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| May. |
765. Fortifications of Berwick. |
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Warrant to the High Treasurer for the payment of 1,400li
to the Treasurer of Berwick to be expended on the fortifications of that town; also for the disbursement of certain sums
for the repairs at Carlisle and Dover. |
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Draft in Burghley's writing. Endd.: May 1576. P. 1. |
| May 3. |
766. M. Calvart to Walsingham. |
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As the answer of the Prince to Mr. Beale's complaints may
not give entire content, he hopes that the difficulties in which
he stands may be taken into consideration, and how the
dangers and hazards to which he is daily exposed serve for
the tranquility of the Queen's kingdom. On the 27 ult. the
Admiral in a large vessel of 600 tons in endeavouring to
succour those within [Zericksee] received such a heavy fire
that his vessel foundered, and he with a great number of his
people were lost. It is thought that the besieged did not
know of the time of this enterprise, through the pigeon which
was sent to give them warning being shot in its flight.
Yesterday a large number of pigeons were introduced into
the town so that they hope this day to have news. As there
is a beginning of peace in France he begs that he will procure
a passport for his wife to go over with her family and goods
without hindrance. Middleburg, 3 May, 1576. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. Pp. 2⅓. |
| May 3. |
767. Dr. Dale to Lord Burghley. |
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1. The 2nd, M. de Plessis brought him a letter from
Monsieur to the Queen, with advertisement that the peace
was concluded. Monsieur is to have La Charité, besides the
duchies accorded to him before. The Prince of Condé Peronne,
for St. Quintin, for the King will not forgo Boulogne. The
reiters are to have 200,000 francs paid part present, part in
June and July next, and the rest in March following, for the
which they take hostages. The matters of the King of
Navarre are not yet concluded; he is looked for to be with
Monsieur within a day or two. Randolphe was sent for to the
Queen Mother and Monsieur in all haste at his return.—
Paris, 3rd May 1576. Signed. |
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2. P.S. It is not to be asked that the Reiters are discharged
in such haste before the princes have possession of
their towns, the King's forces remaining. He remembers how
the sheep sent away the dog when they made their peace. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. P. 1. |
| May 3. |
768. Daniel Rogers to the Prince of Orange. |
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Desires him to write to the Admiralty of Flushing ordering
them to make restitution of certain ships and goods taken
from the subjects of the Queen of England, and to set at liberty
the rest of the company of the Lady Lucretia as well as
Mr. Herbert who was sent from Her Majesty to his Excellency
and who is detained in Zealand; and lastly that they will
expedite matters with the writer without further delays and
cavillations.—Delft, 3 May 1576. |
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Signed. Copy. Endd. Fr. P. 1. |
| May 6. |
769. Hostages and Towns delivered at the conclusion of the
Peace in France. |
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1. M. de la Vaugrion, Comte de Corse [Cures] de Limosin,
Mallegre, St. Sulpice for the King. |
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2. Comte Rochefoucault, M. de Rochepose for Monsieur. |
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3. Sums of money to be paid to Casimir. The first to be
paid 6th June in this present year, 2,000,000 florins, amounting
to 3,000,000 francs, the rest to be paid at the next two fairs at
Frankfort. In consideration of Metz, Toul, and Verdun, he
has of the King 20,000 florins in possession of lands; in pension
as much, and 100 men-at-arms. For the assurance of these
he has the Bishopric of Metz and the Duke of Lorraine bound.
