Addenda: Miscellaneous 1580-1581

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Miscellaneous 1580–1581

Royal Letters.
[The early “Royal Letters” have been distributed amongst the general correspondence. The following have, however, been left in their former place.]
1580. End of June. 765. Mustafa Bey to the Queen.
On receiving your Majesty's gracious letter, I and your subject, William Harborne, took your letter to the Sultan to Ahmet Pasha, chief councillor and prefect of the Guard, to whom we also told your wishes by word of mouth. Shortly after, I gave him a Turkish translation thereof, and he sent both to the Sultan, then absent from the city. For two months I could get no answer, as the Pasha had fallen ill, but after his death, Mustafa Pasha, returning from the Persian war, was advanced to his place, and by the diligence and at the no small expence of the said Harborne, I received the privilege which I send herewith, a privilege which other Princes have been unable to obtain without an envoy and great charge. I pray your Majesty to send an envoy to secure the confirmation of a solemn treaty. Constantinople, 1580, end of June.
Latin. 1 sheet. [Royal Letters, LXI. 1.]
1583. End of April. 765a. Murad III. to the Queen.
Translation of the Turkish letter calendared p. 717, above. Endd. Latin. 1 sheet. [Ibid. LXI. 2.]
765b. Ayan Pasha to the Queen.
To the same effect as the Sultan's letter.
Endd. Turkish. 1 sheet. [Ibid. LXI, 4.]
Also Latin translation of the preceding. [Ibid. LXI, 5.]
Treaty Papers. France.
A.D. 1579. May 8. 766. Extract from treaty between Henry III. of France and the protestant Swiss Cantons, in relation to the protection of the town of Geneva. Fr. 1¼ pp. [Treaty Papers, VII. 1.]
May—Dec. 767. Documents relating to the treaty of marriage between Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Anjou, viz.:—
15 June. Rough notes by Walsingham of debate in Council on this date, concerning the treaty. 3¼ pp. [Ibid. 2.]
15 June. Act of Council. “Set down as du Simier and Combelles themselves conceived it.” Latin. 1½ pp. [Ibid. 3.]
Ro¨gh draft of the above. [Ibid. 4.]
16 and 17 June. “Articles of matrimony exhibited by du Simier, with reply of the Queen's Council.” Latin. 4 pp., with notes by Burghley and endorsed by him. [Treaty Papers, VII. 5.]
Rough draft of the above. [Ibid. 6.]
[June?] Rejoinder by du Simier. Fr. 4¼ pp. [Ibid. 7.]
16 Nov. Rough draft, so dated, of “Articles for a marriage with Monsieur le D. of Anjou, between the L. Burghley &c. and M. du Simier.” Latin. 11 pp., with marginal notes and endorsement by Burghley. [Ibid. 8.]
24 Nov. Fair copy of the articles of marriage, subscribed on this date. Latin. 1 pp. [Ibid. 9.]
Another copy of the same, with copy of the Queen's commission. Latin. 18 pp. [Ibid. 10.]
Summary, in English, by Lord Burghley, of the above articles. 3½ pp. [Ibid. 11.]
Another and shorter abstract of the treaty. 2 pp. [Ibid. 12.]
Summary of the first seven articles. 1 p. [Ibid. 13.]
24 Nov. Certificate by du Simier, that the effect of the articles of the treaty was to be postponed for two months. Copy. Fr. 1 p. [Ibid. 14.]
Declaration of the French king concerning the 5th article of the treaty. Fr. 1 p. [Ibid. 15.]
A.D. 1580. Nov. and Dec. 768. Part of Instructions, with notes &c. concerning the negotiation between Sir H. Cobham and Pinart, Chiverny and Villequier, at this date. 3 pp. In Laurence Tomson's hand. [Ibid. 16.]
Nov. 26. 769. Articles of the treaty between the Duke of Anjou and the King of Navarre and deputies of the Religion. Flaix, near Ste. Foy. Fr. 9½ pp.
Endd.: “Pour la reine d'Angleterre.” [Ibid. 17.]
[A.D. 1580, before Dec.?] 770. Suggested additions by M. de Mailleraye “to the articles exhibited by Sir H. Cobham for redress of piracies.” [See Cobham's letter of Dec. 12, Cal. for 1579–80, p. 512. Fr. 1½ pp. [Ibid. 18.]
A.D. 1581, April 26?] 771. Notes concerning “the treaty between Count Vimioso and Mr. Waad.” (See Cal. for 1581–2, Nos. 143, 146.) ½ p. [Ibid. 19.]
[A.D. 1581, Oct.?] 772. Articles of the league between the Duke of Anjou and George John Duke of Bavaria [and L¨tzelstein] alias “the Prince of Petit Pierre” at Chastelet. (See letter from the latter to the former, Nov. 1, 1581, Cal. for 1581–2, p. 349.) [Ibid. 20.]
