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Egerton MS 2026

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032-001982954

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032-001982954

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Egerton MS 2026

Title:

COPIES of political tracts, reports of trials, precedents, versw, etc., chiefly of the first half of the xviith century. The principal are:-

1. Song, "How happie is hee borne or taught," by S' H[enry] W[otton], f. 11 b.

2. "The names and ages of the Queene of Bohemia her children, September 1627," f. 12.

3. Satirical epitaphs upon Geo. Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, f. 12.

4. Heraldic devices for the Puritan, Jesuit, Usurer, etc., f. 14 b.

5. Report of the trial of Mervin [Touchet], Lord Audeley, E. of Castlehaven, 29 Apr. 1631, f. 15.

6. Historical notes concerning the city of London, 1189-1502, f. 20 b.

7. "His Majesty's Declaration concerning the setting forth of the Fleete, published at Greenwich, 14 June, 1635," f. 21 b.

8. "The Manner of proceedinges of and with the Lord Stafford [Edward Stafford, 4th Baron] since 3^o of His Maties raigne [1606]" respecting the wasting of his estate, etc., f. 22.

9. A list of lodgings of the Court, 44 Eliz. [ 1601-1602], f. 23.

10. Articles of agreement between [Esme Stuart, 3rd Duke of Lenox] and [Frances] Duchess of Richmond [widow of Lodovick Stuart, Duke of Richmond and Lenox, d. 1624], respecting the dower of the Duchess [1624], f. 23 b.

11. "Reasons why the Lords should not give waie to Proceeding by waie of Inditement against the Farle of Bristoll [Sir. Jolin Digby,]" [1624], f. 24.

12. "A Speech [made by John Williams, Dean of Westminster, and Bishop of Lincoln, Lord Keeper, in the Court of Chancery] the 1 daie of Terme, 22th Sept. 1621," f. 25 b.

13. "Observacions in the Earle of Essex's example [Robert Devereux], that it is exceeding dangerous to a Favorite to bee long absent from his Prince," f. 32.

14. "Certaine Passages observed 'by SrCharles Cornewallis [Ambassador to Spain] in his Treatie with the Duke of Lerma and the Earle of Villa Longa concerning a mariage betweene Henry Prince of Wales and the Infanta of Spain [1605-1608]," f. 34.

15. Negotiations between Sir Charles Cornwallis, English Ambassador to Spain, and the Ambassador of Savoy concerning a proposal of Marriage between Henry, Prince of Wales, and a Princess of Savoy [1608], f. 37 b.

16. An account of "the Governement of the Colledge of Eaton," f. 39 b.

17. "The ]Reasons of the Deane and Chanons of Wyndsor for their right to the offeringes" made at installations of Knights of the Garter, etc., f. 40.

18. Documents relating to the jurisdiction, royalties, etc., of the Warden of the Cinque Ports, f. 40 b.

19. "The order of the receiving and deliveringe of the Great Scale," 43 b.

20. Abstracts of warrants for pardon of Catholics, etc., prepared in view of the intended marriage between [Charles] Prince of Wales and the Infanta of Spain [1623], f. 44.

21. Articles of marriage between Charles, Prince of Wales, and Henrietta Maria of France [1624], f. 45 b.

22. Abstract of quieries directed against the Duke of Buckingham, brought forward in the House of Commons by Dr. Turner, with answers to the same; Apr. 1626, f. 48.

23. "Observations concerning S^rHenrie Yelverton's [Attorney-General] Charge [before the House of Commons, concerning monopolies], his answere thereunto," etc.; [Apr. 1621], f. 48 b.

24. "The Examinacion of Edward Hawley, Esq. taken the 26 daie of June, 1622," concerning communications had with Sir Rob. Phillips, prisoner in the Tower, etc., f. 50.

25. "The Forerunner of Revenge upon the Duke of Buckingham for the poysoning of the most potent Kin- James, Discovered by Mr George Egglisham, one of King James his Phisitians; Frankfort, 1626, f. 51 b.

26. "A Coppie of [Francis Annesley] Lord Mount- Norris his Judgment, December 12th, 1635," for a malicious speech against Sir Thomas Wentworth, Viscount Wentworth, Lord Deputy of Ireland, f. 60 b.

27. A poetical epistle supposed to be sent by George [Villiers, Duke of] Buckingham to his mother "ab Inferis die proximo post obitum"; [24 Aug. 1628], f. 64.

