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| Oct. 1. |
1301. Advices from Italy. |
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It is thought that the German Empire will shortly possess
no authority in Italy. The Pope has sent to the French
King about Avignon. The Turks have overrun all Cyprus,
and only the fortified places hold out against them. The
plague rages in the Venetian fleet, by which they have already
lost more than 10,000 men, so that there is small hope of
anything of importance being done by them this year.—
1 Oct. 1570. |
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Endd. Lat. P. ¾. |
| Oct. 1. |
1302. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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The bearer, William Panton, a servant of the Bishop of
Ross, has required a passport to go to his master, and denies
that he has any letters or directions for him.—Alnwick, 1 Oct.
1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. ½. |
| Oct. 2. |
1303. The Earl of Lennox to Cecil. |
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Hearing that he is one of those who are appointed to go to
the Queen of Scots, can do no less than let him know the
state of the country. One of the articles accorded to by the
adversaries is already violated, where it is accorded that there
shall be no innovation in the government of Scotland different
from the state wherein it was at the death of the late Regent,
and therefore he desires that they may be reduced to the like
obedience to the King's authority as they then were at.—
Edinburgh, 2 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
| Oct. 2. |
1304. Thomas Randolph to Cecil. |
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As many as are at the King's obedience are in great perplexity, and some other that are lately come to the same wish
that they had not been so hasty. Assures him that the lion of
Scotland looks to be lord of all, good testimony whereof he
shall see by that which he has sent to the Earl of Leicester
by Archibald Stewart. If it be their hap to have the lion of
England so to be clawed by the pole lying at that Queen's
foot, as he shall see in a token sent unto her with an inscription under the same, and the rose and the thistle knit in one,
it may be too well said that they have over long nourished
so cruel a beast that will devour the whole estate. No way to
mischief will be left unattempted, so long as that lion has
liberty to rage, and so many wicked whelps that long time
have gaped for that game, that lately they thought to have
had in their claws.—Edinburgh, 2 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| Oct. 4. |
1305. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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1. Sends a copy of a writing subscribed by the Earl of
Lennox, for ceasing from arms. This morning Stewart, a
servant of the said Earl, passed. |
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2. P.S.—Will discharge all the army, save 1,300 men.—
Alnwick, 4 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| Sept. 30. |
1306. Agreement by the Earl of Lennox with the Earl of
Sussex. |
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Promises to abstain from all hostility and from receiving
aid from beyond the sea for the space of two months, provided
his adversaries observe the conditions subscribed to by them
and forbear making any innovation in the government of the
country.—Edinburgh, 30 Sept. 1570. |
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Copy. Pp. 1¼. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 4. |
1307. Forces on the Borders. |
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List of the captains of 150 lances, 350 light horse, and 800
footmen, stationed on the Borders. |
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Endd. P. 1. |
| Oct. 5. |
1308. Justification of Giovanni Andrea Doria. |
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Justifies his conduct in not fighting the Turkish fleet,
partly on account of the weakness of the Venetian armada,
both in soldiers and galley-slaves, and partly on account of
the tempestuous weather. Gives a long account of the transactions between himself and the Venetian Admiral.—Candia,
5 Oct. 1570. |
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Endd. Ital. Pp. 8¼. |
| Oct. 6. |
1309. Minute. |
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Copy of another document relating apparently to the navigation between Flanders and Spain. |
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Copy. Endd.: 6 Oct. 1570. Span. P. 2/3. |
| Oct. 6. |
1310. Minute. |
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Minute of a document relating apparently to the navigation between Flanders and Spain. |
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Endd.: 6 Oct. 1570. Pp. 1⅓. |
| Oct. 6. |
1311. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Has received his letter by the bearer, Mr. Grey, his servant.
Is sorry to see the present state of the Borders, where his and
his brothers' living lie, being so spoiled and wasted that without the Queen gives them some maintenance for a time, they
will not be able to inhabit their lands.—Alnwick, 6 Oct. 1570.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1¼. |
| Oct. 6. |
1312. Parliament of Rouen. |
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Enregistration of certain letters patent for the imposition
of new duties, and amongst others on English cloth.—Rouen,
6 Oct. 1570. |
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Written on parchment. Endd. Fr. Pp. 14. |
| Oct. 7. |
1313. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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1. On the 2nd inst. the King sent M. Gondey, who has charge
to entertain the ambassadors, to require him not to take it in
ill part that he did not invite him to the Duke of Guise's marriage, the occasion being that he mistrusted some difference
would arise betwixt him and the Ambassador of Spain for the
antecedence, and also considering the alliance and proximity
of blood that they of the house of Guise had with the Queen
of Scots. He promised not only to invite him to his own
marriage, but that he should hold such rank as appertained
to him as the Queen's ambassador. Norris replied that in this
or anything which did not touch the honour of the Queen, he
was ready to obey him. Two other ambassadors, for similar
reasons, were also required to be absent. The Duke of Nevers, making a great banquet for the Duke of Guise, also
wrote to excuse that he had not invited him. |
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2. On the 5th the Ambassador of Scotland sent to him for
a passport for Patrick Home, who is sent to impart something
to the Queen of Scots. Such of the religion as fled into England, shall not be received into any of the frontier towns, as
Calais or Boulogne. The Count de Retz has departed to conduct the King's wife to the frontiers of France, where she shall
be received by the Duke D'Anjou. Desires to know what order
he shall keep touching the antecedence with Spain. If the
Queen of Scots depart from England, it is determined that
she shall marry the Duke D'Anjou. The King has sent from
hence about thirty carts laden with munition to Amiens,
besides twelve companies of Strozzi's and Guaz regiments are
to march that way. Mistrusts that this preparation is to aid
the Queen of Scots' faction.—Paris, 7 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1¾. |
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1314. Copy of the above.
