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| July 1. |
1060. The Cardinal of Chatillon to Cecil. |
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Sends three letters written by a certain "personage" to
Mde. De Mouy. The bearer will tell him his opinion concerning him. Although he is a double spy, yet he serves the other
side the best. Begs him to keep these letters secret.—Sheen,
1 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| July 2. |
1061. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Sends the copy of a letter from Lord Scrope. Thinks the
Borders have not been so quiet in any man's memory.—
Alnwick, 2 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| July 2. |
1062. Lord Scrope to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Has received his letters and taken measures for the safe
conduction of the Laird of Livingstone out of the realm. Lord
Herries intends to put 100 horsemen and 100 footmen in garrison at Hoddam and Loch Maben. There are great dissensions
between him and the Laird of Johnstone for their own
particularities.—Carlisle. |
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Copy. P. ½. Enclosure. |
| July 2. |
1063. The Queen to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Directs him to tell the Lords of Scotland that it might be
evil interpreted if she were to appoint them a government or
governor by name, but that she can allow of any whom they
by common consent may choose, and also that she thinks that
none can be better than the Earl of Lennox. He is also to
assure them that whatever the Queen of Scots and her party
may say, she means not to break the order of law and justice
by advancing her cause or by hearing her complaints against
her son to make confusion of governments. He is secretly to
give them 1,000 marks for the relief of their waged men. He
is not to allow Thomas Livingston to pass to the Queen of
Scots. The armour which was provided of the money levied
in Yorkshire is to be distributed in sundry places of strength,
for otherwise if it should be distributed to every township
there might be more changes therein. He is to take order for
the custody of the Countess of Westmorland |
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Draft in Cecil's writing. Endd. Pp. 52/3. |
| [July.] |
1064. Instructions given to Mr. Chambers, sent by the Duke
of Chatelherault to the French King and the Duke
of Alva. |
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He is to declare how the Duke was by the universal consent of the realm found nearest and most lawful to be governor
during the Queen of Scots minority, and declared second person
to the crown. Also how Morton and his accomplices have
accused the Queen of the same crime of which they were the
inventors, and crowned the Prince, her son. The Duke has
the Queen's special commission of old to proceed in all things.
Their houses are wrecked principally because they will not
break the ancient league with France, and allow the Queen of
England's deceitful and ungodly manner of proceeding. In
case the Queen were not found worthy to "broeke" the authority the Prince will not succeed, as the right to the crown
comes only by Her Majesty to him, and therefore will appertain
to the Duke. He is to procure support of France according to
the old bond and solicit for help of Spain. |
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Copy. Endd. P. 1. |
| July 4. |
1065. William Landgrave of Hesse to the Queen. |
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Commends the bearer, John Wolf, and begs that she will
assist the Counts Palatine to pay off the burdens left upon
his estate by the late Count Wolfgang.—Cassel, 4 July 1570.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 2½. |
| July 4. |
1066. Frederic II. to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Desires that she will procure the restitution of a ship and
goods belonging to certain merchants of Bergen which have
been seized by a French vessel and brought into her realm.—
Copenhagen, 4 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 1⅓. |
| July 5. |
1067. Hugh Clough to Sir Thomas Gresham. |
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Informs him of his negotiations for procuring money for the
Queen of England. This day the Duke of Holstein, the Pals
grave Ludwig, and the Landgrave of Hesse, with 200 horse,
being on their journey towards Keil, the two latter were
desirous to pass through this town, and required licence so to
do. The lords of the town sent two gentlemen and eight
serjeants to conduct them to their lodgings as strangers who
met them three miles off in the land of Holstein, and would
have declared the lords of their town's pleasure to them which
they were not suffered to do until they came upon the liberties
of Hamburgh. The lords' pleasure was that they should enter
the town as strangers by their guiding, whereunto the Palsgrave and Landgrave answered that as they took the town to
stand in Holstein, so without guides they would peaceably
enter the same. In fine, however, they agreed to accept three
of the officers to ride before them into the town. From the
gate to their lodging there was set in order about 1,000 men
in armour, because the lords judged that this was practised
by the Duke of Holstein, who makes claim to the town. This
was so evil taken of the two noblemen that they would not
once look on the burgomasters. Encloses copy of the Turks'
defiance to the Venetians, who have 80,000 soldiers. On the
7th June the Emperor was royally entertained at Nuremburg.