A.D. 1581. May—Oct. 773. Documents in relation to the marriage treaty of this year between Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Anjou, viz.:—
May. Treaty of marriage, drawn up by the French commissioners. Fr. 9 ½ pp. [Ibid. 21.]
Draft of the treaty [on the part of the Queen]. Latin. 13 ½ pp. [Treaty Papers, VII. 22.]
Draft of the articles. Latin. 14 pp. [Ibid. 23.]
12, 13 May. Propositions, with reply of the Lords of the Council. Latin. 2 pp. [Ibid. 24.]
Draft of the above, in Laurence Tomson's hand. Latin. 2 pp. [Ibid. 25.]
13 May. Answer to the project of the French commissioners. Draft. 3 pp. [Ibid. 26.]
May. Copy of second article and Act for the form of the celebration of the marriage, specifying Westminster Abbey or “other cathedral church” as the place for the ceremony. Copy, with names of the French commissioners. Latin. 3 pp. [Ibid. 27.]
Copy of the form of the celebration. Latin. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. 28.]
Two copies of French translation of the above, but not specifying the place of the ceremony. Fr. 1 p. each. [Ibid. 29, 30.]
“Points to be offered to be corrected (castigationes) by the French commissioners;” also copies of Dr. Dale's opinion and Elizabeth's commission, all fastened together. 9 pp. [Ibid. 31.]
Draft (by Tomson) of the above points; headed: Corrections (castigationes) in the treaty. 2 pp. [Ibid. 32.]
20 May. Draft by L. Tomson of the final clause, endorsed “Conclusion of the Treaty.” Latin. 1 p. [Ibid. 33.]
[20 May?] Points in the treaty “misliked” by Dr. Dale and Dr. Lewis. 2 copies, 5 and 5 ½ pp. [Ibid. 34, 35.]
20 May. Observations by Dr. Dale and Dr. Lewis. Latin. 3 ¼ pp. [Ibid. 36.]
25 May. Alterations in the Act “under the Lord Treasurer's hand, made . . . immediately before their going to Somerset House to the commissioners.” 4 papers, c.5 pp.; only partly in Burghley's hand. [Ibid. 37–40.]
29 May. Addition to the eighth article. In Burghley's hand. ½ p. [Ibid. 41.]
May. Acknowledgment by the French commissioners of “Conditional Act” affixed to the treaty by the Queen. Latin. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 42.]
Another copy of the above, with the last part cancelled, and Burghley's amendment of May 25 (beginning Nempe ut) substituted, in Tomson's hand. Latin. 2 pp. [Ibid. 43.]
June. Further attestation by Fran¸ois Prince Dauphin &c. of the suspension of the marriage treaty in November, 1579. Copy. Fr. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 44.]
Two other copies, in Latin; one much corrected by Burghley. [Ibid. 45, 46.]
11 June. Final “Form for the celebration of the marriage,” dated on June 11. Fr. Parchment copy, certified by Pinart. [Treaty Papers, VII. 47.]
Rough draft of the above, “as it was agreed by the commissioners on both sides.” [Ibid. 48.]
11 June. Treaty of marriage subscribed by the French commissioners on this date. Copy. Latin. 22 pp. [Ibid. 49.]
[11] June. Copy of the above, but without recitation of commission &c. Latin. 11 pp. [Ibid. 50.]
11 June. Declaration of the English commissioners as to certain points in the contract which the French commissioners have refused to pass. Fr. 2 ½ pp. [Ibid. 51.]
[June ?] Summary of the treaty, endorsed. “The articles delivered out here, which should now lastly be concluded on in England.” Fr. 2 pp. [Ibid. 52.]
13 June. “A copy of the treaty between her Majesty and Monsieur touching the marriage, Englished,” being a resumé of the treaty of June 11, but dated two days later. 5 ¼ pp. [Ibid. 53.]
Short abstract of the articles. 2 pp. [Ibid. 54.]
16 June. Articles proposed on behalf of the Duke on this date. Fr. 3 pp. [Ibid. 55.]
Paper headed “Text of safe-conduct of the Queen of England,” which is, however, merely a list of names. Latin. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. 56.]
Aug. Draft of part of the articles concerning a league between the two crowns, dated only “August, 1581.” Fr. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 57.]
Another partial draft, not dated. Fr. ½ p. [Ibid. 58.]
Two other drafts, not dated, for the same articles, by Burghley and Tomson. Each 2 pp. [Ibid. 59, 60.]
[Aug. ?] Notes by Burghley, headed “Reasons to maintain her Majesty's demands made by John Somers &c. In it he states that although the King of France says the treaty is accorded, yet “it is manifest by the suspension” that if she shall not certify her assent “before the — of this month,” the treaty shall be void. 4 pp. [Ibid. 61.]
