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| July 1. |
1839. The Queen to Sir William Drury. |
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Directs him to use all efforts to bring about a surcease of
arms between the Regent and the Queen of Scots' party. |
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Draft in Burghley's writing. Endd. Pp. 3. |
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1840. Another draft of the above. |
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Endd. Pp. 32/3. |
| July 1. |
1841. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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1. Has travailed to stay some unkindness growing, and to
hinder any secret practice of principal persons on both sides
to agree between themselves without the Queen of England's
mind being further known therein, both which heads he is
assured shall be observed. The respects that chiefly move
his coming to Berwick are that the thieves and loose persons
are nightly doing upon the Borders, and no day escapes without complaints from some of the King's party of outrage
done to them by Englishmen. Has to take some order for
Home and Fast castles. The Regent has earnestly dealt with
him that Lord Home's rents may be stayed from him. A little
before his departure from Leith, Lord Lindsay was sent with
certain soldiers into Fife to apprehend one Chisholm, who has
landed from the ship in the roads with a coffer, in which there
is supposed to be money.—Bewick, 1 July 1571. |
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2. P.S.—The misliking of the Regent of both parties
increases, and if he tarries he will find neither surety or
quietness. There are those who seek to kindle the fire of
unkindness between him and Morton. Morton is offended for
not obtaining the bishopric of St. Andrew's. The other party
seeks him much and offers largely forgiveness of sins past if
he will not concur with the Regent. Has in secret dealt
with him and caused him to promise that he will not discountenance the Regent or any way conclude with them of
the castle until the Queen of England's pleasure may be known.
He says that of his own charges he has maintained this action
which he is no longer able to do. Gathers that some money
or pension is the matter he would be at. He greatly desires
to know what course the Queen would have kept. He is the
strongest man in Scotland and best able to stand in stead.
He serves under the Regent impatiently as do the rest. "If
he tarry he will pass the same passage the late Regent did; he
waxes weak of body, and debilities of body and limbs grow
daily." Trusts that he will so use this that it may not return
to his harm. If he were with him he would say more.
Lethington has received some consideration to answer his
journey, it is thought, into England. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 4. |
| July 2. |
1842. Thomas Glover to Cecil. |
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Would gladly be at a clear end with the company, as his
only desire is to be in his native country. On the 24th May
there came to Moscow the King of the Crims with at least
120,000 horsemen, who environed the city round about, and
in one instant set the suburbs and city afire, which was consumed within three hours, all timber work, wherein were a
great number of people burnt with all their goods; as more
at large he has written to the company. He himself escaped
very hardly.—Narva, 2 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd.: The burning of Moscow by the Tartarians.
P. ½. |
| July 4. |
1843. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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John Chisholm, master of the ordnance of Scotland, has
been taken by Lord Lindsay and brought to the Regent.
There was taken about him 6,000 francs. In the ship he
came in there is twelve barrels of serpentine powder and
other arms and munitions, all meant for the castle. On the
second at night there was an enterprise intended against
Tantallon, where Lord Home is prisoner, or to meet Chisholm,
but Morton understanding thereof has got four of them, and
caused the rest to seek another way for their return than
they came out. There is great means made by them of the
castle for the release of Lord Home. Lord Semple and the
Laird of Drumlanrig will be both offered for him. There is
found more in the ship dags, corslets, and some better portion
of money.—Berwick, 4 July. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| July 5. |
1844. James VI. to the King of Denmark. |
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Desires that Captain John Clark may be set at liberty and
sent over to Scotland, as he has need of him on account of his
skill in military matters.—Leith, 5 July 1571. |
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Copy. Endd. Lat. Pp. 1½. |
| July 6. |
1845. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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John Chisholm being examined before the Regent has confessed to have received from the Bishop of Glasgow at Gallion
7,400 francs, who also caused the munition mentioned in his
last letter to be delivered to him. 500 crowns were also
given him to deliver to Lethington without making the
same known to any body, and he was to let him understand
that both the Laird of Skeldon and M. Verac had as much
more for him. The bishop also showed him that M. Verac
would carry with him both great credit and great support,
and commanded him to declare to those in Scotland that in
the communing betwixt France and England it should be
specially provided for the Queen of Scots liberty, and if it
came not that way to pass he assured them that there should
be another shift, and that in the mean time they should not
lack money. After this he was again examined and charged
by some of them that came in the ship with him that he had
received 30,000 francs, when he confessed that he had said
that he had received so much, alleging that he was commanded
so to cause the bruit to pass, but that he had not received
above 10,000 francs. On the 4th M. Verac came into the
Firth in a small French vessel, and sending a man to understand the state of Leith, he was stayed and being brought to
the Regent; told him that his master was landed on the north
side. Boats and a ship was sent to seek him and the pinnace.
