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| Sept. 1. |
1655. Pietro Bizarri to Cecil. |
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Gives an account of an accident which happened to some
gentlemen viewing the arsenal of the Duke of Ferrara.—
Venice, 1 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil, with seal. Ital. P. 1. |
| Sept. 1. |
1656. Sir Nicholas Throckmorton to Cecil. |
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1. The Earl of Murray in the presence of Lethington has
answered him that, first, to the matter declared by him as
ordered by the Queen of England's letter of the 11th August,
Lethington had made good answer five days past. To his
going to Lochleven, the Lords saw no more reason to accord
than they had done all this while. As to the acceptation of
the Regency, that was now past, and he must go through
with the matter. He would have been loath to have allowed
any such matter if he had not the Queen's consent thereto
confirmed by her mouth. The Lords could not resolve upon
any certain time for the Queen's enlargement, albeit for his
own part he could be contented it were undelayedly. As for
the Queen's condition and estate after Bothwell's apprehension
and justifying, he answered that they could not merchandise
for the bear's skin before they had him. |
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2. He said that the Queen's liberty would chiefly depend
upon her own behaviour and considerate doings. |
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3. On the 30th he accompanied the Earl of Murray to his
lodgings, where were assembled all the Lords. Lethington
in the name of all made a summary repetition of their proceedings since the beginning of this matter. When he had
finished his talk the Earl of Murray set forth at great length
what great grief it would be to him in particular to have the
Queen think otherwise of him than well. The Earl Morton
prayed him to thank her for the favour which he received
in the time of his trouble in her realm. |
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4. The Lords led him into a little cabinet, where they had
prepared a present of gilt plate as he esteemed it better than
200 marks, which Murray required him to receive from the
King. Throckmorton declared that he would not receive any
present but from the Queen their Sovereign; but could receive
none from the King, seeing he had attained to that name by
injuring the Queen his mother. Lethington persisted with
many persuasions to move him to change his mind, whereunto
he did not yield. Was accompanied out of the town with a
good company of the Earl of Murray's gentlemen. The
Hamiltons have a convention in the West country, whence
they mean to despatch to the Queen of England.—Berwick,
1 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 3¼.
Printed in Keith, Vol. II., p. 757. |
| Sept. 1. |
1657. The Earl of Bedford to the Queen. |
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Concerning intelligences he knows not how he will be able
to satisfy her expectation, forasmuch as such (by whom he
hoped to be served in that respect) have withdrawn their
goodwill that way, for they perceive she has no good opinion
of them. Desires to know whether he shall meet any of the
Wardens appointed in the name of the young King. Desires
his revocation.—Berwick, 1 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| Sept. 1. |
1658. Valentine Brown to Cecil. |
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This day Mr. Melvin has broken with him as from some of
the Lords in Scotland to borrow if occasion should serve them
a convenient sum of money upon interest, and for security to
leave such pawn as shall much surmount the same in value;
declaring that the Queen his mistress had committed to the
Regent the chief substance of her jewels, which should be
either pawned or sold to maintain this action. Has seemed
unto Melville to be willing and able to furnish this request
if they will keep secret his doings, requiring one month's
respite to give them full resolution. It seems that Melville
sorrowing his mistress' cause will in no wise be known to be
any means herein. Refers the further consideration to Cecil.
—Berwick, 1 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. 1. |
1659. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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Desires answer to certain points in his former letters.
Thanks him for his letters and two papers of lotteries to be
holden at London.—Berwick, 1 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| Sept. 2. |
1660. Lord Scrope to Cecil. |
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On Sunday last there repaired a herald to Dumfries publicly
to proclaim the Regency committed to the Earl of Murray,
but could not thereto be permitted. On demanding assistance
from Lord Herries, he answered that he was letted by his
commandment, willing him also to depart, and no further
within any of his rules to make the like offer. Herries has
received letters from the Bishop of St. Andrew's and the
Abbot of Arbroath praying him to be at Glasgow on the
3rd inst. to meet them and others, unto the which meeting
he has this day taken his journey.—Carlisle, 2 Sept. 1567.
Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Sept. 2. |
1661. Lord Scrope to Throckmorton. |
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On Sunday last there repaired to Dumfries a herald offering
to proclaim the Regency, but he could not thereto be permitted, and demanding the assistance of Lord Herries was
answered that he was letted by his commandment and none
otherwise. Herries has received letters from the Archbishop
of St. Andrew's and the Abbot of Arbroath praying him not
to fail the 3rd of this instant to be at Glasgow, to meet
them and the Earls of Argyll and Huntly with others upon
consultation for the pacifying of their imminent troubles.—
Carlisle, 2 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ¾. |
| Sept. 2. |
1662. John Marsh to Cecil. |
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Notwithstanding the Queen's letters for the revocation of
an unjust sentence contrary to the intercourse against the
merchants they found no hope of it. Desires that they may
have other letters.—Antwerp, 2 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 2. |
1663. Richard Clough to Gresham. |
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Strawlee, Burgomaster of Antwerp, on Tuesday last was
taken and carried to the Castle of Vilvorde, and his goods
seized for the King. On the same day were Counts Horn
and Egmont apprehended. The young Count of Mansfield
has fled. There has been put to death in Vilvorde and Ripremond fourteen gentlemen. Divers other people all over the
country have been taken.—Antwerp, 2 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 2. |
1664. The French Ambassador to the Queen. |
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Excuses himself for not coming to Windsor on account of
illness. Informs her of the French King's progress, and
desires a passport for some horses for the Queen Mother.—
London, 2 Sept. 1567. Signed: Rochetel.
Add. Endd. Fr. Pp. 1¾. |
| Sept. 3. |
1665. The Earl of Sussex to the Earl of Leicester. |
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The Emperor has discoursed all matters at length, but
grows to no certain conclusion whereof he may with warrant
write. The Archduke is looked for very shortly, when he
trusts he will have speedy answer.—Vienna, 3 Sept. 1567.
Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| Sept. 3. |
1666. The Spanish Ambassador to Cecil. |
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Is sorry for the misfortune of John Baptist De St. Victores,
and thanks him for his favour shown towards him.—London,
3 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Lat. P. ¾. |
| Sept. 5. |
1667. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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The Hamiltons with all that faction are now at Glasgow
in consultation. The Regent means to go into the field
against them. All the Borders are wholly come in and
subscribed, save the Lord Herries. The Castle of Edinburgh
is not yet delivered into the Regent's hands. Some of Lord
Scrope's charge have made some spoil upon the Laird of
Buccleugh's tenants. Desires answer touching certain points
in his former letters.—Berwick, 5 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| Sept. 6. |
1668. Lord Scrope to Cecil. |
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Writes touching the tenants of Plympton, who desire to
be relieved of certain burdens.—Carlisle, 6 Sept. 1567.
Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| Sept. 6. |
1669. Charles IX. to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Was glad to hear of her goodwill towards the Queen of
Scots, and sends the bearer the Sieur De Pasquier, who will
declare to her his intentions in that matter.—Marchez, 6 Sept.
1567. Signed and countersigned by L'Aubespine.
Add. Endd. Royal letter. Fr. |
| Sept. 6. |
1670. The Cardinal of Lorraine to the Queen of England |
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Thanks her in the name of the House of Guise for taking
in hand the cause of their niece the Queen of Scotland, and
begs that she will continue her favour.—La Marche, 6 Sept.
1567. Signed.
Hol. Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 7. |
1671. Richard Clough to Gresham. |
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The soldiers who came with the Duke of Alva are all
placed in towns and villages and are not contented with
anything that the townsmen can do for them, and have in
many ways troubled the people, whereupon commission came
from the Court that all offenders are to be punished and
judged by the Lords of the town. The soldiers are now
somewhat quieter. The Regent's ghostly father is forbidden
to preach for calling the Spaniards thieves and robbers.
Sends him the old bonds and a packet of letters.—Antwerp,
7 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 7. |
1672. Thomas Dutton to Gresham. |
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1. The Duke of Alva is still at Brussels and sits every
day in Council. |
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2. There is great complaints of the Spaniard soldiers of
their "orryble levyng" and unhonest dealing in all places,
but there is now such sharp order taken that wheresoever
they offend they shall suffer according to the laws of the
country, and there are already divers of them hanged.
Antwerp is in good quietness and the people agree with the
soldiers. The exchange passes at 23s. 4d. usance.—Antwerp,
7 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| Sept. 7. |
1673. Intelligence from Antwerp. |
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The Duke of Alva is at Brussels, where he is not well
received by the nobility of the country, who are jealous of
the absolute authority with which he is invested. The
Spanish troops are very insolent, but the Duke punishes
them with justice. The King is expected here, but the
time is uncertain. Letters from Genoa of August 15 have
arrived.
Orig. Endd. Ital. P. 1. |
| Sept. 8. |
1674. The Queen to Bedford. |
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Whereas he requires to know her pleasure whether he
shall meet the Wardens of Scotland appointed in the name
of the Prince named as King, he is in all his actions to show
himself disagreeing to such authority. He is in all things
to comfort the Hamiltons and Lord Herries or any of their
friends who continue in maintenance of the authority of the
Queen. Will shortly determine on some fit man to succeed
him.