15 Nov. “Projectio confederationis,” by Burghley and Walsingham on the part of the Queen, and Marchaumount and Quincy on the part of the Duke. Draft by Burghley. 4 pp. [Ibid. 62.] (Other papers concerning this part of the negotiation will be found in the Calendar for 1581–2, p. 409.)
27 Nov. Queen Elizabeth's ratification of the marriage treaty. Fr. Parchment. Copy. Underwritten, acknowledgment by Pinart of receipt of the original. [Ibid. 63.]
Copy of the above, on paper. 3 pp. Fr. [Ibid. 64.]
27 Nov. The Duke of Anjou's ratification of the treaty. Copy, endorsed in a later hand “The ratification of the league of Francis, Duke of Anjou, upon the pretended marriage with Queen Elizabeth, anno 1581, as it remaineth in the office of his Majesty's papers at Whitehall, engrossed in parchment under the Duke's hand and seal.” (See Treaties (Marriage), Vol. 542, (5) below.) Fr. 2 pp. [Treaty Papers, VII. 65.]
28 Nov. Promise by the Queen to the Duke of Anjou to aid him in the Low Countries. Fr. Parchment. Copy, with acknowledgment by Pinart of the receipt of the original. [Ibid. 66.]
[28 Nov. ?] Promise by the Duke of Anjou to the Queen to defend her with all his power, if she should be attacked by Spain. Copy. Fr. 3 pp. [Ibid. 67.]
Further promise to defend her against all enemies whatsoever. Copy. Fr. [Ibid. 68.]
A.D. 1582.
Dec.		 774. Renewal of the league between Henry III. of France and the Swiss. Commission and treaty. English translation. 15 pp. [Ibid. 69.]
Treaties &c. (Marriage), Vol. 542.
A.D. 1579–81. 775. Volume of documents in relation to the treaty for a marriage between Queen Elizabeth and Francis, Duke of Anjou, containing:—
(1) Queen Elizabeth's commission to Lord Burghley and others to treat of a marriage between her and the Duke of Anjou, 20 Nov., 1579. Latin. Parchment. Sign Manual. Great Seal.
(2) Henry III. of France his commission to the Count of Soisson &c. to treat of the same marriage, 10 Feb., 1581. French. Two copies, parchment, attested by Pinart.
(3) Attestation of Queen Elizabeth's Act of Reservation touching the same marriage, 11 June, 1581. Fr. Parchment. Signed by all the commissioners on both sides.
(4) Treaty of marriage between Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Anjou, signed at Westminster, 11 June, 1581. Latin. Parchment. 7 pp. Signed by all the French commissioners.
Also:—French translation of the same. 11 pp. Attested by Pinart.
(5) Duke of Anjou's contract with Queen Elizabeth, 27 Nov., 1581. French. Parchment. Signed. Sealed with the arms of France.
(6) Duke of Anjou's declaration relating to the Spanish Netherlands. Same date, and signed and sealed as the preceding. (S.P. Foreign, Treaties (Marriage), Vol. 542.)
Holland and Flanders.
A.D. 1578. 19 March. 776. Antwerp. Instructions for Count Adolph von Neuenaar, sent by the Archduke Mathias to the Emperor. German. Copy. 8 pp. [Ibid. XXXII. 1.]
Aug.—Dec. 777. Documents in relation to negotiations with the Duke of Anjou and Don John, viz.:—
[July ?] Articles concluded by the Prince of Orange and deputies of the States General, on which to treat with the Duke of Anjou. Fr. 4 pp. [Treaty Papers, XXXII. 2.]
4 Aug., Antwerp. Instructions from the States General [to the English commissioners ?] “to treat with Monsieur.” French. Copy. 10 pp. [Ibid. 3.]
5 Aug. Paper endorsed “Apostiles to the Instructions presented to my lords by the deputies from the States.” Fr. ¾ p. 2 copies. [Ibid. 4, 5.]
The same “Englished.” 1 p. [Ibid. 6.]
5, 6 Aug. Another copy of the same (dated Aug. 15 in error) and, overleaf, the response of the States General dated Aug. 6. Fr. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 7.]
6 Aug. Account by the Emperor's ambassador [Count Otto Henry Schwarzenberg] of his negotiation with Don John, and Don John's answer. Fr. 1¼ pp. 2 copies. [Ibid. 8, 9.]
The same, in English. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 10.]
Consideration of the articles made by the States to Monsieur with her Majesty's judgment on the same. In Burghley's hand. 3 pp. [Ibid. 11.]
6 Aug. Answer of the English ambassadors to the reply of the States General. Fr. 1 p. [Ibid. 12.]
The same, “Englished.” 1 p. [Ibid. 13.]