28. Verses in praise of John Felton, beginning, "Immortall man of glorie, whose brave hand," f. 64 b.

29. Verses [by Zouch Townley] "to my confined freind M^r John Felton," "from the Hague the 31 of August, 1628," f. 65.

30. "A true relation of the proceedinges of mee Francis [Annesley] Lord Mount-Norris," accused of making a malicious speech against Sir Thomas Wentworth, Viscount Wentworth, Lord Deputy of Ireland; 12 Dec. 1635, f. 68.

31. "A summarie, briefe, or extract of the reasons wherefore the Vniuersite of Cambridge is exempt both from Archiepiscopall and Episcopall iurisdiction and visitation," f. 70 b. Paper; xviith cent. With the book-plate of Berkeley Seymour, A.M., Fellow of Queens' College, Cambridge. Folio. From the Farnborough Fund.

Scope & Content:

Poetry: Collections of English political and miscellaneous pieces: 17th and 18th centt.

includes:

f. 11 b Sir Henry Wotton, Ambassador to Venice, and (1623) Provost of Eton: Song, " How happie is hee borne": 17th cent.
f. 12 Bohemia, King of. Frederic V: Names and ages of his children: 1627.
ff. 12, 64 George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham: Papers relating to, in prose and verse: 17th cent.
f. 14 b Emblems: Devices for the Puritan, Jesuit, etc.: 17th cent.
f. 14 b Puritans: The Puritan's coat of arms: 17th cent.
f. 15 Mervyn Touchet, Earl of Castlehaven: Report of his trial: 1631.
f. 20 b London, Parishes. St. Mary Aldermary: Historical notes, 1189-1502, relating to the city: 17th cent.
f. 21 b Navy; England: Royal declaration concerning the setting forth of the fleet: 1635.
f. 22 Edward Stafford, 4th Baron Stafford: Proceedings concerning the waste of his estates in 1606 ;: 17th cent.
f. 23 Household, Royal: List of lodgings of the Court: 1601-1602.
f. 23 b Frances Stuart, widow of Ludovic, 2nd Duke of Lennox, and 1st Duke of Richmond: Agreement with Esme, 3rd Duke of Lennox, respecting her dower: 1624.
f. 23 b Esme Stuart, 3rd Duke of Lennox: Agreement with the Duchess of Richmond respecting her dower: 1624.
f. 24 John Digby, 1st Earl of Bristol: Reasons for his indictment by the House of Lords: 1624.
f. 25 b John Williams, Dean of Westminster, Bishop of Lincoln, Lord Keeper, afterwards Archbishop of York: Speech of, in the Court of Chancery: 162 1.
f. 32 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex: Observations on his example: 17th cent.
f. 34 Henry, Princes of Wales: Observations by Sir C. Cornwallis on the treaty for his marriage with the Infanta of Spain: 1605-1608.
f. 34 Francisco Gomez de Sandoval y Rojas, Duque de Lerma: Observations by Sir C. Cornewallis, on his treaty with: 1605-1608.
f. 34 Pedro Franqueza, Conde de Villa Longa; Secretary of State to Philip II: Observations by Sir C. Cornewallis on the treaty with: 1605-1608.
f. 34 Philip III of Spain: Account, by Sir C. Cornwallis of his negotiation for a match between Henry, Prince of Wales, and the Infanta: 1605-1608.
f. 34 Sir Charles Cornwallis, diplomatist: Observations on a proposed marriage between Henry, Prince of Wales, and the Infanta of Spain: 1605-1608.
f. 37 b Sir Charles Cornwallis, diplomatist: Negotiations on a proposal of marriage between Henry, Prince of Wales, and Princess of Savoy: 1608.
f. 37 b Henry, Princes of Wales: Negotiations for his marriage with a Princess of Savoy: 1608.
f. 37 b Charles Emmanuel; Duke of Savoy: Negotiations for a Marriage between Henry, Prince of Wales, and a Princess of Savoy: 1608.: Copy.
f. 39 b Eton College; Berkshire: Account of its government: 17th cent.
f. 40 Orders Military. Garter: Claim of the Dean and Canons of Windsor to the installation offerings: 17th cent.
f. 40 Windsor, Parks: Claim of the Dean and Chapter to offerings at installation of Knights of the Garter: 17th cent.
f. 40 b Cinque Ports: Documents relating to the jurisdiction, royalties, etc., of the Wardens: 17th cent.
f. 44 Roman Catholics of Great Britain and Ireland: Abstracts of warrants for pardons: 1623.
f. 45 b Louis XIII of France: Copy of articles of marriage of Charles, Prince of Wales and Princess Henrietta Maria: 1624.
f. 45 b Charles I of England: Marriage treaty with Henrietta Maria of France: 1625.
f. 48 George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham: Dr. Turner's queries against him in the House of Commons, with answers: 1626.
f. 48 Dr Samuel Turner, MP: Queries in the House of Commons against the Duke of Buckingham: 1626.
f. 48 b Sir Henry Yelverton, Attorney-General: Observations upon his charge concerning monopolies before the House of Commons: 1621.
f. 48 b Monopolies: Notes of Sir H. Yelverton's charge in the H. of Commons concerning: 1621.
f. 50 Edward Hawley: Examination of: 1622.
f. 51 b George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham: Forerunner of revenge upon, by G. Eglisham: 1626.
f. 51 b George Eglisham, Physician to James I: The Forerunner of Revenge on the Duke of Buckingham: 1626.
f. 51 b James I of England: The Forerunner of Revenge upon the Duke of Buckingham for the poisoning of King James: 1626.
ff. 60 b, 68 Thomas Wentworth, Viscount Wentworth; Earl of Strafford, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland: Proceedings against Lord Mount Norris, for a malicious speech: 1635.
ff. 60 b, 68 Francis Annesley, 1st Viscount Valentia: Proceedings against, by Lord Wentworth: 1635.
ff. 64b, 65 John Felton, Assassin of the Duke of Buckingham: Verses to, by Z. Townley, and another: 1628.
f. 65 Zouch Townley: Verses to J. Felton: 1628.
f. 70 b University of Cambridge: Exemption from Episcopal jurisdiction: 17th cent.

