaint coming out of Scotland which can alter any part of
her good judgment conceived of his true and faithful service,
but rather she will think his service to be the more faithful
because it is misliked of them. Has resolved to appoint him
and Sir John Forster to attend at the colloquy.
Draft, with corrections by Cecil. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Jan. 10. |
17. Affairs of France. |
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1. At an audience at Moulins on the 10th January, when
a great number of the nobility were present, the Queen
Mother addressed the Cardinal of Lorraine, and said that the
repose of the kingdom was destroyed by private quarrels, and
especially by two of his, the one against the Marshal De
Montmorency, and the other against the Admiral for the
murder of his brother, the Duke of Guise. The Admiral had
protested his innocence, and declared himself ready to fight
anyone who accused him, and therefore she desired the
Cardinal to make some good agreement with him. The
Cardinal in reply demanded justice from the King on Montmorency for the outrage committed by him, which was an
insult to the whole house of Guise and its relations, of whom
the King himself was one. He was content to leave the
matter to the decision of the noblemen present who were
related to him. As for the murder of his brother, he is not
moved by any hatred of the Admiral, but merely wishes that
justice should be done, and therefore desires that the matter
may be tried by the Court of Parliament at Paris, and that
he might not be asked to do anything to the prejudice of the
honour of his family. |
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2. The Cardinal and the Admiral are at present made
responsible for each others safety, and the arms of both
parties are ordered to be given up, and that Mons. De
Montmorency should come at once to the Court for the
matter between him and the Cardinal. Madame De Guise
has sent one of her gentlemen to Paris to the Council with
evidence relating to the murder of her husband and to
demand justice.
Endd. Fr. Pp. 8. |
| Jan. 12. |
18. The Queen to the Earl of Bedford. |
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1. He is to send to the Queen of Scots and declare what
intelligence he has of the intentions of the thieves of Tividale,
requiring her to give straight order that there be no such
attempt made. |
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2. If, however, any raid is made he shall do what is
presently thought feasible for revenge by those of experience
residing on the Borders. He is to let the Duke of Chatelherault and Grange pass.
Draft, corrected by Cecil. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| Jan. 12. |
19. Protestation of Gaspard De Coligni, Admiral of
France. |
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Promises on his honour not to enterprise anything against
any of the house of Guise.—Moulins, 12 Jan. 1566.
Copy. Endd. Fr. P. 1. |
| Jan. 12. |
20. Advices from Italy. |
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Account of the election of the Pope.—Rome, 12 Oct.
1565.
Ital. Pp. 3¼. |
| Jan. 14. |
21. M. De Foix to Cecil. |
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Asks for a licence to export three horses for M. De Brezé,
captain of the guards; also for a passport for M. De Clairvaulx,
who is going into Scotland, and that horses may be kept
ready at the different parts for M. De Rambouillet and his
train of 36 persons.—London, 14 Jan. 1566. Signed: Paul
De Foix.
Add. Endd. Fr. P.1. |
| Jan. 15. |
22. Sir Wm. Drury to Cecil. |
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1. "The grey mare is the better horse" amongst their
neighbours. |
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2. This piece of silver is the newest and last alteration of
their coin.—Berwick, 15 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Jan. 15. |
23. Dr. Christopher Mundt to Cecil. |
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The Emperor departed from Vienna towards Augsburg on
the 7th of December, and will be there on the 18th inst.
The Landgrave told M. De Lansac that his master had better
remember the ends of his father and brother and not persecute pious people. It is said that all the Electors will be at
the Diet.—Strasbourg, 15 Jan. 1566. Signed.
Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 1½. |
| Jan. 16. |
24. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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Sends him a proportion of munitions and other necessaries
for Her Majesty's service in the Master of the Ordnance's
charge here and at Berwick.—Newcastle, 16 Jan. 1565.
Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| Jan. 16. |
25. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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1. Participated to the Earl of Murray the Queen's good
meaning for his well doing and restoring home to his country. |
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2. Will answer the complaints of the Scots on his return
home. |
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3. Wishes that another might be appointed as a Commissioner with himself and Forster. The drowned man found in
these parts is Yaxley. Murray is here at very great charges,
commonly 20l. a week.—Newcastle, 16 Jan. 1566. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| Jan. 16. |
26. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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1. Mr. Bartram Anderson, in whose house the Duke has
lodged ever since his coming hither, is called to appear in
Chancery. Prays him so deal herein that he neither be
troubled to travel up thither, nor yet sustain damage for his
non-appearance.—Newcastle, 16 Jan. 1565. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—The Duke has paid nothing for anything he has
had, even so have his friends used the rest of the Lords.
Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| Jan. 17. |
27. Sir John Forster to the Earl of Bedford. |
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1. Complains of the long delays of the Warden of Scotland.
The favour shown to those of Liddisdale in England has more
procured them hatred in Scotland. The Earl of Bothwell
will be in nowise satisfied but with Martin Elliott's head. |
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2. Sundry gentlemen of the Borders are committed to
Edinburgh Castle and others sent for.—Alnwick, 17 Jan.
Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1¼. |
| Jan. 18. |
28. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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Has received the Queen's resolution touching the attemptat
feared to have been done by the Laird of Cessford; albeit
nothing has been attempted by him, her pleasure therein
shall be accomplished. Sends him letters from different
people.—Alnwick, 18 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| Jan. 16. |
29. Lord Scrope to Bedford. |
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Since his last, the Elliott's of Liddisdale have assembled
80 men to take revenge upon the Greames, and by occasion
desisted from their purpose for that time. Beseeches him to
write to the Queen that speedy order be sought of the Queen
of Scotland in that behalf. The Master of Maxwell has since
his coming home burnt and spoiled the houses of certain
outlaws at the Stakeheugh, but the men escaped, He
has also taken a man of the Laird of Johnston's (a notable
thief), and burnt him at the cross in Dumfries.—Carlisle,
16 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| Jan. 18. |
30. Richard Clough to William Phayre. |
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Has received three letters from him which he has sent on
to England. Sends him news from Scotland, and the Court
of England.—Antwerp, 18 Jan. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Jan. 19. |
31. The Queen to Frederic II., King of Denmark. |
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Whereas by his letter of 27 November 1565 he asks leave
for his servant James Cullen, a Scotchman, to hire sailors for
his service in her kingdom, she is sorry to have to refuse his
request, both because of the war between him and the King
of Sweden, and also because most of the English seamen
follow the occupation of fishermen, which if they were to
neglect this summer would bring great want to many of her
subjects.—Westminster, 19 Jan. 1565. Signed: Elizabeth
R.—R. Aschamus.
Orig. Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 1½. |
| Jan. 19. |
32. Advices from Italy. |
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Coronation of Pius V. More than 30,000 people present.
Intelligence from different parts of Italy and Spain of preparations against the Turk.—Rome, 19 Jan. 1566.
Ital. Pp. 2½. |
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33. Fair copy of a portion of the above.
Ital. Pp. 2. |
| Jan. 19. |
34. Pietro Bizarri to Cecil. |
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The Coronation of the new Pope, Pius V., was appointed for
the 17th inst. Preparations at Malta to receive the Turk.
Gives a description of the person and character of Pius V.—
Venice, 19 Jan. 1566. Signed.
Add. Ital. Pp. 3. |
| Jan. 19. |
35. Lord Scrope to Cecil. |
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Since his last to him he understands that Earl Bothwell
has burnt the Elliotts, whereupon Martin Elliott has sought of
him assurance and oversight within his office, which he dare
not grant. The Laird of Johnston, since the Master of
Maxwell's return from Edinburgh, has offered to prove, by
way of combat, all the articles that he gave in against the
Master, who has written to the Queen that he may have licence
to defend the same, either in his own person against the said
Laird, any one of his sons, or any other of the Johnstons
that will stand in maintenance of that quarrel, or otherwise
with 40, 50, or 100 Maxwells against as many Johnstons.—
Carlisle, 19 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Jan. 20. |
36. William Phayre to Cecil. |
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1. Upon confirmation of the Pope's death the Cardinal Buon
Compagno, his legate here about the affair of the unlucky Archbishop, thinking himself most like to be Pope, made such haste
home that near to Saragossa he fell from his horse, and had
almost broken his neck and smote his leg out of the joint.
