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April 11.
B. M. Harl. 353. 167 b. |
517. Proceedings of Privy Council. |
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Westminster, 11 April 1559.—Present: the Lords Great
Seal; the Earls of Derby and Bedford; Mr. Treasurer,
Mr. Comptroller, Mr. Vice-Chamberlain, Mr. Secretary, Mr.
Cave, Mr. Mason. |
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A letter to Thomas Mildmay, Esq., Sheriff of Essex,
signifying that it cannot but seem very strange that one
Harleston, late captain of the Rysebank, being indicted of
high treason, and being (as the Lords are informed) come
over and presently remaining in Essex, is suffered to go at
liberty. He is therefore commanded in the Queen's name
to cause search to be made for him, and to apprehend him
and send him hither under safe custody. |
April 11.
R. O. 27 V. 119. |
518. Another copy of the same.
Modern transcript. |
April 11.
R. O. 27 VI. 75. |
519. Another copy of the same.
Modern transcript. |
April 12.
R. O. |
520. Mundt to the Queen. |
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1. The Estates are now discussing such treaties as have been
propounded at Worms amongst the collocutors, but nothing
was finally determined there. The commissaries Johannis
Frederici, Duke of Saxony, wished that all the commissaries
of the Protestants should condemn all those which did not
hold and follow Luther's opinion concerning the sacrament,
to which the other commissaries and collocutors would not
agree, alleging that they were not come for that purpose,
but to dispute with their adversaries. Hereupon the commissaries Johannis Frederici returned home again. The
Catholici upon this occasion taken refused to commune
further with the Protestants, saying that they did not agree
amongst themselves, and that now all were not present.
Hereupon arose so many disputations and contentions that
this colloquium did come to no effect. |
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2. Nothing is done as yet in causa religionis. It is thought
that little will be concluded in this article here, but that the
accord made about religion in comitiis A.D. 1555 shall be
observed still. The Protestants did condemn in that colloquium the Anabaptists and declared their own faith in a
writing. |
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3. The Papists are late to come to an open reasoning in
religion, but cast in all manner of objections to let this communication. It is supposed that if they were assured of
their bishoprics and livings they would not contend so much.
They are now afraid that the Duke of Cleve will reform his
churches and establish the true religion, as is affirmed by
many credible persons. |
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4. Has heard in time past that Maximilian should not only
favour the Gospel, but maintain and profess the true doctrine.
A nobleman, who has been with him of late, assured the writer
that when Maximilian's father, the Emperor, with threatenings
commanded him to leave this doctrine and put away his
preacher, he answered that rather than he will leave the
right doctrine and return to idolatry, or put away his preacher
without a cause, he will leave all and go where he may
serve God with a quiet conscience. He has also written to a
Prince in Germany that he will rather leave and lose all than
forsake the true doctrine. The Emperor's second son is in all
points, both of body and mind, [and] in religion, like his
father; and if the Emperor might conveniently, he would the
second son make greater than the elder. |
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5. There is hope that the Bishops of Magunts and Coln will
come to a modesty in religion; great persecutions they do
not, nor do they hinder other estates from making alterations
in religion in such countries as are under their spiritual
jurisdiction. If the Duke of Cleve should receive the Gospel
in his countries, the diocese of Coln would follow shortly, and
that hazard to be deprived of the bishopric, as Hermannus
episcopus Coloniensis was, "is now taken up." |
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6. The Duke of Brunswick, Henricus, (who was reported to
have been dead,) is lame and paraliticus; his son Julius
favours the Gospel and is married now of late to the daughter
of the Elector of Brandenburg, so that now the whole of
Saxony professes the Gospel, princes and cities. |
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7. Primarius et secundarius clerus in the bishopric of
Breem have made a reformation among themselves, permitting
marriage to the priests and communion sub utraque specie.