Endd. Pp. 2¼. |
| Oct. 7. |
1315. Advices from Italy. |
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News from Rome, dated 30 Sept., and from Venice 7 Oct.,
of the meeting of the allied Christian fleet at Candia, on the
29th Sept., to the number of 190 galleys, and their intention
of proceeding to the relief of Cyprus. |
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Endd. Ital. P. 1. |
| Oct. 7. |
1316. Advices from Italy. |
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News from Candia of the 5th Oct., of the junction of the
allied Christian fleet, which numbers 200 galleys, besides galleasses and ships. From Rome, 7 Oct. Inquisition in Spain.
Imprisonment of the head of the heretics in Savoy. |
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Endd. Ital. and Lat. Pp. 2¼. |
| Oct. 8. |
1317. The Earl of Lennox to the Queen. |
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Has, according to the Earl of Sussex's request, conferred
with Randolph, and communicated his answer to Sussex and
others, in writing, which he begs her to receive from their
hands.—Edinburgh, 8 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Oct. 8. |
1318. The Earl of Lennox to Cecil. |
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Sends his answers to Randolph's communication.—Edinburgh, 8 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Oct. 8. |
1319. The Earl of Sussex to the Earl of Lennox. |
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Understands that he has of late made processes against
Lethington and others that acknowledge obedience to the
Queen of Scots, to appear before him and underlie the law,
for default wherein he has put them to the horn. Requires
him to forbear any such action during the treaty, for he can
put no difference whether he molests them by violence and
force of arms, or by process and extremity of law.—Alnwick,
8 Oct. 1570. |
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Copy. P. ¾. |
| Oct. 8. |
1320. The Earl of Sussex to Randolph. |
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Hears that Lethington is put to the horn, which does not
accord with good faith. Desires him to deal earnestly with
them to perform the contents of the articles, otherwise he will
discharge himself of the dishonour, and revoke his writing.—
Alnwick, 8 Oct. 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. P. ½. |
| Oct. 8. |
1321. Advices from Venice. |
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Account of the preparations made by the different Christian
powers, for the relief of Famagusta.—Venice, 8 Oct. 1570. |
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Endd. Lat. Pp. 1½. |
| Oct. 8. |
1322. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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Sends a copy of the requests of the deputies of the Princes
of Navarre and Condé, together with the King's answers.
Yesterday he understood from the Viscount De Rohan that
there is a complot devised, from whence the Queen of Scots
now is, and continued along to the sea, that if she may have
any liberty she shall be taken by force of Englishmen and
conveyed into Flanders. Desires to know the Queen's pleasure
touching the antecedence with Spain.—Paris, 8 Oct. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. ¼. |
| [Oct.] |
1323. Petition of the Deputies of the Reformed Religion. |
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Thirty articles complaining of infractions of the Edict of
Pacification, and desiring that they may be redressed, with
the King's answers in the margin. |
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Endd. Fr. Pp. 7¼. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 8 and 22. |
1324. Peter Ramus to the Cardinal of Lorraine. |
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Reminds him of the friendship which existed between them
nearly thirty-five years ago. Now, however, the malicious
will declare that not only is he deprived by the Cardinal of
his professorship but of all other rewards and fruits of his
former studies. Implores him not to cause the end of their
lives to be so different from the commencement.—Paris, 8
Id. Oct. 1570. |
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Peter Ramus to the Cardinal of Lorraine. |
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Is obliged to write as he cannot come to him safely. Defends himself from the charge of ingratitude for his former
benefits, and also from that of hastily changing his religion.
Although obliged to fly for his safety he never took up arms.
Expresses his hope for the Cardinal's conversion.—1] Cal.
Nov. 1570. |
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Copy. Lat. Pp. 2¼. |
| Oct. 9. |
1325. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Lethington and others who profess obedience to the Queen
of Scots be grieved that the Regent proceeds against them by
extremity of law, whereof Sussex has written to the Regent.
The wise of the King's side mistrust their declination, and
the Earl of Morton is much appalled. Some would gladly
that the Queen and her son might conjoin in the government.
