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| Dec. |
522. The Queen to Lord Hunsdon. |
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Orders the return to Berwick of 300 foot and 100 horsemen
of the garrison, who were lately used against the rebels. |
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Draft in Cecil's hand. Endd. P. ½. |
| Dec. 4. |
523. The Earl of Sussex and Council to the Regent
Murray. |
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Are ready to march from this town against the Earls of
Northumberland and Westmoreland, and doubt not to give
them the overthrow. They will, in that case, fly into Scotland
and join themselves with his contraries. Advise him to
stand on his guard, and to repair with some power unto the
Borders.—York, 4 Dec. 1569. |
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Copy. P. ½. |
| Dec. 8. |
524. Advertisements. |
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News of conversion of Jews at Rome, anticipated troubles
in the Low Countries, interception of treasure by the Moors
of Grenada, and aid afforded to them by the Turk and out of
Barbary. Signed by John Marsh. |
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Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| Dec. 8. |
525. Proclamation by the Regent Murray. |
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Warns the inhabitants of certain counties to be in readiness at twenty-four hours' notice at such time and place as
he shall appoint, to oppose the entry of the rebel Earls into
Scotland.—Edinburgh, 8 Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Copy. Endd. P. 1. |
| Dec. 8. |
526. The Regent Murray to the Council of the North. |
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Upon the receipt of their last letter has warned the people
of divers counties to be in readiness at twenty-four hours'
notice to accompany him towards the frontiers, for which
purpose he continues at Edinburgh, in readiness to march
forward, in case these Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland hold their course towards this realm. Cannot perceive what succour they can look for in Scotland, the principals that might be suspected their favourers on this side of
Forth being inward, and Murray holds many and good hostages for the obedience of the broken men of the clans inhabiting the Borders. Their principals are almost all here to know
his mind, how they shall behave, being suited to both by the
Queen's officers and the rebellious Earls to come and serve.
Has shown himself content that they should serve in Her
Highness' cause, and has inhibited them to have "melling"
with the disobedient faction.—Edinburgh, 8 Dec. 1569.
Signed. |
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Copy. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
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527. Another copy. Endd. P. 1. |
| Dec. 8. |
528. Jean Roulleau to George Rawe. |
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Corn will be very dear as all the country is laid waste. St.
Jean D'Angely has surrendered on composition. The enemy
has gone to Cognac, M. Montpensier will be the chief of their
army. The princes have gone towards La Charité to assemble
their forces. M. de [Rouvre] has entered Xaintes and slain
certain people, and taken two gentlemen prisoners. |
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Copy extract from a letter sent from Rochelle, 8 Dec. 1569.
Fr. P. ¾. |
| Dec. 8. |
529. The Cardinal of Chatillon to Cecil. |
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Desires that certain arms and powder intended for the
defence of Rochelle, which has been seized and placed in the
Tower of London may be restored. Also that he will procure
a passport for certain vessels to go to Hamburg.—Shene,
8 Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. ¾. |
| Dec. 8. |
530. The Vidame of Chartres to the Queen. |
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Complains of the conduct of certain of the farmers of her
customs in detaining certain wines belonging to him which
thereby daily lose in value and quantity.—Holborn, 8 Dec.