As he has one of his daughters already married to King Philip,
"being sleapt by Duke Charles, her uncle, at Sprag [Inspruck]
according to the order for King Philip," so he intends to
marry the other to the King of France, but by whom it shall
be done he cannot learn. Understands of 5,000 horsemen
taken up in Germany for the King of France, and 10,000 footmen in Switzerland. There are hereabouts 1,600 horsemen,
who themselves understand not certainly whom they shall
serve. The Duke of Alva furnishes forty ships for the safe
conduct of the Emperor's daughter to Spain. There are commissioners at Stettin to conclude a peace between the Kings
of Sweden, Denmark, and the town of Lubeck. There have
arrived in Antwerp 6,000 Walloons and 1,000 Spaniards.—
Hamburg, 5 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 3½. |
| July 5. |
1068. Thomas Randolph to Lord Hunsdon. |
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His life is so pleasant that if he were once quit of this
country he would see Muscovy before he came here again. If
they have not some good news against next convention farewell
all friendship that here is to be had. Believes that the poor
King will start up naked alone for any great number that will
be left him. Keeps his chamber, and dare not set his nose out
of the door.—Edinburgh, 5 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ¾. |
| July 6. |
1069. The Earl of Sussex to the Queen. |
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Has sent a copy of her letter to Randolph. Sends a copy
of a letter written to Lethington. Perceives that the King's
side is greatly appalled and discouraged with Livingstone'
passage into Scotland. In her letters her pleasure is that
besides a writing signed and sealed by the Duke and others,
they should give good assurance for the performance thereof;
he desires to know what assurance he shall demand. —
Alnwick, 6 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| July 4. |
1070. The Earl of Sussex to Lethington. |
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Perceives that his letter consists of three special points; the
first, for an accord for the space of one month; the second,
that the Lords of the Queen's party may convene safely; the
third, that they may have licence to send to the Queen of
Scots. Cannot consent to them unless they subscribe to the
underwritten articles. First, that arms may cease on both
sides bonâ fide; secondly, that the Queen's rebels be abandoned; thirdly, that no foreign force be received; and lastly,
that no innovation be made in the government of the realm
until the return of the messengers sent by the Queen of Scots
to the Queen of England. The Bishop of Ross, in behalf of
the Queen of Scots, has accorded to these four articles, and if
they be not performed, then is the Queen of England discharged in honour from performing on her part anything
beneficial to the Scottish Queen.—Alnwick, 4 July 1570.
Signed. |
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Copy. Pp. 3. Enclosure. |
| July 6. |
1071. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Is sorry that either the malicious Papists or impudent
counterfeit Protestants use such slanderous dealing with the
pen; but the slander of the evil breeds more commodity
to the good than their praise. Has already written to the
Queen touching the discharge of the soldiers; and if she will
send some certainty as to which side she will allow in Scotland, he can make a certain plat of the forces and charges
requisite. With this lingering she loses time, consumes her
treasure, and hangs in danger to lose both sides.—Alnwick,
6 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| July 6. |
1072. Lord Hunsdon to Cecil. |
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Having great business to do in London he has written to
the Queen for leave to come up, and begs Cecil's furtherance
of his request.—Berwick, 6 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ¾. |
| July 6. |
1073. The Queen of Navarre to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Desires her favour for the widow and children of Mr.
Champernoun.—Rochelle, 6 July 1570. |
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Copy. Add. Endd. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| July 6. |
1074. Robert Bullman to Walter Dowse. |
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There are two barks here of 50 tons a piece, which shall
go to Scotland to a certain castle which is in the hands of the
French with money and victuals. The one is a black bark
with two tops, and the other a "rossen" bark with two tops.
Prays him not to let it be bruited abroad that he gives this
knowledge.—St. Malo, 7 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. P. 1. |
| July 7. |
1075. Determination of the General Assembly of Scotland. |
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It is concluded that the King's authority should be obeyed
throughout the realm, and all ministers are commanded to
pray for his preservation.— Edinburgh, 7 July. Signed:
M. I. Gray. |
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Printed on a single sheet. |
| July 7. |
1076. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Sends him a copy of a letter from Randolph with notes on
the margin as to what he has done in those matters.—Alnwick,
7 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ⅓. |
| July 5. |
1077. Randolph to the Earl of Sussex. |
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The Queen's party in Scotland will "rek" their own at the
Scottish Queen's hands, for they have little confidence in the
Queen of England, who so often changes her course. This is
almost every man's speech, and preached in pulpit in plainer
words than he lists to write. The Earl of Morton is grieved
that they are so long held in suspense, when they might long
before this time have united themselves and have had their
country in quiet. Sends a letter from the Earl of Lennox,
by which it appears that he knows not what answer Archibald Douglas had concerning the money which will marvellously discomfort him. The Laird of Grange's affection to
the secretary has brought him into great suspicion, but Randolph doubts not of his honesty. There is some unkindness
between Morton and him. The discharge of Sussex's soldiers
was spoken of in this town six days ago, which makes some
here the stouter. To-morrow a servant of Morton's will be
with him with hawks.—Edinburgh, 5 July 1570. |
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Copy. Pp. 1½. Enclosure. |
| July 8. |
1078. The Earl of Sussex to the Queen. |
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Has sent a copy of her letter of the 2nd inst. to Mr. Randolph and required him to make a full declaration thereof
to the Lords of Scotland. They were greatly appalled before
and stood in terms to seek their own surety as they might,
but hopes that now they will take courage again. They be
greatly laboured by the adverse party that there might be a
general reconcilement, and great offers have been made on
their Queen's behalf if they will grow to that end, and it is
very likely if they receive not shortly from Her Majesty some
certain resolution of her pleasure, that they will seek some
certainty for their surety, which they say is daily offered.