The weather grows extreme, and the chimnies of this house
and Warkworth will suffer no fire. Thinks that good quiet
will continue on the Borders, saving for some of the stealers
of Scotland, against whom there is good provision made and
warning given that if any be taken with the act he shall be
hanged presently. Randolph is very desirous to return:—
Alnwick, 9 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| Oct. 10. |
1326. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Sends the copy of a letter from the Earl of Lennox. Randolph writes that the Justice Clerk never made any declaration to the Regent of any note to be sent to Sussex, at which
he marvels. He also writes that certain noblemen have submitted, or promised to do so, to the King's authority. The
Regent desires money to pay his soldiers, to which he has
answered that he dares not deliver money during the cessation
of arms, except he have special commandment from the Queen.
It seems that the Queen is resolved to restore the Queen of
Scots, and therefore he will not "cast bones" by his actions,
but will only follow such directions as he may receive. Sends
a copy of Moon's examination.—Alnwick, 10 Oct. 1570.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1¼. |
| Oct. 8. |
1327. The Earl of Lennox's Answer to Randolph. |
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Declares that the articles subscribed by the Duke and the
Earls of Huntly and Argyle are captious and void of true
meaning, only binding themselves, and gives instances of outrages committed by their followers, and complains that they
receive greater disadvantage than they would in a state of
plain hostility; also that the other side do not observe the
article for not making any innovation in the government. Is
preparing some to repair to the Queen. Promises that at the
intended Parliament nothing shall be done against the persons
of any who pretend obedience to the Queen of Scots.—Edinburgh, 8 Oct. 1570. |
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Copy. Pp. 42/3. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 11. |
1328. Confession of John Moon. |
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Examined in the presence of Master George Buchanan and
others, he at first on his knees forsook the mercy of God and
the world if he could tell a jot more than he had already
shown in his former depositions, but being "put to pains,"
confessed that he had concealed certain matters committed to
him by Lady Lennox, to be declared to her husband at Andrew
Abercrombie's persuasion, "desiring him to hinder nothing
that might hinder the Queen of Scots' cause," who promised
him that when the Queen came to the kingdom, he should
receive 150 crowns a year. |
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After "further pains," he declared that Thomas Bishop was
the first trafficker betwixt the Bishop of Ross and him, and
afterwards Thomas Cobham, and that the first speaking was
in the Tower. Also that Thomas Cobham promised him
1,000 crowns, and that the packet delivered to him by Robson
was for money to come out of Scotland, which packet he was
to take to Master Alexander Leslie, or to any of them, which
he delivered to Andrew Abercrombie. Robson also told him
that the Queen of Scots had written to the Bishop of Ross,
being then in court with a letter for Lady Lennox, desiring
him to travail to make "aggreance" betwixt them. "The
cause why he desired Patrick Macaulay to hide the letters
was, that he suspected they were matters of importance of my
Lord's adversaries, and answer to the last letters of theirs he
brought forth of England, which he received from Robson."—
Doune, 4 Oct. 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. by Cecil. P. 1. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 10. |
1329. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Has written to the Regent to ask for free passage for
Robinson, sent by the Queen of Scots to visit her son. Has
written to Lethington that the Queen had granted passport to
two noblemen of the Queen of Scots' party, to repair to her,
and that he would procure a safe-conduct for them from the
Regent to pass through Edinburgh.—Alnwick, 10 Oct. 1570.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| Oct. 11. |
1330. Sir Valentine Browne to Cecil. |
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Encloses a brief of the charges for the army till the end of
September. Received of the 9,000l. sent by Freville but
8,780l. 5s. 8d. Desires that one of his own folk may have
the bringing down of such money as may be hereafter appointed who will not be so chargeable to Her Majesty.—
Berwick, 11 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Oct. 13. |
1331. Sir Valentine Browne to Cecil. |
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Has taken of the bearer, Hugh Snell, merchant of Berwick,
850l., which he desires may be repaid.—Berwick, 13 Oct. 1570.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Oct. 13. |
1332. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Commends the bearer, Captain Powerlette [Poulett], who
is now discharged for the good governance of his band of light
horsemen.—Alnwick, 13 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| [Oct. 13.] |
1333. Parliament of Scotland. |
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List of the Lords and others of the King of Scots' side who
were assembled in Parliament 13 Oct. 1572. |
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Endd. P. 1. |
| Oct. 15. |
1334. Thomas Randolph to Cecil. |
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1. Understanding that of late there was a motion made by
the Regent for a yearly pension, as was promised to the late
Regent, and that the promise should be verified by the report
of Nicholas Elphinstone, Elphinstone denies that any such
promise was ever made to him. Divers since the Regent's
death, either to cover their own doings or to advance their
cause, have sought to make him odious to the world. The
universal bruit runs upon three or four persons who subscribed
upon a bond promising to concur and assist one another in
the late King's death. "This bond was kept in the castle in
a little coffer covered with green, and after the apprehension
of the Scottish Queen at Carberry Hill, was taken out of the
place where it lay by the Laird of Lethington, in presence of
Mr. James Balfour, then Clerk of the Register and keeper of
the keys were the registers are. This being a thing so notoriously known as well by Mr. James Balfour's own report as
testimony of other who have seen the same is utterly denied
to be true, and another bond produced which they allege to
be it, containing no such matter, at the which, with divers
other noblemen's hands, the Regent's was also made a long
time before the bond of the King's murder] was made, and
now say that if it can be proved by any bond that they consented to the King's death, the late Regent is as guilty as
they, and for testimony thereof (as Randolph is credibly
informed) have sent a bond to be seen in England, which
either is some new bond made among themselves, and the late
Regent's hand counterfeited at the same (which in some other
causes he knows has been done), or the old bond at which his
very own hand is containing no such matter." Is loath that
after his death his adversaries should abuse him. Is assured
himself that he never was participant of the King's death,
how maliciously soever he be burdened therewith. |
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2. P.S.—For testimony that some in Scotland can counterfeit
the late Regent's hand, let it be known who subscribed the