Monsieur gives to Duke Casimir his whole seignory of Chateau
Thierry, which the Queen Mother gave at this time to
Monsieur, being worth 20,000 francs by the year. |
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4. Monsieur has in appanage the duchies of Alençon, Maine,
Anjou, Touraine, Berry, La Perche, and for his strength
Moulins and Decize. |
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5. The Prince of Condé to have the government of Picardy,
the town of Peronne for his safety, discharge of his whole
debts in Germany, as well his father's as his own. |
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6. Towns delivered for the surety of them of the religion:
—In Languedoc, Beaucaire, and Aiguesmortes, in Guienne
and Perinne Le Mas de Verdun, in Poitou Niort, in Dauphiny
Livron; in Provence Senez, in Burgundy and Champagne La
Charité. |
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7. Towns that are the appanage of Monsieur:—Bourges,
Loches, Tours, Saumur, Le Pont du Sel, Amiens, Mantes,
Meulan, Alençon, and many small towns. |
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Endd. Fr. P. 1. |
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770. Another copy. |
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Endd. Pp. 1. |
| May 6. |
771. The Accord of the King of France and the Deputies. |
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1. Free exercise of religion to be in all towns, castles, &c.,
belonging to them of the religion, the Catholic places of
worship being undisturbed. |
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2. That all carrying of arms shall cease, except upon the
frontiers. |
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3. That the towns shall be in the obedience of the King
and receive his governors, who shall have a suite of some
12 or 15 persons and his chaplain. |
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4. That the innocence of Marshals Montmorency and de
Cosse shall be declared. |
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5. That those killed on the 24 August 1572 be declared
innocent by the Court of Parliament in solemn manner. |
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6. That there be only two religions, all others to be punished
by the Romish Church. |
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7. That every man shall be restored to his goods and possessions and dignities. |
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8. That there be no difference between the two religions
in courts of justice. |
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9. That all poor persons shall be received into the hospitals
without respect to their religion. |
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10. Taxes to be provided in the assembly of the States. |
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11. That they pay only the taxes exacted in the time of
Louis XII. |
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12. That they can marry themselves to strangers. |
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13. The benefices lately acquired to remain in the same
hands, unless the possessors would prefer money. |
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14. That the garrisons of the King shall depart from the
places and castles of them of the religion. |
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15. That all papers and moveables that can be recovered
shall be returned. |
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16. That all stranger princes, shall have a copy of this
Edict signed by the King. |
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Endd. Fr. Pp. 1¼. |
| May 6. |
772. Answers of the King of France to the Deputies, not
contained in the Edict. |
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1. He, the Queen Mother, the Princes of the blood, Marshals
of France, and Privy Councillors will make oath for the
observation of the Edict. |
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2. He will write to the Pope on behalf of liberty of conscience and restitution of property taken of the Comté of
Venaissin and the Archbishopric of Avignon. |
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3. The presidents and councillors of the new chambers of
the Courts of Parliament shall pay nothing for their offices.
The 60,000 livres offered by them of the religion and the
Catholics united with them, shall be paid at the time of the
second payment of the reiters. |
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4. The presidents of the new chambers shall be named
Presidents of the Courts of Parliament in which they shall
be established, and be included in the number of the presidents
of those courts. |
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5. The same of the councillors, who shall take their oath
in the Parliament, saving those of Montpellier, who shall take
oath to the Chancellor. |
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6. Those of the religion now holding benefices shall resign
them to such Catholics as enjoyed them before the 24 August
1572, but shall receive payments out of the proceeds of the
benefices. |
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7. All judgments against those of the religion by reason
of these troubles shall be annulled, and they shall have
recompense for their losses thereby. |
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8. The King will confirm the declaration of the late King
to the inhabitants of Parniers, in respect of pardoning certain
excesses committed therein in the month of June 1566. |
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9. The King will put in full liberty one of the sons of the
Sieur de Chatillon, formerly Admiral of France, imprisoned
since the 24 August 1572. |
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10. The officers of justice shall take heed to the pardoning
of them of the religion for all things by them committed since
the 24 August 1572. |
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11. The subjects of the King of those of the religion shall
enjoy their goods and lands in the Comté de Venaissin and
Archbishopric of Avignon. |
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12. All money for the payment of the reiters shall be raised
on all subjects alike. |
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13. The King will make means to the magistrates of their
cantons that the Swiss with the Prince of Condé be restored
to their goods and dignities, and any Edict against them be
annulled. |
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14. The inhabitants of Rochelle shall keep their ancient
privileges, and have no governor but the Seneschal. |
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15. As for the salt sold by the Prince of Condé and M.