Draft corrected by Cecil. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| Sept. 10. |
1675. James Melville to Throckmorton. |
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Understands that the cause why he was revoked was
because he was esteemed to favour too much the Lords. The
Hamiltons vaunt that they have received 3,000 marks Scots
from the Queen of England. The delivery of the castle and
the jewels has cooled many of their stomachs. There was
another convention in Ayr of the Earls of Eglinton and
Cassilis and others; the chief matter that was handled was
to keep themselves in amity if they were pursued of any of
the parties, for they thought it dangerous as yet to enter
in any faction. They are advertised from Orkney of the
pursuit of Bothwell.—Edinburgh, 10 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| Sept. 11. |
1676. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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1. The Regent has been very busy in receiving inventories
of the Queen's jewels and apparel, which is said to be of much
greater value than she was esteemed to have. The Hamiltons,
Argyll, and Boyd have agreed to come to a conference with
the Regent at Edinburgh. Lord Herries has also written that
he would be loath to take anything in hand that should
displease the Regent. At this convention of the Hamiltons,
many who had promised to come kept back.—Berwick, 11 Sept.
1567. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—Sends a declaration of Browne's touching the
grain at Berwick.
Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 12. |
1677. Valentine Brown to the Privy Council. |
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The quantity of grain here so much exceeds the necessity
of this place, that in order to prevent loss from decay he
begs leave to seek some market for it in Scotland, France,
or Flanders.—Berwick, 12 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ¼. |
| Sept. 12. |
1678. Provisions at Berwick. |
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Report of the corn, malt, beans, and other grain at Berwick,
and other places for the service northwards, amounting to
10,046 quarters. Signed by Valentine Browne, who desires
license to transport 3,400 quarters abroad to avoid loss.
Signed.
P.1. |
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1679. Another copy of the above.
P. 1. |
| Sept. 12. |
1680. Lord Scrope to Cecil. |
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1. Understanding the Queen's pleasure that he should
conform all his actions in favour of Lord Herries and the
Hamiltons, he yesterday met Lord Herries, who told him
that at the conference at Glasgow the Earl of Argyll refused
the lieutenancy of that faction. The Hamiltons therefore
have condescended to despatch certain to the Lords for their
peace. Herries judges that they will accord, and accounts
not to be assured of four persons besides himself to stand
firmly on that side.—Carlisle, 12 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| Sept. 12. |
1681. Valentine Browne to Cecil. |
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Desires the Queen's license to seek a foreign market for
some of the grain at Berwick. Desires a lease of the late
Sir Thomas Challoner's lands at Gisborough.—Berwick,
12 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P.½. |
| Sept. 13. |
1682. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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Encloses a letter from a man of his whom he sent to
Edinburgh for the understanding of intelligence. Desires an
answer to certain questions contained in his former letters.—
Berwick, 13 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| Sept. 12. |
—to the Earl of Bedford. |
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1. Argyll and the rest have agreed with the Regent, and
all is like to come to pass as he can wish. |
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2. Lord Herries has sent to offer himself to be at his
devotion. The Regent has had no word from Grange.—
Edinburgh, 12 Sept. 1567. Signature torn off.
Add. Endd. Enclosure. P. ¾. |
| [Sept. 13.] |
1683. Sir Henry Norris to [the Earl of Leicester]. |
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1. Since his last letter there was a sudden bruit that the
King would take post towards Paris, which moved him with
speed to repair thither. Found not this rumour to be true,
yet saw appearance of civil tumults, for the drawbridges
were drawn up, lest they might be suddenly surprised. On
the 10th instant, there came news that the King being at the
Abbey of St. Marco, there were seen certain bands of horsemen to hover in those quarters, whereupon in all haste he
removed thence, and at Meaux attends the coming of the
Switzers, with whom he will march towards Paris. The
chief cause of these motions has grown by reason that the
King will, by consent of his Council, revoke the Edict made
in favour of the Protestants, and put in force the decretals
made in the last General Council. On Saturday, Mauvissiere
was sent to the Prince of Conde to understand why he assembled such force about him, whereunto he returned answer
that it was for two considerations: the one that the King
had levied strangers which made him fear his safety; and the
other to maintain the liberty of the Gospel, which the King
was determined to suppress. |
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2. The following articles were determined on at the King's
being at Meaux:— |
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3. First, that the followers of the new religion shall not
make any conventions, assemblies, or preachings under pain
of the fire. |
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4. That all preachers shall depart the realm under the
aforesaid pain, and that hereafter all men shall live after the
Catholic faith and institution of the last General Council. |
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5. That all governors of provinces shall assist with force
of justice the execution of the Council under pain of deprivation. |
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6. The Mass shall remain in its former state. |
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7. The abuses of the ministers of the Church shall be
reformed. |
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8. All archbishops, bishops, priors, and others shall be
resident upon their benefices, and all religious persons shall
wear the habit of their order, and shall have but one benefice,
whereon they shall be resident. |
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9. These articles being concluded in the presence of the
King, much was said by the Cardinal of Lorraine in favour
of the Catholic religion, and the young duke, his nephew, did
then protest to live and die in the same, to the effusion of
his blood in defence thereof. Desires that such extraordinary
charges, that grow either by reward to such as give him
intelligence, or in sending his servants to the Court, may
be allowed, as heretofore have been to Sir Thomas Smith
occupying this place.