warrant shown to Alexander Home that had the custody of
the Laird of Lethington, when the Laird of Grange fetched
him at 10 p.m. out of David Foster's house in Edinburgh and
convoyed him to the Castle, whereof the Regent was not privy
until the next day.—Edinburgh, 15 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
| Oct. 15. |
1335. Henry Cobham to Cecil. |
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The Emperor has sent word that he has had letters from
the Archduke Charles, and that Cobham shall very soon
receive his answer. Has procured a copy of the Emperor's
letter to the Pope and his answer, so as it now appears that the
two powers accord. Count Mansfield, who lately came from
the French Admiral, has kissed the Emperor's hand and passed
long conference with him privately. Count Swartzenburg,
the captain of King Philip's guard, has invited Cobham, and
rests much at the Queen's Majesty's devotion. The ambassadors of the Princes Protestant for the zeal their Lords have
towards the Queen have invited him at times, and kept him
company. The States Protestant find that the much writings
of their electors rather breeds contention than edifies, and
think rather that the time requires a general unity. Encloses
news out of Italy.—Spires, 15 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. 2. |
1336. — to Cobham. |
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1. A messenger has been sent to the Pope to announce the pacification in France, and to persuade him to take it in good part. |
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2. Some hope that there is some premeditated snare for the
Huguenots in this peace, and others fear that it may bring
about a foreign French war. Lat. |
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3. Note at the foot in Cobham's hand: This is a copy of a
letter which a man of very good credit in Rome did write.
He is driven to show himself in his writing a Papist, yet he
is of good religion. |
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P. ½. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 16. |
1337. The Earl of Lennox to the Queen. |
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Has at her request utterly forborne to do anything in this
Parliament against the Queen of Scots or any pretending her
obedience, but having only ratified his office of regiment, they
have prorogued it for all other matters till January next. Has
certified the Earl of Sussex of the great harm that the King
and those professing his obedience have received through the
abstinence, and how the writing subscribed by the Duke and
the two Earls is captious and void of true meaning. Desires
that there may be an explanation of this writing and a certainty whether those for whom they have promised will be content to be comprehended under their assurance. Also that all
goods and ships stayed in France by the Queen of Scots' procurement may be set at liberty, and no impediment [offered] to
their trade hereafter; also that all things innovated in the Government different from the state wherein it was at the death
of the late Regent, may be disavowed and annulled by proclamation. Trusts that she will in noways go forward with any
treaty to the advantage of the Queen of Scots and her party
until they perform that which reason and honour craves to be
done on their parts.—Edinburgh, 16 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 1¾. |
| Oct. 16. |
1338. Articles sent by Lennox to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Thirty-four articles containing the things unperformed by
the Duke of Chatelherault, the Earls of Huntly and Argyle,
and others of their party, of the articles accorded unto by the
Earl of Sussex, as also the violations of the promises made,
sealed, and subscribed by the said Duke and Earls, for which
he solicits answer to every point in particular. With notes of
answer to each article in the margin in Cecil's writing.—
Edinburgh, 16 Oct. 1570. |
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Endd. Pp. 7. |
| Oct. 17. |
1339. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Forwards copies of letters and writings which he has
received from the Regent of Scotland and Randolph.—Alnwick,
17 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Oct. 16. |
1340. The Earl of Lennox to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Has received his letter requiring him to forbear all processes
against Lethington and others who acknowledge the obedience
of the King's mother. Has at several times certified him how
the writing subscribed by the Duke and the two Earls is
violated, so that he and all professing the King's obedience are
in honour and justice discharged of keeping any assurance
promised in the writing which he sent to him. Never understood that Lethington acknowledged obedience to the Queen
of Scots since the King's coronation, so that it cannot be
found against him if he proceeds against him because he did
not attend in the office he occupied, and yet no process has
been laid against him since the subscribing of the said writing
by Lennox. Without knowledge of the names of the two
noblemen of the Queen's party who are to proceed into England, it might do the King great inconvenience to grant a
passport generally, seeing some might pass who are culpable
of the murders of the late King and the Regent.—Edinburgh,
16 Oct. 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 16. |
1341. The Earl of Lennox's Answers to Mr. Randolph. |
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Answers to propositions communicated to him by Randolph
on the part of the Earl of Sussex touching the prorogation of
Parliament, the sending of noblemen to the Queen of England,
the cessation of arms, and other matters, together with complaints of the bad faith of their adversaries in the observance
of their part of the agreement, of a similar effect to that which
is contained in his letters to the Queen of England and the
Earl of Sussex. |
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Copy. Endd.: 16 Oct. 1570. Pp. 12/3. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 16. |
1342. Thomas Randolph to the Earl of Sussex. |
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1. Has received his letters by "famous Jocke the [lyer]," and
communicated the contents to the Regent and Council. The
Earl of Morton and Alexander Hay came to him from the
Council for the better understanding of the Queen's desires,
who found very hard matter laid to them, seeing that which
was suited for to be done by them tended wholly to the
advantage of their enemies, chiefly to the restoring of the
Queen to the crown contrary to law and their allegiance, and
safety to those who were murderers of her husband and the
late Regent. Morton also showed him a letter from the Queen
of England to the late Regent, of 10 Sept. 1568, to the effect
that if the Queen of Scots should be found guilty of the
King's murder that it behoved her to take another course than
to satisfy her desire, and was very earnest to know if matters
were concluded between the two Queens, or if their Queen
should be restored to the government or not. They passed much
time neither satisfied with the other, Randolph pointing out
how much they owed to the Queen of England, and Morton
declaring how willing they were to satisfy her as far as they
might. |
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2. Had further conference with the Regent and other Lords
of the King's party, and found great discontment at the
restitution of the Queen of Scots, and words full of grief and
great tokens of misliking uttered; in effect all [so] amazed
and astonished that they do not know what counsel to take.