Thinks that Lord Home will be set at liberty so that they
may proceed with his forfeiture, which being a prisoner they
cannot do. There is an Englishman with a ship laden with
timber here from Denmark, who assures him that he saw
seven or eight great ships well furnished upon the seas bound
for the Orkneys. Wishes that he were discharged hence as
he is no longer able to follow his suits and increases daily
in debt. Desires that order may be taken for William Smith
that his life may be saved, and that he may dispose of his
living as he pleases. The Regent longs to understand Her
Majesty's resolution in these Scottish causes. Morton looks
for something at her hands. The Regent has reserved for
himself the 500 crowns sent to Lethington, wherewith some
others are not well pleased. If the Queen will bestow a
pension of 200l. or marks yearly, he will find a person on
whom the same will be well employed.—Berwick, 6 July 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 5. |
| July 8. |
1846. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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Is comforted to hear of Her Majesty's restorement to
perfect health. Has by the Provost Marshal received her
letter for some further dealings with the Regent, and has
sent him thither. Does not go himself because they look
for other meat than he has got to bring them; besides one
of the heads in the Queen's letter was that if he should find
that the Regent had met with any more advantage, and that
a surcease from arms should be prejudicial to him, he should
treat no further therein, and he has since gotten money,
munitions, and ministers meant for the other party. Verac
was brought to the Regent on the 5th with his coffers, wherein were many writings both of his last dealings in Scotland,
as what was now for him to do. Sends what knowledge he
has got of the same herewith. Lord Home is delivered for
the Laird of Drumlanrig. Certain powder and arms sent
from Leith to Stirling by water have been taken by them of
Edinburgh, who have also got some cattle and victuals coming
to Leith. The combat between Grange and the young Laird
of Garlies is deferred till Aug. 25. It was to have been tried
on Tuesday half the distance between Leith and Edinburgh,
where Garlies tarried from nine till twelve. Grange not
coming as he alleges upon cause reasonable.—Berwick, 8 July
1571. |
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2. P.S.—Has received 150l. for himself, for which he thanks
him. Perceives that the Queen will not pay for rewards for
intelligence, and as they will not give him knowledge without reward he trusts that fewer advertisements will be looked
for from him. Will no longer hold this advertisement of
Verac's from him, reminding him of the warning of the Scotchman given therein of the holding [knowledge thereof] from
Lady Lennox, as he assures him that he has heard the effect
of some of his letters written to him in Scotland by Scottish
persons. The Queen may better serve herself by maintaining
one party than remaining neutral, or else to make a quiet end
between both, and not for accord to pass between them without her. Does not desire to leave this place for that he
would not serve, but in other respects. If every hair in his
head were a man they should be all adventured in Her
Majesty's service. Would rather be his herd or labourer at
Tong or Burghley than remain here. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 4. |
| [July.] |
1847. M. Verac's Mission into Scotland. |
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Verac arrived at Leith on the 5th inst., and being inquired
of the causes of his coming, answered that he was commissioned to remain agent with them of the Queen's faction,
and had also some directions to some lords that were favourers
of the King. In his coffers, being four in number, were
found his clothes, great store of books, with exceeding great
number of letters, and which are the whole writings and
memoirs that he had received the time of his first and last
being in Scotland, together with the doubles of his answers.
There was likewise found the whole proceedings he had
being at Rome. Gives the substance of his instructions (see
ante, 18 June). There are likewise long letters from the
Bishop of Glasgow and La Mothe to Lethington and Grange,
with sure promise that if he cannot obtain the Queen of Scots
liberty by treaty, that the French King will denounce war
for that cause. There are many writings of Lethington and
some of Grange, desiring assistance of money and men, and
promising to employ themselves to restore the Queen to
liberty, and in her absence to set forward her authority. In
some of their letters is contained that part of the nobility of
Scotland are busy travaillers to join with the realm of England, persuading the people that the friendship of that realm
is more meet for the country than the help of France, which
must depend on wind and weather, where the other lies by
dry marches, which persuasions are over true in case the King
of France cause not the contrary to appear by visible demonstration. This writing is written by Grange to Virac after
the winning of Dumbarton. "I think it shall be sent to your
court by the Regent for augmentation of Grange's credit
there." There is a writing of the Queen of Scots from
Sheffield (see Mary, Queen of Scots, vol. VI., No. 43), thanking him for coming into Scotland for her causes, and especially
for sending her word that the Regent had declared to him
that her life was to be taken by poison, whereof there was
appearance, as she alleges, before the receipt of his writing.