1569. |
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Copy. Endd., Dec. 9. Fr. Pp. 1½. |
| Dec. 9. |
531. The Answer of the Princes of Navarre and Condé
and their Company. |
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Having seen the answer in writing, which it pleased the
King to make to the Sieur De la Personne, and understanding
also by himself the King's desire to establish good peace and
quietness in this realm, declare that they hold no town or
place, but for his service and under his obedience, and deny
that any can justly charge them with having done anything
amiss against His Majesty. Have sent M. de Teligny towards
His Majesty for the "continuance suit, and most humble request to be made for a good assured and inviolable peace."—
Montpezat in Agenois, 9 Dec. 1569. |
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Copy. Pp. 1¾. |
| Dec. 10. |
532. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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The King will go to Bordeaux and take order for sending
ships into Scotland, whereof Martigues gave some light two
days afore his death; saying to Master Douglas that he should
declare to the Queen of Scots that he would be within one
month in Scotland. This is certain that peace made here the
Cardinal of Lorraine will labour to garrison footmen to Dumbarton, whereby the French may set foot in Scotland at their
pleasure. Understands that two are sent, one into England
and the other into Ireland, of which one is Standen, who now
receives the Cardinal of Lorraine's annuity. They are sent to
advertise the Cardinal of the state and proceedings there. The
Cardinal travails earnestly to get the King of Scots hither
into France. Except the Admiral be assisted Norris sees no
likelihood, but that the Protestants of France will be ruined,
whereof as most carefully he has aforetime considered so he
prays him continue still to the end.—Niort, 10 Dec. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal, mostly in cipher. P. ¾. |
| Dec. 13. |
533. The Cardinal of Chatillon to Cecil. |
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Requests passports for certain French and German gentlemen, who have come from Rochelle, and desire to go into
Germany.—Shene, 13 Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. ½. |
| Dec. 14. |
534. Proclamation by the Regent Murray. |
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Directs proclamation to be made warning all Scottish skippers and mariners against receiving any of the rebels of
England into their ships.—Edinburgh, 14 Dec. 1569. Signed,
Hay. |
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Copy. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| Dec. 15. |
535. The Queen of Navarre to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Desires that she will allow the bearer to purchase corn,
meal, gunpowder, and other merchandises of which they have
need in her kingdom.—Rochelle, 15 Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. ½. |
| Dec. 16. |
536. Antonio de Fogaça. |
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Copies of two commissions from the King of Portugal to
Antonio de Fogaça sent into England to procure the revocation of a letter of marque, and the removal of other impedi
ments to the commerce between that country and Portugal,
dated at Evora on the 12th April and 16th Dec. 1569 respectively. Also a copy of the Queen's passport for Fogaça,
dated 4 Sept. 1569. |
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Portuguese. Pp. 2½. |
| Dec. 16. |
537. Another copy of Fogaça's commission, dated 16 Dec. 1569. |
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Endd. by Cecil. Portuguese. P. 1. |
| Dec. 17. |
538. The Cardinal of Chatillon to Cecil. |
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The bearer, M. [Tasfir], whom he sent with letters to the
Princes of Navarre, Condé, and Orange, three or four months
ago, being returned with answers from them, has had his
packet taken from him at Bristol. As the packet contains
nothing but what concerns the common cause he begs that
Cecil will open it, and send the contents to him.—Shene,
17 Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. 1. |
| Dec. 18. |
539. Lady Norris to Cecil. |
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Understanding by this last messenger out of England of the
troubled state of that realm, she sends her son to offer his
services according to his bounden duty to be appointed where
he shall think it best.—Paris 18 Dec. Signed, Margery
Norreys. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. ⅓. |
| Dec. 18. |
540. Proclamation by the Regent Murray. |
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The rebellious people of England not being able to withstand
the force prepared to resist their insolence and cruelty intend
to enter Scotland with displayed banners in warlike manner,
and to destroy the goods of the subjects of that country, and
set up again the papistical idolatry and abominable mass.
Therefore he charges all the male inhabitants of certain counties, between sixty and sixteen years of age, to meet him on
20 Dec. at Peebles, "well boden in feir of weire," with ten
days' expense and provision in their purses.—Edinburgh,
18 Dec. 1569. |
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Copy. Add.: To the Earl of Sussex. On a broadside. |
| Dec. 19. |
541. The Queen to the Duke of Alva. |
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Was very desirous to have entered into treaty with the
Marquis of Cetona if his authority had been sufficient, and
would have done so if his commission had had the like good
words duly expressed, as were in Alva's private letter. Has
written her opinion therein to the King.—Windsor, 19 Dec.