6 Aug., Antwerp. Commission, from the States General to Bucho de Aytta, provost of the church of St. Bavon at Ghent, Fran¸ois d'Ongnies, Sieur de Beaurepaire, Beaulmont &c. Dr. Elbertus Leoninus and Adolf de Meetkerke, to go to Mechlin to take counsel with the Imperial, French and English ambassadors there. Fr. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. 14.]
6 Aug. Request of the States General to the [English] ambassadors for their advice and counsel touching the reception of Monsieur and treaty with his deputies. Fr. 1 p. 2 copies. [Ibid. 15, 16.]
6–17 Aug. Reply of the English ambassadors to the above “writing”; also Points on which the States General desire “resolution” dated Aug. 13, and reply of the ambassadors, Aug. 17. Fr. 2 ½ pp. [Ibid. 17.]
The same, “Englished,” but 1st part of “reply” wanting. [Ibid. 18.]
Modification of last part of the reply. Fr. ¾ p. [Ibid. 19.]
Another copy of Points on which the States General desire resolution. Signed Houfflin. Fr. ½ p. [Ibid. 20.]
Articles “accorded” in the treaty between the States General and the Duke of Anjou. Certified copy by Houfflin. Fr. 9 pp. [Ibid. 21.]
Another copy, also certified but incomplete. 5 pp. [Treaty Papers, XXXII. 22.]
13 Aug., Antwerp. “Accord and alliance” between the States and the Duke of Anjou. Signed by Houfflin, greffier, on behalf of the States. Copy. Fr. 7 pp. [Ibid. 23.]
Printed from another copy in Cal. S.P. For. 1578–9, p. 131.
14 Aug. Articles propounded by the States to Don John (“Englished”). 4 pp. [Ibid. 24.]
15 Aug. “Instruction” for explaining certain articles proposed to Don John from the Imperial, French and English ambassadors. Copy. Fr. 2 ¼ pp. [Ibid. 25.]
15 Aug. Another copy, endd.: “Instructions. Answer to Don John's objections about a peace with the States.” Fr. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. 26.]
15 Aug. “Certain considerations to induce Don John to a peace.” Fr. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. 27.]
The same, “Englished.” 1 p. [Ibid. 28.]
16 Aug. Articles of pacification to be treated on between the States and Don John, sent by the States. Fr. 6 ½ pp. [Ibid. 29.]
Another copy of the same. Fr. 3 pp. [Ibid. 30.]
States' answer to propositions made by the English ambassadors. Fr. 2 pp. [Ibid. 31.]
20 Aug. Mentz. Ratification of the treaty by the Duke of Anjou. Copy. Fr. 9 pp. [Ibid. 32.]
26 Aug. “The States' last qualification of their articles.” Fr. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. 33.]
5 Sept. Statement by the States General. Dutch, 5 ¼ pp. [Ibid. 34.]
9 Sept. Complaints (from the Queen) concerning [Walsingham's ?] proceedings and his answers. 2 pp. In L. Tomson's hand. [Ibid. 35.]
17 Sept. Conditions of her Majesty for loan of money, requiring her bonds. Fr. 1 p. 2 copies. [Ibid. 36, 37.]
23 Sept. The States General to the English ambassadors, with their answer to certain conditions. Fr. 3 pp. 2 copies. [Ibid. 38, 39.]
(The first part of this is calendared under date from another copy. See Cal. 1578–9, p. 201.)
20 and 24 Sept. Article proposed to the States (in relation to a proposal of the Imperial ambassador) by the English ambassadors on Sept. 20; with States' answer of Sept. 24. Fr. 1 p. [Ibid. 40.]
Articles proposed to the States General by St. Aldegonde, in the name of the Prince of Orange. Fr. 6 pp. [Ibid. 41.]
Notes by Walsingham “to have letters” to certain persons, but headed “the order for the despatch of the two governors of the towns.” ½ p. [Treaty Papers, XXXII. 42.] (Before Sept. 25 when (or on the 24) the English ambassadors left the country.)
A.D. 1578.
Memo, in later hand-writing, that in 1578 Lord Cobham and Sir Francis Walsingham were employed at Antwerp in the treaty of peace. [Ibid. 43.]
Summary of treaty of peace; 16 articles. [Before Don John's death on Oct. 1.] Fr. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 44.]
10 Nov. Summary of Davison's proposal to the Prince of Orange, in the name of the Queen. Fr. 3 ¼ pp. [Ibid. 45.]
23, 24 Nov. Reply of the States General to des Pruneaux' negotiation concerning the Duke of Anjou. Fr. 5 pp. Two copies, one dated Nov. 23, one Nov. 24. [Ibid. 46, 47.]
25 Nov. Note of “bands” made by the States General for divers sums of money lent by the Queen on various dates from May 17 to Nov. 25. 1 p. [Ibid. 48.]