The Regent is offended by this letter. Verac is still detained,
and no resolution taken what to do with him. It is all that
the writer can do to keep concord betwixt the Regent and
Morton. Prays him to haste hither, and if he writes anything hereof to the court, to be wise that Lady Lennox gets no
knowledge thereof. |
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Pp. 3½. Enclosure. |
| July 8. |
1848. — to Robert Hogan. |
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He may be thankful that he has escaped from Spain with
his life. It is reported that he has lost everything, and that
the Queen has not rewarded him for his service. Conversation
with Stuckley. Secret conferences of Stuckley and others
with the King and the Cardinal. Money given to him by the
King. The arrival of many Englishmen into Spain.—Madrid,
8 July 1571. Signature obliterated. |
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Add. Endd. Span. Pp. 3½. |
| July 8. |
1849. Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Informs him of his trouble through certain lawsuits against
him in England. Desires that the bearer, who is to bring him
over money, may have warrant to pass without search. The
King begins to like so well of the Admiral that all the
adversaries cannot persuade him from sending for him. The
marriage between Madame Marguerite and the Prince of
Navarre is in great forwardness. Mentions other intended
marriages. Is much beholden to M. De Foix and the Marshal
Montmorency. Since the gentlemen of the religion have
haunted the Court he finds himself more honourably used.—
Paris, 8 July, 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1½. |
| July 8. |
1850. The Queen to Charles IX. |
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Is very glad that he acquits her of the charge which malignity has brought against her. Her reply to his ambassador
and M. L'Archant, if well considered, will not diminish their
friendship. Is very anxious to remove all suspicion of illwill.
—Hampton, 8 July 1571. |
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Copy. Endd. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| July 8. |
1851. The Queen to Catherine de Medicis. |
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Thanks her for her good opinion, which she intends to merit
by her sincerity, and for that purpose has given a very plain
answer to the ambassador and M. de L'Archant touching their
negociation. |
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Copy. Endd. by Burghley. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| July 9. |
1852. Queen Elizabeth to the Duke of Anjou. |
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Although her royal rank causes her to doubt whether her
kingdom is not more sought after than herself, yet she understands that he has found other graces in her. Is grieved that
she cannot come up to the opinion which M. L'Archant tells
her that the Duke has conceived of her. Whatever virtues
she may lack, he shall see that she hold so dear his fraternal
amity that she will never give occasion for its decrease. As
for her answer, she begs that he will not add a bad interpretation to so good a text. |
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Endd. by Burghley. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| July 10. |
1853. Lethington and Grange to Sir William Drury. |
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Have received the articles containing the conditions of the
surcease required by the Queen of England, which they have
communicated to the noblemen being present, who have yielded
to the principal and most part of them. Have imparted to
the bearer the reasons moving them not to yield to every
point, which they trust Her Majesty will well consider, and
how willing they are to satisfy her in anything not directly
tending to their subversion.—Edinburgh Castle, 10 July, 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| July 10. |
1854. The French King to M. De Lussan. |
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Orders him to restore the ships belonging to certain English
merchants which have been detained at Bordeaux. |
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Copy. Endd. Fr. Pp. 1¼. |
| July 11. |
1855. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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As he looks for the under marshal to return to-morrow with
answer to his instructions, and with other matters, that he
may get the knowledge of, he stays something to be sent
which already has come to his knowledge.—Berwick, 11 July
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 2/3. |
| July 11. |
1856. The Earl of Rutland to Lord Burghley. |
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Has altered his disposition for travel, and intends to return,
and therefore desires his advice.—Meaux, 11 July 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| July 11. |
1857. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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The bearer having haste homewards through his mother's
sickness, he refers him to him for the present state of affairs.
He is godly, honest, and secret.—Meaux, 11 July 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. by Burghley: "Sent by Warcopp," with seal.
P. ⅓. |
| July 11. |
1858. Francis Walsingham to Mr. Heneage. |
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To the same effect as his letter of this date to Lord Burghley.
