Elizabeth: March 1568

Calendar of State Papers, Scotland: Volume 2, 1563-69. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1900.

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'Elizabeth: March 1568', in Calendar of State Papers, Scotland: Volume 2, 1563-69, (London, 1900) pp. 401-402. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/scotland/vol2/pp401-402 [accessed 24 March 2024]

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644. The Regent Murray to Cecil. [March.]

As Bothwell the chief murderer of the late king "of gude memory," and fugitive from the laws, is now detained in Denmark, I sent a herald to require his delivery to suffer according to his deserts: but find no appearance to get it "condiscendit unto," unless your sovereign will direct her letters unto the King of Denmark therefor. I pray your furtherance herein, and that her majesty will require the ambassadors of France and "Hispainyie" to procure like letters from their sovereigns. Edinburgh. Signed: James Regent.

1 p. Addressed. Indorsed (by Cecil's clerk).

645. Captain Cockburn to the Regent. [March 12.]

I find my lord ambassador's man ready to depart, and received letters how that M. de Bevas left Paris on Tuesday before this date. (fn. 1) On the 6th, 25 Scotsmen archers of the king's guard were "broken" that served with the Prince, and the Bishop of Glasco has put papists in their places—as the Laird of Melgon, Robert Dore, Andro Dore, George Straiton and others, and will put out all of the religion. This man is directed to Scotland by his advice, but be not afraid, here is peace. Word came to Court on 7th that the king of Spain and his son be dead, others say the lords are rebelled against him. There is great appearance of new troubles. "In hast at the Dep." Signed: . . . of Cocburn.

pp. Holograph, also address (to Cecil), with a short note praying his honour to send this to the Lord Regent—to whom the letter is also addressed. Indorsed (by Cecil's clerk) as "12th April," having misread Cockburn's very illegible hand.

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