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1. Cotton MS Caligula C II

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton MS Caligula C II
Title:
Records and papers (primarily originals) concerning England and Scotland, 1569–1572.
Scope & Content:
This volume is a rich source of materials for Anglo-Scottish relations and the issue of Mary, Queen of Scots in English and Scottish politics between 1570 and 1572 (there is one document, and possibly another, from 1569). It includes original correspondence of Mary, Queen of Scots (r: 1542–1567;...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Cipher, English, French, Latin, and Scots
Date Range:
1570-1st half of the 17th century
Extent:
1 volume.

2. Harley MS 260

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 260
Title:
Letter-Book of Francis Walsingham as Ambassador to France, 26 Jan 1571-1 April 1573, with the reply to the French Ambassador, 20 Aug 1573
Scope & Content:
This is a scribal copy of the letter-book of Francis Walsingham covering most of his period as English Resident in Paris between early 1571 and spring 1573. The period covers the marriage negotiations of Queen Elizabeth I with two of the brothers of the King of France: Henri, Duke of Anjou (late...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Cipher, English, French, and Latin
Date Range:
1619-1628
Extent:
1 volume