—Meaux, 11 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. ½. |
| July 12. |
1859. Charles IX. to M. de la Mothe Fenelon. |
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Has received his dispatches containing the particulars of
his two last audiences with the Queen of England, with which
he expresses his content, and desires him to thank her for the
concern which she showed about his wound, and to declare to
her that his affection to her shall not be that of a brother-inlaw, but rather that of a brother. Is also glad that the Queen
has assured him that she has not sent men and succour to the
Earls of Lennox and Morton, and that her councillors have
declared that the Bishop of Ross shall be honourably treated.
Directs him to urge the Queen to prevent the attempt of
Lennox and Morton against Leith.—Monceaux, 12 July 1571. |
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Copy. Endd. Fr. Pp. 2. |
| July 13. |
1860. Frederick II. to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Has received her letter requesting the remission of the dues
at Oresund for the merchants of London, which he defends on
the ground of ancient right, and hopes that she will take it in
good part if he declines to do as she asks. When his subjects
in England complained of the imposition of new customs they
were told that the Queen had a right to exact what dues and
taxes she liked in her own kingdom, and he therefore claims
the liberty to do the same in Denmark. Complains that notwithstanding his interdiction her subjects continue to use the
traffic and fisheries of Iceland and Norway.—Sora, 13 July
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Lat. Pp. 4¼. |
| July 14. |
1861. News from Italy. |
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Rome, 14 July.—Murder and robbery committed by a servant of the Cardinal Rustieucci. Assembly of the fleet at
Naples. News from France. Genoa, 6 July. Preparations
for the reception of Don John of Austria. |
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Endd. Ital. Pp. 2. |
| July 14. |
1862. Advices from Italy. |
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News from Rome, 7 July; Prague, 30 June; and Venice,
14 July 1571. Chiefly relating to the preparations against
the Turk. Fall of Famagosta. |
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Endd. Ital. Pp. 6. |
| July 14. |
1863. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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Desires him to credit the bearer, the Provost Marshal, in
reporting such matters as being in Scotland he has there
understood. Encloses the Regent's answer and other writings.
Both sides desire with speed to understand the Queen's resolution, as otherwise they determine to agree amongst themselves, and the same already in hand. The misliking of the
Regent's government still increases; the same not hindered
by Morton, who will use all good offices till he hears again
from Drury. Complains of the heavy charges he is put to,
having only his diet as Marshal.—Berwick, 14 July 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| July 11. |
1864. The Regent Lennox to Sir William Drury. |
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Has received his letter of the 8th inst., and a note of certain
heads to be considered, of which he with the nobility and
others have advised upon. They have already for the most
part answered the effect of the said notes. Has not yet heard
of a messenger from the adversaries, except Lethington, whom
he hopes the Queen will never admit to her presence, he being
not only convicted by Parliament as culpable of the murder
of the King, but having proved so evil an instrument to the
quietness of both the countries. They are content that Grange
should keep a sufficient number of men for the guard of the
castle, but there can be no surety for the inhabitants or themselves if he keeps any soldiers in the town, nor can they consent to transport the King's power from Leith. It cannot but
be prejudicial and dishonourable for the King's cause to have
surcease of arms, and the town of Edinburgh to continue in
thraldom and under tyranny, or to suspend the public execution of anything in the King's name. Lays the fault on the
Queen of Scots and her Commissioners that the Queen of
England's order and resolution has not taken effect.—Leith,
11 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2½. Enclosure. |
| July. |
1865. Answer of the Regent Lennox to Mr. Case. |
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Is willing to agree that the Parliament intended on both
sides shall only be fenced at the days appointed, and no proceedings be moved for forfeitures or other acts of moment, but
only authority given to persons to treat with the Queen of
England's Commissioners. For security of true performance
on both sides, it is convenient that the Marshal of Berwick
shall promise that the Queen of England will be party against
them that violate the abstinence. |
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Endd. by Burghley. P. 2/3. Enclosure. |
| July 10. |
1866. Answer of Lethington and Grange to the Articles. |
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Are content to withdraw their soldiers from the town of
Edinburgh with the exception of 150 for the guard of the
castle. Also that nothing shall be publicly executed in the
King or Queen's name during the abstinence, provided that
they may have liberty on the 3rd Aug. to fence the Parliament in the Queen's name, which they must do, as the adverse
party have their Parliament at Stirling on the same day,
wherein they may proceed to their prejudice and destruction.