Draft. Partly cancelled. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 13. |
1684. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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Great bruit of civil dissensions since his last letter. Sends
the articles agreed upon at Meaux. The Cardinal of Lorraine
has well and duly refuted the errors in an hour and a half, so
as the King hereafter will believe the Holy Council, and few
sustain the new law. Trusts to find favour for his extraordinary charges.—Paris, 13 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1¼. |
| Sept. 14. |
1685. Philip II. to the Queen. |
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Complains of the spoiling of certain Spanish merchants
by her subjects.—Escurial, 14 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Span. P.½. |
| Sept. 14. |
1686. Richard Clough to Gresham. |
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Understands that Count Horn came to Court upon the
word of the Counts Egmont and Mansfield. Most of the
nobles are in great fear, for most of them subscribed to the
first Request. Understands that the Prince of Orange and
his party have met at Erfurt, and have appointed to meet
again at Nuremburg. Fears that there is no other hope but to
stand to the King's mercy. All men much lament the Count
of Horn, but none the Count of Egmont, for he was the first
beginner, and also the first to break off. Yesterday were
four Anabaptists burnt here. The Spaniards are now placed
by six in a house. Gunpowder is at twenty-seven guilders.
The Castle of Ghent is delivered to the Spaniards.—Antwerp,
14 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 4. |
| Sept. 15. |
1687. The Earl of Murray to Cecil. |
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The Earl of Argyll, the Hamiltons, and other of that
faction have been with him, and offered obedience to the
King. Is persuaded that his acceptation of this public
charge will rather augment his good affection. Recommends
to his favour certain gentlemen travelling through England
towards France.—Edinburgh, 15 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. 15. |
1688. The Earl of Murray to Throckmorton. |
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Address and endorsement of a letter dated 15 Sept. 1567.
Modern transcript of the original annexed. |
| Sept. 15. |
1689. David Sinclair to the Earl of Bedford. |
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On Friday, the Regent with the rest of the Lords dined
in the Castle, which was delivered to him. There is a ship
come from the Laird of Grange. Bothwell has escaped. The
Unicorn is broken. Grange has taken the principal man of
the country. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. 15. |
1690. James Macgill to Throckmorton. |
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Desires him to obtain the Queen's passport for the bearer,
whom he sends to his son in France.—Edinburgh, 15 Sept.
1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ¼. |
| Sept. 15. |
1691. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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The 14th of this present came the Cardinals of Bourbon,
Lorraine, and Guise hither, at which time came the King in
post. It is thought that very shortly the articles he sent
shall be published to the overthrow of religion. A great
number of Protestants have sold what they had and abandoned the town. Not knowing whether Cecil has seen the
prodigious sights which have appeared in Tartary, he sends
them herewith. Encloses a letter from M. De la Mothe
Fenelon.—Paris, 15 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| Sept. 13. |
M. De la Mothe Fenelon to Sir Henry Norris. |
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As the Court will stay some time at Monceau he desires
him to lodge at Meaux, where lodgings are directed to be
given to him and all the other ambassadors. The King sent
the informations given to him to his Parliament of Bordeaux
that justice might be done, but the witnesses mentioned in
them did not present themselves, nor did they do so in other
places.—Fere, 13 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Fr. P. 1.Enclosure. |
| Sept. 16. |
1692. Advertisements out of France. |
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1. The King being at La Marche the Duke of Guise began
to renew the quarrel of his father's death, saying he could
not be content except better justice were done, whereupon
the Queen Mother asked him whether he would not stand to
the arrest of the Privy Council given for the Admiral's
innocency last year. He answered no, and that if there had
been 500 arrests he would never let that pass so unrevenged.
The Admiral advertised hereof wrote to the King and Queen
Mother that being advertised of his adversary's machinations
he was constrained for his safety to have better guard about
him than hitherto, and that he doubted not by the help of
his friends to make the Duke "recoil." Hereupon divers
troops of horsemen assembled themselves, some not far from
the Court, and the Constable sent the King word that if he
departed not shortly he would be taken, and so he went to
La Fere in Picardy. Montgomery and others be in readiness
in Normandy. There are great assemblies in the Guise's
houses which tend to some mischief. On the 26th inst. is
appointed in this town an assembly of the whole clergy. |
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2. It is thought that the Council shall be published which
the King has already signed. The Provost and Echevins of
this town have presented a request to the same intent,
requiring liberty to search men's houses suspected for the
exercise of religion, and desiring the King to accord confiscation of body and goods. News of the arrest of Counts
Egmont and Horn.—16 Sept. No signature. The address
carefully obliterated, apparently to W. Haddon.
Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| Sept. 16. |
1693. Robert Melville to Throckmorton. |
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Grange has come home and the Earl Bothwell escaped.
How they missed him was he chanced to be on land in
Scotland, and the Laird of Grange took deliberation to pursue
the ships. Grange's ship [ran] upon a crag. Bothwell
seeing the whole manner took a boat and recovered his ship,
and after they chased him sixty miles. It is judged he is in
Norway.—Edinburgh, 16 Sept. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| Sept. 16. |
1694. The Spanish Ambassador to Cecil. |
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Refers him to the bearer for information on certain matters.
—London, 16 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Lat. P. ½. |
| Sept 16. |
1695. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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Has received the Queen's letter with her pleasure touching
his meeting with the Wardens opposite, and showing favour
to the Hamiltons. Hears from Scotland that the Earl of
Argyll and others have submitted themselves to the Regent.
It is thought there will be seige laid to Dunbar. Bothwell
has escaped and Grange come home. The young Laird of
Tallo has opened the whole device of the late murder.
Thinks it a hard matter for any man of his to have access to
the Queen of Scotland. The Queen must send force to the
Borders, for otherwise they cannot be kept quiet.—Berwick,
16 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 3¼. |
| Sept. 16. |
1696. Lord Scrope to Cecil. |
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Has apprehended certain of the Greames and their accomplices, whom he intends to keep till the next assize.—Carlisle,
16 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| Sept. [17]. |
1697. Proceedings of the Hamiltons. |
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They have appointed three Regents, John Abbot of
Arbroath, Argyll, and Huntly. They are agreed upon four
articles: 1. The liberty of the Queen. 2. To pursue the
murderers of the King with all rigour. 3. To obey the
Prince but not as King. 4. To seek the relief of the Lords
who took this in hand. They have appointed to levy 400
footmen. Also different noblemen have promised to bring
9,000 men. They require to be allowed to go to the Queen.
Endd.: 17 Sept. Pp. 1¼. |
| Sept. 17. |
1698. Occurrences in Scotland. |
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The Regent has denied the Hamiltons assurance to come
to Edinburgh to parley, and has refused to suffer the servant
of the Earl of Huntly to come to him. He has also refused
Lord Herries leave to come to him. Hay of Tallo is taken.
It was said that the King was dead.
Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| Sept. 18. |
1699. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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There is good hope of quietness now, though afore the fear
was such that they of the religion sold their goods and
abandoned the town. The Ambassador of Scotland has
declared to him that he has been willed by the Cardinals of
Lorraine to advertise him that the King had intelligence that
he had sent word to the Queen of eight ships furnished for
the wars to be sent to fetch away the Prince of Scotland.
Finds it strange how they came by this knowledge. If Cecil
has not conferred thereof with the French Ambassador, he
must needs think Jenye so faulty that he will send him to be
examined, and if faulty desires he may have such punishment
as may be to others example. — Paris, 18 Sept. 1567.
Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1¼. |
| Sept. 19. |
1700. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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At the request of Mr. James Macgill he has given his
passport to Adam Wauchopp his servant to depart to the
Court.—Berwick, 19 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ¼. |
| Sept. 20. |
1701. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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1. Has according the Queen's pleasure addressed a man
of his to the Regent of Scotland to have access to the Queen
and bring him word what her contentation is touching the
authority of the new Wardens, but thinks it will take small
effect. In the meantime for want of meeting continual
disorders are committed, and sundry of Her Majesty's subjects harried and some slain. Finds the Regent most willing
to continue the peace and quietness of the Borders. |
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2. Desires a warrant for the payment of certain extraordinary charges.—Berwick, 20 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| Sept. |
1702. The Regent of Scotland's Answer to Colwiche. |
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The Scottish Wardens will be always ready to minister
justice according to the laws of the Marches. Has sent for
the barons, gentlemen, and others of the Middle Marches to
be at Edinburgh before 18th September to take good order
how the Warden shall be able to satisfy for the attemptats
committed by them within his charge. Will also by some
private means cause David Kerr to be delivered to Bedford
as one of the chief authors of the present disorders.
Copy. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. 20. |
1703. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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1. Since his last of the 13th the Emperor has remained
much troubled with the gout. The Archduke has written
that he will be here next week. The post is not yet returned
from Spain. The Ambassador of Spain has heretofore dealt
nothing with him in the matter.—Vienna, 20 Sept. 1567.
