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5. Sept. 10. The King removed from Xainctes to St. Jean
d'Angely.
Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| [Sept.] |
1438. Charges for Berwick. |
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Estimate of the expenses of the garrison under different
governors.
Orig. Hol. Endd.: Articles made for John Abingdon,
riding to Berwick. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 1. |
1439. The Lords of Scotland to the Queen of Scots. |
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Are enclosed in this town and can flee no further. Have
sought nothing but the maintenance of the true religion, which
they and the most part of this realm profess. Beg that she
will leave off her rigorous pursuit and suffer their cause to
be tried by her council. If they are still pursued, their
blood shall be as dear sold as any that ever shed within the
realm.
Copy. Endd. by Randolph: Sent from Edinburgh to
Glascow, the first of September. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 1. |
1440. Proclamation of the Lords of Scotland. |
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Summon all that profess the Lord Jesus, or who bear any
love to the commonwealth, with all diligence to assist them
with their presence and counsel.
Copy. Endd. by Randolph: Published in Edinburgh
the 1st of September. To Mr. Secretary Cecil. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 1. |
1441. Paul de Foix to the Queen of Scots. |
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The King and Queen Mother of France have sent M.
Mauvissiere with suggestions for composing the affairs of her
kingdom. The Queen of England has also agreed to send
some one with him. Has always found in the Queen great
friendship and affection towards her. Cecil is also very well
disposed to settle affairs for her profit and advantage. Has
asked the Queen to send him. Mauvisiere has asked for the
deliverance of the Countess of Lennox, which the Queen has
refused.—London, 1 Sept. 1565.
Copy. Endd. by Cecil: 1 Sept., by Stafferton. Fr. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 1. |
1442. Randolph to Cecil. |
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1. There arrived here yesterday with the Duke, Murray,
Glencairn, Rothes, Boyd, and Ochiltry, to the number of 1,200
horse. This place they think strongest for them and nearest
to their friends. Argyll is looked for to be here on Monday
with his forces, which will be as many as those that are
already come to this town. The occasion of their coming
hither is that they will not be the onsetters, but defend
themselves as long as they may; and also it is thought to be
the fittest place to justify their cause, against whom there has
yet nothing proceeded orderly, nor offence showed. Their
friends that have not yet declared themselves like their
coming hither, and some, such as are not far from the Queen,
have advertised that there is no means to be had for them, but
either to have their bodies or to force them to leave the
country. Does not see how they are able to withstand her
force, for neither are there so many as she has, nor yet have
they any arquebusiers, nor so shortly shall they be able to
levy any. This night they are advertised that she departed
from Glasgow, and intends to drive these men out of the town,
or to lose the whole; so that to-morrow or Monday she is
certainly looked for. She puts no small affiance in the castle,
and thinks so with shot to annoy her adversaries that they
shall not be able to help themselves. Wherefore these men
have taken this purpose: if they find their number sufficient
they will rather meet her two miles before she comes to this
town, and there fight or compound to their advantage; or if
they find not themselves strong enough, they will leave this
town and take Leith, so are they out of the danger of the
castle, and have the port open for any that will repair unto
them out of Fife, Angus, &c. For the hope also they have of
some help from the Queen, and standing in need of arquebusiers, they have sent to Bedford to require only 400.—
Edinburgh, 1 Sept. 1565. Signed. |
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2. P. S.—Assures him that Murray will accord to nothing
that the Queen is not party in. If she will give him credit to
say or do further here, her mind must be known with diligence.
Orig. Hol. Add. Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 1. |
1443. Bedford to the Queen. |
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One Wilson, coming into these parts with a letter of marque
from the King of Sweden, has taken the Earl of Sutherland
coming out of Flanders towards Scotland, who is in his keeping here. He is of great party in his country, and follows
the Queen and her religion, and therefore might the more
annoy her friends there. Prays her to signify how long he
shall stay him and those that are with him, and also her resolution touching the matters that Captain Brickwell came up
to her and her Council, for they look every day when the
March shall break in upon them on these borders, and for
lack of direction know not how they shall impeach them.
Weighing what service Wilson may also do for impeaching of
others the like passage (he means the Earl of Bothwell), prays
her to be his good lady, and not to think upon such things
as may be brought against him.—Berwick, 1 Sept. 1565.
Signed.
Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 1. |
1444. Bedford to Cecil. |
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1. To the same effect as his letter to the Queen of the same
date touching the Earl of Sutherland, and the fear of an
inroad on the Marches. |
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2. Had not Wilson's ship been furred with long lying
abroad, she had caught Mr. Yaxeley, for she chased his ship
and shot at him. Sends herewith two letters from Sir Francis
Englefield, at Louvain, brought by this Earl. |
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3. The Lords of the Congregation mean to send to the
writer to aid them with 300 arquebusiers, now at their being
at Edinburgh. Would know what answer he shall make them.