Archiepiscopus Magdeburgensis, (Electoris Brandenburgensis
filius) suffers his priests to do what they will; he is not
above twenty years old. |
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8. The Diet now consults upon an answer to be given to the
French Ambassadors. The Emperor has signified to the
States that he has required of the King of Spain to comprehend
Metz and other places in the agreement, which the French
King detains from the Empire, that they might be restored,
the occasion of such detention being expired by Charles'
death. After much suit and labour made by King Philip,
nothing can be obtained. The French King answered that
this demand appertains to the Empire. |
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9. The Venetians are afraid of this conjunction and affinity
between these great Kings, who, if they join their power
together, would make much ado. The King of Spain bears
small love to the Germans. The French King would fain
possess all the lands lying towards France upon the Rhine,
so that it might be limes Galliæ. "How well we agree
amongst ourselves is manifest." |
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10. The French King has now of late sent an Ambassador,
named Guinaldus, to the new Palatine at Heidelberg, whereupon the Ambassadors remaining here have sent a gentleman
likewise to him. |
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11. All the cantons of the Schwitsers have sent Ambassadors
here to obtain confirmation of their old liberties. It is not
unlikely that Geneva and Berne shall have to do with the
Duke of Savoy for such land as they have of the duchy of
Savoy.—Augusta, 12 April 1559. Signed. |
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Orig. Hol., with armorial seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 4. |
April 12.
R. O. |
521. Mundt to Cecil. |
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1. Since his coming to Augusta (on 9th March) has written
every week to the Queen, and has sent his letters by the
ordinary post hence, to an English merchant dwelling at
Antwerp. |
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The Princes have not yet come, and it is doubtful when
they will come. The Emperor has sent into Austria for his
hounds, hunters, &c., and belike is not minded to depart from
hence a great while. He will overcome with his patience
and tarrying all excusations and impediments of the Princes.
If he should depart without the Princes, his reputation would
be greatly diminished. The Bishops and other commissaries
shall find these delays pleasant and profitable, when they
shall make their accounts. The Emperor might by good law
demand of the Princes all such expenses as he sustains by
their negligent tarrying. This realizes the saying of Philip
of Macedon; "Miserum regis esse conditionem, qui pro
asinorum pastura res suas attemperare cogatur."—Augusta,
12 April 1559. Signed. |
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Orig. Hol., with armorial seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
April 12.
R. O. |
522. Sir H. Percy to Sir F. Parry and Cecil. |
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Was never before so much deceived as in his last letters to
them, for as yet the Dowager of Scotland is not departed,
but very sore sick and in such danger as life is despaired of.
Of late there has been a convention at Stirling where she
lies, at which was appearance of contention amongst the
chief noblemen there assembled for matters of religion. On
the Queen's side there remained steadfast only M. Docell, M.
Rubei, and some other French gentlemen, who are at this
present all there attending, saving Capt. Galyarde that
keeps the charge at Aymouth. Yet the matter is pacified
for the time. The Duke being sent for thither, it is agreed
amongst them, for the avoiding of all dangers, that if God
shall call the Dowager, the governance shall be with the said
Duke, M. Docell, and M. Rubei, jointly, until the King and
Queen Dauphins shall have otherwise directed the same. |
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Yesterday, by command of the Earl of Northumberland,
he met the Lord Hume and the Laird of Cessforde, Wardens
of Scotland, for the redress of attemptates, for which he refers
to the letters of the Earl to the Council.—Norham Castle,
12 April 1559. Signed. |
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Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
April 13.
B.M. Harl. 353. 168. |
523. Proceedings of Privy Council. |
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Westminster, 13 April 1559.—Present: the Lord Great
Seal, the Earls of Bedford and Pembroke; Mr. Treasurer,
Mr. Comptroller, Mr. Vice-Chamberlain, Mr. Secretary; Mr.
Cave, Mr. Masone. |
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A letter to the Lieutenant of the Tower, with the body of
one Harleston, late captain of Risebank, whom he is willed
to keep in ward without conference with any until he be
examined. |
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A letter to the Mayor and Jurates of Rye, signifying unto
them that it is not meant otherwise by the conclusion of the
peace, but that such French prisoners as have been taken and
remain in that town, should pay their ransoms to their takers
notwithstanding the peace, which they are willed to declare
unto them; and upon the payment of their ransoms to set
them at liberty. |
April 13.
R. O. 27 V. 120. |
524. Another copy of the same.
Modern transcript. |
April 13.
R. O. 27 VI. 77. |
525. Another copy of the same.
Modern transcript. |
April 14.