From France there is news that the Admiral is up with
Boulogne, Calais, and Ardres against the French King, and
that the Queen had sent to him a great sum of money; but
the French Ambassador told Phayre that he had denied these
and other fables to the King and his Council. |
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2. The Turk makes the wonderfullest haste in setting forth
his armada, increasing his galleys to the number of 100 more
than he had last year; and has caused all the trees about Constantinople to be cut down to build his navy. He makes
ready 70,000 foot, and 8,000 horse. To meet all this the King
of Spain prepares 31,000 men, of which 12,000 shall be sent
to Malta, 12,000 to Sicily, and the rest to be distributed in
places of importance. The Parliament of Grandees is prorogued to the King's pleasure. The Queen of Spain is with
child. On Sunday last there were in the great hall of this
palace the barriers, where the princes of Bohemia and other
boys of their age did prettily. There is an astrologer that
has great credit in the Court because he has happened to
be right in three or four things, and now he finds that the
Turk shall die before March. Prays that the King give not
too much credit to the "astronomer." Is in want of money.—
20 January 1566. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 7½. |
| Jan. 20. |
37. Richard Clough to Phayre. |
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Acknowledges the receipt of certain letters. Sends also
reports of news from Scotland, Germany, and Constantinople.
—Antwerp, 20 January 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| Jan. 21. |
38. The Earl of Arundel to Cecil. |
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Thanks him for his letter. Informs him as to the state of
his health.—Milan, 21 January 1566.
Add. Endd. Much mutilated. Pp. 3. |
| Jan. 22. |
39. Sir Wm. Drury to Sir Nicholas Throckmorton. |
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When here he told him of the disgrace he had fallen into
by the Earl of Leicester's displeasure; since then he has been
restored to favour, and his Lordship has often promised he
would declare his favour by works. Has written to his Lordship to undertake his suit to the Queen, as by his servant
Scudamore, the bearer shall be preferred. Asks him to assist
his Lordship's furtherance, and to give that order to his
servant to begin and proceed therein as may best do him
good.—Berwick, 22 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| Jan. 22. |
40. Sir Wm. Drury to Cecil. |
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Beseeches him to further his suit that by his servant,
Scudamore, the bearer, shall be preferred unto him.—Berwick,
22 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| Jan. 23. |
41. Advices from Sir Thomas Smith to the Earl of
Leicester. |
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1. It is said that M. Dandilot has been in great danger.
As he was going to shoot at fowl ten horsemen with arquebusses, some say 20, followed him, but he escaped to his house. |
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2. Jan. 11. The Cardinal of Lorraine came to the Court
without his guard of pistolers, Marshall Bourdillon was sent to
conduct him. He was feasted that night of the Cardinal of
Bourbon, and brought into Court with Conde on the right side
and the Duke of Montpensier on the left. |
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3. The Spaniards have slain all the Frenchmen that were in
La Florida. |
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4. They of Metz are summoned to come to the Diet. |
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5. The rumour was here that the Scottish Queen was with
child. The Queen Mother affirms that the Queen of Spain is
with child. |
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6. Jan. 14. Is told that the agreement betwixt the houses
of Guise and Chastillion is deferred for three months. |
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7. For press of lodging the ambassadors are not suffered to
remain at Moulins. He and the Scotch Ambassador are at
Bourbon L'Archambaud. |
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8. The Cardinal of Lorraine and the Admiral be so lodged
in this Court that they must go up one stairs to their
chambers. The best excuse he has heard of this is that the
King should say to them both that he would make the one
keeper of the other, and if either of them had any hurt he
would impute it to the other. |
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9. The 19th of Nov. there parted from Vienna for a present
from the Emperor to King Philip 70 horses, two coaches, and
one waggon or chariot with their horses. |
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10. The King has sat in Council these two days about the
according of the houses of Chatillon and Guise, and about
the appanage or partage of the Duke of Orleans his brother. |
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11. The 15th of this month 30 companies of men were
broken; and the King has revoked and taken away so many
pensions as amount unto 300,000 francs a year. Many of the
chamber, treasurers, and servants to the King be cassed also. |
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12. Jan. 20. The King's charges are unsupportable. These
treasuryships and secretary ships and to be of the chamber
and so all other offices, even of judicature were made in time
of King Henry the Second, and Francis the Second saleable,
to make money in time of need, and so for money increased
to an infinite number. |
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13. Jan. 23. Here was a talk of a Legate of Rome who
should pass by Flanders into Scotland. It is a Bishop of
Scotland who was sent to Rome for a dispensation.
Endd. Pp. 4. |
| Jan. 23. |
42. John Bennett to Cecil. |
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Having received his letters by Sir Henry Percy for his
and his lady's lying within the manor at Newcastle, he has
written not only to let him have all his stuff and furnishment
of his household, but also anything that he or any of his
may pleasure him in. Begs him to take order for his relief
from a suretyship of 200l. in which he has been condemned.