—Berwick, 1 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 4. |
| Sept. 1. |
1445. Charges at Berwick. |
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Notes of expenses incurred on divers accounts at Berwick.—
Sept. 1565.
Orig. Endd.: 1. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 1. |
1446. Persons taken with the Earl of Sutherland. |
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Names of seven persons taken with the Earl of Sutherland.
Orig. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 1. |
1447. The Queen to Smith. |
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1. Upon Thursday last the French Ambassador came to her
with Mauvissier, who brought letters from the King and his
mother, containing request as follows:—That the King (having
heard from the Queen of Scots in what doubt she stood of
her subjects, and of the troubles like to ensue in that realm,
and likewise of some unkindness conceived against the said
Queen) has sent expressly thither to give her advice how to
compound the controversies with her subjects, and by the
way not only to communicate to the Queen of England his
purpose, but also to require her to appoint some one to join
with Mauvissier in this action. |
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2. She told them how unseasonably this offer comes to her
to deal therein, for at the present was newly arrived from
Scotland one of her chamber, John Tamworth, who, being
sent to the Queen with like message and intention that the
King has, was by that Queen lightly answered, and in returning otherwise used than the terms of amity required. The
Queen of Scots so answered as appeared thereby she had no
such meaning, either to satisfy the Queen's demands, or to
follow any advice to procure quietness to herself; and would
needs have Queen Elizabeth make an assurance for herself and
her new husband's mother and her heirs to succeed her
[Elizabeth]. And as the advice she gave Queen Mary for
procuring quietness with her subjects, she refused to hear any
advices, not so much as thanking her for her goodwill; and so
dismissed her servant. According to his instructions Tamworth treated only with the Queen, and not with her husband,
declaring that he had no other commandment, which Queen
Mary did not disallow, until at his going away she caused a
safe-conduct to be sent him in the name of her husband as
King and her own, which he refused for lack of authority from
the writer; requiring either to have a safe-conduct in the
Queen's own name, or else some one of her servants to conduct him to the frontier, which was denied him. On his way
on this side Dunbar he was taken by a number of horsemen arrayed in manner of war, and violently from thence
conducted to the castle of Hume, where he was detained
prisoner, though gently used by Lord Hume, until after a
few days he was dismissed. This happened unseasonably at
this time, which she [Elizabeth] declared unto them to the
intent that they might see how unmeet it was for her so
suddenly to renew the like offers unto her [Mary], until she
might perceive how she had better advised herself of her
former doings. |
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3. To this they could not otherwise answer but that they
misliked this her manner of proceeding with the Queen; and
although they confessed that Queen Mary gave her cause to
deal with her no further, yet they entreated her to join with
the King to do a good act. |
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4. It was agreed that they should write to Queen Mary
and advertise her of the whole matter that had passed betwixt
Queen Elizabeth and them, of the offer of the French King,
and of the cause of her stay to join with him, and thereupon
to require answer from her; which they writing, Queen
Elizabeth was contented at their request to send into Scotland, and upon hope to have answer within ten days M. de
Mauvissier tarried here. |
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5. Smith is to repair to the Court, and impart unto the
King and his mother her acceptance of this their offers of
friendship; and whatsoever they shall hear of her in these
matters of Scotland betwixt the Queen and her nobility, they
shall find her to have as honourable and friendly consideration
of the Queen of Scots to procure her due obedience of her subjects as her best friends could require, and that the grounds
of these troubles are not the matter of religion (although in
some part that is mixed with it), but a disorderly proceeding
of the Queen in the matter of her marriage, and in the government of her realm since her marriage. Herein she so offends
her nobility, as the greater part of them are brought to despair
of their lives and estates for not consenting to the violation of
the laws and orders of the realm.
Orig. Draft. Endd. Pp. 8. |
| Sept. 1. |
1448. Valentine Dale to Cecil. |
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Has written to their Lordships what he has done with the
Spanish Ambassador touching his requests. Desires to know
whether he shall give him anything in writing.—London, 1
Sept. Signed.
Orig., with seal. Hol. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary.
Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 1. |
1449. Challoner to Phayre. |
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1. Complains of his health. Desires him to further Sir
Thomas Gresham's suit for the recovery of his money. Sends
commendations to different people in Spain.—London, 1
Sept. 1565. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—Will move Mr. Secretary again for Phayre for
more diets. Ralph Scudamore advertises him of a great
packet for the Countess of Feria sent by his cousin, Dorothy
Chamberlain.