The Earl of Lennox's power is not to remain nearer to Edinburgh than Stirling, and their's at Hamilton or Draffine; but
they cannot allow any number of the noblemen of the adverse
party to be in Edinburgh at the same time. Agree to the rest
of the articles providing for the observance of the surcease. |
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Endd. by Drury. Pp. 1¾. Enclosure. |
| July 10. |
1867. Lethington and Grange to Mr. Case. |
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Desire him to declare to Drury their goodwill to satisfy the
Queen of England's pleasure, and to request that by his procurement Lethington and his father may be restored to the
enjoyment of their lands, and his brother to his benefice of
Coldingham, and also that restitution be made of Lord
Home's house. |
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Endd. P. ¾. Enclosure. |
| July 15. |
1868. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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Sends a packet from the Regent. Since Morton's departure
over the water, they of the castle and town have shown themselves abroad every day, their horsemen being more in number
than the others. On Friday night they issued out minding to
have surprised Holyrood House, where lie 100 soldiers of the
Regent. Captain Arthur Hamilton with his lieutenant and
ensign bearer and some others are sore hurt with shot, and
some slain.—Berwick, 15 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| July 15. |
1869. The Queen of Navarre to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Has lately taken a quantity of papers and letters on a courier
of the King of Spain on his return from Flanders by sea,
written some in English and others in cipher, which seem
greatly to touch her estate. As they seem of far too much
importance to be sent by the ordinary post, she forwards them
by the President Jambe.—Rochelle, 15 July. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. Pp. 12/3. |
| July 16. |
1870. Mr. Heneage to Lord Burghley. |
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Has received the following news through Warcop, Mr. Walsingham's secretary. After M. L'Archant's coming, the news
was in France that his entertainment was so cold that there
was very little likelihood that the match would go forward.
The King said that whosoever was against the match should
be hanged by the neck. Monsieur having long talk with the
Duchess of Sessa of the Queen, the Duchess said that now
that he went into England to be married to so noble a lady
as the Queen of England, he must remember that the English
nation were accounted to be the best husbands in Europe, and
therefore, both for his honour and surety, it behoved him to
take great care to be so. To which he answered with solemn
oath, that if he should be so happy as to make that match
there should not be found a more loyal husband, either in
England or France. The Cardinal of Lorraine has written
letters of great imperfections that Her Majesty should have
of body and mind. Great heed was to be taken for the Queen
of Scots, for whose deliverance he heard daily that there should
be practices used.—From the Court, 16 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| July 17. |
1871. De la Mothe Fenelon to the Earl of Leicester. |
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Relates a conference which he has had with the Queen
about the affairs of Scotland, and for a passport for one to go
to the Queen of Scots, in which she has promised to do what
she can for the pacification of that country. Desires that he
will do all in his power to promote the friendship between the
Queen of England and his master.—London, 17 July 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. Pp. 1½. |
| July 18. |
1872. Charges for Soldiers. |
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Charge for the entertainment by the Regent of Scotland, of
200 horsemen and 500 foot, for one month; total, 5,938
pounds Scots, or 1,190l. 12s. English. |
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Endd. by Burghley. Broadside sheet. |
| July 21. |
1873. Advices from Italy. |
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Venice, 21 July 1571. Forts built by the Turks in Dalmatia. Defeat of the Turks in a skirmish before Zara. Movements of the Christian fleet. News from Ragusa and other
places. |
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Endd. Ital. Pp. 1½. |
| July 23. |
1874. Pietro Bizarri to [Cecil]. |
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Forwards advices which he has received from Venice.—Lothbury, 23 July 1571. Signed. |
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Endd. by Cecil. Ital. P. 2/3. |
| July 23. |
1875. De la Mothe Fenelon to Lord Burghley. |
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Thanks him for the command which he has caused to be
sent to the Judge of the Admiralty for the expedition of
the affairs of certain Frenchmen. Complains of the conduct
of the Earl of Lennox in expelling out of Scotland M. Verac,
who was sent there by the French King, and also for his
fortifying Leith contrary to the treaty. Begs that he will
endeavour to cause the Queen to desire that this may be
amended.—London, 23 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. Pp. 1¼. |
| July 24. |
1876. The Earl of Lennox to Sir William Drury. |
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1. Complains of the nightly incursions made on them, professing the King's obedience by some under his rule and some