R. O. |
526. Sir R. Lee to Cecil. |
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Has good occasion to write to the Privy Council touching
the state of his charge here, but looks for the speedy coming
of the Earl of Bedford to whom he can better express his
meaning than he can by letters. Prays him to further his
Lordship's coming, till which he must stay some part of
his doings, which were more necessary to be now in hand.
Thanks him for remembering his suit for his son-in-law, and
for his commendations sent in Sir James Crofts' letter.—
Berwick, 14 April 1559. Signed, with seal. |
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Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
April 14.
R. O. |
527. Croft to Cecil. |
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Has this day received the Queen's letter enclosing the
proclamation for the peace. The Master of the Household of
the Regent of Scotland passed through this town yesterday,
whereby the slackness of the posts may appear. Will appoint
with the ministers of the borders as to the proclamation.
Of the two bands of horsemen will cass a certain number.
Thanks him for his letters about the entertainment, and
explains his wishes about the same. In his opinion the
numbers of the footmen in this town are not to be abated.
Mr. Somerset (who lay at Wark) is a towardly young gentleman, but Captain Reede (who lay at Norham) is one of the
sufficientest men to govern an ensign that we have. These
things will doubtless be ordained by my Lord of Bedford and
the other Commissioners. As the soldiers to be cassed are
yet unpaid, and therefore not discharged, it were better for
the Queen to borrow money on interest than that these men
should remain in wages.—Berwick, 14 April 1559. Signed. |
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Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
April 14.
R. O. |
528. War between Scotland and the Low Countries. |
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"D'Assonville's allegation for the King of Spain why the
King may not make war between Scotland and his Low
Countries." |
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Philip's Legate, having been requested by the Lords of the
Council of England to state in writing the reasons (advanced
by him verbally on the previous day,) why his master would
not feel inclined to join in a war against the Scots, presents
the present paper to their Lordships. |
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Although Philip will not shrink from declaring war against
Scotland should such a measure be for the interest of England,
(for this realm, which he had by dower, is no less dear to
him than those which he has by inheritance), yet he thinks
that the Queen should be made aware that after a late
conference in his secret Council in the Low Countries in
which this question was discussed, he had been requested not
to involve his subjects in this dispute without urgent necessity.
This request was based upon the following reasons:— |
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1. The distance of Scotland from the Low Countries would
prevent the latter from being able effectually to attack the
former, especially during the continuance of a war with
France. |
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2. The notorious poverty of the Scots would make the
balance of the chances of war in their favour; whereas success would be unproductive to the Low Countries. The war
of 1544, undertaken by the Emperor at the instigation of
Henry VIII., is proof of this; during the progress of which
the Scotch, though frequently defeated, gained upon the
whole infinitely more than they lost. |
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3. The geographical position of Scotland opposite Denmark
enables the small vessels of the Scotch to intercept, without
difficulty, the ships which trade from the northern seas to
the Low Countries. The trade of the Netherlands would
thus speedily be ruined. |
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4. The herring fishing off the coast of Scotland (so important for the greater part of Friesland, Holland, Zealand,
and Flanders) would be annibilated; or, if carried on, would
require the protection of an armed fleet. This convoy could
not at present be given, all the shipping being engaged in
the war with France. |
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5. It is better to concentrate all the energies of Spain and
England against France, the originator of these disturbances,
and the power upon which Scotland chiefly depends. A
declaration of war with Scotland would divide the forces
and cramp the energies of Spain by reducing her commerce
and consequently her revenues. |
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6. If it be objected that the commerce of England will
suffer by reason of her shipping being intercepted by the
Scots, the King of Spain answers that he will take care that
this do not occur in the ports of Zealand, which he can easily
accomplish by preventing the arrival there of Scottish ships
of war. |
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These reasons induce Philip to conclude against proclaiming
war against Scotland, a step which would be detrimental not
only to his own interests but also to those of England.
Their wisdom is to concentrate their forces against France.