Orig., partly in Scudamore's hand, with seal. Add.
Endd. Pp. 4. |
| Sept. 2. |
1450. Bedford to Cecil. |
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This day came hither Captain Brickwell with resolution
for all things he had in charge to give information of, saving
that for the Lords of the Congregation nothing is expressed.
And for that purpose he received this morning a letter subscribed by the Duke, the Earl of Murray, Glencairn, and
others, craving to be holpen with 300 arquebusiers out of this
garrison. Knows right well the goodness of this cause, and
the Queen's goodwill and care towards them, and that now it
is requisite to have them thus holpen, for that now their
cause is to be in this manner decided, and that it now stands
upon their utter overthrow and undoing, since the Queen's
party is at the least 5,000 and they not much above
1,000. Besides that she has arquebusiers and they have
none, and want the power that the Earl of Argyll should
bring them, who is not yet joined with theirs. Prays him
to learn her Majesty's pleasure in this behalf, what and how
he shall answer them in this. Desires to know how he shall
deal in this matter, he having in this piece but 800 soldiers.
Received from the Lords the two papers enclosed.—Berwick,
2 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 2. |
1451. Randolph to Cecil. |
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This day was in good hope that all things should be well,
and that these Lords should have been able to make their
party good against such as pursue them. In this town they
find neither help nor comfort of any persons. The Queen
follows them so near with such forces (and so much stronger
by reason of her arquebusiers) that she gives them no time
to rest in any place. This town also has been so beaten this
whole day and night with cannon and other shot out of the
castle that the townsmen, in whom they most trusted, are
now likeliest to turn their arms against them, wherefore they
are now, at 3 a.m., retiring. Yet for a time to give place unto
her displeasure against them, and after this (if no better
comes of it), if they find any likelihood to make their part good,
they will adventure their lives and leave the success to God.
It is thought by the wisest that little good can be done at
this time without some greater support from the Queen than
can well be in readiness in short time; wherefore it is determined that if they find not themselves in sufficient number to
encounter the Queen, then every one shall retire where he
believes that he shall be in most surety. Of some of the best
Cecil shall hear very shortly either in the East or West
Marches. Has advertised such as have charge there, that the
arrival of the others be not found strange.—Edinburgh, 2
Sept. 1565. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—James Macconell is dead of the hurt he took in his
head when he was taken.
Orig. Hol. Add. Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 2. |
1452. Montague, Wotton, and Haddon to the Privy
Council. |
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Sends the petition exhibited by the magistrates of the
towns of Nieuport, Dunkirk, and Ostend to M. De Montigny
and his colleagues. Unless there is redress, they fear to lose
the benefit of the fishing, which is their only living.—Bruges,
2 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 3. |
1453. Scrope to Cecil. |
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Has here taken the musters by virtue of a commission from
the Lord Lieutenant, whereupon the Borderers gather such
presumption of wars as he can scarcely keep them from
disorder, and fears that they shall upon such bruits as they
have thereof use hostility. Prays him remember his former
suit unto the Queen for the Earl of Lennox's lands near him,
either to purchase at rate according to his former motion, or
otherwise.—Carlisle, 3 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 3. |
1454. Gresham to Phayre. |
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Three days past sent him letters from the Spanish Ambassador for the Prince, Ruy Gomez, and Don Francisco Fonseca,
touching the 1,566 ducats which Don Francisco owes him.
Desires him to speak earnestly to Ruy Gomez, that he may
write sharply to Don Francisco to see him paid. If he will
not pay, Gresham will labour that the Queen shall write to
the King and declare how unhonestly he is handled.—London,
3 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 3. |
1455. Phayre to Cecil. |
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They say here that the Queen's marriage with this King's
cousin is out of all hope. These folk do speak much too broad
and too much shamefully. The King has lost a great deal of
reputation by not succouring Malta. He has 105 galleys,
50 ships, and 30,000 or 35,000 soldiers. The money which
came from the Indies and was embargoed is now released.
The King and Queen are at Segovia with the Prince, who has
been very sick. He had been managing his horses one
morning, and was in a marvellous sweat when he came home,
and put off his clothes and got him to his naked bed, the
which he had caused to be cooled with a pan or scaldetto full
of snow, a proper invention; it had almost cost him his life.