Signed. |
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2. P.S.—Frederick Spedt has been here; he is ready to
serve the Queen with 2,000 or 3,000 men. There be men of
substance and good quality that have made offer of their
service to the Queen.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1½. |
| Sept. 20. |
1704. Maitland of Lethington to Cecil. |
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Desires him to show favour to the bearer George Clapperton
of Leith, who presently repairs with his ship towards London.
—Edinburgh, 20 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Sept. 21. |
1705. Lord Scrope to Cecil. |
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1. Sends a letter which he has received from Lord Herries.
—Carlisle, 21 Sept. 1567. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—As there is great appearance of a new tumult
amongst the citizens at the election of the mayor, he desires
directions.
Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Sept. 20. |
Lord Herries to Lord Scrope. |
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The Earl of Argyll they think does not his part, the rest
drive time until the Abbot of Kilwinning has spoken with
the Queen of England, and knows the King of France's
pleasure if they may have support. As they are not certain
of the Queen of England's mind they dare not be plain.
Desires him to set Fergus Greame's sons at liberty upon
sureties.—Dumfries, 20 Sept.
Copy. Endd. P. ¾. Enclosure. |
| Sept. 21. |
1706. Richard Clough to Gresham. |
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1. Writes touching certain bonds and letters. The Count
of Egmont is friendly used in his imprisonment, but the
Count of Horn is very straitly handled and may speak
with no man. The lands of the heir of the Marquis of Barrow
are confiscated for that he was one of the confederates. The
Regent and the Duke of Alva have given order for the taking
up of eight regiments of Walloons and 4,000 horsemen. |
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2. The Prince and all the nobles who are abroad have been
with most of the Princes of Germany. All the Protestants
have departed the French Court, and D'Andelot is in the field
with 2,000 horsemen. |
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3. The Duke of Cleves was nearly taken whilst hunting by
certain Albanian horsemen sent by the Duke of Alva.—
Antwerp, 21 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add., with seal. Pp. 2½. |
| Sept. 15. |
Alexander Lynzeo to Clough. |
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Writes to make the old proverb a liar "Out of sight out of
mind." The noblemen that are apprehended shall be carried
to the Castle of Ghent. The King is like to be gracious to all
offenders except such as have practised any outward alliance
or confederations. Backersell, the Count of Egmont's secretary, has confessed by torments divers matters of great peril
to many. Next week they look for a general convocation of
all the Princes of the land, and such as will not appear it
may be to his degrading and peril.—Brussels, 15 Sept. 1567.
Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. Enclosure. |
| Sept. 21. |
1707. Richard Clough to Gresham. |
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Forwards a parcel from the Earl of Sussex.—Antwerp,
21 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Sept. 22. |
1708. Proclamation in Flanders. |
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Forbidding the carrying of any stuff or goods out of the
country.—Brussels, 22 Sept. 1567.
Endd. Pp. 6.
Printed by Michael Van Hamont, in Dutch. |
| Sept. 23. |
1709. Richard Clough to Gresham. |
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Sends letters. The Counts Egmont and Horn and other
noblemen are in prison, and all the gentlemen that served
against Valenciennes are fled. The spirituality have determined to put up a request for the releasing of the Count
Egmont. They begin to smell that this plague will fall upon
them as well as on the nobles and commons, and that they
will displace bishops and abbots and put Spaniards in. It is
proclaimed in Paris that all men are to live according to their
conscience.—Antwerp, 23 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 23. |
1710. The Regent Murray to the Earl of Bedford. |
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Has received his letter desiring that the bearer, Colwiche,
might have license to speak with the Queen. Sees no ground
why he should look for the performance of that at his private
desire which so lately has been refused to the ambassadors
of the two greatest Princes in Christendom. The Queen is
in all good health, and to outward appearance as merrily
disposed as at any time since her arrival in the realm.—
Edinburgh, 23 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| Sept. 23. |
1711. Lord Scrope to Cecil. |
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Sends the copy of a letter from Lord Herries, and desires
direction in what sort he shall answer the same.—Carlisle,
23 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ¼. |
| Sept. 21. |
Lord Herries to Lord Scrope. |
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Except the King of France or the Queen of England take
the matter in hand, he sees no relief for their Queen, for the
great part will obey the Regent. They are making to the
siege of Dunbar. Believes that if the Queen of England
would enter into that matter they neither would nor durst
refuse such appointment as she thought good.—Dumfries,
21 Sept. 1567.
Copy. Endd. P. ¾. Enclosure. |
| Sept. 24. |
1712. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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The bearer, Mr. Gawain Hamilton, Abbot of Kilwinning,
makes his resort to the Court, and means to pass into France.
Does not think that there is any hearty agreement between
the Hamiltons and the rest. Morton and Home have taken
up the town of Dunbar lest the castle should spoil the same.—
Newcastle, 24 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. 25. |
1713. Richard Clough to Gresham. |
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The Prince of Orange was like to have been taken by the
Duke of Brunswick, who appointed a company of horsemen
for the doing thereof; he was, however, too strong and slew
twelve of them. The Duke of Cleves also escaped very hard.
