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| Sept. 10. |
1554. Dr. Dale to Francis Walsingham. |
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If the Queen will join roundly with the Princes Protestant
to be intercessors for these poor men, in time it might do
some good to keep them in courage. Lord North being so
meet a man, might by the King's disposition thoroughly as
well as that as in other matters which particularly touch them,
if there be any likelihood the King will require the Queen to
confirm the peace made with his brother. It is doubted lest
the King will dally with all men by talk of peace, and in the
meantime get the advantage of corrupting some of the heads
or by surprise.—Lyons, 10 Sept. Signed
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. 11. |
1555. Dr. Dale to Sir Thomas Smith and Francis Walsingham. |
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At the arrival of Wilkes repaired to the Queen Mother,
and declared how much the Queen marvelled at the contents
of her letter, and that he had sent his secretary into England
for his own particular business at his special request, without
any respect in the world of those matters she suspected.
The Queen Mother read the Queen's letter very leisurely,
and stayed upon every point, and seemed to be nettled
where the Queen touched the part of a mother in such a
case, and in the last point that touched the King that now is.
She said she was glad to perceive the good meaning of the
Queen, and whatsoever evil should be used, she would be
sure it came from the Queen's ministers and not from her.
Desired her to hear Wilkes himself, which she did. She
could not name any with whom Wilkes had talked, nor
say that the Duke and the King of Navarre had opened
any matter. When he perceived that the Queen Mother
posted the matter from one to another, desired her to write
to the Queen of her satisfaction in this case, which she said
she would. Desired to know where the nobleman appointed to the King to do good offices was to come, she said
he should find the King here. Next day spoke with the
King, and did such compliments as the other ambassadors
did, he said he would be glad to use as much amity as
ever his brother had done, with such like general terms.
Told him the great mean to continue the amity was to see the
Queen's subjects well used; he willed him to put in remembrance from time to time of anything that needed redress,
and he would show his good will with effect. The King came
to this town on the 6th, the Queen Mother, the Dukes of
Alençon and Savoy being with him in the coach, and the
King of Navarre on horseback by the coach. The Queen
Mother and most of the court went to meet him twelve
leagues in his way. He keeps far greater state than has
been used heretofore. Neither Montbrun or Thon met the
King. The Swiss that are newly come are about Nancy,
there is great preparation made for the recovery of that town.
1,200 reiters are arrived under the conduct of Count Charles
at Dijon, and march towards Poitou, either against La Noüe
or into Languedoc. The Corses slain at Castres are computed the best soldiers the King has in those parts. There
has been a bloody encounter between certain bands of La
Noüe and the Duke of Montpensier. The ambassadors of
the Count Palatine, the Landgrave, and the Protestant
cantons of Switzerland are the only men of the religion at
the Court that talk of a pacification. The Duke of Saxony's
Ambassador is looked for shortly. The Queen Mother would
fain despatch them that are here before others come, for she
would not have them consult together here. The King makes
answer to Doctor Wyer's articles that he desires peace, so it
be honorable. He finds it more tough than he thought it
would be to get the towns from them of the religion by
force. He stands upon his honour to recover the towns here
before he will go about his own affairs of his realm. There
be that say his special affection is to get Rochelle. Chiverny
has been made referendary of the Privy Council to direct the
secretaries. The Duke of Savoy is a great furtherer of the
peace, and the Queen Mother and her Chancellor the greatest
persuaders to war. Monsieur and the Duke of Navarre are
in good countenance, and the King of Navarre has been a
hunting since the King's coming. Certain deputies from
them of the religion are presently come to the King to treat
for peace, but their demands are very great, not unlike them
of the Count Palatine.—Lyons, 11 Sept. 1574. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 4½. |
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1556. Articles proposed by the Count Palatine's Ambassador
for a Pacification. |
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A general abolition. Free exercise of religion throughout
the realm. They of the religion to have one town in every
province for their safety, besides the towns already in their
possession. The King to enter into league with the Queen,
the Princes Protestant of Germany, and the Protestants of
Switzerland for the tuition and conservation of the peace.
Men of the religion to be admitted indifferently to places of
judicature. The Queen Mother, the Princes of the blood, and
councillors of Parliaments to be sworn to observance of the
peace, and that they will not permit any massacre or other
violence for the breach thereof. The subjects of the realm
to be sworn to the like yearly by the space of five years.
P. 1. Enclosure. |
| Sept. 13. |
1557. English Merchants in the Low Countries. |
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Petition of the English merchant adventurers in Antwerp
to the Governor of the Low Countries, that they may be
allowed to trade with Flanders without molestation on giving
security that they will have no conference with those of
Flushing, or other of the King's enemies; together with the
Governor's answer to the effect that he has written to the
Queen of England on the same subject, and cannot at present
make any change in the regulations which he has laid down.