Danville in the Bas Pays of Languedoc, and not yet delivered,
the King will allow them 500 muids to be obtained within
six months after the publication of the Edict. |
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16. The King will preserve the Prince of Condé in the
government of Picardy, and give him the town of Peronne. |
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17. The King will provide 1,200 men at his own charge
for the garrisons of the towns of them of the religion. |
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18. The King will give the town of La Charité to Monsieur,
who may put a governor therein, with 12 soldiers for his
guard. Monsieur shall promise to return the town within
two years in the same state as he received it. |
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19. If there be any towns belonging to the King in
Dauphiny held by those of the religion, they may have an
option of them among the eight towns they are to have. |
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20. The King will give his governors to understand that
when they visit these towns they shall give no occasion for
quarrel with them. |
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21. For the reformation demanded in the church, the King
has no greater wish than that there should be such reformation. |
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22. With regard to the prayer of the Count of Ventadour,
that those of the county of Limousin should not be obliged to
bring suits before the tribunals of Limousin the King will take
order that their causes be taken to the Court Presidial at
Bonnat. |
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23. The King will endeavour to provide that his subjects
be not questioned as to their belief, or subject to inquisition,
while in Italy, Spain, or other countries, provided they do
nothing against the law of that country. |
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24. Monsieur, the Prince of Condé, Marshal Danville, and
other knights and gentlemen of their party, shall swear to
observe the articles agreed upon. |
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25. The towns of Moulins, Decize, Saumur, St. Jean
d'Angeli, Niort, and Cognac shall be returned to the King
in the same state as in which they were received.—6 May
1876. |
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Endd. Fr. Pp. 3⅓. |
| May 9. |
773. M. Sebert to Davison. |
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Has spoken to the Council for the deliverance of the six
prisoners about whom they had conference, who are sorry
that they cannot comply with his request, but have written
to the Admiral to set at liberty five others, as he may see by
the copy of their letter. Sends him also a copy of the
Council's letter to the Queen of England.—Brussels, 9 May
1576. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. Pp. 2/3. |
| May 9. |
774. The Council of Brabant to Don Sancho d' Avila. |
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There having been constant demands for the deliverance of
six Englishmen captured in July last, and now serving in the
galleys, they direct him to set at liberty five of them, the
other one having already escaped.—Brussels, 9 May 1576. |
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Copy. Endd. Fr. Enclosure. P. 2/3. |
| May 9. |
775. The Council of Brabant to the Queen of England. |
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As Mr. William Davison is returning towards her they send
this letter thanking her for the good offices which she wished
to do by his means. They were unable to give any other
answer to her proposals, as the Commendator of Castile died
so recently, and they have not yet received any messenger
with the King's pleasure.—9 May 1576. |
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Copy. Endd. Fr. Enclosure. P. 1. |
| May 10. |
776. Thomas Wilkes to Lord Burghley. |
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The treaty of peace has continued since the 26th of last
month, now off, now on, and was concluded the 6th of this
present, and published. He will best judge of the goodness
thereof by the Edict. Either party was greatly desirous
thereof, and either for necessity. Duke Casimir, as best
worthy, has not sped worst, although he has not three towns
according to the first capitulation. He has land and pensions
of the King, Chateau Thierry from Monsieur, a company of
100 men-at-arms, a continual colonelship of 4,000 horse, and
12 reitmeisters paid, the whole during life. His army is to
be paid for eight months, and the whole debts of Germany to
be wholly satisfied at a second payment within six months
after the first, which is promised to be the sixth of next
month, for four months, until when he departs not out of
France with his army. The King has agreed to discharge his
army within 10 days after the publishing of the peace. The
King of Navarre requires only to have his sister and his wife
sent unto him, pretending to live like a king in his own