1569. |
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Copy. Endd. Fr. P. ½. |
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542. Translation of the above. |
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Endd. P. 1. |
| Dec. 19. |
543. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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1. The King was minded after St. Jean D'Angely was rendered
straightways to have besieged Cognac, but both the great wet
that has lately fallen, and also the great and dangerous sickness which Madame Margaret is fallen into, which is thought
to be either the plague or a pestilent fever very contagious,
has let that enterprise, insomuch as they have revoked their
artillery. The country being in such misery where the King
is, he must be driven to go to Angers. The Admiral has
lately written to the Captain of La Charité that he might
now join with the Viscounts at his pleasure, and that he had
forces sufficient to make head to his enemies, praying him to
provide all things necessary for the coming of M. De Lizy with
the army of Almains. Notwithstanding that they use all
means to treat of peace, those of Orleans have twelve days
past murdered in prison eighty and odd poor men of the
religion who had neither borne arms nor otherwise offended
the King. At Paris they have hanged in effigy the Vidame
of Chartres and M. Montgomery, and trained their armories
through the street at a horse's tail. |
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2. Is required by the two Gaspers Sconbiras to make offer
of their service with 4,000 reiters of Poland or Germany.
Schomberg has gone into Germany not contented with the
stipend which the Admiral allowed him. They of Picardy
and Normandy have granted to the King 100,000 lbs. of
powder, and 6,000 bullets, which are stayed at Estamps for
fear of those of the religion. The Duke of Longueville
narrowly escaped taking, who is now gone to his government
of Picardy, the yearly fee whereof is 12,000 francs. The
Germans who have served the King for thirteen months have
received pay but for three, so there is now owing to them
2,000,000 crowns paying all these thirteen months for 9,000,
whereas for these five they have been but 4,000 which comes
because the King had not payment ready to make musters,
and till the musters be made the whole number must be paid.
Desires to know the state of England, as the French Ambassador's secretary has bruited that the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland are revolted; also he has declared
that he had conference with the Queen of Scots, which is
thought here very strange.—Tours, 19 Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1¼. |
| Dec. 19. |
544. The Cardinal of Chatillon to Cecil. |
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The bearer having had his ship seized at Waterford, into
which place he was driven by the weather, whilst returning
from the Indies, he desires that it may be restored to him.—
Shene, 19 Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. ¾. |
| Dec. 20. |
545. The Cardinal of Chatillon to Cecil. |
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Signor Pesaro, the Venetian consul, having complained to
him of the seizure of a Venetian vessel, off the English coast,
by Captain Sores, and the detention of another one in Dartmouth through fear of his cruizers, he has furnished him with
letters to the said captain desiring him to deliver up the ship
immediately, as otherwise the Queen and the Privy Council
would be offended. Assures him that Sores is very well
affected to the service of Her Majesty, and desires him to
inform the Council of what he has done.—Shene, 20 Dec.
1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. Pp. 1½. |
| Dec. 20. |
546. Queen Elizabeth to Philip II. |
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Has received his letter of 20 July, by the Marquis of
Cetona, in which he finds it strange that she did not admit
the envoy sent by the Duke of Alva to an audience. Professes her strong wish to continue in friendship with the King,
but complains of the oppressions exercised on her subjects by
the Duke of Alva and others of the King's officers, but which
she has not retaliated on his subjects. Wishes that some
other person better disposed to the preservation of amity
between them, might be sent in the place of the present Ambassador. Had hoped that the Marquis of Cetona had come
prepared to remove all causes of quarrel, but found that he
was merely charged to demand the delivery of certain money
and merchandise which she had preserved from the attacks
of foreigners, and afterwards detained for most just reasons.