Sends a copy of his letter to Lethington, who seems to intend
to employ himself to procure all that may be for her surety,
and the restoring of the Queen of Scots to her honour and
estate, for he has collected the principal matters to be offered
in that cause. If he had added to them that hostages should
be procured out of France; that certain principal strengths
in Scotland should be delivered to the custody of such as
Her Majesty should appoint; that the nobility that have depended on the King should continue in their offices; that
principal offices in that realm as they should "vake" should
be bestowed by Her Majesty's advice and assent; that the
Council of that realm be in like manner appointed; and that
religion be so established as no alteration should be procured,
he had gone as far as could well be offered or required. Lethington has required that he should so use his frank dealing that
it be not prejudicial to himself. Where she has commanded
him to decrease the garrisons if she accords with the Scottish
Queen, the greater part of these charges will be in vain.
Which side soever she takes, the time has been greatly lost
and her charges increased, and the state of the Borders continued uncertain. Immediately upon the entering of the
Laird of Livingstone into Scotland, certain of Buccleugh's and
Ferniehurst's men joined with the Kers and other rebels, took
a great booty of cattle from Wark, which they divided near
Jedburgh. Complains of a faintness in Cessford and others
who are joined to England in suffering them to pass through
their country. His soldiers followed the rescue and took four
miles within Scotland the Laird of Minto's eldest son and the
Laird of Linton.—Alnwick, 8 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| July 5. |
1079. The Earl of Sussex to Lethington. |
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Has received his letter of the 29th of June, whereby he
perceives that he would have the Queens of England and
Scotland accord upon such conditions as would breed surety
to both and amity between the realms, which he thinks will
be the better compassed if the Queen of England would unite
the nobility of Scotland by componing the differences of title
between the mother and the son. He also thinks it convenient that the Queen of Scots should renounce all title to
the crown of England during the Queen's life, and promise
not to procure any offence to her, &c., which is to be written
under her great seal and oath, and in case she violate this
promise she shall by Act of Parliament forfeit her title to the
crown of England. Sussex recapitulates all that has been
lately done against the Queen of England, such as the stirring
up of rebellion, the invasion of her realm, the receipt of her
rebels openly, the convention of Linlithgow and receipt of
the French messenger and other matters, and says that if
these things are done when the Queen of Scots is in custody,
his mistress may conceive that worse will be attempted when
she is at liberty. Approves in general of Lethington's offers,
but could point out some particular objections to the assurance
for their performance, but will not presume to deal therein
until the Queen of Scots has delivered her offers to the Queen.
Where he asks his advice as to the course they should hold,
he recommends them to give over dealing with the Queen's
rebels and leave off all by practices in England. Trusts that
whatever the sequel be, that Lethington shall not receive any
prejudice by anything contained in his letter.—Alnwick,
5 July 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. Enclosure. Pp. 5⅓. |
| July 8. |
1080. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Refers him to his letter of this date to the Queen. Sends
him the copy of a letter from Randolph. If Her Majesty
accord with the Queen of Scots he is sorry she has agreed to
elect a governor, for the Earl of Morton will smart for it in
the end.—Alnwick, 8 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| July 6. |
1081. Randolph to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Wrote in his last what he thought would become of this
way lately taken with the Queen of Scots, that neither shall
Her Majesty be sure at any time of her or of those with
whom she now treats, or have on the other side one friend
left to serve her turn. The Earl of Morton went yesterday
over the water to Aberdeen, as he says, to recreate his mind,
but Randolph doubts the worst. Has persuaded with him
not hastily to give over this cause. Tullibardine was yesterday in town and spake great words of their Queen's coming
home.—Edinburgh, 6 July 1570. |
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Copy. P. 1. Enclosure. |
| July 6. |
1082. Randolph to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Livingstone has gone to the Duke and Argyle in Doune,
and from thence to Blair Athol. His news is that the Queen
shall shortly come home, and has appointed the day within
six weeks. Huntly levies soldiers where he can get them.
In this town were taken this day above a score who were
prest by him and put in prison. Asks whether there was on
Wednesday last a proclamation in Jedburgh for all men to be
ready within 20 days to receive the Queen.—6 July 1570. |
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Copy. P. ⅓. Enclosure. |
| July 9. |
1083. Sir Henry Norris to the Queen. |
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On the 7th inst. the Ambassador of Spain came to him and
willed his secretary read to him the abstract of a latter lately
sent to him by the Duke of Alva. The Duke declared that
the occasion why he armed in Flanders was to convey the
Queen into Spain; and that it displeased him to the soul that
those who governed the Queen of England's affairs kept them
at such a point that he should need to declare that these preparations were not to Her Majesty's hindrance. He further
said that the Pope had not done anything that has so much
displeased his master as the late declaration, and that the
Queen would shortly hear what he would do herein. The
Moors are in great extremity through famine. The Turk
makes great preparation by sea and land, and has set forth
250 galleys. The King of Spain and sundry other princes
assist the Venetians, but this King refuses to do so; and not
long since there has been a ship taken, and said to be sent from
hence with munitions and artillery for the Seignior. This
long lingering peace stays upon two points, the one being for
payment of the princes' reiters, and the other for the restoring
of the officers into their offices and estates. The armies cease
not to molest one another the most they may. The Emperor
is at Spires. The Princes Protestant are holding a diet where
the Archbishop of Cologne shall declare himself of the religion.