The Duke of Alva has demanded of the town of Bruges to
have their privileges, which they have denied. No man who
is a freeman of that town can by treason or otherwise forfeit
his goods but only his life, which much troubles the Duke, for
all the noblemen and most of the rich men are freemen.—
Antwerp, 25 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1½. |
| Sept. 26. |
1714. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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Dunbar is besieged with cannon. If it should be his
mishap to tarry here longer, he prays that some meeting may
be had on the Borders, that the English who have been
damnified, may at least have some comfort of remedy.—
Newcastle, 26 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. 27. |
1715. Sir John Forster to Cecil. |
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Desires license to come up at Michaelmas. The nights now
be long and no justice ministered, so that the Borders are
[like] to suffer great spoil. Desires that fifty horsemen may
be allowed to continue at Harbottle, as otherwise the country
cannot be defended from spoil.—Alnwick, 27 Sept. 1567.
Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1¾. |
| Sept. 27. |
1716. The Duke of Chatelherault to Cecil. |
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Desires him to convey the bearer to the Queen, to whom
he has given him charge to declare his mind.—Arques, 27
Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ¼. |
| Sept. 27. |
1717. The Duke of Chatelherault to the Queen. |
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Thanks her for her passport; his voyage having taken
some alteration he desires her to give the bearer her passport
in ample form for himself and suite.—Arques, 27 Sept. 1567.
Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. 27. |
1718. Albert Marquis of Brandenburg to the Queen. |
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According to his annual custom sends her twelve falcons.—
Konigsberg, 26 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 27. |
1719. The Queen to Sir Henry Norris. |
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If the Queen of Scots' deliverance be dealt withal by way
of force and hostility, her life was like to stand in great
hazard, and gentleness has not hitherto prevailed, so the
matter being in balance should be well thought upon before
anything were taken in hand. M. Pasquier hearing her say
thus much, has thought good not to go forward until he may
understand from his master what shall be further done herein.
Has thought upon a third device, which is that by common
consent of the French King and her, order may be taken that
the subjects of Scotland be not suffered to traffic into either
of their realms unless they acknowledge the Queen to be their
Sovereign and renounce their obedience to her son; so that
the people being letted of their traffic and thereby conceiving
an evil opinion of the Lords' doings, the said Lords may be
brought to some better conformity. Has caused this to be
advertised to the Ambassador.—Windsor, 27 Sept. 1567.
Draft corrected by Cecil. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 27. |
1720. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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The 24th the Archduke Charles arrived here, and gave him
audience the 26th at nine in the morning. This afternoon
or tomorrow the Emperor will also give him audience.—
Vienna, 27 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. P. ½. |
| Sept. 28. |
1721. Thomas Dutton to Gresham. |
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Gives the same information as that contained in Clough's
letter of this date, touching the imprisoned noblemen; the
proclamation at Antwerp; and the designs against England.
—Antwerp, 28 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 28. |
1722. Richard Clough to Gresham. |
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Proclamation is made that no one having kept house within
this country shall send away any kind of household stuff or
moveables or depart themselves without giving the merchants
to understand one month before. The Count Egmont takes
his imprisonment very patiently, but the Count of Horn not.
He is much lamented of all, but the Count of Egmont of no
man. There goeth a bruit that he took of the spirituality
100,000 crowns to break off from the rest of the nobles. The
Countess of Egmont has been with the Regent beseeching
her to be good to her husband, who bade her go to the Duke.
The Lords of Antwerp being commanded by the Duke of Alva
to make provision of money for the making of a castle at
Antwerp, answered that they owed more than they were able
to pay, whereupon there passed great words by the Duke.
There are great bruits amongst the soldiers that they will
have a say with England. There is great preparation of ships
and victual. Wishes the "pistolet" were commanded to be
used, and then they need fear no foreign power.—Antwerp,
28 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 4. |
| Sept. 29. |
1723. The Earl of Bedford to Cecil. |
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Those of Scotland offer all good justice if it may be received
at their hands. The things that require redress be many and
great. Hopes that his despatch from this office is well on the
way towards him. The ministers that were abridged of their
livings by the Queen of Scots shall now be restored to their
thirds. Dunbar falls to parley. Sends a note of charges
employed in the Queen's service, for which he desires payment.
Has been forced to send to York for a physician. It is very
needful that the Queen should appoint horsemen for Harbottle.
—Newcastle, 29 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| Sept. 29. |
1724. Valentine Brown to Cecil. |
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Thanks him for the license for the vent of the overplus of
the corn. Touching the jewels, he will in no case deal nor
meant not to do so but for the Queen. Was suitor touching
a lease of Sir Thomas Challoner's lands in Yorkshire, wherein
he is ready to do as much as any other.—Berwick, 29 Sept.