The effect of their answers was as follows: |
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3. Lethington is not thought to be of the Queen of Scots'
party. The passports which are required shall be granted.
They can devise no means for surety for the King or themselves, if the Queen be restored to her crown, but rest upon a
promise made by the Queen of England to the late Regent,
thinking her satisfied for the truth of the cause, and that she
will give her declaration thereupon. The Parliament is prorogued. Gives the names of those who are chosen to be sent
into England. They request Sussex to be a means for Lord
Semple to be set at liberty.—Edinburgh, 16 Oct. 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. Pp. 2¾. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 17. |
1343. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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On Sunday last the Queen-Mother having written to him,
he repaired to the Court at Equam, where he met the King at
his entry going out hunting, who would take no knowledge of
any such letter sent, and for want of leisure to answer, desired
him to put in writing what he had in charge to say. Wishes
to see whether the King's answers in writing will be milder
than those he gave by word of mouth, which were both short
and sharp.—Paris, 17 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. ½. |
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1344. Draft of part of the above.
Endd. P. 1. |
| Oct. 19. |
1345. Sir Henry Norris to the Queen. |
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At his audience with the French King at Ecouen, he
declared how the Queen's proceeding by treaty with the Queen
of Scots had been letted, partly by her own doings and partly
by such of her subjects in Scotland to whom she had committed authority, who not only maintained Her Majesty's
rebels, but also aided them to make invasions in her realm, so
as she could not do otherwise than pursue her rebels and
chastise such as aided them. Now finding them content to
forbear their evil usage, she is resolved to send two of her
Privy Council to understand the mind of the said Queen. He
also complained of Virac's arrival at Dumbarton, and of the
comfort by him given in the French King's name to such
as desire to have small quiet in Scotland, and also of De la
Roche's preparations to transport men of war into Ireland.
The King answered that he was glad to hear of her good
understanding with the Queen of Scots, and declared that
De la Roche's forces were intended only to aid the said Queen,
and that whoever gave Her Majesty to understand otherwise
lied. Encloses a letter which he has received from the French
King.—Paris, 19 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
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1346. Draft of the above. |
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Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| Oct. 17. |
1347. Charles IX. to Sir Henry Norris. |
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Is glad to hear of the Queen of England's favourable intentions towards the Queen of Scots. Admits that he sent Virac
with men and munitions for the relief of Dumbarton, which he
did because of the ancient alliance between his realm and that of
Scotland, and also because of his relationship with the Queen
of Scotland. Declares that the preparations in Britanny are
intended for her assistance.—Ecouen, 17 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Copy. Fr. P. 2/3. Enclosure. |
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1348. Another copy of the above.
Endd. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| Oct. 19. |
1349. Sir Valentine Browne to Cecil. |
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The bearer, James Garston, merchant, has advanced him in
wares credited to the soldiers and in ready money 400l.,
for which he has promised him payment in London, and
has given him a bill. The estimation of charges which
he formerly sent is less by 1,200l. than it is indeed. Sends
an account of the charge of the army remaining, from the
7th Oct., consisting of 550 horsemen and 800 footmen, at
a daily cost of 78l. 5s. 11d. Has sent nine fair stones to
London for him.—Berwick, 19 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2½. |
| Oct. 29. |
1350. Thomas Randolph to Cecil. |
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Sends letters to be forwarded into France. Desires for a
reward for his services that he may come away and not abide
the end he sees intended, which will be neither surety to Her
Majesty or weal to this country. Sends the confession of a
minister who strangled his wife upon a Sunday morning.—
Edinburgh, 20 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| Oct. 20. |
1351. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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Finds that these mean not well to England. Doubts that
the Queen of Scots being set at liberty will breed England
great unquietness, and danger to the Queen's Majesty, if she
be not fast bound to the contrary; wherefore under correction
he thinks it expedient she were married before she departs
thence, lest otherwise she be matched with the Duke of Anjou.