1 Dec. Another copy of the States' reply, endorsed “Des Pruneaux' negotiation with the States and their answer to the same,” apostiled with the Duke's rejoinder. Fr. 5 pp. [Ibid. 49.]
Three other copies of the Duke's rejoinder. Fr. 2 ½ pp. each. [Ibid. 50–52.]
1 Dec. Letter from the Duke to the States. Fr. 1 p. 2 copies. [Ibid. 53, 54.]
1 Dec. Paper endorsed “An overture made by the Emperor's ambassador to the States General concerning the matter of peace. He layeth before them the care the Emperor hath always had of their well-doing, requiring in his name their resolutions, whether they will be content (1) to accept the Emperor as mediator. (2) Himself as an instrument until the Electors be in a readiness. (3) To yield to an abstinence of arms.” Signed Otto Henry, Comte de Schwarzenberg. Fr. 7 pp. [Ibid. 55.] (The reply to this is calendared in the Vol. for 1578–9, p. 319.)
8 Dec. Accord made with the three estates of Ghent by means of the Prince of Orange. Fr. 5 ½ pp. [Ibid. 56.] (See the Prince's letter of Dec. 16. Cal. S.P. F. 1578–9, p. 345.)
22 Dec. Des Pruneaux' speech to the States, giving a summary of his legation, being sent to them from the Duke of Anjou. Fr. 11 pp. 2 copies. [Ibid. 57, 58.] (See Davison's letter of this date. Cal. for 1578–9, p. 356.)
Short note of the same. Fr. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 59.]
29 Dec. Des Pruneaux' request that the articles last concluded for his master may be arrested. Fr. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. 60.]
A.D. 578, Dec.—1579, Feb. 778. Documents relating to negotiations with Artois and Hainault &c. viz.:—
13 Dec. Instructions for Adolf de Meetkerke, sent to the Assembly of Artois to dissuade them from entering into any treaty with the ministers of the Prince of Parma. Copy. Fr. 5 pp. [Treaty Papers, XXXII. 61.]
A.D. 1578–9.
20 Dec. Answer to proposition made to the Estates and Count of Hainault to give money for the payment of troops. Fr. 2 pp. [Ibid. 62.]
6 Jan. New association between those of Artois, Hainault &c. Fr. 11 pp. [Ibid. 63.]
Two other copies of the same, in much smaller writing. One of them with attestation by M. Marchant, greffier of the States of Artois, dated Jan. 13. Fr. 5 ½ pp. each. [Ibid. 64, 65.]
9 Jan. “Accord with the Walloons.” Negotiated by the Barons of Montigny and de Hèze, and signed by them (Emanuel de Lalaing, Guillaume de Hornes). Copy. Fr. 12 ¼ pp. [Ibid. 66.]
Another copy of the same. 5 pp. [Ibid. 67.]
Jan. “Points and articles” for bringing about a peace with his Majesty [the King of Spain]. Endorsed “Articles of those of Artois.” Fr. 3 ½ pp. 2 copies. [Ibid. 68, 69.]
25 February. Obligation by the Archduke Matthias and the States General for the payment of troops. Signed by the Archduke and by Blyleven. Copy. Fr. 5 pp. With memo. that it was registered in the Chambre des Comptes on June 29. [Ibid. 70.]
Feb. 25—March 3. 779. Document containing copies of the following letters:—
(1) 3 March, Antwerp. The States General to the States of Artois. “Solutions of the objections and difficulties of those of Artois and Hainault, upon the maintenance of the pacification of Ghent and the union since ensued.” Fr. 13 pp.
(2) 25 Feb., Arras. Letter from those of Arras to the States General, upon the seizure of goods belonging to those of Artois, in Antwerp and Ghent. Signed: Charles Philip de Croy [Marquis d'Havrech], John, Abbé of St. Bernard, and Adolf de Meetkerke. Fr. 1 p.
(3, 4) 25, 26 Feb. Other letters from the same to the same, on the same subject. Each 1¼ pp.
(5) The Burgers and merchants of Arras to the States General. Further complaints of seizure of their goods in Antwerp and Flanders. Fr. ¾ p.
(6) 26 Feb., Abbey of St. Vaast, Arras. Another letter of complaint from the States of Artois and Hainault to the States General. Fr. ¾ p. The whole endorsed: Letter of the States of Artois to the States General, and the reply the 23 January (sic) and of the following month of March, 1579.
Memoire. To seek for the letter of the said States of Artois of Jan. 5; for the instructions delivered to the envoys on the part of the States General and for the letter sent to the Emperor beginning Cum hactenas &c. [Ibid. 71.]
[Feb. ?] Articles for a treaty of the United Provinces amongst themselves. Endorsed: “Treaty of Utrecht, 1579.” Latin. 5 pp. [Treaty Papers, XXXII. 72.]