inhabitants of the Middle March. Also of the favour shown
to the King's disobedient subjects by Her Majesty's ministers
by public hunting and banqueting, naming Ferniehurst and
Sir George Heron. |
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2. Prays that he will redress these disorders and admonish
the warden deputy of the Middle Marches. If such behaviour
continues he will be constrained to require the reparation at
the hands of Her Majesty and her Council. |
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3. P.S.—Encloses a letter for Sir George Heron.—Leith,
24 July 1571. Signed: Matthew, Regent. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| July 24. |
1877. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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Thanks him for his advice and promise to his comfort, and
craves pardon for his unmannerly importunity. Complains
that he has had to pay at the rate of thirty years' purchase
for some land and requires relief therein. Has sent the Provost
Marshal again to the Regent. On the 17th there was a
meeting of the Earls of Morton and Marr, and other noblemen
at Dumblane, where they by words are agreed. Captain
Coolyne is beheaded greatly to the contentation of the people,
especially the women; but Huntly says that he will have
revenge. Many men and horses have been killed in the
different skirmishes.—Berwick, 24 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 3. |
| July 24. |
1878. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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Forwards letters from the Regent of Scotland. Has sent
the Provost Marshal to Scotland.—Berwick, 24 July 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| July 27. |
1879. The Regent Lennox to the Queen. |
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Has received her letter and direction for an abstinence of
hostility until the coming of her commissioners to the frontiers,
and also until she might have knowledge of their adversaries
answer to her motions. Having deliberately considered therein
with the noblemen and others of the Council, it is thought by
them all that there cannot be any greater inconvenience to the
cause of the King and his subjects whilst the town of Edinburgh
remains under the tyranny of their adversaries, who fortified
the same and levied their forces during the time of abstinence
agreed unto by her order. They therefore thought that
she would see the town replaced in the state they left
it at in the end of January. For them to agree that the
others should hold a Parliament would be nothing but a
beginning of the subversion of the King's cause. What
reverence the others bear to her motions may appear by their
dealings, the experience whereof gives just occasion of mistrust. They are only a few. massed in a walled town, and
sustaining their rebellion with waged men at the charge of
foreign princes. Beg that she will not put them in the same
balance as the innocent King, her cousin, and his nobility and
subjects, but that she will incline her favour to that part
where honour, justice, and friendship leads, so that the rebellion of that faction being repressed by her aid she may
be assured of the friendship of the whole realm. There will
be no convention of noblemen at the Parliament before the
28th August, and the matter being of such importance no few
number dare presume to treat or grant commission, so for the
present it is not in them to make further certainty anent the
choice of persons.—Leith, 27 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 12/3. |
| July 27. |
1880. The Regent Lennox to Sir William Drury. |
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Desires that he will forward his answer to the Queen's
letter to Her Majesty, and remits him to the bearer's report
for information.—Leith, 27 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ⅓. |
| July 27. |
1881. Lethington and Grange to Sir William Drury. |
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1. Have communicated the Queen of England's articles for
an abstinence from hostilities until the coming of her commissioners to the frontiers to the noblemen of their party who
have yielded to every part of the motion. Although the
other party obstinately refuse the abstinence it shall not stay
them from appointing commissioners to treat.—Edinburgh
Castle, 27 July 1571. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—Perceives that by his favourable report the Queen
deals the better for them, for which they thank him, and will
faithfully perform all their promises. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| July 27. |
1882. Mr. Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Two or three days after L'Archant's departure there came
letters from the Spanish ambassador saying that Her Majesty
had nothing less than intention to marry, whereof he was
well assured by those about her. After L'Archant's departure
from England the said ambassador sent a courier after him
who overtook him at Boulogne, and arrived here a day or two
before him, after which it was given out that L'Archant
brought but a cold answer. L'Archant being come, so honourable a report was made of the Queen's sincerity that they have
conferred what resolution is to be taken. Is put in hope that
though this matter proceed not yet, the King's intention is to
send some person of good quality to thank the Queen for her
honourable proceeding, and to desire continuance of good amity.