Begs that he will have consideration for the payment of 100
crowns lent by him to the Earl of Thomond, and for the rest
laid out on those who attended him.—Paris, 20 Oct. 1570.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. ½. |
| Oct. 20. |
1352. Occurrences in France. |
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News of events passing in France, all of which is contained
in Norris's letters to the Queen and Cecil. |
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Endd. Pp. 5½. |
| Oct. 22. |
1353. Sir Henry Norris to the Earl of Leicester and
Cecil. |
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The bearer, an Irishman, named Henry, has declared to
him that the Earl of Thomond has, notwithstanding the enclosed letter, intention to steal out of England into Ireland.
Doubting whether he reports this in hopes of reward or
moved by duty he sends him to them. Since the departure
of his son, Edward Norris, there is an "arrest" made in Paris,
that none of the religion shall be readers in any university
within the same; whereby Ramus, Mersernes, and other excellent learned men lately returned are likely to lose their
livings and be put out of their houses. Also it is defended
that no bookseller or printer shall keep in his house or sell
any book of the Holy Scriptures, and officers are appointed
to search men's houses who have taken away both Bibles and
Testaments from their owners. The King and his brothers
have gone to Compeigne. Begs them to have his speedy
revocation in remembrance.—Paris, 22 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| Oct. 10. |
1354. The Earl of Thomond to Sir Henry Norris. |
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Desires that he will further his dispatch in writing to the
council, assuring him that in so doing he will further the
Queen's most true and faithful subject in heart.—From my
poor lodging in Oxford, 10 Oct. Signed: Conor Thomond. |
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P. 1. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 22. |
1355. Henry Cobham to Cecil. |
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This afternoon, in the cathedral church, Charles, the French
King, was betrothed to the second daughter of the Emperor,
by the name of Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia, &c., which
King's deputy was the Archduke Ferdinando, authorised by
a procuration under the King's great seal. The Emperor's
preacher made a short exhortation in the praise of marriage;
which done, the Emperor and the Empress accompanying
their daughter to the altar and the Archduke Ferdinando accompanied by the Count De Retz, the Elector Bishop of Mayence
sitting with his mitre in pontificalibus, likewise two other
Bishops, of Worms and Spires, with their two suffragans mitred,
passed with words and such ceremonies as they use the order
of marriage. The Archduke Ferdinando delivered the Queen
a ring in the King's name, and the Queen gave likewise the
Archduke another ring. This done, the Emperor and
Empress embraced their daughter, returning to their seats.
The Countess of Aremburg carried up the Queen's train, and
lastly the Count De Retz delivered openly to the Queen a
letter from the King. Give a list of the names of the principal people who were present, and who afterwards went to
a house hard by, where there was dancing and a sumptuous
banquet. The Emperor placed him where the Princes, his
children, had their several room during the solemnity. The
Pope's Nuncio was not present for that the Electors will not
give him superior place. The King of Spain's Ambassador
would not be there for his strife for the pre-eminence with the
French Ambassador. The Venetian Ambassador was absent
for company. The other princes, Ambassadors of Italy, came
not in respect of the controversy with the Duke of Florence.
—Spires, 22 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 1⅓. |
| Oct. 23. |
1356. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Forwards letters. Lord and Lady Hunsdon have been
with him these ten or twelve days. He is faithful and true
to Her Majesty.—Alnwick, 23 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| Oct. 24. |
1357. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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The edict is so wrested and interpreted that it serves rather
for a colour to work trouble to the Protestants than for
warrant or assurance to them. Encloses a copy of a supplication of the University of Paris to the King. Ramus has
of late been, by force of officers, set out of his house. No
redress can be had of the King. Egremont Ratcliffe, Sir John
Neville, and Danby have come hither. Ratcliffe being persuaded to seek pardon of the Queen, desperately said he
could neither ask nor any ways look for pardon, nor repent
his fact being not against her highness nor his country.—
Paris, 24 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
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1358. Rough draft of portions of the above. |
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Pp. 1½. |
| Oct. 8. |
1359. Petition of the University of Paris. |
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Beg that the King will forbid any of the reformed religion
from holding any post of authority in the university, also
that they may have power to search for and seize all heretical
books. |
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Answer of Charles IX. |
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Grants the above petition.—Paris, 8 Oct. 1570. |
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Citation. |
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Copy of notice of serving a citation on Pierre Ramus,
ordering him to quit the College of Presles by Jacques Baston. |
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Proclamation by Charles IX. |
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Forbids any of the reformed religion from holding any
office or teaching in the University of Paris; and authorises
such doctors as may be appointed by the university to search
for and seize prohibited books. |
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Copy. Fr. Pp. 3¼. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 26. |
1360. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Returns the articles sent by the Earl of Lennox. He will
find in the margin what she has thought meet to be answered
to the same. Sends another writing with a reasonable device
for both parties. Has caused the Bishop of Ross to be treated
with to procure the release of the Scottish merchants who are
stayed in France. Directs him to do his best to continue
this abstinence. Desires that the extraordinary bands of
soldiers may be utterly discharged. He is to move the Earl
of Lennox that the sentence of banishment against the old
Lady Seton may be forborne. |
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Draft partly in Cecil's writing. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| Oct. 26. |
1361. Government of Scotland. |
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A declaration how in certain cases it shall be ordered that
no innovation be made in the government different to the
state wherein the realm of Scotland was at the death of the
Earl of Murray. |
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Draft in Cecil's writing. P. 1. |
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1362. Another copy, with additions and alterations in Cecil's
writing. |
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P. 1. |
| [Oct. 26.] |
1363. The Queen to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Licenses him to repair to Court as soon as he shall have
discharged the rest of her army, and sends a letter of recall,
which he is to forward to Randolph. |
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Draft in Cecil's writing. Endd.: 1570. P. 1. |
| Oct. 27. |
1364. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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Refers him for information to the copies of certain letters
and other writings which he sends herewith. The Regent
will give order for the safe passage of such as shall pass from
the Queen of Scots' party. The King's party complain greatly
of the stay of their merchants in France, and beseech the
Queen of England that she will procure that they may be released. They cannot abide to hear of any surety that can be
provided for their King and themselves if ever the Scottish
Queen be at liberty; and he will be reputed amongst them a
betrayer of the rest who shall be first contented to enter into
any speech that may tend to the liberty of the Queen of Scots.