He urges the Queen to give these reasons her earnest consideration. Having done so, if she still considers war with
Scotland to be necessary, he is prepared to encounter any
inconvenience, however great, rather than desert her, as he
has long ago determined to do whatever shall seem to her to
be good, just, and honourable. Still, however, if open war
can be avoided, he will rejoice, for this he is convinced it will
be for their mutual advantage. |
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Should she determine upon war, the delay of at least one
month is necessary, to enable him to recall his ships for the
protection of the coasts of Holland, Friesland, and Zealand.
The fishing now begun will then have been finished, and time
will be afforded for the return of his merchants now trading
abroad. |
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Copy. Endd.: 14 April 1559. Lat. Pp. 7. |
[April 15.]
B. M. Reg. 13 B. 1. 7. |
529. The Queen to the Emperor Ferdinand. |
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Learns by his letters of March 29 that he is pleased with
the reception given to his letters and his Ambassador the
Count von Heffensteyn, and repeats that both the one and
the other were most acceptable to her. She is gratified that
he so kindly interprets her meaning, and has not forgotten
the terms of friendship on which her father, brother, and
sister stood towards him and his house. Will study to
perpetuate the same. |
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Orig. Letterbook. Lat. P. 1. |
[April 15.]
B. M. Sloane, 4144. 7. |
530. Another copy of the above.
Forbes' transcript. |
[April 15.]
B. M. Reg. 13 B. 1. 7 b. |
531. The Queen to the Duke of Holstein. |
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Has received his letters addressed to her late sister, Queen
Mary, whose death had occurred before the arrival of his messenger. These letters mention his intention to select some
port within his dominions fit for the importation and exportation of merchandise, and the extension of commerce between
their two realms. The project has her concurrence, and she
has so informed his messenger. In furtherance of the same
object she now sends her servant, Armigill Wade, who will
further inform him of her intentions in this matter, and for
whom she asks credit. |
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Copy. Letterbook. Lat. P. 1. |
[April 15.]
B. M. Sloane, 4144. 7 b. |
532. Another copy of the above.
Forbes' transcript. |
April 15.
B. M. Ms. Reg. 13 B. 1. 5. |
533. The Queen to Sebastian, King of Portugal. |
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Has received with the greatest pleasure his letters dated 26
Jan., delivered to her by John Pereira, his servant. Thanks
him for the kindness which they express, which she will be
happy to reciprocate.—Westminster, 15 April 1559. |
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Letterbook. Lat. P. 1. |
April 15.
B. M. Nero, B. 1. 85. |
534. Another copy of the above. |
April 15.
B. M. Sloane, 4144. 5 b. |
535. Another copy of the above.
Forbes' transcript. |
April 15.
B. M. Ms. Reg. 13 B. 1. 5. |
536. The Queen to Catherine, Queen of Portugal. |
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John Pereira, the servant of the King of Portugal, has
presented to the writer the letters, dated at Lisbon 26 Jan.,
addressed to her by the Queen of Portugal. The messenger
and the letters were most welcome, and she listened to the
one and read the other with the utmost satisfaction, since
they both expressed so much kindness. She, for her part, will
take advantage of every opportunity of testifying her friendship.—Westminster, 15 April 1559. |
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Letterbook. Lat. P. 1. |
April 15.
B. M. Sloane, 4144. 6. |
537. Another copy of the above.
Forbes' transcript. |
April 15.
B. M. Harl. 353. 169 b. |
538. Proceedings of Privy Council. |
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Westminster, 15 April 1559.—Present: the Lord Great
Seal; the Earls of Shrewsbury, Derby, and Pembroke; the
Lords Admiral and Chamberlain; Mr. Comptroller, Mr. ViceChamberlain, Mr. Secretary; Mr. Mason. |
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A letter to the Lord Dacres to take the musters of Captain
Tuttey's band, and so to discharge so many of them as he
can with such money as he has gotten for that purpose,
according as he was written unto before; which, upon the
coming of the Queen's treasure northward, shall be repaid
him; and to send Captain Tuttye himself to Sir James Crofts
to Berwick, at whose and the Treasurer's hands he shall
receive that is due to him. |
April 15.
R. O. 27 V. 124. |
539. Another copy of the same.
Modern transcript. |
April 15.
R. O. 27 VI. 80. |
540. Another copy of the same.
Modern transcript. |
April 15.