—Melun, 27 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Printed by Digges. Pp. 1¼. |
| July 27. |
1883. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Neither the King's threatenings nor the Queen Mother's
persuasions can draw Monsieur to proceed in this marriage, he
is so alienated from the same through the Cardinal of Lorraine's practices, and though the Queen would yield in toleration, it would nothing prevail. Seeing he is so much directed by
the said Cardinal, he fears that there would grow more danger
than surety by this match. Is glad that Her Majesty's honour
will be saved, and she thought in all her proceeding in the
same sincere. Seeks by such instruments as he thinks fit to
persuade the King that it will stand most with his honour
to maintain the present government in Scotland, and not to
advance the Queen deposed, whose monstrous doings have
made her unworthy of so high a calling. Also wills them
to put him in mind whether the friendship of England will
not stand him in as good stead as that of Scotland, and to
show him that now being possessed of Calais there is not that
necessity or use of the Scottish confederacy as before. The
hatred they bear to Spain will further this. Lack of money
makes the [Flemish enterprise] lie asleep this summer. They
will, however, endeavour to impeach the bringing of a new
supply of soldiers from thence.—Melun, 27. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| July 29. |
1884. The French Ambassador to Lord Burghley. |
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In behalf of a French woman whose goods have been confiscated by the customers at Sandwich on account of her not
having satisfied certain dues through ignorance.—London,
30 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| July 30. |
1885. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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The Queen Mother having requested him to forbear sending
to the Queen for a day or two until the King should impart
their answer to him, he was sent for by the King, who told
him that after long deliberation they resolved to send M. de
Foix to the Queen, whom he hoped he would not find so
resolute touching the point of religion; and further, that
whatsoever should come of the cause that in respect of her
honourable and sincere dealing she might assure herself of his
friendship as much as of any body's on earth. Having repaired
to the Queen Mother they conversed on the point of religion,
and she declared the affection which she had towards the Queen.
After he had done with her Monsieur came and declared what
intolerable grief it was for him to see so great a block lie in
the way, as the point of religion, to keep him from attaining
to the rarest good hap that ever in this world could happen to
him, and protested how he wished, so the same were removed,
he had lost an arm or a leg, and desired that the Queen would
account him a champion ready at all times to hazard his life
in her defence. Understands that Ridolphi after being at
Rome was sent by the Pope into Spain. The cause is not
known, as he gives out diversely; to some he says that it is
to reduce the realm of England to the Catholic religion; to
others, that it is for the re-opening of the intercourse between
England and Flanders, and to some for the recovery of certain
goods of his stayed in Flanders. M. de Foix has behaved
himself in this matter in all points very honestly, wherefore it
were not amiss that he were well entertained and rewarded. |
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2. P.S.—Is informed that one of Lord Shrewsbury's chief
men whom he trusts is corrupted, and partly in the practice for
the conveying away of the Queen of Scots.—Melun, 30 July
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2½. |
| July 30. |
1886. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Of late the King finding his brother altered and to stand so
stiff upon that point of toleration more than accustomed, said
to him before the Queen Mother: "Brother, you should have
used some plainness with me in this matter before the dispatch
of L'Archant, and not to cause me to wade so far to abuse a
a prince I so much esteem and honour. You allege conscience
to be the cause, but I know it is a late pension offered unto
you by the clergy, who would have you still remain here for a
champion of the Catholic faith. I tell you plainly," said he,
"I will have no other champion here but myself, and seeing
you have such a desire to remain here on such respects, it
behoves me the more narrowly to look to you; and as for the
clergy, seeing they have so great superfluity, and I so great
necessity, the benefices being at my disposition, I will take a
new order; and as for those who make the offer, I will make
some of them shorter by the head." Upon this Monsieur
retired into his cabinet, and bestowed one half day in shedding
tears. They have sought to hide these things from him, but
the Queen Mother hearing that he was not ignorant thereof,
desired him to continue in doing all good offices and not to
advertise all he heard. He told her that he would take no
light occasion to hinder the match, and desired her to consider if any alteration should happen, how much it would
touch the Queen both in sex and calling, and that if she
saw any doubt, it were good to end the matter with good
amity, and not proceed further, and so breed disdain, which
she promised to do. Found her more stiff than ever in the
point of toleration, whereby he suspects that De Foix has
commission to yield in that behalf rather than break off, and
that this stiffness proceeds only of policy to make him advertise that there is no hope of relenting here. Two reasons
make him think this; the one, for that the misliking between
this country and Spain increases; the other, that the jealousy
between the brethren is so great that they cannot refrain half
a year from taking of arms. The King is loath to have him
here, and Monsieur is afraid to be here. Commends the good
dealing of M. De Foix in this matter. The Queen Mother
never wept so much since the death of her husband. By her
eyes he found that she had wept not long before his coming.
Whilst he was talking with the King the Queen Mother walked
in the further end of the gallery with Monsieur, with whom
he gathered by gesture that she used some earnest persuasion.