—"At Alnwick in a smoky house," 27 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| Oct. 18. |
1365. The Earl of Sussex to the Earl of Lennox. |
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Acknowledges the receipt of certain letters and articles
wherein he requires to be answered certain questions, and declares the violation of their promises by the Duke of Chatelherault and others. Goes through and answers them severally
at great length. Requires that Lethington shall not be
molested. Thanks him for allowing Robinson to visit the
King from his mother. Desires that he will grant a passport
for two noblemen of the Queen of Scots' party to go to the
Queen of England, and also that he will send some on
his part. Advises him to concede a prolongation of the
abstinence from arms.—Alnwick, 18 Oct. 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 5. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 26. |
1366. The Earl of Sussex's Answer to the Articles sent by
the Regent of Scotland. |
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First. Thinks that particular offences done to private persons
on either side without the direction of authority, ought to be
by order redressed, and not taken as a violation of the public
peace. |
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Second. Any renewing of the abstinence should be so plainly
penned, that no occasion may be ministered to the wise and
indifferent to conceive that there is any intention of any
subtle and vantageous outgate. |
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Third. Has compared his articles with those accorded by the
Queen and the Bishop of Ross, and sent the articles so collected to either party, so that their intentions may accord
with those of the Queens of England and Scotland. |
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Lastly. Wishes either side should use diligence in perfecting
the writing which they intend to make for the prolongation of
the abstinence, and to despatch with expedition such commissioners as they intend to send to the Queen of England. |
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Endd. by Cecil. Pp. 1⅓. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 14. |
1367. Lethington's Explanation to the Earl of Sussex. |
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The noblemen of the Queen of Scots' party mean truly to
perform all their promises concerning the abandoning of the
Queen of England's rebels; not receiving foreign forces; and
keeping true peace within Scotland. They will not pendente
lite prejudge the Queen, by yielding their obedience to a competitor, as reciproquely they will not press others to prejudge
her son, and are content to keep civil society with the adverse
faction. They are content to cease from the execution of anything by virtue of the Queen of Scots' commission, and will
make no impediment in the mean season to the ordinary
judges of the land to execute the laws.—14 Oct. 1570. |
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Copy. Endd. by Cecil. P. ¾. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 26. |
1368. Articles proposed by the Earl of Sussex for the maintenance of the Abstinence. |
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1. To express in the writing the names of such noblemen
as they undertake for. |
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2. All matters done on either side since the subscribing
contrary to the true meaning of the writing to be redressed. |
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3. The Duke and the Earls of Huntly and Argyle to cease
from all execution by virtue of their commission of lieutenancy and to permit the King's officers to levy his rents, and
the ordinary judges to execute justice on offenders. |
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4. The King's party may compel, by force, such as have or
shall be disordered on the Borders to yield to justice. |
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5. That they may raise force to suppress any other force
gathered to the disquiet of the realm. |
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6. That any act done by the King's party against any person who has publicly associated himself with them, either in
consultation or by open arms since the 1st of April, be not
imputed an infringing of the abstinence. |
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Copy. Endd. by Cecil. P. 1. Enclosure. |
| Oct. |
1369. The Earl of Sussex to Lethington. |
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Seeing that either side mislikes the form of the former
writings, he has made a collection of both their meanings,
ruled over by the articles accorded between the Queen of
England and the Bishop of Ross, and reduced the same into
a few heads, which he sends herewith. Will not advise either
side to do that which shall to themselves seem hurtful to
them, but will not cover in either of them any fraud or deceit
or misinterpretations that shall be used to the hindrance of
the adverse party. Sends a note of offences done by the
Queen of Scots' party since the abstinence.—Alnwick, 26
Oct. 1570. |
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Copy. Endd., by Cecil. Pp. 1⅓. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 27. |
1370. The Countess of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. |
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Thanks her for her assistance for the revenge of her husband's blood, and hopes that as she has begun so she will
continue. Wishes that her life had gone for his. Is put at
by so many that there is no relief for herself and her bairns
except the Queen put to her helping hand.—Dunottar, 27
Oct. 1570. Signed: Annas Keycht. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| Oct. 28. |