B. M. Harl. 36. 75. |
541. Embassy to the Duke of Holst. |
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"Instructions given to Armigill Wade, Esq., being sent to
the Duke of Holst by the Queen, dated 15 April 1559." |
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1. He shall repair to Holsatia, and at his arrival at Hewsen,
and afterwards at Kiel lying upon the east seas of the said
dukedom of Holsatia, shall cause William Earle, servant to
Sir William Garret, Alderman of London, to procure him
access to the Duke. This obtained, he shall commune with
him or his Council in the matter of traffic for the resort of the
English merchants into his countries, conferring with him
upon the aptness and commodities of the ports to which they
may resort with their wares, what privileges shall be granted
them, taking care not to bind her to any conclusion. |
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2. He shall learn, by the secretest and indirectest way that
he can devise, what doings, liberties and privileges, they have,
or had, in the countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Holstein,
in what state and times they stand there this day, herein
groping the Duke, (tanquam aliud agens) so as to feel
whether he would be induced to break through them, and so
handle the business as to provoke him to use them in such
sort as has been done here, declaring to him the reasonable
offers made unto them, which they do not accept or embrace. |
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3. He shall further learn by the means aforesaid how the
Stades seem to take their handling, and what rumours they
spread there touching their discontentation, or what they may
or do practise, secretly or openly, for the stay or courage of
our determinations here against them. |
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4. By the means aforesaid he shall learn of what religion
the Duke is, and if he is of the religion of the Protestants he
may introduce matters of communication of religion; declaring
that, by the goodness of God and her, this realm embraces the
religion set forth in the Confession of Augusta, agreeable to
that which the King of Denmark, Sweden, and other Princes
of Germany receive; and that the Duke not abhorring from
the same, it were meet that there were between England and
him some further intelligence for the maintenance of the said
Confession and for the repressing of the attempts of the Stades
for the recovery of the said liberties. In all these things he
shall use himself so warily as it may seem these things pass
from himself; giving as it were some inkling of hope, but so
as in nowise to charge and tie the Queen. |
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5. In the meantime he shall cause Wm. Earle to bargain
for a mass of bullion in dollar and fine silver, proceeding in
the same bargain himself under, or up to 100,000l., not exceeding 8 per cent. interest for the whole. In the handling
hereof he shall not show that he is her minister, nor produce
her warrant to treat herein unless the cause be urgent. |
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Copy. Pp. 5. |
April 15.
B. M. Addit. 5935. 198. |
542. Another copy of the above. Signed by the Queen and
subscribed by Cecil. |
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Modern transcript. Pp. 4. |
April 16.
R. O. |
543. D'Oysel to Sir James Croftes. |
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The Queen Regent of Scotland has ordered that the peace
lately established be published on Monday next, being the
market day of Edinburgh. Arrangement should be made for
a general publication of the same on the borders. Requests to
know whether the subjects of the King, his master, may pass
through England into Scotland (either by post or otherwise) as
they were wont to do before the last war; which was to them
that passed in post with a letter of supplication of the Queen
Regent, or one of himself, directed to the Captain of Berwick,
or to the Warden of the Border, to obtain a commission "to
that fyne;" and to them that passed journey riding, without
any other ceremony but to show unto the Captain or Warden
aforesaid the colour and number of their horses, and to
take certificate thereof, to serve them at their passage of
the sea. |
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P. S.—Since the above was written has received Crofts'
letters directed to Capt. Gaillart, dated 14th inst. Will cooperate with him as to the publication of the peace. Prays to
be recommended to Sir Henry Percy.—Strivelin [Stirling],
13 April 1559. Signed: Cleutin. |
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Orig. Add. Endd.: Mr. D'Osell to Sir James Croftes.
Pp. 2. |
April 18.