country severed from the Court. Monsieur determines to
make his abode at Bourges, and the Prince of Condé now
here, now there, between them both. For the first payment,
the hostages delivered to Duke Casimir are MM. de la Vaugiron, de la Vagout, d'Escars, and de Luxembourg, and for the
second, assurance is to be given in Germany. Is persuaded by
Mr. Randolphe to attend here her Majesty's pleasure with
Monsieur.—Sens, 10 May 1576. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
| May 11. |
777. Dr. Dale to Lord Burghley. |
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The doubt is here lest the Guises will devise some practice
against Duke Casimir in his return, as their uncle the Duke
d'Aumale did against Marquis Albret, for he has all the
captains about the Court following him, and has spoken
openly that he would give 10,000 crowns if the peace take
place at this time. The King's reiters are drawn from the
side of Beauce to the Isle of France and Champagne, and
the footmen are appointed to march in Brie, coasting Duke
Casimir. Many of the religion are not contented with the
conditions of this peace, because the faubourgs of Paris are
excepted, and yet have they gotten more without any stroke
stricken than ever could be had before this time by all the
wars, as appears by the note of the provinces that are to be
under the government of them and their friends. It is a
good amendment since the King was at Lyons, when Monsieur and the King of Navarre were like to be shut up
every day, and men resolved utterly to root up religion
and all that assisted them. This being brought to pass in
so little time they may well hope of greater things in time
to come. All the doubt is lest they should not continue in
unity among themselves.—Paris, 11 May 1576. Signed. |
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Add., with seal. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
| May 11. |
778. Randolphe to Lord Burghley. |
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He may assuredly know the peace is concluded, and with
that which is promised to be set forth hereafter; he comes
himself as soon as he can.—Paris, 11 May 1576. Signed. |
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Add., with seal. Endd. P. ⅓. |
| May 11. |
779. Randolphe to Walsingham. |
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1. Being sent for in great haste by the Queen Mother he went
with as much speed as he might, but being come to Nemours,
where she was, was sent to Moret to attend her coming
there, from thence was adjourned to Montreuil, and so to Sens.
Requiring to have some knowledge of her pleasure, she told
him Monsieur desired greatly to speak with him, and she
prayed him to do all good offices he could with him for the
furtherance of the peace. Promised his endeavour and whatsoever was convenient for him to do. After his departure
from her understood by La Mothe, whom he thinks of purpose was sent to him, that the difficulty was upon the
payment of the 5,000 crowns which Casimir would have
discharged; of this matter would take no knowledge, and
utterly denied that he had commission to deal therein, but
with such as had received the same. The peace was concluded
on the 6th at a little village two leagues beyond Sens, proclaimed that night in Sens, and the next morning solemnised
with a pious sermon, bell ringing, and general procession,
in which the Queen was, about a great part of the town.
Next day went to Monsieur, who lay at St. Gilles, two leagues
beyond Villeneuf St. George. Cannot write of his welcome,
his entertainment, the long and fair discourses, of the Queen's
greatness and favours towards Monsieur, being forced for the
desire he has to despatch the bearer to write at an unseasonable hour after a great journey and heavy supper. The Prince
of Condé, a worthy young impe, used him with great honour
and many words of the Queen's praise. Meru forgot not
himself in all kinds of duties towards his Sovereign. Taking
leave in the morning, went to Villeneuf St. George to Duke
Casimir, a most worthy gentleman, wholly at the Queen's
devotion. Abode with him almost seven hours, and of many
matters he desired the Queen to be privy unto, for that they
are great and many, keeps them in store till he comes himself. Hopes the Queen will find sufficient matter to her
contentment, and order taken for the 5,000 crowns at the
next mart of Frankfort. Attends the Queen Mother's letters
to his mistress, which she promised to send after him;
herself is not looked for these three days. She attends the
delivery of the hostages to Casimir, who are ready, and
depart this day. He knows of old what has been said,
"Poverty makes the peace," and upon which side is greatest
may be seen by that which the Queen is forced to yield
unto. Knows none so ill at ease in this bargain as the
King himself and those that take his part.—Paris, 11 May
1576. Signed. |
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2. P.S.—Monsieur sends young Plessis to the Queen
with remembrance of his duty and word of this peace.