Is informed that there is in England one Lumbres who gives
hither ordinary advertisements of such things as pass there.
The Duke of Guise is fallen into the disgrace of the King it
being broken out that he sought Madame Margaret in marriage,
and it is thought by some some that she has consented thereto.
The quarrel between the Duke Montmorency and the Marquis
of Maine for the antecedence has been decided by the Privy
Council in favour of Montmorency.— Paris, 9 July 1570.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1¼. |
| July 9. |
1084. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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They stand here upon doubtful terms between peace and
war; but no occasion omitted to annoy one another. On the
8th inst. the Admiral made rendezvous of his army at La
Charité. His army is volant, having little baggage which is
charged upon mules and horses of carriage, and consists chiefly
in horsemen having mounted 2,000 or 3,000 harquebussiers.
The Cardinal of Lorraine is at his abbey of St. Denis, nothing
content with this peace. The Duke of Guise has practised
some secret motion of marriage to Madame Margaret. Thinks
that if the young lady may have her will she would choose
rather to tarry in France than eat figs in Portugal. Many
nobles are lately repaired to the court. The King goes on
Monday next to St. Leger to follow the chase.—Paris, 9 July
1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1½. |
| July 9. |
1085. The Cardinal of Chatillon to Cecil. |
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Desires that he will procure the restitution of the bearer's
goods, which have been seized.—Sheen, 9 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. ½. |
| July 10. |
1086. Jehan de Court to Cecil. |
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It is now four years since he has been daily expecting to
go into England, to present him with the portrait of the
Queen, which he promised. As it is five years since it was
taken, he thinks that it will not now be like her, and
therefore sends him, by M. Raulet, one of the French King.
Would be glad to take Her Majesty's portrait and those of
the principal persons of her court. As the French King is
very desirous to know how the Queen of Scots looks at
present, he begs that he may have a passport for England,
and leave to go and take her portrait.—Paris, 10 July 1570.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| July 10. |
1087. Sir Valentine Browne to Cecil. |
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Sends him a note of payments and receipts on account of
the army in the North. The total charge from the beginning
to the last of June amounts to 26,246l. 3s. 3d., whereof there
remains due, 11,012l. 10s. 1d.—Berwick, 10 July 1570.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¾. |
| June 30. |
1088. Charges in the North. |
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A brief memorial of debt due to the army up to the last
day of June 1570. |
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Endd. Pp. 2. Enclosure. |
| July 11. |
1089. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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The Earl of Morton is come to Edinburgh, and is much
comforted with the Queen's answer. The adverse party have
given out that a time is appointed for the Queen's delivery
into Scotland, which wrought such a fear amongst them until
Randolph made declaration to Morton of the Queen's last
letter, as every of them was at a determination to shift for
himself, and the preachers lamented the cause in the pulpit.
Last week there was a convention of the ministers, who have
confirmed the King's authority to be good. They have sent
certain to the Lords of the contrary party to persuade them
therein.—Alnwick, 11 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| July, |
1090. — to the Earl of Sussex. |
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This morning there came a man to him, who parted from
Rochelle on the 20th, who assured him that the King's army
was defeated by the Admiral on 16 June, his artillery all
won, and the number of slain above 20,000. Monsieur was
wounded to death, and Montgomery slain. Fifteen ensigns
were presented to the Queen of Navarre. |
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P. ¾. Enclosure. |
| July 13. |
1091. Imperial Diet at Spires. |
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List of propositions relating to the internal and external
policy of the empire, to be discussed at the Diet held at
Spires, 1570.—July 13. |
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Endd. Lat. Pp. 3. |
| [July 13.] |
1092. Diet at Spires. |
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Articles presented to the States of the Empire at Spires, by
the Emperor. |
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Endd. by Cecil. Lat. Pp. 20. |
| July 13. |
1093. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Has received letters from Randolph whereby he perceives
that the Lords of Scotland be greatly comforted with such
private declarations as he has made to them. The Earl of
Lennox writes that a passenger presently come from Brittany,
affirms for certain that Thomas Fleming is ready to embark
with 400 harquebussiers for the guard of Dumbarton. If
this is true, Lennox will have but a short government. Old
Christopher Norton and other rebels have embarked at Aberdeen for Flanders.—13 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| July 17. |
1094. Maitland of Lethington to the Laird of Coldingham. |
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Lord Seton has gone secretly to his house at Niddry for
doing of some particulars. Encloses a ring with a little
pointed diamond. Sends a copy of his letter to the Earl of
Sussex wherein he has gone very far but not without consideration. Sends news of a battle in France in which nearly
all the chiefs of the Huguenot party are reported to have been
slain.—Blair Athol, 17 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| July 17. |
1095. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Complains very much of the want of money. The country
exclaims pitifully for lack of pay for victuals and horsemeat,
and if there was a present occasion of service in Scotland, he
does not know how to lead the garrisons but for a three days
raid. The captains of lances find themselves aggrieved that
they and their peti-captains have but 6s. and 3s. like light
horsemen. If they might have 8s. and 4s. he thinks they
would be satisfied.—Berwick, 17 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| July 18. |
1096. Cristoval Belzar and others to Sir Thomas Gresham. |
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Wrote to him on 21 June desiring that he would procure
payment from the Queen to them of her debt by 21st August,
and not having received any answer, renew their request.—
Antwerp, 18 July 1570 Signed. |
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Add., with seal. Partly obliterated by damp. Fr. Pp. 22/3. |
| July 19. |
1097. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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On the 17th the Earl of Lennox was sworn and proclaimed
Regent. Tho Laird of Grange would neither come to the
election nor shoot off any piece of ordnance upon request after
the proclamation. Has written somewhat plainly to him.