R. O. |
544. Sir Edward Carne to the Queen. |
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In his letter of the 1st inst. had informed her how the
Pope's Council charged him, on the Pope's behalf, not to depart
from Rome without the special licence of His Holiness. Having
had neither answer, nor permission to have audience, he hereupon had desired Cardinal Trani, the chief of the Council, to
let him have that charge in writing, which he obtained subscribed and sealed by the Pope, the copy of which he now
sends. Has been commanded by the Pope to take charge of
the English hospital here, with the profits thereof to his
necessary use. Though it is but a small thing, the charge
thereof deducted, yet he will in no wise meddle with it otherwise than shall stand with her pleasure. Might have proceeded better had he known her pleasure to return in time
"herehence." |
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There be post upon post sent hither, as well from France
as Flanders, of the peace concluded; and two Ambassadors,
one from France, the other from Spain, are looked for daily,
sent to treat with the Pope upon matters agreed between the
said Kings concerning religion. Upon their arrival the Pope
will send two Legates, one to the French King, the other to
the King of Spain, for reformation of religion. The King of
Spain goes to Paris to marry the French King's daughter, and
"therehence" straight to Spain. In the mean season the
Dauphin shall lie in Brabant as hostage. The dispensation
which the French King has sent for, for the marriage of his
sister with the Duke of Savoy, is sent hence already.—Rome,
18 April 1559. Signed. |
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Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
April 18.
B. M. Calig. E. V. 71. |
545. Abstract of the above. |
April 18.
B. M. Harl. 353. 170 b. |
546. Proceedings of Privy Council. |
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Westminster, 18 April 1559.—Present: the Lord Great
Seal; the Earls of Shrewsbury and Pembroke; the Lords
Admiral and Chamberlain; Mr. Comptroller, Mr. ViceChamberlain, Mr. Secretary; Mr. Cave, Mr. Mason, Mr.
Sackevill. |
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A letter to the Treasurer of Berwick, to make no further
allowance unto Sir John Brend, muster master, (having been
much of late absent from his charge,) than the sum of 20s. per
diem only for his whole allowance from the 18th of December
last until the 16th of this present inclusive; from which day
forwards until his return hither again he is willed to pay him
his accustomed allowance he had before. |
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A letter to the Earl of Westmoreland, to give order to
William Hussey to deliver to Mr. Bowes, Marshal of Berwick,
a prisoner in his custody named Captain Haye, a Scotchman,
son to the Earl of Arrell, whom he makes claim unto, taking
first bonds of the said Mr. Bowes to make answer to all such
persons as shall make claim to the said prisoner hereafter. |
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A letter also, for the same purpose, to the said William
Hussey. |
April 18.
R. O. 27 V. 126. |
547. Another copy of the preceding.
Modern transcript. |
April 18.
R. O. 27 VI. 83. |
548. Another copy of the same.
Modern transcript. |
April [18.]
R. O. Forbes, 1. 82. |
549. Treaty of Cateau Cambresis. |
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Ratification by Henry II. of the Treaty of Cateau Cambresis.—Fontainbleau, [blank] April 1559. Signed: Henricus,—De l'Aubespine. |
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Orig. |
[April 18.]
B. M. Sloane, 4134. 218. |
550. Another copy of the above.
Forbes' transcript. |
April 18.
R. O. Forbes, 1. 83. |
551. Treaty of Cateau Cambresis. |
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Ratification by Francis, King of Scotland, and Dauphin of
France, of the treaty of Cateau Cambresis.—Fontainbleau,
18 April 1559. Signed: Franciscus,—Aubelin. |
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Orig. on vellum, with the seal of Henry II. Lat. |
April 18.
B. M. Sloane, 4134. 220. |
552. Another copy of the above.
Forbes' transcript. |
April 18.
R. O. Fœd. xv. 516. |
553. Treaty of Cateau Cambresis. |
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Ratification by Francis and Mary, King and Queen of Scotland, of the Treaty of Cateau Cambresis.—Fontainbleau, 18
April 1559. Signed: Franciscus, Maria,—Aubelin. With
seal. |
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Orig. Lat. Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 8. |
April 19.