Could not agree to this unless the wrongs inflicted on her
subjects were first redressed, which the Marquis has not
power to concede. If the King will send him complete
authority to agree to this, all the matters of complaint can be
gone into and settled.—Windsor, 20 Dec. 1569. |
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Copy. Endd. Lat. Pp. 3. |
| Dec. 21. |
547. The Earl of Sussex to the Regent Murray. |
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Yesternight at midnight, the rebellious Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland, with certain of their principal
confederates fled from Naworth into Liddlesdale, and be there
under the conduction of Black Ormiston, John of the Side,
the Laird's Jock, and other outlaws. Desires him to do what
he can by force or policy to apprehend them, or to put them
from any succour in Scotland. Intends to send to-morrow a
gentleman of credit to confer with him, and in the meantime
sends this, which Sir John Forster will cause to be conveyed
by a shorter way than the messenger can come.—Hexham,
21 Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Copy. Endd. P. ½. |
| Dec. 21. |
548. The Cardinal of Chatillon to Cecil. |
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Letter of recommendation for Captain Du Puy, a servant
of the Queen of Navarre.—Shene, 21 Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. ¼. |
| Dec. 22. |
549. Great Northern Rebellion. |
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Copy of the second proclamation of the rebel Earls of
Northumberland and Westmoreland. Advertisements from
Hexham, of the reception of the Earls by the Scottish borderers, 22 Dec. 1569. Printed at length in the Calendar of
Domestic State Papers Addenda, 1566–1579, p. 162. Other
advertisements dated 17 Dec. List of gentlemen who are prisoners at Carlisle. |
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Pp. 3. |
| Dec. 22. |
550. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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Has received his letter of Dec. 2, whereby he finds to his great
grief the unnatural and disobedient behaviour of the Earls of
Northumberland and Westmoreland. Humbly craves his revocation, whereby he may show the earnest desire he has to deserve
Her Highness' great goodness by venturing his life in her
service. Has returned William Norris to be employed as it
shall please Her Highness. There has been of late a packet
surprised, sent by the Duke Casimir to the Admiral, wherein
was specified that he used all diligence to come to Vezelay,
whereof these thinking that the Admiral would repair thither
have caused M. Sansac with all his forces to give a sharp assault
to the town, which continued from morning till night, when he
was constrained to retire with the loss of many of his officers.
The Parisians go about to make the process of such as were slain
at St. Denis. Dacier, a man of great credit, who was taken
prisoner at the late battle, and who, as he heard La Noue say,
brought to the Prince of Condé 17,000 footmen, has given his
faith not to join with the Admiral for the space of one year,
and has been dismissed to his house. There is some muttering of a surcease from war for three months, which the
Cardinal of Lorraine labours to bring to pass, thereby to
send forces into England. The rebels in the end of their
proclamation look for the aid of strangers. The French King
is advertised out of England that if he will send forces
thither the Queen of Scots shall be set at liberty and the
Roman religion established.—Tours, 22 Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1½. |
| Dec. 22. |
551. The French Ambassador to Cecil. |
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1. Desires that he will obtain a letter from the Council to
the Queen's officers at Rye, ordering them to liberate a ship
belonging to a native of Rouen which they have unjustly
seized. |
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2. Requests that he may be excused payment of the duty
on 30 casks of wine which he expects from Bordeaux.—London, 22 Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. 1. |
| Dec. 22. |
552. The Regent Murray to the Queen. |
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Has received her letter and advertisements from her officers,
and promises to omit nothing either by force or policy which
may tend to the advancement of her service.—Peebles,
22 Dec. 1569. Signed, James, Regent. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. ¼. |
| Dec. 22. |
553. The Regent Murray to the Earl of Sussex and the
Council of the North. |
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On the first knowledge of the retiring of the rebellious
earls and their confederates, he made despatch for the convening of forces at Peebles on the 20th, where he came and has
tarried, being uncertain which way to direct his journey. Is
certified that yesternight the two earls, with some others, came
towards the Harlow woods under the conduct of the Laird of
Ormiston, and other notorious thieves and outlaws. Will be
to-morrow night at Hawick. In the meantime he has commanded diligent search and watch lest any of them privily
take ship or boat, and has directed some of his special servants in Liddlesdale to attend what purpose they may take
whilst he himself may approach.—Peebles, 22 Dec. 1569.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1¼. |
| Dec. [22]. |
554. Instructions for Sir William Drury. |
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Notes of instructions directing him to treat with Murray
for the delivery of the rebel earls and their confederates, also
to take order for their safe keeping and for their examination
upon interrogatories. |
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Rough Draft. Dated, Dec. 12. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| Dec. 22. |
555. The Regent Murray to Cecil. |
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1. Informs him of the reception of the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland by the Laird of Ormiston, and of the
steps which he has taken to prevent their escape by sea.
Will omit nothing either by policy or force for their apprehension, and stopping them from all receipt or consort in
this realm. This matter no doubt has branches yet unknown,
extending, peradventure, to the furthest marches of both
realms, and wants not the malice of many foreign adversaries.