A.D. 1579, Mar. — 1580, Jan. 780. Documents relating to negotiations at Cologne, viz.:—
March 18. Letter from the Emperor, Rudolf II, to the Estates and orders of “Belgium.” Latin. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 73.]
(Perhaps the letter mentioned by Rossel on March 22. See Calendar 1578–9, p. 467.)
8 April. Instructions from the States General for the Duke of Aerschot and other deputies, for the negotiating of a peace with his Catholic Majesty, “seigneur naturel des Pays Bas.” Copy. Fr. 9 pp.
On the same sheet, Further instructions, dated April 17. [Ibid. 74.]
9 April. Commission to the representatives of the States General going to Cologne. Copy. Fr. 2 pp. [Ibid. 75.]
9 April. “Points and Articles in the form of an Instruction” for the Duc d'Aerschot and the other commissioners to propose at Cologne. 20 articles. Fr. 6 pp. [Ibid. 76.]
Another copy, but with differences. 18 articles. Fr. 3 pp. [Ibid. 77.]
[April ?] “Certain overtures made by the Emperor's ambassadors at Cologne, about the treaty of the peace, with the Duke of Terra Nova.” German. 17 ¼ pp. [Ibid. 78.]
(The Duke of Terra Nova arrived at Cologne on April 10.)
11 April, Cologne. The Imperial commissioners, being appointed to arrange a treaty of peace between the King of Spain and the Estates General, desire the latter to send authorised commissioners without delay, for whom they enclose a safe-conduct. Copy. Fr. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. 79.]
11 April. The safe-conduct before-mentioned. Copy. Fr. 4 pp. [Ibid. 80.]
28 April. Letter from the States General to the States of Artois. Copy. Fr. 11 pp. [Ibid. 81.]
May. Document headed and endorsed: “Articles of a new union and league which the provinces of the Low Countries have made one with another for the better resistance to be made against the enemy. In May, 1579. Translated out of the Flemish tongue into English.” Draft, very much corrected. 11 pp. One of the Conway Papers. [Ibid. 82.]
8 May. Short account of what was done at Cologne on this date. Sent to the electors and other lords delegates on May 9 by the States' deputies. Marked A. Latin. 1 ¾ pp. [Ibid. 83.]
9 May. Letter to the States General from their commissioners at Cologne. Copy. Fr. 4 ¼ pp. [Ibid. 84.]
10 May. Extract from the Register of the States General.—Resolutions concerning the jewels deposited in the hands of Cobham and Walsingham; the bonds of Palavicino and Benedict Spinola &c. Fr. ¾ p. [Treaty Papers, XXXII. 85.]
A.D. 1579–80.
12 May. Letter from the Emperor Rudolf to his commissioners at Cologne. Copy. Latin. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 86.]
12 May. The Duke of Terra Nova to the Imperial Commissioners. Copy. Latin. 2 ¼ pp. Marked B. [Ibid. 87.]
13 May. Commissioners of the States General to the Imperial Commissioners. Copy. Latin. 1 ½ pp. Exhibited on this date. Marked C. [Ibid. 88.]
13 May. Letter to the States General from their commissioners, enclosing and explaining the documents marked A, B, and C. Copy. Fr. 3 pp. [Ibid. 89.]
16 May. Letter to the States General from their commissioners. Copy. Fr. 2 pp. [Ibid. 90.]
21 May. Letter from the States' Commissioners to the Imperial Commissioners. Copy. Latin. 6 pp. [Ibid. 91.]
22 May. Letter to the States General from their commissioners. Copy. Fr. 6 pp. [Ibid. 92.]
22 May. Extract from the Register of the States General.—Resolution for the purchase of a present for Mr. Davison. Fr. ¼ p. [Ibid. 93.]
24 May. Letter to the States General from their commissioners. Copy. Fr. 2 ½ pp. [Ibid. 94.]
Instructions sent to the commissioners of the States General at Cologne, for what they are to labour for with the Imperial Commissioners. Exhibited to these latter on May 25. Copy. Fr. 12 pp. [Ibid. 95.]
27 May. Letter to the States General from their commissioners (stating that they had exhibited their new instructions “on Monday last,” i.e. May 25). Copy. Fr. 3 pp. [Ibid. 96.]
28 May, Antwerp. [The States General ?] to their commissioners at Cologne (urging them to bring the treaty to a conclusion as quickly as possible). Copy. Fr. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. 97.]
[28 May ?] Letter from the States' Commissioners to the Imperial Commissioners. Copy. Latin. ½ p. [Ibid. 98.]
28 May. Letter from the States General to their commissioners. Copy. Fr. 2 ¼ pp. [Ibid. 99.]
7 June. Letter to the States General from their commissioners. Copy. Fr. 3 pp. [Ibid. 100.]
8 June. Letter from Charles de Gavre [Sieur de Fresin], a prisoner at Antwerp, to M. Lovengy. Copy. Fr. ¾ p. [Ibid. 101.]