R. O. |
554. Mundt to the Queen. |
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The States and Commissaries here have consulted a good
while upon an answer to be given to the French Ambassadors;
the Electors, Princes, and cities, each apart. Certain burgesses
of Metz having made a lamentable complaint to the States
against the French King of the shameful occupying of Metz
against his promise and letters, hereupon certain delegates
have been sent to the Ambassadors to ask if they have mandatum to treat upon Metz and other places detained by their
master from the Empire. They have answered, No. Hears
that an answer will be given to them as soon as certain
Princes shall arrive. This week the Marquis of Baden, Dux
Gemini-pontis, and the Duke of Wirtemburg shall be here;
and as soon as certain others shall have arrived, the answer
shall be given to the effect that the Empire will be glad to
have the French King's amity, and asking him to restore
such lands and cities as he has detained from the Empire. |
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This day, "about nine hours," the Commissaries of the
Duke of Wirtemburg (to whom he had already done his
message, as he had stated in his letters of the 5th inst.)
declared to him the Duke's answer, thanking the Queen for
her goodwill, and expressing his joy that she, who has been
now many years well affected towards the true religion, has
been called to restore it as her father and brother had done
before; not doubting that she will set forth and plant the true
religion, like as she has received and restored them again who
for religion's sake have been compelled to leave their native
country and friends. |
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The Duke has been informed by Paulus Vergerius that she
is minded to institute and restore religion juxta Confessionem
Augustanam, which is a singular pleasure to him, that she
intends to follow the sincere doctrine of this Confession, and
that he will pray God to give her constancy in this holy
work, and he will not intermit to praise such a noble act by
other Princes and Estates Augustanæ Confessionis. All this
the writer promised to communicate with the Queen.—
Augusta, 19 April 1559. Signed. |
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Orig. Hol., with armorial seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
April 19.
R. O. |
555. Mundt to Cecil. |
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Has written to the Queen on 5th inst., about his communications with sundry Commissaries. Wishes that their masters
would send their friendly letters to the Queen, so that the love
and amity that was between them and Henry VIII. and
Edward VI. might be renewed, for which he finds the Commissaries willing and much inclined. But his letter of credit being
general and directed to no Prince or Estate in special, and no
mention made in it of credence to be given to him, is not
effective. The Elector Palatine and the Duke of Wirtemburg
dwell not very far hence; if he had letters of credit to them
they would be earnest to commend and promote this honest
occasion by all the rest of the Protestants, when they see and
know well enough that great authority and advancement
may come to themselves to maintain and defend their doctrine,
the latter in diverse ways. |
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The French King has sent by his Ambassadors to every one
of the Electors a favourable letter "to offer with fair words
and magnificial promises." |
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After he had written these letters, the answer of the Duke
of Wirtemburg had been declared to him by his Commissaries. Since his coming here in the beginning of March
has written every week to the Queen through a merchant
out of England, dwelling at Antwerp, Nicolas Whelar.—
Augsburg, 19 April 1559. Signed. |
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P. S.—News be here that the post sent from hence eight
days past is "destrest," and he with the letters carried away. |
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Orig. Hol., with armorial seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
April 20.
B.M. Harl. 353. 171. |
556. Proceedings of Privy Council. |
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Westminster, 20th April 1559.—Present: the Lord Great
Seal; the Earls of Shrewsbury and Pembroke; the Lords
Admiral and Chamberlain; Mr. Comptroller, Mr. Vice-Chamberlain, Mr. Secretary; Mr. Mason. |
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A letter to Sir John Tempest to suffer one Captain
Culleine, a Scotchman (who was heretofore committed to his
custody by the Earl of Westmoreland, in the late time of
his lieutenancy in the North), to go to the town of Berwick
and there remain until he shall have satisfied his taker for his
ransom, whose prisoner soever he be adjudged, of whom
there is already by order of this board a bond taken for that
purpose to the Queen's use by Mr. Bowes, the Marshal of
Berwick. |
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A letter to Sir George Conyers, Knt., having in his
custody (by the said Earl's commandment) another Scottish
prisoner, named George Heiborne, requiring him to deliver
the said Heyborne into the hands of Rowland Forster, who
claims him for his prisoner; taking first a bond of him to the
Queen's use that he shall at all times hereafter satisfy his
taker that shall fortune to challenge or make any claim to
the said prisoner. |
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A letter to Sir James Crofts touching certain requests
made here by Abingdon, surveyor of the victuals at Berwick,
according to a note thereof remaining in the Council chest. |
April 20.
R.O. 27 V. 127. |
557. Another copy of the same.
Modern transcript. |
April 20.
R. O. 27 V. 86. |
558. Another copy of the same.
Modern transcript. |