As for the present, it seems most expedient that Her Majesty
should retain some "substancious" force of footmen near the
Borders, to be ready at all occasions for the repressing of the
insolence of her own people or the invasion of foreign
enemies. And because it shall be with time alike dangerous
to both the realms when either is invested with civil troubles
or outward pursuit, the quarrel being one and the intention
of the adversaries alike, and he cannot well retain this realm
in frame, without some reasonable force; the charges whereof
if Her Majesty would support, she might surely make account
to have both him and them and the whole force of this realm,
to be employed as she shall have occasion. Would not have
touched on this matter if the estate of both realms, their religion, and his own life, were not so directly sought by all
means foreign and intestine. |
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2. Commends the vigilance and discretion of the Marshal
of Berwick during the whole of these troubles.—Peebles, 22
Dec. 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| Dec. 22. |
556. Instructions for Mr. George Carey. |
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He is to repair to the Regent of Scotland, and inform him
that the rebellious Earls with 100 horse of their train are
received into Liddlesdale by Black Ormiston, and that divers
others of the principal rebels, being gentlemen of name, are in
other places thereabouts, being hidden by such as favour the
Queen of Scots' party. |
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He is to desire the said Regent to take means that they be
not conveyed away by sea or by the help of the Lord Home
be received into Fast Castle, and also to devise how they may
be apprehended and delivered into the Queen of England's
hand. If the same may not be done by promise of reward to
be given by Her Majesty, or promise of pardon to the said
Ormiston for the murder of Darnley, he is to desire the Regent
to allow her officers to enter Scotland with some convenient
force, and also to aid in the apprehension of the said Earls
and their confederates. |
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If neither by these or any other means this can be compassed, he is to desire that his Grace will do his endeavour
that they receive no aid from any foreign prince, or that they
escape out of that realm by sea or be permitted to have any
succour therein.—22 December 1569. Signed by Sussex,
Hunsdon, and Sadler. |
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Copy. Pp. 1½. |
| Dec. 24. |
557. Mr. George Carey to the Earl of Sussex and others. |
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Delivered their letters yesterday to the Regent, to whom
also he imparted such articles as he was instructed to do. The
Regent is of opinion that it will be necessary for the Queen
to retain some garrison upon the frontiers this winter, to be a
terror to his reconciled friends of the Queen of Scots' party,
and a bridle to the rebellious papists who would join with
them. His taking of hostages at his Liddlesdale journey
stayed the aid of 4,000 horse promised before this attempt.
Touching the answer of the articles propounded by him, the
Regent declared how, before Carey's arrival, he had taken
measures to prevent the escape of the two rebellious Earls,
and had by his trusty servants promised the outlaws in whose
power they were not only pardon but also rewards of large
profit if they would deliver them up, and had even directed
them to offer Ormiston the same conditions. The Earls have
removed from Harlow woods, and the Regent himself moves
to Jedburgh to do what he may for their apprehension.
The Regent not only consents that they may be taken in
Liddlesdale or elsewhere by force out of England, but will
give all aid and assistance possible.—Hawick, 24 December
1569. Signed. |
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Copy. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Dec. 25. |
558. Sir William Drury to Cecil. |
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Forwards a certain writing which he has just received.—
Berwick, 25 December 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ¼. |
| Dec. 26. |
559. The Regent Murray to Cecil. |
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After Carey's departure has apprehended one Burton, the
Earl of Northumberland's master of the horse, and another of
his serving men. Captain Borthwick, his servant in the
convoy of the Earl of Northumberland through Liddesdale, is
slain by certain outlaws who were unable to have done any
injury, if they had not been assisted by the Queen of England's
subjects dwelling under the charge of the keeper of Bewcastle, by whom also some others were hurt. Borthwick was
godly, honest, and of great experience, being acquainted with
the wars in France from his youth, and a partaker with him
in all his troubles. Craves redress for this, which is not however possible without a large force.—Jedburgh, 26 December
1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Dec. 27. |
560. Sir William Drury to Cecil. |
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Wrote on the 25th of the taking of the Earl of Northumberland. Since then is Thomas Jeny and two others of the
Earl's servants taken, and are at Jedworth with the Regent.