—Newcastle, 23 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Jan. 24. |
43. The Earl of Bedford to the Queen. |
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Received hers of the 8th instant touching the complaints
made upon him by the Queen of Scots, and thanks her for
the opinion she conceived of him and his meaning in her
service. Has also received hers of the 12th instant containing
her resolution if the attempt threatened by the Laird of
Cessford had come to pass.—Berwick, 24 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Jan. 24. |
44. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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1. The Duke, the Earl of Murray, and the rest have received
two letters out of France, one from the King and the other
from the Queen Mother, wherein is promised that Rambouillet
shall employ his credit and travail for them. |
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2. The Queen of Scots has named the Earl of Bothwell and
the Laird of Cessford Commissioners. |
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3. Sends him the conveyance he desires for the parcels of
ground in Covent Garden. |
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4. Has been these three or four days troubled with a rheum
and the evil, and sending for that purpose for a physician
from Edinburgh, Randolph came hither with him.—Berwick,
24 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 3. |
| Jan. 24. |
45. Articles sent by the Earl of Bedford to the Queen. |
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1. Certain subjects of Scotland having come into the bounds
of Berwick upon market day and spoiled many Scots bringing
victuals to Berwick, and Lord Home denying that they were
any of his men, he ordered the Under Marshal if any of the
spoilers came to take and bring them to him. On the fifth
market day the Under Marshal hearing that certain reivers
were spoiling passed into the bounds with certain of the
garrison without Bedford's knowledge, and espying the reivers
at Downs Law coming with a trumpet in their company
appointed certain to prick at them. The reivers fled through
Foulden and Eddington, where one of the Laird of Eddington's
men told the Englishmen that his master was making ready
to help take them. After the passing of the English through
the same town, the Laird of Eddington, Davy Home, and one
of the Laird of Blackadder's sons rode to Chirnside and there
set upon them and hurt two and took seven men and slew
one horse and took eight. |
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2. As the Scots denied that they were within the bounds
on that day he straightly charged the Under Marshal to tell
the truth, who said that two of the reivers were standing on
a knoll within the bounds, and that the rest had newly passed
over the bound rood. |
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3. When Bedford considered this cruel and uncourteous
dealing of his neighbours and heard that the Queen of Scots
rejoiced at this scaith of his men and that he could get no
delivery of his men, he sent certain captains with 300 men
and the old garrison of horsemen to Chirnside to make search
for them, and to bring them away together with the Laird of
Eddington and Davy Home, and to bring as many horses and
men as would redeem theirs. Notwithstanding his orders the
soldiers brought sixteen men and forty-one nags to Berwick,
together with four of their own men, and during the search
was by chance one boy slain with a harquebuss shot and
another hurt who lived ten days after and one who is
recovered. Has sent home all the Scots save the Laird of
Eddington and two others together with seven horses to
fetch back his own men. Signed.
Endd. Pp. 8¼. |
| Jan. 25. |
46. Guido Gianetti to the Queen. |
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Gives an account of the character and antecedents of the
new Pope, Pius V.—Padua, 25 Jan. 1566. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| Jan. 25. |
47. Oliver Harris and others to William Phayre. |
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Beg him to remember them and to procure their release
from prison.—Tolosa, 25 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Jan. 26. |
48. Frederic II., King of Denmark, to the Queen. |
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Letter of commendation for Albert Knopper, Doctor of
Laws and one of his Council, whom he sends into England.—
Copenhagen, 26 Jan. 1566. Signed.
Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 1½. |
| Jan. 26. |
49. Pietro Bizarri to Cecil. |
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Sends intelligence from Rome. Gentlemen sent by the
Seignory of Venice to congratulate the Pope. Turkish corsairs
taken by the Venetians.—Venice, 26 Jan. 1566. Signed.
Add., seal. Pp. 2¼. |
| Jan. 27. |
50. Thomas Randolph to Cecil. |
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The Earl of Sutherland is fully reconciled with the Earl
of Murray and has promised that if the Queen will licence
him to return into his country to use all the means he can
that Murray should be restored.—Berwick, 27 Jan. 1565.
Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Jan. 28. |
51. The Earl of Bedford to the Earl of Leicester. |
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Desires him to further the Earl of Sutherland's enlargement and setting home with the Queen.—Berwick, 28 Jan.