Leonard Dacres is openly received in Dumfries, and Herries
has sent one of the Maxwells to procure that aid of money
out of Flanders should be brought to the West coast. If the
Queen upon these provocations will take ground to be revenged and thereby strengthen her own west borders and
weaken the Scottish, he undertakes to pluck down all the
castles and strengths in Scotland that be offensive or defensive against England, the doing whereof shall cost no more
than the drawing of three demi-cannon and the carriage of
powder and shot, and shall be executed within 10 days.
Whatsoever the Queen may resolve between the Queen of
Scots and her son, he points out the great advantage to
England of this course of action.—Alnwick, 19 July 1570.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| July 19. |
1098. Lord Fleming to Lethington. |
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Does not think he will be contented with the answers
brought by Livingstone, and he will easily see the craft
thereof. The Queen of England and her Council never minded
to keep one word of the promises made for the Queen of Scots'
liberty, nor their rebels to cease from anything they mind to
do. This is the third time that their sovereign has been
"trompit" of crafty falsehood. Fears that this message will
be a great hindrance to her cause. Desires him to write to
Huntly and other lords to keep the day appointed, and that
he will give him comfort for he is amongst perverse people,
and a rude country full of dissent and falsehood.—Dumbarton,
19 July 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
| July 19. |
1099. Sir Valentine Browne to Cecil. |
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Thanks him for the remembrance had for the satisfaction
of his credit in London. The Queen's charges rest at a standing rate since the 10th inst. and in small time will rise to
great sums.—Alnwick, 19 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ¼. |
| July 19. |
1100. The Earl of Sussex to the Laird of Grange. |
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Has received several letters from him in which he writes
that he remains at the Queen of England's devotion in all
matters that may continue the amity between both realms,
but hears that he will not come to the Lords presently convened at Edinburgh. Finds a great difference between his
writings and actions, and therefore wishes that he would
indeed discover himself in word and action on which side he
is. Touching his devotion to the Queen of England if he
shall refuse to come into that company where her messenger
has audience, truly wise men will think that he cannot carry
any devotion to her.—Alnwick, 19 July 1570. |
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Copy. Pp. 2. |
| July 19. |
1101. Michael Coulweber to Cecil. |
|
Desires in the Duke of Mecklinburgh's behalf that he may
have an answer to his letter which he wrote to the Queen of
England; also that as he has been spoiled on the way by the
Duke of Alva's freebooters that it will please the Queen and
Cecil to consider him.—London, 19 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ⅓. |
| July 20. |
1102. The Earl of Lennox to the Queen. |
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The nobility and estates of Scotland, obedient to the King,
having appointed him to the office of Regent, he begs that
she will continue her favour towards them, and regard the
untrue and dangerous practices of the rebellious faction.—
Edinburgh, 20 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| July 20. |
1103. The Earl of Lennox to Cecil. |
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Informs him of his appointment as Regent, and thanks him
for the comfort which has been done to them chiefly by his
means. Prays him to procure the Queen of England's gracious and speedy answer from time to time in the causes of
this state, which are properly her own.—Edinburgh, 20 July
1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| July 20. |
1104. Spanish Goods stayed in England. |
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Modern transcript of commission for John de Calveta and
others to survey the goods of the King of Spain's subjects
arrested. |
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Orig. in Domestic MSS. Endd. P. 1. |
| July 20. |
1105. Randolph to Cecil. |
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Desires license to leave this country where his life cannot
long stand with that disease of body and care of mind that
ever since he last came hither he has been troubled with.—
Edinburgh, 20 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| July 22. |
1106. Lethington to the Earl of Sussex. |
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On the 20th the Laird of Livingstone came, by whom he
perceives how earnestly the Queen of Scots is bent to satisfy
the Queen of England in all things. After a long conference
with him he took in hand of new his Lordship's letters at
divers times sent to him. Finds the substance of the articles
in his letter of May 30 so well agreeing with what has been
already past and agreed upon between the Queen of England,
the French ambassador, and the Bishop of Ross, and also with
the commandment, that Livingstone has from the Queen of
Scots to the Duke, that he dares promise that he and the
others shall set their hands and seals to them. Suggests
different ways in which this may be done, and offers himself
as an earnest instrument therein.—Blair Athol, 22 July 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| July 22. |