—Antwerp, 13 Sept. 1574. Signed.
Add. Endd. Fr. Pp. 1¼. |
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1558. Copy of the above.
Endd. Fr. Pp. 1¼. |
| Sept. 15. |
1559. The Queen to Duke Casimir. |
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Has received his letter by William de Melleville, a gentleman of the Count Palatine's chamber, to whom she refers him
for her answer.—Farnham, 15 Sept. 1574.
Copy. Lat. |
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The Queen to Frederic, Elector Palatine. |
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To the same effect as the above.—Farnham, 15 Sept. 1574.
Copy. Lat. |
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The Queen to the Same. |
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In favour of Philip de Hogensac, who is returning to
Germany.—Woodstock, 30 July 1574.
Copy. Endd. Lat. Pp. 1½. |
| Sept. 19. |
1560. Notes by Killegrew to Walsingham against the
next Despatch towards Scotland. |
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To answer the Regent's notes, and especially to weigh well
the third article. To desire the Regent to make an end of the
Earl of Argyle's matter for the Queen's sake. Touching
Lord Home's petition, if the Queen mean to write as she said
she would, the letter should be sent to Lady Home by Lord
Hunsdon, or she might write in her letter general to the
Regent. As for the offer of the Lord Arbroath for the
slaughter of one Westraw, the Regent does not think good
to have the matter taken up, for that the Hamiltons by those
means would be two families in Court, and so grow dangerous.
If the matter take no end he will demand leave to travel for
a time, for fear of the revenge of the dead man's friends.
Touching Lethington's request, if the Queen write anything
it were well the old man were made privy thereto; it should
be done so as such as are in possession of his living be not
scared from the Queen's devotion. The Queen was minded
to give the Regent thanks for Robert Melvil. Touching the
ordnance in Home Castle, leaves a remembrance with him
from Lady Home, who knew best the truth. For the complaints of the merchants spoiled, leaves him to answer as he
sees meet. The Queen likes well of a commandment to be
sent to Lord Huntingdon touching Border matters. Has left
a cipher with the Regent. Beseeches a placard for Alexander
Jordan to buy one gelding, and carry him into Scotland.
Signed.
Endd. Pp. 4. |
| Sept. 19. |
1561. Robert Fletcher to Sir (sic) Harry Killegrew. |
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Stating his negotiations with the Regent for the Earl of
Argyle touching the jewels, and asking for the Queen's special
letters, that by them there may be a plainer interpretation of
the conditions of the first appointment between them, so that
they may come to a more perfect accord.—Edinburgh, 19
Sept. 1574. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
| Sept. 21. |
1562. Capture of the Anne of Dover. |
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1. Extract of a letter from the Governor, Admiral and other
officers of Flushing to the company of merchant adventurers
concerning the Anne of Dover, which was taken at sea on
18th August, being laden with certain merchandise at Dunkirk,
a haven not permitted by the contract between his Excellency
and the said merchants, and having no certificate testifying
the same to belong to the said merchants, and desiring them
to show cause why the said goods should not be adjudged
lawful prize. |
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2. Copy of part of a letter written to the Governor and
lords at Flushing, to the effect that the said ship had been
ordered to depart to Dover by one of the posts who had
letters for the Queen which required great haste, which the
shipper durst not disobey, by reason whereof their certificate
could not be had in due time. Trust, however, that their
certificate dated 20 August, testifying that the goods belong
only to merchant adventurers, will satisfy them in this behalf.
—Antwerp, 21 Sept. 1574.
Copy. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 22. |
1563. Lord Scrope to the Earl of Huntingdon. |
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According to his lordship's advice he has forborne to deal with
the Scotchmen resetters of their outlaws, but has demanded
their delivery at Lord Maxwell's hand at their next March
day. If he will send for Thomas Carleton he will send
the party who shall charge him face to face. Of late the
bailiff of Brampton in riding homeward from this town was
sore hurt, whereof he is dead, which was done by some outlaws
accompanied by some Scots. Some of the outlaws were with
Lord Maxwell's brother at Langholm this day sevennight.—
Carlisle, 22 Sept. 1574. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| Sept. 23. |
1564. The Regent of Scotland to H. Killegrew or Sir
(sic) Francis Walsingham. |
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Three men have arrived in three several ships from France,
messengers from the Bishop of Ross and others. Has put
them in safe custody, understanding their message is to
inquire if the noblemen heretofore of the Queen of Scots'
faction have utterly forsaken the same, and to assure them of
the willing intention of the King of France and his mother
to procure that Queen's liberty and restitution. Upon knowledge of their minds a person of good credit shall be sent from
France outwardly directed to him, but in effect to deal with
them for compassing this intended purpose. It is affirmed
they have greater intelligence in England than in Scotland.