1371. Charles IX. to M. De la Mothe Fenelon. |
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Extract.—Has received a copy of the articles which have
been presented to the Queen of Scots by the deputies of the
Queen of England together with the notes on each of them
which he has given to the Bishop of Ross. Cannot approve
of the proposed league between the two Queens' as it will be
prejudicial to that between France and Scotland. He is to
warn the Bishop of Ross not to agree to the article for sending the Prince of Scotland into England before his mother's
liberation. It is not reasonable that the Queen of Scots
should give up any part of the titles and pretensions that she
has to the realm of England. Thinks that the Queen of
Scots ought rather to demand hostages for the fulfilment of
the treaty than be asked to give them. Orders him to give
all the assistance and comfort he can to the Queen of Scots.—
St. Germains-de-Pres, 28 Oct. 1570. |
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Extract. Endd. Fr. Pp. 12/3. |
| Oct. 29. |
1372. Sir Henry Norris to Cecil. |
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Desires to know the Queen's pleasure touching the question
of antecedence between him and the ambassador of Spain, if
he has to assist at the King's marriage, who takes his journey on Friday next to Mezieres. The companies that Martigues had in Britanny are departed towards Scotland. Two
Englishmen have lately arrived from the Duke of Alva and
another came yesterday. They were on Tuesday at the
Abbey of St. Germains and did reverence to the Queen.
They boast that about March next the Duke of Alva's army
will be ready to do some enterprise in Ireland or Scotland.
Understands that the Cardinal of Lorraine has obtained from
the French King some sharp and threatening letters to Her
Majesty to set the Queen of Scots at liberty, and that after
the Cardinal's departure, the King said that if he himself had
the Queen of Scots prisoner or was in the place of the Queen
of England he well knew what he would do. On the 1st
Nov. the Duke of Anjou departs hence to receive the new
Queen.—Paris, 29 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
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1373. Draft of the above. |
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Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
| Oct. 30. |
1374. The Earl of Sussex to Cecil. |
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1. Mentions the receipt and dispatch of different letters
and papers. Perceives that there is a practising to persuade
that the two Queens be already accorded, and thereby to
procure a dissipation of the King's party in the time of the
treaty, whereupon he has willed Mr. Randolph to assure them
that it is false. The principals of the King's side are fearful to enter into consideration of their surety if the Queen
should be set at liberty, lest some of their party should slip by
that occasion, and thereupon the first advisers should be
counted betrayers of their fellows. The principals of the
Queen's side not knowing what will be the end, are unwilling
to enter England in this commission, and the Regent understanding their backwardness is not hasty to be before them. |
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2. P.S.—Desires leave to repair to Her Majesty, as he has
now nothing to do but to wait upon Warden's deputies.—
Alnwick, 30 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| Oct. 21. |
1375. The Laird of Lochleven to Randolph. |
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As the Queen of England has put such order to all those
who have risen against her that the Earl of Northumberland
is not able to trouble her country, and that his coming to this
place was to do his duty to his sovereign, he does not think
it necessary to retain him any longer as a prisoner, and
humbly begs that the Queen will show mercy to him.—Lochleven, 21 Oct. 1570. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ¾. Enclosure. |
| Oct. 29. |
1376. Thomas Randolph to the Earl of Sussex. |
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Sends the Laird of Lochleven's letter, but doubts somewhat else than what he writes of. There passed lately by sea
seven Englishmen into Flanders. There are letters come
lately from the Bishop of Ross to the castle assuring the
captain that the Queens are agreed. Men are by these
rumours brought into great perplexities, and some may yield
to that which may be to Her Majesty's disadvantage. Wishes
that the Earl of Morton might receive some cause of encouragement. Money is more common among the Queen's
adversaries than with those who take her part.—Edinburgh,
29 Oct. |
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Copy, with notes in the margin in the Earl of Sussex's
writing. Endd.: 28 Oct. Pp. 2. Enclosure. |
| Oct. |
1377. Occurrents in France. |
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The Admiral and the Princes will be at Rochelle on the
25th with 600 horse, whereof a great part shall be placed in
garrison in the towns permitted them by the edict. The
Count Ludovic of Nassau has the restitution of his lands in
France granted to him. The deputies require that certain
hard and intricate places in the edict shall be made plain.
They also complain that the Marquis of Villars has been
appointed lieutenant in Aquitaine to the Prince of Navarre,
greatly to the prejudice of his authority. The four marshals
have their commissions delivered to them, on whose upright
and just dealing depends most the observation of the edict.
The new Queen will depart on her journey towards France on
Tuesday next. |
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Endd.: Oct. 1570. Pp. 12/3. |
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1378. Another copy. |
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Pp. 1¼. |