10 June. The States' Commissioners to the Imperial Commissioners, concerning what has been “exhibited” by the Duc de Terra Nova. Endd.: “The Duke of Aerschot [&c.] to the Duke de Terra Nova (sic) for better answer to their articles than was delivered 9 June.” Copy. Latin. 1 p. [Ibid. 102.]
15 June. The Duke of Terra Nova to the Imperial Commissioners, touching the letter from the States' deputies, above. Copy. Latin. 2 pp. [Treaty Papers, XXXII. 103.]
French translation of the preceding. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. 104.]
18 June, Antwerp. Letter from the Archduke Matthias to the States' Commissioners at Cologne. Copy. Fr. ½ p. [Ibid. 105.]
18 June. Letter to the States General from their commissioners. Copy. Fr. 3 pp. [Ibid. 106.]
18 June. Letter from the States General to their commissioners at Cologne. Copy. Fr. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 107.]
18 July. Articles of pacification “considered upon at Cologne and communicated to both parties the 18th day of July.” Copy. Latin. 4 ½ pp. [Ibid. 108.]
French translation of the same, endorsed by L. Tomson, “Articles of peace offered by the commissioners, but not received by the States.” 9 pp. [Ibid. 109.]
25 Nov. Letter from the States General to their commissioners. Copy. Fr. 1 p. Marked A. [Ibid. 110.]
25 Nov. Letter from the same to Count Schwarzenberg. Copy. Latin. 1¼ pp. Marked B. [Ibid. 111.]
25 Nov. Letter from the States General to the Prince Electors at Cologne. Copy. Latin. 1 ¾ pp. Marked C. [Ibid. 112.]
A.D. 1579, Dec. 18—1580, Jan. 10. Copies of three letters on the same sheet, viz.:—
(1) 10 Jan. Letter to the States General from their deputies at Cologne. Fr. 1 p.
(2) Letter from the Duke of Aerschot to M. Leoninus. Fr. 1 p.
(3) Letter from the Emperor to the States' Commissioners. Latin. 1 p.
Endd. [Ibid. 113.]
A.D. 1580–83. 781. Documents in relation to negotiations with the Duke of Anjou, viz.:—
1580. [24 June.] Articles drawn up for the Prince of Orange and the States General, as a basis, if the provinces so please, upon which to negotiate with the Duke of Anjou. Fr. 2 pp. Cal. in volume for 1579–80, under date Aug. [?], but see Introduction to that volume, p. xxv. [Ibid. XXXIII. 1.]
[Aug. ?] Articles by the same, to the same effect but with differences. Fr. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 2.]
19 Sept. Treaty concluded between the Duke of Anjou and the Commissioners of the States General. 5 copies (3 in French, 1 in English, 1 in Italian). c. 7 pp. [Ibid. 3–7.]
Another copy, apparently used at a later date for the drawing up of articles in view of Queen Elizabeth assuming the sovereignty of the Low Countries, as the articles are apostiled with others, on behalf of the Queen. Fr. 10 ½ pp. [Treaty Papers, XXXIII. 8.]
Replication of the Queen's envoys to the reply made by his Highness by the legates for the King of Spain, to the postulates of the said envoys. Latin. 4 pp. [Ibid. 9.]
1580, Dec, 30; 1581, Jan. 20. Paper endorsed by Burghley: “An extract out of the articles of the accord betwixt the Duke of Anjou and the estates of the Low Countries.” 3 pp. [Ibid. 10.]
A.D. 1581. 23 Jan. Treaty between the States and Monsieur, Duke of Anjou, on the part of the Duke. Copy. 21 pp. [Ibid. 11.]
23 Jan. Statement “presented to the States for Monsieur's justification (i.e. reciting his brother's speech promising him support and aid) and to the end the French King should be charged therewith.” Fr. 1 p. [Ibid. 12.]
29 Nov. Articles for the rendering of Tournay, accorded on this date, with two further articles agreed on afterwards. Copy. Fr. 4 ½ pp. [Ibid. 13.]
A.D. 1582–3. 21–31 Jan. Articles agreed to between his Highness [the Duke of Anjou] and the deputies of the States General, on their offer to him of Brussels as his residence. Fr. 2 pp. 2 copies. [Ibid. 14, 14a.]
A.D. 1583. Copies of documents in relation to negotiations with Monsieur:—
(1) 4 Feb. M. de Mirambeau's negotiation (on behalf of the King of France) with Monsieur the Prince of Orange and the States. Fr. 1¼ pp.
(2) 5 Feb. Monsieur's letter of credit to the States for M. la Val. Fr. ½ p.
(3) 7 Feb. Copy of what the Count de la Val presented to the States after his letters of credence. Fr. 1 p. [Ibid. 15.]