The Regent complains much of the disorder of certain Forsters
of Bewcastle dale, by whose means Captain Borthwick is
slain, the Lairds of Mangerton and Whitlaw hurt, and the
rebels succoured and defended. It may come to pass that
Drury will get him knowledge where some of them are harboured not far from him. Of some he did know but they
are removed, and the remover in ward for his labour.—Berwick, 27 December 1659. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Dec. 27. |
561. Vidame of Chartres to the Queen. |
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Desires her letters to the Captain of Jersey and Guernsey,
ordering him to suffer M. Ste. Marie D'Aigneaux to reside
there with his family.—Holborn, 27 December 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. ½. |
| Dec. 27. |
562. Vidame of Chartres to Cecil. |
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Desires his assistance in obtaining permission for M. Ste.
Marie D'Aigneaux to reside in Guernsey with his wife and
family, and also that a certain captain of the Queen of Navarre
may have leave to purchase victuals for his vessel with a crew
of 46 persons for five months.—Holborn, 27 December 1569.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. ¾. |
| Dec. 27. |
563. Charles IX. to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Sends M. De Montlouvet to desire her to set at liberty the
Queen of Scots and to aid her in recovering her kingdom,
also requests that the said Montlouvet may be allowed to
visit her and give her letters which he has written.—Camp at
Coulonges, 27 December 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. Broadside. |
| Dec. 27. |
564. Catherine de Medicis to Queen Elizabeth. |
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To the same effect as the letter of the French King of this
date.—Camp at Coulonges, 27 December 1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. Royal letters. |
| Dec. 28. |
565. The Earl of Sussex and Sir Ralph Sadler to the
Privy Council. |
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Mr. George Carey returned yesterday from the Regent, by
whom they understand how careful he has been to do all
things that might further the Queen's service and tend to the
apprehension of the rebels, of whom he has already in custody
the Earl of Northumberland and Thomas Jeny. The Scottish
borderers were very unwilling to deny aid to banished men
who sought it at their hands, affirming that it was against
their custom and their own surety to deliver such as fled out
of England, for that they many times in like manner received
succour in England. The Regent used such persuasions that
the rebels case was against God, and the Queen (to whom the
whole realm of Scotland was greatly bound) and against the
weal and quiet of both realms, as in the end they all promised to do their best to apprehend the rebels. Commend
Carey's execution of his commission, whereof they desire
them to make report to the Queen.—Hexham, 28 December
1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ¾. |
| Dec. 30. |
566. Lord Hunsdon to the Queen. |
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The bands are returned to Berwick and those who supplied
their places discharged on the 23d instant. Sent the Marshal
to the Regent who was at Jedburgh, who found the country
very much addicted to the rebels. All sorts, both men and
women, cry out for the liberty of their country, which is to
succour banished men as themselves have been received in
England not long since, and is the freedom of all countries as
they allege. If the Regent had not been there in person, it
had not been possible to have had the Earl or any of them
taken. Doubts whether the Regent dares deliver the Earl to
her, as she will perhaps hear some objections as why they
should not as well keep her rebels as she to keep their Queen,
being fled from them. If Northumberland is to be credited,
although he and the rest are overthrown and though Westmoreland were taken, the matter is not ended, for there are a
great sort of noblemen and a number of others who are in this
conspiracy. |
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Their only pretence was the setting up of the Scottish
Queen in Her Majesty's place, and the principal workers
thereof are the Bishop of Ross and Lethington. Northumberland confessed to the Marshal before the Regent that the
Bishop of Ross sent a Scotchman to him and the rest willing
them from the Spanish ambassador to take Hartlepool, and
they should have succour out of Flanders. Their confederates
in Scotland were Lord Home, Ferniehurst, Buccleugh, and
Johnstone, and Argyle suspected. If there had been a sufficient garrison in this town, the Queen would have saved these
charges. Commends the diligence and care of the Marshal
who deserves thanks.—Berwick, 30 December 1569. |
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Copy. Add. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| Dec. 30. |
567. M. De Lansac to M. Pardaillon, Governor of Blaye. |
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Has been appointed by the King Governor of Bordeaux.