Touching the men apprehended at Ayr with false coin, it
cannot be thought but that they were stayed upon good
reason, and that the liberty to be granted to them, requested
by letters from the Lords of the Council, is rather favorably
extended. They will find surety when they depart for the
bond of the city of Bristol that the town of Ayr shall not be
invaded or troubled for the stay of these persons. The Earl
of Argyle and his lady omitting what should be performed
on his part, would have the relaxation from the horn not
condescending to any special time for the valuation of the
jewels, nor will they shew reason why they should remain
in their hands. Is credibly informed that at the last day
kept between Sir John Forster and their Warden of the
middle march, Sir John brought Ferniehurst and other rebels
in his company, and such men of this country who pleased to
confer with them had free access so to do. Judges that Sir
John would not have attempted this thing without some
warrant or allowance. The Borders stand in like case as at
his departing; the nightly "stouthis" by Englishmen forth
of Scotland are so frequent that it is very difficult to contain
the people from seeking their revenge. Hopes he may be
aided to further justice there. Sorry the hawks delivered to
him were not in good case, but they have had evil luck this
year. Would have sent some Norway hawks if he had
thought they had been acceptable. Prays him to be a suitor
for the Queen to him for a placard to buy half a score
geldings.—Dalkeith, 22 Sept. 1574. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 2¾. |
| Sept. 22. |
1565. The Regent of Scotland to the Earl of Huntingdon. |
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At the departing of Killegrew he wrote to the Queen that
the Wardens might be admonished of their duties, and that
he would give him warning of their behaviour and usage.
His travails to contain the subjects inhabiting the frontiers
have been altogether frustrate. Notorious thieves getting
plain resset in England made frequent "stouthis" and incursions, spoiling so outrageously that without some present stay
of their disorders, it will be impossible to keep their people
from seeking private revenge. If he have received directions
to take care of the doings within the Wardenries, doubts
not to find some speedy order taken for redress. Has given
warning to the Queen to obviate for the common weal of both
realms the practices of the servants sent by the Bishop of
Ross and others to the noblemen of the Queen's faction.—
Dalkeith, 22 Sept. 1574. Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
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1566. Theft on the Borders. |
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Names of certain thieves, fugitives from the laws of Scotland, resset within England.
P. ⅓. Enclosure. |
| Sept. 26. |
1567. The Earl of Huntingdon to Secretary Walsingham. |
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Forwards certain writings. It seems by the Regent's and
Lord Scrope's letters that Carleton deals otherwise than he
should. When he was at Carlisle he told him his mind plainly,
but is doubtful about calling him hither before the Council.
Until he again hears from Walsingham nothing shall be done.
—York, 26 Sept. 1574. Holograph. Signed.
Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Sept. 29. |
1568. Dr. Dale to Lord Burghley. |
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It is not yet known whether the King will follow his army
or go to his sacre. The Protestants are more stout and resolute than ever they were, by the report of the handling of
them of Fontenay. It would make any Christian man's
heart bleed to see how the strangers waste the country
leaving no act of hostility undone saving burning and taking
of prisoners. The reiters in Verdun will not march without
an extraordinary pay they call vertgelt. There is not one
man in field in this country against whom horsemen may be
used, neither are the Swiss men for any siege. If Danville
had remained at home he might have made some good composition for himself and others. De Retz has far from his
old credit in Court. The Duke of Savoy helps the King with
4,000 horsemen paid for three months. Dr. Wyer has dealt
with the King very roundly and particularly, and declared
that his master is resolved not to be wanting to his own
people. Gathers they are more resolved against the English
than before time. They give more secret comfort to them
that are suitors for the Scottish faction. In words they make
fair weather till their own storms be past. They are in great
expectation of the coming of Lord North and of his negotiation;
the news of Goletta are diversely reported, some say it is much
distressed and the Turk has cut off the way between it and
Tunis, that no succour can come, others that it is succoured
by two galleys of desperate condemned men upon promise of
pardon.—Lyons, 29 Sept. 1574. Signed.
Add., with seal. Endd. by Burghley. Pp. 3½. |
| Sept. |
1569. Memory to the English Ambassador. |
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It would please him to write to the ministers of the Queen
that a few days past six French ships were captured on the sea
by some English, Rochellois, and "Ouertegueux" [Water Gueux],
and have been taken to England. Hopes that they may be
restored, when good and prompt justice will be done to the
subjects of the Queen. The vessel that made the last depredation on the English has been arrested in Brittany, and will
be made to pay ten or eleven hundred livres, at which the
depredation has been estimated.