1107. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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On the 18th inst. Connor O'Brien, Earl of Thomond, came
to his lodging, and said that his coming into France was to
require his friendship, and to give him to understand that,
like his father, he intended to remain the Queen's good subject during his life; but that of late Sir Edward Fitton,
President of Connaught, came in forcible manner to apprehend him, and he resisting, one of Fitton's companions was
slain. Being commanded by the Lord Deputy either to appear
before him or to repair into England to her Highness, his
answer was either to have leave to stay until he might make
money to furnish his journey, or else that the said Lord Deputy should lend him some sufficient sum. On not obtaining
this request the Earl chose rather to repair into France, and
through Norris require Her Majesty's pardon, than being an
Earl in so simple order present himself before her. Finds that
if his pardon be denied he minds to require aid of the French
King of harquebussiers to be sent into Ireland, which one of
his servants has confessed. He has promised that if Her
Majesty's pleasure is that he shall come into England, he will
not fail to do it, but has required either Norris or his son to
accompany him thither. Sends such instructions as were received from the Queen of Navarre and the Princes. There
rests of these articles two points, viz., the payment of the
reiters, and for towns for their sureties. They claim a promise which he made to M. Cavagnies, either of her Highness's
letter or an ambassador to have been sent hither against this
time. Has great need of his servants, who he desires him to
cause to return. At the defeat of Puygalliard, La Noue was
hurt of a harquebussado in the arm, and has been forced for
safety of his life to have the same cut off.—Paris, 22 July
1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1¼. |
| June 21. |
1108. Articles of Pacification. |
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Instructions given by the Princes of Navarre and Condé,
and the other Huguenot leaders, to their envoys, sent to
Charles IX. to arrange the terms of peace, consisting of twentynine articles, chiefly stipulating for the free exercise of religion,
an amnesty for what was past, and restitution to their offices
and estates.—Buss [Bussy], 21 June 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. Fr. Pp. 8. Enclosure. |
| July 23. |
1109. Sir Henry Norris to the Queen. |
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The Princes' deputies have ever since his last of the 9th
inst. negociated with the King's Council according to their
instructions. There has been much difficulty to accommodate
the differences especially upon the payment of the strangers,
which the said deputies demand may be equally proportioned
upon the subjects of both religions; besides they require that
where the King willingly grants them for their assurance the
towns of Rochelle, Montauban, and Sansac, that he will exchange Sansac for La Charité and adjoin to them the city of
Angouleme. Two of the deputies are gone to the Princes to
understand their final resolutions, and also to make some
longer abstinence of war. Touching the other articles, the
King has condescended to a great part of them, namely, for
the restitutions of their honours, estates, privileges, equality
of justice, oblivion of wrongs, sales, levies of money, ransoms,
releasing of prisoners with divers other particularities. And
where the principal article concerns the exercise of religion,
the deputies demanding three towns in every province, the
King has only granted two, the nobility being permitted to
have free exercise of religion in their houses for their families
and all others, baptisms being likewise granted to them.
Thinks that peace will shortly be concluded, the necessity of
both their cases constraining them thereunto. The Nuncio
understanding that they have demanded exercise of religion
in the county of Vienne and Avignon, which appertain to the
Pope, has repaired to the Court and declared that no peace
could be holy or sound which was made with them who are
out of the Church. The Ambassador of Spain having knowledge they have demanded not only the restitution of the
Prince of Orange and Count Ludovic to such possessions as
they enjoyed in France, but furthermore the King's assistance by letters of marque for the recovery of such as the
King of Spain occupies of the said Princes, has likewise been
to the King to dissuade the peace. The clergy and the city
of Paris have also offered to maintain the war for eight
months longer upon their own charges. Desires to know her
pleasure as to how he shall deal with the Earl of Thomond,
concerning whom he has written more at length to Cecil.—
Paris, 23 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1½. |
| July 23. |
1110. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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With much ado he has caused the Earl of Thomond to
send over one of his servants with Mather with his letter to
the Queen. He is tractable enough and rather apt to follow
perilous counsel than to be a deviser thereof. It were good to
gain him by lenity as otherwise he will attempt any way he
possibly can. Will hold a strong hand over him with fair
promises until he hears how to proceed. If he once come
into the French tampering he will not be so pliable.—Paris,
23 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| July 23. |
1111. The Earl of Sussex to the Queen. |
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Received yesterday letters from the Earl of Lennox by Mr.