Encloses a letter from the King. Counsels him as a friend
to consider the great service he has it in his power to do for
His Majesty, and desires that he will either come himself or
send some one in whom he has confidence. In case of his
refusal he will be very sorry to have to use force.—Mortaigne,
28 December 1569. |
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M. Pardaillon to M. De Lansac. |
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Cannot communicate with him as he proposes without the
express leave of the Princes, as there is open war between
them without suspicion to his honour. Does not see any
foundation to believe in his promises, considering that the
King's edicts, made with Princes of the blood and a great
part of the nobility, and confirmed by public oath, have
never been observed. Where he threatens to use force against
this place, he will be very sorry for the defeat and loss that
he or any other who so does will sustain. Denies that his
party is responsible for the ruin brought on the country, as
they have been forced into taking up arms.—Blaye, 30 December. |
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Charles IX. to M. De Pardaillon. |
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As he has been informed by his friends that he has taken
up arms for the purpose of his own preservation and for reli
gion and not with the design of throwing off his allegiance,
he assures him that he has never thought of doing him harm
in any respect, as he may see by the example of those who
have remained in their houses. Desires him to deliver the
town of Blaye to M. De Lansac, who has full powers to arrange the terms of capitulation.—The Camp near St. Jean
D'Angely, 20 December 1569. |
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M. De Pardaillon to Charles IX. |
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Is sure that His Majesty desires above all things that his
last edict of pacification should be observed, and that this
war was commenced contrary to his wishes, and that he never
had any intention of touching the persons or religion of his
subjects. Considers, therefore, that he would not be doing
his duty if he did not employ all his power in enforcing the
observation of the said edict. Assures him that neither he
nor those of Blaye have ever renounced their obedience to
him, and begs him to take it in good part that he continues
to defend the said town against the rage of their adversaries.
—Blaye, 29 December 1569. |
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Copies. Fr. Pp. 8½. |
| Dec. 31. |
568. Lord Hunsdon to the Privy Council. |
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Contains similar information as his letter of 30 Dec. to the
Queen. The garrison of Berwick is 500, whereof many old
and many hurt in service, and meeter for an almshouse than
to be soldiers. If any foreign power should attempt it he
knows few in Northumberland he would suffer to enter to
help him, for throughout Northumberland they know no
other prince but a Percy. The want of all manner of munition here is also great, especially of powder.—Berwick, 31 Dec.
1569. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| Dec. |
569. Articles for the Pacification of France. |
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Consists of a great number of articles proposed by the
Queen of Navarre, the Princes of Navarre and Condé, and the
other chiefs of the Huguenot party, for the pacification of
France, and is divided under the heads of religion; restitution of goods and estates; council and justice; arms; and
finances; together with measures to be taken to ensure the
performance of the edict. |
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Copy. Endd. Fr. Pp. 10¼. |
| Dec. |
570. Advertisements from France. |
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1. The Count of Montgomery is joined with the Admiral at
Mont Auban, and if the King purposes to besiege Rochelle
their intent is to levy the same. |
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2. St. Jean D'Angely is rendered by composition. The
captain thereof, M. De Piles, departed with his company, bag
and baggage, and ensigns displayed, to Angoulesme, "embracing the King's thigh at his departure." |
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3. Sends certain conditions of peace. It is reported here
by a certain argosy that King Philip has of late lost a battle
against the Moors, wherein his whole force of 15,000 men
were slain; and that there are 300 galleys of the Turk
harbouring within twenty miles of Naples. Count Montgomery has restored all her towns to the Queen of Navarre,
and is thought to be the richest nobleman in France, having
had in spoil of one town 100 jennets, 200 curtals, and 100
mules. His force was 10,000 shot and 2,000 horse. |
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Endd.: December 1569. Sent from Dartmouth. P. 1. |
| Dec. |
571. Note of Sir Thomas Gresham's Receipts and Expenditure. |
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Sums received, 90,001l. 10s. 4d.; sums paid, 87,712l; remainder, 2,289l. 10s. 4d. |
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Signed, Thomas Gresham. Endd. P. 1. |