Fr. P. 1. Enclosure. |
| Sept. 29. |
1570. Dr. Dale to Sir Thomas Smith and Francis Walsingham. |
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1. The deputies from Languedoc and Dauphiny understanding
that the King stood precisely to have his towns, and not to
permit any open exercise of religion, have departed without
more treaty. The King has sent one with them to treat with
the towns themselves. The edict of the King's declaration
gives men to understand what they may look for. His determination is to clear the passage upon the Rhone, and so to
advance to Avignon, to make preparation against the rest of
Dauphiny and Nismes in Languedoc. Men think he may
change his mind, finding the places very strong to be won by
winter siege. The Protestants have fortified themselves in
Livron, a strong place on the Rhone, and in Pouzin, upon the
other side of the river, inaccessible but in one place, and that
not above four men in front. They in Dauphiny have fortified
themselves in the mountains very strongly. The Prince
Dauphin is departed to be general of the army, but indeed
the chief charge is committed to Bellegarde. De Retz has the
honour of his office of premier gentilhomme to serve by
quarter with Villequier. He is appointed to go to his government in Provence, where it is thought De Carses the lieutenant will hardly obey him. The 21st, 600 reiters of Count
Charles passed through this town to Dauphiny, where 4,000
footmen of the Duke of Savoy and the rest of the King's
forces in this country are assembled. The reiters spoil the
country pitifully as they do go. The poor men of the country
followed them to this town, and fell upon their carriages and
took the cattle and stuff that had been taken from them;
and withal as much stuff of the reiters as they could find.
The King is obliged to punish the men of the country, otherwise the reiters would not sever themselves but remain
together, which would be dangerous for the King. Mauvisière
has sent to the King from Verdun that the great troop of
4,000 reiters will not march without pay, and utterly wasted
the country thereabouts. The King has given order for their
satisfaction, and willed they should come forward. The Duke
of Savoy departed the 17th; it is said the King has promised
to restore him Pignerol and other towns he keeps in Piedmont. Some say the grant was conditional on the King of
Spain rendering the towns he has of the Duke's. It is said
also the King gave the reversion of the Duchy of Berri to the
Duke of Savoy's son. Since his departure the Duchess is
dead, it is doubted the King's gifts are dead withal. The
chief gentleman of his chamber having made evil reports of
him to the King in Poland, Monsieur would not suffer him to
remain, but the Queen Mother has put another in his place.
Monsieur is in Court, but is not made privy to matters of
secrecy. The King of Navarre rides commonly a hunting,
but not without an overseer. The King has made Montluc
and Bellegarde marshals of France. Danville remains in
Turin, doubting to be surprised in his government if he went
there. De Foix is returned with no great liking of the Court
of Rome. It is thought the manner of the taking of Fontenay
may do the King more harm than good. They had made
composition to depart with their lives and part of their
armour, yet were either put to the sword, or taken prisoners
to stand at mercy for their lives. Great numbers of gentlemen
depart daily from the Court miscontented. Pinart sent the
remembrance enclosed to stop the mouths of the Queen's
subjects that would be suitors. Minds not to make him
answer till he enter generally into treaty of those matters.—
Lyons, 29 Sept. 1574. Signed. |
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2. P.S. One is come to the King from Dauphiny, who opens
such difficulties of the wars in that country that the King has
broken of his voyage to Avignon, and has appointed to go to
Rheims within nine or ten days.
Add. Endd. Pp. 3½. |
| Sept. 29. |
1571. Dr. Dale to Francis Walsingham. |
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1. The ambassadors of the Count Palatine and the Landgrave
are departed with such a stomach that some good may come
of it. The King has despatched them without any satisfaction. If they may have any hability or help they are
sufficiently kindled. The ambassadors from the Swiss and
the Duke of Saxe have not arrived. If the King might have
a good peal rung to him from all parts he might happen to
be more inclined to some reasonable pacification, by the time
his money and men be wasted with this winter war.—
29 Sept. Signed. |
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2. P.S. (in cipher, deciphered.) Has had advertisement that
the French King has promised to deal earnestly for the
Queen of Scots.
Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. |
1572. Advices from France. |
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Rambouillet, that was aforetime captain in one of the
guards, and his three brothers, has left the Court because the
King has given away an office that one of the Rambouillets
looked for. 1,200 reiters under the conduct of Count Charles
march towards Poitou. The Prince Dauphin is governor in
Dauphiny, De Gordes his lieutenant. Mandelot is governor
of Lyons. Bellegarde has grant of the next vacation of a
marshal.
In the handwriting of Burghley. P. 1. |