His good toys do make his father not over hasty to set him
up in household. Since his coming to Segovia the King has
given audience to no ambassador. The King will enter into
Toledo with good St. Eugenio's bones on 25th instant. This
week they buried old Mr. Moffet. He was shriven and
houselled, "aneyled," and was buried in grey friars' weed. Is
in great need of money.—Madrid, 3 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Hol., with seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 5. |
| Sept. 4. |
1456. Randolph to Cecil. |
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1. The Queen minded to have taken the Lords here, but that
the Saturday was so foul a day she had gone near them, and
yet she rode twenty miles that day. She returns to Stirling,
and from thence to Glasgow, where she is this Tuesday. The
Duke, with the rest of the Lords, were yesterday at Hamilton,
this night at the Laird of Drumlanrick's house, who now takes
open part with them, as also the Master of Maxwell that is
come to them, promising assistance with all the power that he
can make. He purposes to convoy them to Dumfries, either
to defend them against all her power or to put them in
safety into their friends' hands at Carlisle, and will shift for
himself. Many of her forces fall daily from her that are
weary of the matter. She has also entered into suspicion
with all men, saving a few that are about her, as much with
the Lord of Morton as any, and yet he has not the wit to
leave her, how often soever that he has promised it. |
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2. The Lord of Argyll some say is near them, and if that
be so, he may hear that she leaves Glasgow before she takes
her rest. All her ladies and gentlemen are left behind her,
saving one. It is reported that she sometimes bears a pistolet,
and had that time one in her hand when coming near
Hamilton she looked to have fought. Her husband only in
the whole company wears a gilt corslet, all others after their
country fashion armed in jacks. The Lord of Murray repairs
into England as he wrote that shall be the last refuge. If in
the meantime any good be thought to be done, they will leave
nothing unattempted that lies in their power. Murray repairs
into England. One hundred gentlemen are determined to set
upon him in battle wheresoever the Queen's husband be, and
either to slay him or tarry behind lifeless amongst them.
Other devices there are to like effect. If this continue, they
trust not a little in the Queen's support. If they had only
300 arquebusiers and 150 pikes, doubtless this matter had
been ended ere now. If they go with their whole force
to Dumfries, without doubt they look for some support of
men from Berwick to Carlisle, which may be convoyed without danger. Cecil knows how needful it is to have money
to their provision; and what has been received, and how
much was promised for three or four months he knows.
These things provided may greatly advantage when the time
comes. It were also requisite that it were known what should
be said in Her Majesty's behalf to one part or the other, if
they come to communication. Some only stick for religion;
others will not yield, but that the amity may be confirmed,
and good assurance taken for it. This whole month has not
received anything from him. Cecil has heard that the Earl
of Sutherland was found in a ship coming to Scotland. He
is no fit man for this time, nor any that are in his company.
Prays God to send him that took the Earl of Sutherland to
light as well upon the Earl Bothwell and Lord Seton; two
worse friends to England, or greater enemies to this action
there are not in Scotland. The Lord of Bedford is too
straight-laced within his commission. If he be not in this
point enlarged that he may have power to spare upon a great
necessity 400 or 500, Her Majesty's other help will be out of
time to do what now with little might be ended. If he may
believe such as speak well, it may be easily brought to pass
that one country may receive both the Queens before it be
long. It admits no delay, nor will it be done with a pound or
two, though he is assured 8,000l. or 10,000l. would bring it
to pass. If in the world there be a more malicious heart
towards his Sovereign than she that reigns here, he desires
to be hanged at his return home, or counted as a villain for
ever. |
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3. James Macconell's wife is returned with her whole force
that went to rescue him. He was wounded in the forehead, and
thereof died. Old O'Donel may get him a new wife where he
can, for his wife is married to Shane O'Neil and her father was
at the bridal. The Earl of Argyll has lately received letters
out of Ireland, as from the Deputy, requiring to know whether
he will take part against Shane O'Neil or not, if he be set upon
by authority of the Queen of England. These letters his
Lordship suspects comes from no man that has authority, for
they bear not the form nor that manner of inditing, though
they be in English, as in like cases are used, and therefore
thinks it is a fetch of O'Neale's to know his mind; wherefore
he has given a doubtful answer, that neither of them shall
be wiser, into whose hands soever it comes. This he received
from his Lordship. |
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4. The Queen's Council commanded him to travail with this
Queen in behalf of Thomas Stevenson, of Knockfergus, that
had a ship stayed here by the Laird of Bargayne, etc., which
matter was ended two months since to the parties' contentment. |
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5. Yesterday this town made their musters in terrible fear.
They were able to make but 150 arquebusiers, and in the
whole 800. Their provost is Cragmillar, vain, and like to breed
cumber.—Edinburgh, 4 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Hol. Add. Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 4. |
| Sept. 4. |
1457. Mundt to Cecil. |
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A town in Hungary having surrendered on terms, the
garrison on their exit have been massacred by the Turks.
The Emperor's army is compelled to remain in the stronger
places. It is said that this war is undertaken by the Turk to
make the Vaivode King of Poland.—Strasburg, 4 Sept. 1565.