Another copy of M. de Mirambeau's negotiation. Fr. 2 ½ pp. [Ibid. 16.]
Another copy of the same; and on the same sheet a copy of verses headed “Discours funebre et deplorable de la traison infidele des Flamans executée a mois de Janvier, 1583, en la ville d'Anvers contre l'Altesse de Monsieur, fr/ère du roy, ayant esté pluspart de la noblesse fran¸oise estant en la dicte ville mise a mort traictrement.” 15 verses of 8 lines. With note at the end that this was printed in Paris, from whence a merchant of Bruges brought a printed copy. Fr. 3 pp. [Ibid. 17.]
11–21 Feb. Articles exhibited to the Duke of Anjou by the deputies of the States General. Fr. 3 ½ pp. [Ibid. 18.]
“The substance of the treaty,” giving in tabular form a summary (in English) of the above articles presented to the Duke, his answer and the deputies' reply. 1 ½ pp. [Ibid. 19.]
11–21 Feb. Difficulties made by his Highness upon the articles exhibited by the States' deputies, Feb. 11–21. [Ibid. 20.]
(Dated in another hand “Feb. 26”; but the States' answer to these “difficulties” was drawn up on Feb. 12–22.)
Copies of divers letters:—
(1) 21 Feb., Termonde. M. des Pruneaux to the States General. Fr. ½ p.
(2) 21 Feb., Termonde. Des Pruneaux to the Prince of Orange, complaining of ill-treatment of the French prisoners at Antwerp. Fr. ¾ p.
(3) Undated. Reply of the Prince of Orange. Stating that he has heard nothing of the ill-treatment of the French prisoners. Fr. ½ p. [Treaty Papers, XXXIII. 21.]
11–21 Feb. Another copy of des Pruneaux' letter to the States General. Fr. 1¼ pp. [Ibid. 22.]
Another copy of the Prince of Orange's reply to des Pruneaux. Fr. 1 p. [Ibid. 23.]
12–22 Feb. Reply of the States General to the “difficulties made by his Highness to their articles.” Fr. 3 ½ pp. [Ibid. 24.]
Copies of divers documents:—
(1) 9–19 Feb. Instructions to Meetkerke, Leoninus &c. sent as deputies from the States General to Monsieur. Dutch. 2 pp.
(2) 11–21 Feb. Termonde. Letter from the above deputies to the States General. Fr. ½ p.
On the same sheet:
(3) 7 Feb. Newsletter from Cologne. Fr. ½ p.
(4) 24 Feb., Antwerp. Letter of news concerning the proposed going of Monsieur to Brussels &c. Dutch. ½ p.
(5) 25 Feb., Antwerp. Letter of news, concerning Monsieur, Spain and Cologne. Italian. ½ p. [Ibid. 25.]
25 Feb.—7 March. Offer by Monsieur to the States General to make his abode at Dunkirk upon certain conditions, enumerated. Delivered on Feb. 26. Fr. 2 pp. [Ibid. 26.]
English translation of the above. 2 pp. 2 copies. [Ibid. 27, 28.]
26 Feb.—8 March. Partial note of the above, dated day of delivery. ⅓ p. [Ibid. 29.]
16–26 Feb. Offers made by the Duke of Anjou to the States' Deputies. Fr. 2 ½ pp. [Ibid. 30.]
8–18 March, Dermonde. Articles of agreement offered by Monsieur to the States on this date. Copy. Fr. 4 ½ pp. [Ibid. 31.]
2–12 May. “Extract out of the resolutions of the States General touching religion, presented by the Prince of Orange.” Fr. 3 pp. [Ibid. 32.]
Poland.
A.D. 1572. 782. Final conditions proposed from the King of Poland to those of Dantzic by the legates of the princes of Germany; also, a declaration of conditions in certain points made by desire of the lords ambassadors. Latin. 2 pp. [Treaty Papers, LV. 1.]
783. Propositions by the Duke of Anjou, brother of the French king, elected King of Poland, “answered by them of Polonia.” Latin. 2 pp. [Treaty Papers, LV. 2.]
Articles to be propounded in the Diets of Poland (undated). Latin. 1 p. [Ibid. 3.]
A.D. 1580 ?] 784. “A project of the articles for the privileges of Eastlands [especially as regards Elbing].” Latin. 10 pp. In L. Tomson's hand. [Ibid. 4.]
Turkey.
A.D. 1577–8. 785. Treaty between the Sultan Murad or Amurath III. and Stephen, King of Poland (years of the Hegira 985, 986). Latin. 3 ½ pp. [Ibid. LXXII. 1.]
A.D. 1581. June 1. 786. League between the Sultan Murad or Amurath Khan and Queen Elizabeth. Document 4 feet long, made by pasting several sheets of paper together. Latin. [Ibid. 2.]
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