Signed. |
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Add., with seal. Endd. Pp. 3. |
| May 11. |
780. Count of Meru to Lord Burghley. |
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Takes advantage of the sending of M. du Plessis to remember his duty to him, and assure him of his readiness to serve
him.—St. Julien, May 11, 1576. Signed. |
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Add., with seal. Endd. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| May 15. |
781. Sir Robert Constable to Walsingham. |
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He caused the surveyor, Johnson, to take a view of the
piece, and has sent the plat both of the town and the haven,
with his opinion for the measure of every pole and an estimate of the charge. Has also taken advice of others of good
knowledge, as Raufe, the master carpenter, who had the
doings of the pier at Boulogne when it was English. The
mayor of the town has offered to find 100 labourers for the
haven at the town's cost. Trusts upon the coming of the
new Treasurer he may find time to go to the "banes," to see if
he can get an ease of his pain. Thanks him in behalf of the
gentlemen, captains, and soldiers of the town for standing
fast in their behalf in their causes against Mr. Browne. The
Regent understanding of his great pain has offered to send
him the cunningest men who were in Scotland.—Berwick,
15 May 1576. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| [May 15.] |
782. Constable and Johnson to the Privy Council. |
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Rowland Johnson's opinion as to what should be done for
the improvement of the harbour by means of a great wall
of rough stone, the total expense of which including labour
he estimates at 701 li. 9s. Signed, Robert Constable. Rowland Johnson. The haven mouth is in breadth at lowwater in the narrowest place, 340 feet, and in depth in the
middle 2 fathoms and a quarter. Johnson begs that his
entertainment may be increased, as Sir Richard Lee had 20s.
a day, and 10 men in wages, Mr. Rogers 13s. 4d. and six
men, Mr. Ridgway 10s. and six men, whilst he has served
17 years and has but 2s. 6d. and one man in wages. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2⅓. |
| May 15. |
783. Dr. Dale to Lord Burghley. |
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There is much difficulty in the execution of the peace, for
the gathering of the great sums which are to be paid to the
strangers, and also for the deliverance of the towns to Monsieur and the Prince of Condé. It is said they of Peronne
refuse to submit to the Prince, but the King is entered so far
and has proceeded with such goodwill and courage to the
publication of the peace that men have good hope he will
not stick at the rest, for he has sent the hostages and
100,000 crowns in ready money, and better than 100,000
crowns in jewels, to Duke Casimir, and has sealed his patents
for the pensions of Duke Casimir, which are very great. He
is to have 20,000 francs out of the King's receipt of Chalons
and the Duchy, and town of Estampes, and other towns to
make up 40,000 francs by the year, besides Chateau Thierry
which he is to have of Monsieur of the value of 20,000 francs
by the year, and besides a hundred men-at-arms and 4,000
reiters to be paid by the King. It was much to be noted
that the King caused the Duke of Guise, the Duke of Maine,
the Duke d'Aumale and the Marshal de Retz to be at the
publication of the peace, and to swear unto it, although it
were very coldly done on the part of the Guises. They had
the oath ministered unto them, and were willed to hold up
their hand, which is the manner of taking an oath in this
country. The Queen Mother applies it on her side to the
uttermost, and hastens the payment of the money, and the
delivery of the hostages and towns, but the Guises seek all
the quarrels they may. First they say Duke Casimir braves
all France to make him odious, and that he shall not return
over their lands, and Casimir is precise he will not go out of his
way for the Duke of Guise. The Duke of Lorraine picks
a quarrel for spoiling his country, and says he shall not
come back by his lands. The Duke of Nemours is at
defiance with the Prince of Condé and the King of Navarre,
for the matter of matrimony, and Madame Rohan and the legitimation of her son which touches the Duchess of Nemours,
mother to the Guises, in honour, and consequently all that
house. Thus these particular quarrels are sufficient to stir
coals among them, the King lists not or may not stickle
them. These men call themselves now malcontents as the
others did before. Her Majesty's friends are much increased
in countenance and force, and the ways whereby she might
be annoyed cut off.—Paris, 16 May 1576. Signed. |
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Add., with seal. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| May 23. |
784. Dr. Dale to Burghley. |
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There is much heart burning touching the execution of this
peace. The churchmen and the Guises show themselves open
enemies to it, and solicit the towns to make resistance, namely,
touching the exercise of religion, as though it were by the
manner of complaint that they having done the King good
service as the town of Paris may not be as well exempted
The King hitherto stands constant, and yet he had much ado
before the Queen Mother returned to this town, but now she
takes the matter upon her. Ambassadors and others congratulate the King and her. The Guises are well put to
silence. The Nuncio has been earnest with the King for that
he has taken upon himself to deal in church matters without
the Pope's consent. Montmorency begins to take upon him
his new government, and thereby arises daily new matter of
quarrel between him and the Guises. The King has caused
the admiral's image to be taken down from Montfaucon, and
has amended the pourvu of the Edict for the exercise of religion,
that the restraint shall be for men's houses only, and not
generally of all places as it is in the Edict, and other things
are partly done hastily or doing for the execution of the
Edict. Duke Casimir remains about Troyes until the payment of the rest of his money, which is to be paid the 6th of
June, being 800,000 francs, and Monsieur remains with him,
for as yet there are none of the towns delivered to him. Howbeit the King has passed his grant of appanage under seal to
be verified in the Court of Parliament and Chambers of Comptes.