Signed.
Orig. Hol., with seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary.
Lat. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 4. |
1458. Montague, Wotton, and Haddon to Cecil. |
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Desire to know the Queen's pleasure for the suspension of
this diet for a time.—Bruges, 4 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary.
Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 4. |
1459. Nicholas Wotton to Cecil. |
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The Commissioners are in some perplexity, as it now seems
that the Queen would condescend to some things which they
looked not for rather than break, so that they dare scant
persist so stoutly as they would. The Lady Cecilia of Baden
passed this way in haste. Begs that he may not have to
remain here during the winter. At their meeting yesterday
there was a question moved for suspending this diet. Saw a
letter from Rome of 11th ult., in which it said that there were
marriages concluded between the French King and King
Philip's sister, and the Prince of Spain and the French
King's sister. Also some news about Malta.—Bruges, 4
Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Hol. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 4. |
| Sept. 4. |
1460. Viscount Montague to Cecil. |
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If the motion for suspension of the whole treaty take not
place, but this for the absence of himself and M. De Montigny
be allowed, desires that he may have the Queen's letter for
his discharge, and also to know what answer he shall make
to the request for promise of return.—Bruges, 4 Sept. 1565.
Signed.
Orig. Hol., with seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary.
Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 5. |
1461. Bedford to the Queen. |
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1. Has received her letters of the 28th ult. for the levying
of 600 footmen and 100 horsemen for this garrison, etc. The
supply of horsemen is committed to Mr. Marshal here; and of
the footmen in Norham and Wark shall in each be placed
100, and the rest to furnish up this garrison. |
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2. As for Eyemouth she shall not need to fear it. Of flesh,
bread, and drink they have good store at Berwick; but butter,
fish, and other salt store they have none. Received by
Captain Brickwell 400l.; out of this 400l. he has appointed
that 50l. be given to the Elwoods, which shall be done in
such secret manner as in this case behoves. If they will
acquit themselves in this matter as they have begun, for
the countenance of their service they shall have the other
fifty. |
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3. The French desire to treat a peace in Scotland. It were
good that there were an assured peace or else open war, for
the thieves on the Borders are now most busy. The Lords
of the Congregation are retired to Peebles, where for lack
of shot they are in great distress, and like to receive the
overthrow. The Master of Maxwell is come to them, and
the Earl of Argyll is looked for.— Berwick, 5 Sept. 1565.
Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 4. |
| Sept. 5. |
1462. Bedford to Cecil. |
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1. Lord Hume has made proclamation that no Scottsman
shall talk with any Englishman, nor yet bring any victuals to
this town. He sent him word that he would do so, and
oftentimes has proclaimed the like, but yet it has not been so
thoroughly observed. Here is the Earl of Sutherland, who
married the Earl of Lennox's sister; would know the Queen's
pleasure for him. The Laird of Cessford has written to the
Lord Warden of the Middle Marches, whose letter he encloses.
He may not come to any day of Trewe in open and wonted
manner without proclamation in that King and Queen's
names. |
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2. As for Cecil's desire to have certain ground in the Covent
Garden to enlarge his houses on his garden walls, will cause
Mychell to wait upon him to know his pleasure, and that
done he shall make him answer that shall not mislike him,
albeit he makes no small account of that ground. |
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3. The Lords of the Congregation are retired to Peebles,
where for lack of shot they are in great distress. |
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4. The Master of Maxwell is not come to the Lords. |
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5. Sends herewith the examinations of the three men that
were stayed here, and now are sent up to him. Prays him
remember the charges of their board here. Mentions other
matters, of which he wrote this day to the Queen.—Berwick,
5 Sept. 1565. Signed. |
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6. P. S.—In the boat of twenty-six tons, wherein the Earl
of Sutherland was taken, were 400 or 500 shovels stowed as
ballast, and it is thought that every ship that comes from
Flanders brings the like carriage with them.
Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 4. |
| Sept. 5. |
1463. Sir John Forster to Cecil. |
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Met the Lord Warden of Scotland at a "treste," 31 August,
where they proceeded in justice without making of any proclamation, albeit the Scottish Warden had commission not to
have met unless he had proclaimed both the King and Queen,
whereunto Forster would not agree. But other day of trewe
must be kept and proclamations suffered to pass, or else the
Borders can no longer continue in quiet.—Alnwick, 5 Sept.
1565. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary: Sir John
Forster to my master, with a letter of the Lord Clifford.
Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 5. |
1464. Scrope to Bedford. |
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1. Upon receipt of Bedford's letters of the 2nd instant the
writer attended the arrival of some of the Lords of the Congregation; and something considering their tarrying (for that
Randolph signified that they departed Edinburgh on Saturday
last at 1 a.m. hitherwards), yesternight he sent a man to
Dumfries to inquire of their speed, who brought word that
they are this day (accompanied with the Master of Maxwell)
repaired unto Dumfries. The Master has written to him
thereof, copy of whose letter he encloses to him, to the end
that he may consider and advertise how he shall use them.
Has appointed to meet the Master of Maxwell and some of
the Lords to-morrow; and if they shall desire to repair hither,
and here to tarry or depart at pleasure, the writer intends to
grant the same.—Carlisle, 5 Sept. 1565. Signed. |
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2. P. S.—If the Queen, upon these doings of the Master,
shall appoint a new officer against him, Scrope asks how he
shall do in their meeting.
Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 5. |
1465. The Master of Maxwell to Scrope. |
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1. The Lords of the Congregation being come here, before
1 September, desire to be assured whether if they be further
pursued, and come to him, they shall have liberty to remain
and depart at their pleasure. |
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2. Desires him to speak openly whether, in case the Queen
besieges his house, Scrope will come with all his force to the
resisting of it. Desires him to appoint a day to confer with
them.—Dumfries, 5 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Copy. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 6. |
1466. Bedford to Cecil. |
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Matters in Scotland pass better than when he last wrote.
If they might have the help they desire he might then doubt
the less. They are now drawn near their friends; and though
the Queen would not command it, yet if she would but wink
at his aiding therein, and seem to blame him for attempting
such matters as he with the help of others should bring about,
he doubts not but things would pass in other sort than they
do. Trusts Cecil will hasten some resolution what and how
they shall do if the Lords call for help. — Berwick, 6 Sept.
1565. Signed. |
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2. P. S.—Upon closing this, came advertisement from Lord
Scrope of the coming of the Lords to Dumfries, as by the
letter from the Master of Maxwell to Scrope, and his Lordship's letter to the writer, shall better appear. Wishes
that it might be signified both to Lord Scrope and him
whether and in what manner the Lords at Dumfries shall
be aided.
Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 7. |
1467. The Queen to Bedford. |
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Allows his taking the Earl of Sutherland, and directs him
to keep him and his company safely, and to let the Duke and
his company know. Wilson has spoiled not only Flemish
and French, but also English; and she is pressed by the Ambassadors of France and Spain more for his apprehension than
that of any other pirate. He is not to be used directly. In
case of a raid, the Earl is to omit nothing which may tend to
the defence of her subjects without violation of peace.
Draft, corrected by Cecil. Endd. partly by Cecil, and dated:
7 Sept. 1565. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 7. |
1468. The Queen of Scots to Randolph. |
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Accepts in good part that the Queen should send one
with M. De Mauvissiere to entreat of all causes of misliking
between them. Will not however consent that he or the
Queen shall meddle any way betwixt her and her subjects.
—Stirling, 7 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil. Partly defaced.
Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 7. |
1469. Another copy of the above.
Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 8. |
1470. The Queen of Scots to Bedford. |
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Is informed that the Earl of Sutherland, coming from
beyond sea, and repairing to his native country, is detained
as prisoner at Berwick. She marvels at this in time of so
good intelligence betwixt her and his Sovereign. Prays him
to put the Earl to liberty; or if he will not so do, that he
will signify the bearer what has been the occasion of his
stay.—Glasgow, 8 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 8. |
1471. Châtelherault, Murray, and Glencairn to Randolph. |
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1. Ask him to warn Bedford that they suspect the man that
should come means not truly. All the heads they seek
are the establishment of that religion which they profess,
with the abolishing of the contrary, surety of their lives
and heritages, and that the common weal of this country
be governed by the advice of the nobility, and not by
strangers. This is the whole that ever they have sought,
as the declaration (whereof they send a copy) fully testifies.
Desire him to signify to Bedford that they cannot find themselves content until be again on the fields, and that the
arquebusiers and pikes may be sent to Carlisle with expedition as to the time when they may be in the fields.—
Dumfries, 8 Sept. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—Desire to be manifestly advertised, that they may
give information to their friends.