1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. P.1. |
| Jan. 28. |
52. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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Begs him to further the setting at liberty of the Earl of
Sutherland.—Berwick, 28 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Jan. 28. |
53. Alexander Citolini to Cecil. |
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1. Arrived at his destination on the 20th and spoke to
the person and showed him that which was entrusted to him;
everything gives him satisfaction. One is sent to Cecil with
letters of credence from the Prince, by whom he will learn all.
Does not dare to write. Has been with Mundt, whom he
praises but has not told him a word of this business.—
Strasbourg, 28 Jan. 1566. Signed. |
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2. P.S., on separate slip.—Writes to the Queen about a
certain book and to the Earl about his horse.
Add. Endd., with seal. Lat. P. 1. |
| Jan. 28. |
54. Alexander Citolini to the Queen. |
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Expresses his willingness to serve her, though he admits
that he is not worthy even to wait on her servants.—Augsburg,
28 Jan. 1566. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Ital. P. 1. |
| Jan. 29. |
55. The Earl of Murray to Cecil. |
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Desires that he will be a means with the Queen to grant
the Earl of Sutherland liberty to depart homewards.—
Newcastle, 29 Jan. 1565. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Jan. 29. |
56. Thomas Randolph to the Earl of Leicester. |
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1. James Thornton is returned by sea full fraught with all
mischief within these two days to Eymouth. In the same
ship also Mr. George Buchanan returned. Since the arrival
of Clernau, the Queen is harder to do for any of those who
she is offended with. If the Queen sends no man to join
with Bedford and Forster in this commission she shall have
neither good nor honour. |
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2. The Queen of Scot's faction increeass greatly in England.
"Woe is me for you when David sone shalbe a kynge of
England." Fears that it is true that she is with child.—
Berwick, 29 Jan. 1565. Signed. |
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3. P.S.—Desires his favour for Jenyson.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2½. |
| Jan. 29. |
57. Death of Francois Duke of Guise. |
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Decree of the King of France in Council, declaring the
Admiral Coligny innocent of the death of the Duke of
Guise.
Copy, signed by the members of the Council. Endd. Fr.
Pp.4. |
| Jan. 30. |
58. Clapham to Cecil. |
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1. Came with Fowler, who called himself Forster, by sea
to Yarmouth and Harwich, and then by horse to London,
where Fowler remained all day in his chamber, saying that
he owed money, and then went into the country. |
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2. Begs that he may be released.
Add. Endd. by Cecil. P. 1. |
| Jan. 31. |
59. The King of Spain's Commission to the Duke of
Alva. |
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Appoints him Captain-General of all the forces in the Low
Countries, and authorises him to take whatever steps he may
deem fit to reduce the rebels to obedience.
Copy. Endd. Fr. Pp. 9. |
| Jan. 31. |
60. Captain Cockburn to Cecil. |
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Informs him of the arrival of the Cardinal of Lorraine at
Court. Many officers of the Court are broken. The new
Pope is very sick. The Queen of Scotland is five months
gone with child. All benefices are given to great men of
the Court.—Moulins, last of January. Signed: George
Beaumont.
Add. P. 1. |
| Jan. |
61. Answers by Fowler. |
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1. Does not know of any intelligence that the King and
Queen of Scotland have out of England at any time, but
when their servants be sent in their affairs they bring home
such uncertain news as passes abroad. |
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2. And for trust that they have in any particular person in
the Court, to his knowledge they have most trust in the Earl
of Leicester for the friendliness the King found at his hands.
Signed.
Endd. by Cecil. P. 1. |
| Jan. |
62. Emptions for Berwick. |
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List of stores required for the works at Berwick; the price
amounting to 155l. 18s. 10d.
Endd. P. 1. |
| [Jan.] |
63. Pasquinade. |
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Pasquinade on the Signora Capisuca, who is accused of
having been the mistress of Pius IV.
Ital. Pp. 1¼. |
| [Jan.] |
64. List of Cardinals. |
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List of Cardinals belonging to the Imperial, Catholic,
French, and other factions.
Ital. P. 1. |
| Jan. |
65. Speech of the French King to the Admiral. |
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Has heard what happened between him and the Marshal
Montmorency, and desires that he will be friends with him,
and forget that which has past.
Endd. Fr. P. 1. |