Collection Area:

Western Manuscripts

Project / Collection:

Egerton Manuscripts

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Languages:

English

Scripts:

Latin

Start Date:

1600

End Date:

1699

Date Range:

17th century

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Custodial History:

Berkeley Seymour, Fellow of Queens' College, Cambridge: Owned: in 19th cent.

Material Type:

Archives and Manuscripts

Legal Status:

Not Public Record(s)

Names:

Annesley, Francis, 1st Viscount Valentia
Bohemia, King of. Frederic V
Charles Emmanuel, Duke of Savoy, of Add MS 20848
Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, 1600-1649
Cornwallis, Charles, Knight, diplomatist, d 1629
Devereux, Robert, 2nd Earl of Essex, soldier and politician, 1565-1601,
   see also http://isni.org/isni/0000000121382245
Digby, John, 1st Earl of Bristol, diplomat, 1580-1653
Eglisham, George, physician to King James I and religious controversialist, fl 1601-1642
Eton College, Berkshire
Felton, John, assassin, d 1628
Franqueza, Pedro, Conde de Villa Longa, Secretary of State to Philip II
Hawley, Edward
Henry, Princes of Wales, of Add MS 22591
James VI and I, King of Scotland, England and Ireland, 1566-1625,
   see also http://isni.org/isni/0000000109229555
Louis XIII, of France
Navy of England
Philip II, of Naples and Sicily
Philip III, King of Spain
Royal Household
Sandoval y Rojas, Francisco Gomez, Duque de Lerma
Seymour, Berkeley, Fellow of Queens' College, Cambridge
Stafford, Edward, 4th Baron Stafford
Stuart, Esme, 3rd Duke of Lennox
Stuart, Frances, widow of Ludovic, 2nd Duke of Lennox, and 1st Duke of Richmond
Touchet, Mervyn, Earl of Castlehaven
Townley, Zouch
Turner, Samuel, Dr; MP
University of Cambridge, 1209-
Villiers, George, 1st Duke of Buckingham, 1592-1628,
   see also http://isni.org/isni/0000000121403704
Wentworth, Thomas, Viscount Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Williams, John, Dean of Westminster, Bishop of Lincoln, Lord Keeper, afterwards Archbishop of York, 1582-1650
Wotton, Henry, diplomat and writer, 1568-1639
Yelverton, Henry, Attorney-General

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London, United Kingdom
Westminster, England
Windsor, England