Orig. Endd. by Cecil: The Lords to Th. Randolph for
answer to him of the advertisement given to them of Beton's
coming. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 8. |
1472. Murray to Randolph. |
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Has seen the copy of the letter and long discourse sent
to Randolph concerning M. Mauvissiere. Randolph knows
Murray's mind thereupon already. If the matter tend to
that conclusion, the writer desires that he and some dearest
to him may have licence for certain years to play. Desires
him also to write to Bedford to cause the soldiers to haste
at Carlisle; and also to be vigilant in the furniture of the
money.—Dumfries, 8 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 8. |
1473. Challoner and Scudamore to Phayre. |
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1. Urge him again to attend to the recovery of Gresham's
money.—St. James', 8 Sept. 1565. Signed by Challoner. |
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2. P.S.—Next week the King of Sweden's sister will
arrive. There are appointed to receive her, Lord Hunsdon
and Lady Cobham. Challoner is very sick still, God send
him health, and money enough to relieve a "sight" of poor
rogues.—London. Signed by Ralph Scudamore.
Orig., in Scudamore's hol., with seal. Add. Endd. by
Phayre. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 9. |
1474. Bedford to Cecil. |
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The Tividale men fall to pricking, and at night range
abroad by thirty and forty in a company. Within two
nights they came to Haggerston, and there not only wounded
for dead two men and a woman, but also stole thence a
gelding and a mare; and going home took certain victuallers
of their borders coming to this town, whom they took
prisoners, and made them deliver their bonds so to enter
upon their call.—Berwick, 9 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 9. |
1475. Randolph to Cecil. |
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1. Immediately after he received the Queen's letters he
despatched the bearer towards this Court. Much ado he had
before he could be suffered to let him go out of this town;
so curious this Provost is to seem to do good service, that no
man should come where the Queen is but she must be first
warned. At length he sent him with a servant of his, but
he would not speak with her before she came to Stirling,
where he delivered the letters to her. One day he tarried
for his answer, and the next came hither, from whence he
departs to-morrow. How she is minded towards the Lords
he can perceive by her own writing, which he herewith sends
him. They think there can be no worse end unto them than
that which is made by an accord. As he was commanded
so did he advise them, but has got no answer. Perchance
they intend to make it by mouth, or some one from them
to the Queen, as he hears that the Earl of Rothes shall be
sent from them to her to show their griefs. |
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2. The Earl of Morton has now also left the Queen, and
has promised to take open part with the other. All men
mislike this kind of government, but know not how to
remedy it. All men are now given to mischief; steal who
lists, kill who can, speak who will, there is neither justice
nor punishment of vice. The Earl of Argyll sent to Lennox
about 1,000 persons, who have harried most part of the
country; some others also there are of his that have been
in Athol and spoil as fast there. The theives of Liddesdale
spare not to ride within eight miles of this town. |
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3. The Queen this day departed from Stirling, and purposes to go to St. Andrew's; by the way she will take, if
she can, Castle Campbell and Loch Leven. From St.
Andrew's she will to Dundee, and so to St. Johnston's, with
both which towns she is greatly offended, for support they
had in readiness to send unto the Lords. Word is come to
this to furnish the castle with victuals and munition, and
to keep strict guard that none transport their goods out of
the town, by which means she thinks to keep them in awe.
What he shall be whom this Queen sends, the writer knows
not. Believes for all that is written to him that she is more
willing to accord than she would seem. Has sent the copy
of her letter to the Lords to advise upon.—Edinburgh, 9
Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Hol. Add. Endd. by Cecil: By Stafferton, and
also by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 9. |
1476. Randolph to Bedford. |
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Encloses a couple of letters, which he asks him to read
and send by his man to Mr. Secretary with all despatch.—
Edinburgh, 9 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Hol. Add. Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 9. |
1477. The Lady Cecilia of Sweden to the Queen. |
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Thanks her for sending ships and people to meet her.—
Canterbury, Sept. 9, 1565. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 9. |
1478. John Marsh to Cecil. |
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Is informed that in Zealand there is a ship of 120 tons
well appointed for the wars; and it is determined that if
the Queen will not fit forth some ships to keep the Land's
End from pirates, they will do it themselves. Has learnt
that the Admiral of Scotland, who has been in France and
at Brussels, has hired his passage for Scotland so as in no
wise he may touch in any part of England. He reports that
he came for provision of munition. Some say he came for
money. Corn is at very great price. — Antwerp, 9 Sept. 1565.
Signed: John Mershe, governor.
Orig. Add. Endd.: From John Marshe, governor of the
English nation at Antwerp. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 10. |
1479. The Lords of Scotland to the Queen. |
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Having been pursued from place to place they have retired
to Dumfries. Beg that she will give them aid and defend
their religion, lives and heritages.—Dumfries, 10 Sept. 1565.
Signed: James Hamilton, James Stewart, Ochiltre, Glencairn,
John Maxwell, Rothes, and Drumlanrig.
Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil: By Manvile [sic].
Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 10. |
1480. Murray to the Queen. |
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Notwithstanding of late his mind was to retire towards
her to thank her for the favour that he with his friends have
always received at her hands, matters have fallen out that
the weal of the cause in hand compels him to make residence
with the rest of the noblemen that joined presently in action
with him. Therefore upon occasion of M. Mauvisier's
arrival he has desired the bearer to communicate his mind
to her.—Dumfries, 10 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 10. |
1481. The Lords of Scotland to Cecil. |
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Crave his assistance in their suits to the Queen. Such
occasions are presented as neither the common cause itself,
nor any particular that sustains the same, has at any time had
more need of his favour, as the bearer can declare.—Dumfries,
10 Sept. 1565. Signed by James Hamilton, James Stewart,
Rothes, and others.
Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil: By Mr. Melvyn. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 10. |
1482. Murray to Cecil. |
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Repeats what he wrote this day to the Queen, and desires
that the gentleman (Cecil's old acquaintance) he sends may
have his advice in such things as he has to propound.—
Dumfries, 10 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 10. |
1483. Bedford to the Queen. |
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The Lords of the Congregation fear worse will come upon
them. Sends to Mr. Secretary their letters, whereby appears
what good hope they conceive of her aid to them. Prays
her resolution as well in this as touching the Earl of Sutherland to be signified by the bearer.—Berwick, 10 Sept. 1565.
Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. P. 2. |
| Sept. 10. |
1484. Bedford to the Privy Council. |
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Being pressed by the Lords of the Congregation to know
what shall be done, has sent this gentleman, a soldier called
Nicholas Arrington, to declare their estate.—Berwick, 10
Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 10. |
1485. Bedford to Cecil. |
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1. Randolph and he also, making account that before this
they should receive resolution and order to send the Lords
aid, promised that upon knowledge from above they would
not fail so to do. Sends him as well their letters to Randolph
as a letter from him, whereby Cecil shall see their full desire.
Asks him procure perfect resolution from Her Majesty both
to satisfy these Lords one way or other, and also how he shall
deal with these matters of the thieves of Tividale. |
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2. If it please Her Majesty he would be glad to see the
Lords at Dumfries, if they continue there and aid come for
them; and he would leave in his place the Lord Warden and
Mr. Marshall here.—Berwick, 10 Sept. 1565. Signed. |
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3. P.S.—Forwards a letter brought from the Scottish Queen
by Beton. It is all "tratta" to delay time and work more
mischief to the Protestants.
Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 10. |
1486. Instructions for Robert Melvile. |
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1. To require of the Queen of England for the pacifying of
this cause 3,000 men; thereof 1,000 arquebusiers, 1,000 pikes,
500 bowmen, and 500 horsemen; and to remember that money
be sent for their pay to Lord Scrope with haste. |
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2. Item.—Some field pieces, such as shall be most expedient
to be conveyed with their footmen. Item.—In case their adversary take a strength, that there be provided ready mounted
with powder, bullet, and also necessaries, some battery for
assieging the same. |
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3. Item.—That certain ships be sent to keep the Firth and
east coast, to the effect that intelligence may pass to the Court
at London, and also the intelligence out of France may be
stopped from the adversary; and some ships also in the Firth
of Clyde, where a few will serve. Of this shall come that
intelligence shall be interrupted, the towns of the sea coast
shall seek to the Lords, and adjoin the cause, which will be
a great number, and also will be a victualling to the army. |
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4. In case the Queen enters in communing, it is thought
good that the Lords with the Queen's forces be first in the
field, for that shall draw the communing better on, if it likes
her to have it. Otherwise it may be suspected that under
this communing they intend to gather their forces both here
and in France, and to weaken the noblemen and their friends
that sustain this cause, that thereafter they shall not be able
to sustain the religion, nor the amity betwixt the two realms.
Copy. Endd.: 10 Sept. 1565. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 10. |
1487. Smith to Cecil. |
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Was never more desirous to come home. In Smith's last
packet Cecil had a book whereby he may guess how the house
of Guise stands in this Court; and he now sends one whereby
he shall know how the other faction stands. But if Languedoc
should have put in print their complaints of M. D'Anville and
his lieutenant, and likewise Guienne those of M. Monluc, it
would have been a more strange and miserable spectacle.—
Xainctes, 10 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 3. |
| Sept. 10. |
1488. Otto Duke of Brunswick to the Queen. |
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Letter of credence for his servant, Andrew Saur.—Harburg,
10 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd.: By Andreas Saurer à Mommelsdorff.
Lat. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 10. |
1489. Otto Duke of Brunswick to Cecil. |
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Letter of credence for his servant, Andrew Saur.—Harburg,
10 Sept. 1565. Signed.
Orig. Add. Endd.: By Andreas Saurer of Mommelsdorf.
Lat. Pp. 2. |