—Paris, 28 May 1576. Signed. |
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Add., with seal. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| May 25. |
785. Fortifications of Berwick. |
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Estimates of the charges for the reparations of the fortifications by the master gunner, amounting to 1,345 li. |
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Endd., May 25 1576. Pp. 2. |
| May 27. |
786. The Regent Morton to Lord Burghley. |
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Desires that he may be advertised of certain things moved
to her Majesty, partly through his letters and partly through
Mr. Henry Killigrew. Trusts that he may not be burdened
with the redress of more goods than were taken at the late
unhappy accident at the Redswyre, as sundry horses and goods
being brought to the place appointed for delivery were refused,
such as wanted them rather claiming the high prices they had
sworn them unto than the horses and goods themselves.
Smells an intention of some new trouble by a defiance sent by
Mr. Phenik, in Northumberland, to the Rutherfords in Scotland, and trusts that "tymous" order may be put thereto.—
Dalkeith, 27 May 1576. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
| May 27. |
787. The Privy Council to Mr. Beale. |
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Direct him not to return as long as there is any hope of his
prevailing in the matter of the merchant of London's goods,
which are stayed in Zealand.—Greenwich, 27 May 1576. |
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Copy. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| May. 27. |
788. Dr. Dale to Lord Burghley. |
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Men do nothing but prepare money to pay the reiters and
Monsieur. The reiters make harvest with their horses in the
fields until the 6th of June. It is thought upon the passing
of his appanage to Monsieur, he will be towards Bourges.
The King of Navarre is gone to Chatelheraut, and there tarries
for his sister. The King's forces are dismissed.—Paris, 27
May 1576. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| May 29. |
789. Stephen, King of Poland, to Henry III. |
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Has undertaken the administration of the kingdom of Poland,
as otherwise great disturbances might have arisen not only
there but in other parts of Christendom. Assures him of his
goodwill and friendship, and desires to know what he will
have done with such household stuff as he has left behind in
Poland.—Cracow, 29 May 1576. |
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Copy. Endd. by Burghley. Lat. Pp. 2⅓. |
| May 30. |
790. The Queen to John Clopton. |
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Directing him as receiver-general of the revenues of Northumberland and Durham to pay to Robert Bowes, her treasurer
of Berwick, the sum of 2,000 li each half year, whose
receipt shall be sufficient warrant for such payment.—Greenwich, 30 May, Anno Regni 18. |
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Copy. Endd. P. 1. |
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791. Another copy. |
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Endd. Broadside. |
| [May 30.] |
792. The Queen to the Governor of Berwick. |
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Appointing Robert Bowes, Esquire, Treasurer of the town
of Berwick-on-Tweed, and paymaster of the garrisons of all
the holds on the marches towards Scotland. |
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Rough draft. Endd. Pp. 1⅓. |
| May 30. |
793. Edict of Pacification in France. |
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1. Requests of the deputies to the King of France that he
will cause the several articles of the Edict of Pacification to be
put into effect. |
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2. Answers of the King to each of these several requests
stating what he has done and will do for these matters. |
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Endd. Fr. Pp. 3. |
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794. Another copy. |
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Fr. Pp. 3⅓. |
| May 30. |
795. Droit d'Aubaine. |
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1. Request of the English Ambassador to the King of
France that he will cause his officers to cease troubling Thomas
Morrice for the goods of Oliver Fisher who died at Rouen,
under pretence of Aubaine, which right never had place in
England against the French nation, and that by right of the
last treaty it ought not to take place in France against the
English. |
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2. M. Brulart answers that the article of the treaty whereof
mention is made not being accomplished the right of
Aubaine remains still to the King. Had not the Queen