Elphinstone, a copy of whose instructions he encloses, and for
that the same sufficiently declares their request, he forbears to
trouble her with any long writing, and begs her to return her
speedy pleasure therein.—Alnwick, 23 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| July 20. |
1112. Instructions for Mr. Elphinstone. |
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Is to inform the Earl of Sussex how thankfully the Queen
of England's comfortable advice was accepted by the nobility;
and what honour and favour she had done to the Earl of
Lennox in making special nomination of him for this charge.
Notwithstanding this travail for a cessation of arms, it is
without doubt that their adversaries intend with the whole
force they may make to be at Linlithgow in the beginning of
August next to hold their pretended parliament. As it is
dangerous that they only should hazard battle with them,
he is to ask for 1,500 or 1,000 footmen, two parts to be
harquebussiers and the rest pikemen, to enter Scotland on
the penult. day of July. Is to ask for money to entertain
500 men for half a year. As a great part of their adversaries
best forces come from the west borders, he is to ask Sussex
to give them some other thing to think about. They have
refused to accord license to the Countess of Northumberland
to speak with her husband, in consideration of the wickedness of the times. Desire that redress of matters on the
Borders may be deferred till the end of this intended enterprise of their adversaries. Is to desire him not to receive
any subjects of Scotland into the amity of England unless
they first make their obedience to the King's authority. Is
to remind Sussex of the inconvenience of Dumbarton's being
kept against the King.—Edinburgh, 20 July. |
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Copy. Pp. 5. Enclosure. |
| July 23. |
1113. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Refers him to Elphinstone's instructions. The Earl of
Huntly levies what force he can to come strongly to the par-
liament at Linlithgow, and gives out that he has received
20,000 crowns out of Flanders of the Pope's money, and
taken up upon his lands 10,000 besides. Has received letters
from Lethington, but he writes nothing of what course he
will keep. Hopes that if the Queen will send forces into
Scotland to break this parliament, there will be no lack of
money, and the same may also take the castles of Edinburgh
and Dumbarton. Does not hear any certainty of Livingstone's movements.—Alnwick, 23 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¾. |
| July 24. |
1114. Queen Elizabeth to the Duke of Mechlinburg. |
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Has only just received his letter dated 23rd May, by
which she perceives that he has been led to expect an annual
pension from her by one of her councillors at Hamburg; and
wherein also he informs her of the cruelties of the Papists
in France, and of the defeat of the Huguenots, and also the
great desire he has to be employed in the defence of the true
religion. |
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2. In reply, she says that she never had any councillor
in Hamburg, but if any occasion should arise she will be
happy to employ him in military service. The affairs of
those of the religion are not so bad as he has written, nevertheless she thanks him for sending warning of the common
danger, and for the prompt offer of his services. |
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Draft in Cecil's writing. Endd. Lat. Pp. 2½. |
| July 25. |
1115. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Sends him a writ of summons of the parliament in Scotland, and an intercepted letter from Lord Fleming to Lethington, whereby may be seen how all his actions depend
upon Lethington. They trust much upon the keeping of this
parliament, and fear greatly the breaking of it, wherefore
he may consider of what importance the keeping or interrupting thereof is.—Alnwick, 25 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ¾. |
| July 25. |
1116. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Sends the names of the noblemen who were present at the
convention begun at Edinburgh on the 12th. They have
resolved to elect the Earl of Lennox to be Regent, and to
give his oath to-day or Monday next. They will give no
ear to anything that comes from the Laird of Livingstone.—
Alnwick, 25 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| July 12. |
1117. Convention at Edinburgh. |
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List of the Lords who were present at the convention
at Edinburgh, 12 June 1570, consisting of seven Earls,
seven Barons, and eighteen spiritual Lords; the names
of these latter are not given. Four other noblemen are
looked for. |
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P. 1. Enclosure. |
| July 12. |
1118. Election of the Earl of Lennox to the Regency of Scotland. |
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Conditions on which the Earl of Lennox takes upon himself the Regency of Scotland, chiefly providing that he shall
maintain the true religion, not call in foreigners, and in all
important matters submit to the guidance of the Lords of
the Council. |
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Pp. 2¼. Enclosure. |
| July 25. |
1119. The Laird of Livingstone to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Has written letters to Randolph requiring him to write
to the Earls of Lennox and Morton to procure a promise
for an abstinence from arms on the side of the King's party,
like as he should cause the Duke and the others to do the
same. It appears from his answer that he either has no will
to do good offices in furthering this accord, or else has some
new commandment from his mistress. Desires to understand
if there is any such change. Requests license for certain of his
servants to go into England to his wife and the Queen of
Scots.—Blair Athol, 25 July 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. P. 1. |
| July 25. |
1120. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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Notwithstanding the fair promises made by the Earl of
Thomond, which he advertised on the 23rd, he practised the
same day with Ransey, one in great estimation with the
Queen Mother, to come to the French King's presence, and
the day following did the like with the Marshal Vielleville.