Monsieur in talk used great protestations to take from him all
scruple of any inconstancy in him in this behalf. The truth
is, he is to be excused, being torn in pieces with sundry discourses of those who are hinderers, whose reasons are able to
divert one of more years and riper judgment. The King and
Queen Mother most earnestly desire strait amity with the
Queen, and it is thought that M. De Foix shall have commission to offer some towns fit for traffic with as great privileges
as Her Majesty can desire, and that the King will be content
to join with her in taking such order with the Queen of Scots,
as may best tend to her safety. As far as he can learn they
rather [seek] the maintenance of the King's government here,
than to set her up again, being utterly condemned here as
guilty of many horrible facts.—Melun, 30 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 6. |
| July 30. |
1887. Guido Cavalcanti to Lord Burghley. |
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Arrived in Paris on the 16th inst. Has had a conference
with M. L'Archant, on the point of the toleration in religion
in the treaty of marriage between the Queen and Monsieur.—
Fontainebleau, 30 July 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Ital. Pp. 2⅓. |
| July 30. |
1888. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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Refers him to the bearer for the report of his mission to
the Regent and the other party, and what he has further
understood of their intentions. Robert Melville is presently
to come from them of the castle.—Berwick, 30 July 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 2/3. |
| July 31. |
1889. The Duke of Anjou to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Thanks her for the goodwill, which he is informed by M.
L'Archant, that she bears towards him, and assures her that
though difficulties hinder the fulfilment of that which he so
infinitely desires, he remains devoted towards her, as she will
find if she has occasion to command his services.—Fontainebleau, 31 July. Holog. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. 1. |
| July. |
1890. Ans wers given to M. L'Archant and the French
Ambassador. |
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After they had thanked the Queen for her sincere dealing, they told her that the King had determined to send
Marshal Montmorency, M. De Foix, and M. de Cheverny,
to conclude the matter if she would grant them her
license to come. The Queen thanked the King and Queen
Mother for their friendly dealing, but could not understand
that the matter was in such forwardness, and except the
King would declare his contentation and his brother's, that
she should not grant Monsieur liberty to exercise the Roman
religion; she saw it, but labour lost to send any ambassadors.
After two or three further conferences, the Queen still persisting in her determination, they required to have conference
with the Earl of Leicester and Burghley, which being granted,
they were told that there was no hope that the embassy would
alter Her Majesty's mind. Hereupon followed some opinions
on both parts, that if Monsieur would forbear to require the
toleration, and thereby the Queen should not grant it, but the
matter passed in silence; it might follow that Monsieur's
friends might retain their good opinion of him, as of one that
had not changed his religion, and likewise the Queen's good
subjects should continue their opinion of her, as of a prince
who would not assent to anything against her religion. |
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Draft in Burghley's writing. Endd.: July 1571. Printed
by Digges. Pp. 7. |
| July. |
1891. Instructions by Sir William Drury. |
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Heads of certain information about Scotland to be imparted
to Lord Burghley. Their willingness to agree amongst themselves. The misliking of the Regent's government and his
quarrels with certain of the nobility. Meeting of Morton
with the Earl of Argyle and others. Grange and Lethington's
desire for a surcease. Money to be employed about the
Queen's service. Signed. |
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In Drury's writing. Notes by Burghley of the names of the
noblemen with Morton, and those with the Regent. Endd.
Pp. 2¼. |
| July. |
1892. Instructions for James Cunningham. |
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To desire the Queen of England to openly maintain the
King's cause, and aid them to recover the town and castle of
Edinburgh, and to give them entertainment for soldiers, and to
command the wardens on the borders to stay the lairds of
Ferniehurst and Buccleugh. Also that she will write to the
King of Denmark for the delivery of Earl Bothwell, and that
the Bishop of Ross may not be set at liberty, or the Bishop
of Glasgow and Lethington suffered to enter her realm. |
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Endd. P. 1. |
| July. |
1893. Instructions for James Cunningham. |
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To a similar effect as the above, more especially desiring
money and arms from the Queen. |
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Endd. by Burghley. P. 1. |
| [July.] |
1894. Archibald Douglas to the Regent and Council of
Scotland. |
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Complains that he is deprived of the fruits of his parsonage
of Glasgow, and desires for remedy that trial may be taken of
his past behaviour. |
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Copy. Endd. Broadside. |
| July. |
1895. Sir William Drury's Charges. |
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Bill of extraordinary charges for intelligence, and sending
into Scotland for the better advancement of the Queen's
service, from Oct. 1570 till July 1571, amounting to 68l. 3s. 4d.
Signed. |
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P. ⅓. |