Mother already given the fruits and profits of the Vicomte of
Rouen to one of his special servants, the King would gladly
have gratified the suppliant for the ambassador's sake.—
Paris, 30 May 1570. |
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Copy. Fr. P. ¼. |
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796. Another copy. |
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P. 1. |
| May 31. |
797. The Prince of Orange to the Queen. |
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The bearer, Mr. Beale, brought him her letter which he
communicated to the States and the Admiralty, and by their
advice has drawn up an answer which he begs she will take
in good part, considering the urgent necessity in which
they stand and the justice and importance of their cause.—
Campveer, 31 May 1576. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| May 31. |
798. The Prince of Orange to the Lords of the Council. |
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Has received their letter and heard from Mr. Robert Beale
the continual complaints made against his people for outrages
committed at sea against the Queen's subjects, and especially
for the arrest of certain vessels belonging to the Merchant
Adventurers. Has not been able to answer sooner on account
of having to attend to the revictualling of Zericksee. Expresses
his regret that this should have happened, and has consulted
with the Estates of Zealand about a remedy, but could find
no other more expedient considering the present state of
affairs than that reply which they have given in writing to
the bearer Buiz than to have regard to the justice of their
cause, and the great charges they are at to deliver this poor
country from a tyranny which can only redound to the great
detriment of religion, and also to the realm of England, and
hopes that they will be contented with the said answer.—
Campveer, 31 May 1576. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. 1¼. |
| May 31. |
799. The Prince of Orange to Lord Burghley. |
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Was greatly displeased when he heard from Mr. Robert
Beale of the injuries which the Earl of Oxford had received
at the hands of certain sea captains calling themselves
Flushingers. Has taken such order that some of them are
already in prison, and if they are found guilty they shall be
punished in such a manner that all who have been aggrieved
by them will be contented and will see how unpleasing such
actions are to the States.—Vere [Campveer], 31 May 1576.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. P. ½. |
| May 31. |
800. The Prince of Orange to Walsingham. |
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Begs him to use his influence with the Queen to induce her
to take their answer in good part, especially as he does not
doubt. but that there are some who will endeavour to set her
against it. Campveer, 31 May 1576. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. ¾. |
| May 31. |
801. M. de St. Aldegonde to Walsingham. |
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To a similar effect as the Prince of Oranges letter of this
date.—Campveer, 31 May 1576. Signed, Ph. de Marnix. |
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Add. Endd. Fr. P. 2/3. |
| May. |
802. The Prince of Orange's answer to Mr. Beale. |
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Although the inhabitants of Holland and Zealand have
often made great complaint to him of the wrongs and damages
received at the hands of the subjects of the Queen of England
the Prince has not thought fit to trouble her Majesty, hoping
that she, seeing the good affection borne towards her, would find
some convenient remedy for these grievances. Since, however,
Mr. Beale, being sent from her Majesty's council, has required
him to make some declaration of them, he has collected some
of the most notorious examples, which he begs her Majesty
to take in good part. [Here follow a number of notices of
pillages perpetrated by her Majesty's officers and others her
subjects on the Hollanders and Zealanders since the year
1572, for which he begs that restitution may be made.] |
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Endd. 1576. Fr. Pp. 3. |
| [May.] |
803. Affairs of France. |
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1. List of the names of the Councillors, &c., of the Dukes
Casimir and Alençon and the Prince of Condé. |
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2. The covenant of the pensions for Duke Casimir. |
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Endd. Fr. Pp. 1½. |
| [May.] |
804. Affairs in France. |
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Articles for the exercise of religion and the administration
of justice in France, accorded between the King and the
Protestants. |
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Endd. Fr. Pp. 3. |