It is necessary to send for him speedily, since he minds to
practise mischief. If by fair promises he may be enticed
into England, they may prevent his practices as may seem
most convenient. On the 24th he privily stole to the Court
and borrowed a horse of Norris, saying that he would ride
into the fields. Will take order to understand his attempts
there. Since his coming he has been persuaded by an Englishman that the readiest way to bring his attempt to success
had been to have required aid of the King of Spain.—Paris,
25 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. In cipher, with seal. P. ½. |
| July 26. |
1121. The Queen to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Likes very well his device to take avenge of the west
borders of Scotland, where Leonard Dacres and other her
rebels are openly maintained, not doubting but that he will
retain his intention in all secretness until he shall attempt
it. It will be well if at his entry he demands of Lord Herries
the restitution to his hands of Leonard Dacres and the rest,
as she thinks he will not deliver them, and thereby he will
not only have more justice to maintain his actions, but have
in the sight of the world sufficient appearance to allow the
same. Will send him money, though not as much as he
would have. |
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Draft in Cecil's writing. Endd. P. 1. |
| July 27. |
1122. The Spanish Ambassador to Cecil. |
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Understands that two notorious pirates named Vanderberg
and Escoval are detained, the one at London and the other
at Dover. Hopes that they will meet with the punishment
which they deserve.—London, 27 July 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Lat. P. ½. |
| July 27. |
1123. The French Ambassador to Cecil. |
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Letter of credence for M. De Vassal whom he sends to communicate certain matters to him.—London, 27 July 1570.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. ½. |
| July 29. |
1124. The Queen to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Where it is supposed that the adverse party will in the
beginning of next month assemble their powers to hold a pretended parliament at Linlithgow, she would have him let it
appear manifestly to both parties that if they will in such
sort break the appointment made between her and the Queen of
Scots, he will not suffer with her forces such as have manifestly
maintained the common peace between the two realms to be
oppressed by such as have manifestly broken the same by
open maintenance of her rebels. If he sees it apparent that
the Regent and his party will be overthrown, he is to give
them such aid as he shall think meet. For answer to the
demand of money he is to require them to consider what
charges she has been at, but he is not to make this answer to
be as a peremptory refusal to drive them into any despair.
He is by his advice to have regard that the Earl of Northumberland be not suffered to escape. Has received his letters
with a writ of summons of a parliament to be held at Linlithgow on August 7. Would not have Sussex enter Scotland
in person. |
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Draft in Cecil's writing. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| July 30. |
1125. The Queen to Sir Henry Norris. |
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Allows well of his usage of the Earl of Thomond, and
although she knows him to be a person of small value in
Ireland otherwise than her maintenance and favour has made
him, having others of that house who are both in wit and
courage and, in opinion of the country, for right of blood
nearer to have the earldom than he is; yet can she be content
for avoiding of practices upon pretence of his name that he
be persuaded to come over to England, and as his cause may
anywise permit to show him grace. Therefore he is to let
him understand that she likes well his humble letter, and
that his cause will be favourably heard and that he will find
her disposed to mercy. If he should desire further assurance
under her hand for certainty of pardon or for a protection to
come and return without stay, he may say that he has received
no other answer from her. Would be glad that he should
have no further assurance, but if this will not satisfy him,
Norris is to give him assurance under his own handwriting
that if he shall not find such favourable answer to his demands
as he may like, that by his intercession he may have liberty to
depart out of England without let, and so she is content
that Norris shall do without seeming to have any order so
to do from her. Means to observe that which he shall grant.
Will shortly send some one with a message to the King and
Queen Mother in furtherance of the common cause of the
Queen of Navarre and the Princes, which person shall take
his place and so revoke him from his painful charge. |
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Draft in Cecil's writing. Endd.: 30 July 1570. Pp. 2½. |
| July 31. |
1126. The Earl of Sussex to Lethington. |
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Has received his letter wherein he undertakes that the
Duke and the other Lords of his party shall put their hands
and seals to certain articles which he sent on the 30th May.
Has received no answer to his letter of the 4th inst. containing
certain articles differing from these, to the which if they will
subscribe and send them to him he will not slack to do his
part fully. If his party gather force to come to the annoyance
of such as have shown themselves to be pursuers of his
mistress's rebels, he gives him foreknowledge that he will not
permit them to receive injury if by any means he can defend
them from it.—Alnwick, 31 July 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| July 31. |
1127. The Earl of Lennox to Randolph. |
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Informs him of the movements of their adversaries, who are
raising men, and have made proclamation at Lanark that all
men of that party should convene there by the 3rd of August.
Prays him earnestly to advertise the Earl of Sussex, and beg
him to hasten aid here with all diligence.—Stirling, 31 July
1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| July 31. |
1128. Charges in the North. |
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A brief memorial of money due to the army unto and for
the last of July 1570, amounting to 15,308l. 3s. 1d. |
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Endd. P. 2/3. |