1567.Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Sept. 29. |
1725. Fortifications at Berwick. |
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Charges for six months ending 29 September 1567; total,
1,807l. 12s., with a further charge for lime burning.
Pp. 2¼. |
| Sept. 29. |
1726. M. Pasquier Bochetel to Cecil. |
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Has received his letter, and spoken with Killegrew on
certain matters.—London, 29 Sept. Signed.
Add. Endd. Fr. P. ½. |
| Sept. 30. |
1727. Sir Henry Norris to the Queen. |
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The civil wars so long breeding are now openly declared.
The King coming from Meaux with his 6,000 Swiss there came
700 horsemen and gave them the skirmish, which continued
until there came hence 400 horsemen, who conducted him to
Paris, where he daily gives order for the levying of his power.
The adversaries daily take towns, and chiefly such as be by
the river's side, whereby they let the provision from coming
to Paris. Great are the murders which are committed against
them that be known to be of the religion and daily like to
be more. The Prince of Conde has asked four requests: that
Swiss be dismissed; the Spaniards banished the realm; the
Queen Mother sent to one of her houses to make account of
the money granted for defraying the King's debts; and that
all taxes lately granted should be pardoned. The Queen
Mother has required him to advertise her hereof, being greatly
dismayed. The Chancellor has been sent to see whether he
can persuade them to desist their arms. Gives names of
towns taken in the Prince's behalf.—Paris, last of Sept. 1567.
Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1½. |
| Sept. |
1728. Intelligence from France. |
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Rigorous measures against the Protestants in the University of Paris and elsewhere. Attack on the Swiss near
Meaux and attempt to seize the King. Levy of troops on
both sides.
Rough draft. Endd: To Mr. Secretary. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 30. |
1729. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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Refers him to his letter to the Queen for news. Sends
him the ordinance set forth for the mustering of soldiers.
Both parties have such diligent eyes upon the passages that
it is hard escaping, therefore he desires to have one of the
couriers here during the troubles; also that Barnaby or some
other man may be sent over to assist him.—La Torrette en
la Rue de Seint Germeins de Pres in Paris, 30 Sept. 1567.
Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1¼. |
| Sept. 30. |
1730. Sir Nicholas Throckmorton to Cecil. |
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Yesterday dined with the French Ambassador and M. De
Pasquier, who desired to see the Tower of London, Hampton
Court, and other places. Desires that order may be given
for them to see the armoury and artillery as well as the
Tower, and also the Queen's houses before mentioned. The
Ambassador thinks it will be a needless matter for De Pasquier to make any voyage into Scotland.—London, last of
Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P.1. |
| Sept. 30. |
1731. Sir Nicholas Throckmorton to Cecil. |
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Desires a passport for the bearers, two Frenchmen, servants
of the Queen of Scots, to go into France, also for four or five
Scots, some scholars and some merchants, to go also.—London,
last of Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Sept. 30. |
1732. Sir William Drury to Cecil. |
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1. The Regent has now all the holds but Dumbarton, which
is in the Lord Fleming's hands. He is very bare of money.
The Queen's jewels shall to gage if not sold outright. Robert
Melville has often recourse to the Queen. She waxes fat, and
instead of choler makes show of mirth, and has already
drawn divers to pity her, who before envied at her and would
her evil, the Regent's Mother for one. She calls now and then
for some money, a small portion Robert Melville from the
Regent brings unto her. |
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2. Some little dryness there was between the Laird of
Lethington and Lord Home, both requiring to have the
Castle of Dunbar, but Lord Home shall have it. If he be
not Earl of March he will not rest satisfied. The next work
to be taken in hand is the Parliament, and then for redress
for the many spoils committed upon the Borders. Desires
his favour for a kinsman of Mr. Harrington.—Berwick,
30 Sept. 1567. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2¾. |
| Sept. |
1733. Memoranda by the Earl of Bedford. |
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Note of things to be done on his recall from the Governorship of Berwick. Signed.
Additions in Cecil's writing. P. 1. |
| Sept. |
1734. Memoranda by the Earl of Bedford. |
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Note of things to be mentioned to the Queen and others
on his recall from the Governorship of Berwick. Signed.
Endd. P. ½. |
| [Sept.] |
1735. Soldiers sent to the King of France. |
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A list of officers and the number of horsemen commanded
by each who were sent to the King of France by the Duke
of Savoy.
Endd. Ital. P. 1. |
| [Sept.] |
1736. Spanish Soldiers in Flanders. |
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Complaints against the Spanish soldiers in different parts
of the Low Countries on account of the murders, rapes, and
pillagings committed by them.
Endd. Fr. Pp. 4. |
