Add MS 6902

Various historical and political papers (chiefly copies) of the 16th and 17th centuries, relating principally to the history of the Netherlands.

1. ‘Acuerdos del Emperador Carlos Quinto para su hijo Don Philippe, Rey de Castilla, hechos in Augusta, 18 de Enero, del año de 1548’ ff. 1-16v.

2. A paper in Spanish on the affairs of the Low Countries in the reign of Philip, written apparently about 1590. The author was brother in law of the Conde de la Roca, Governor of Utrecht. At the end have been the signatures of Mansfeldt, Gilles du Jung (?), but they have been struck out by the pen. ff. 17-33.

3. Another memoir in Italian, drawn up (by M. de Champoigny?) apparently in 1596 [cataloguer’s pencil note ‘3?’], on the proceedings of the Prince of Orange, and the disturbances on account of religion at Besançon. ff. 34-39v.

4. Letter from Fray Fernando de Caballos to the General of his Order (Jesuit?), on the disorders in Flanders among the Religious. Dat. Colonia, 10 Nov. 1591 (Spanish). ff. 40*, 40.

5. Order of the Duke of Parma (Alessandro Farnese), Governor of the Low Countries, to Señor Gabriel de Sanctistevani, Treasurer General, stating that during his absence in France the Conde Ernesto de Mansfelt had been appointed in his place, and that the orders of the latter should be equally respected. Dat. Brusselas, 24 Nov. 1591 (Spanish). fol. 41.

6. Discurso delo que a hecho el Exercito de sa Magd. [Philip II] en este Reymo de Francia, despues q. te tomo la Villa de Noyon’. It is indorsed thus: ‘Discours de ceque se passe pendant le sejour du Conte Charles en France, despuis la mort du Ducq de Parme. Receu le 12e. de Sept. 1593’. ff. 42-44v.

7. ‘Copia, sacada del Libro del Tribunal, en la Villa de Anvers, die ult. Sept. 1583. El Escotele nomine officii Actor, contro Mrē Pablo de Tiera, preso y defensor’. The defendant, who was a Magistrate of Antwerp, was accused of corresponding with the enemy and condemned to confinement for four years. Adjoined are copies of a Letter from the King to the Duke of Parma, dat. 13 Sept. 1591, and the Duke’s Answer, dat. 25 June 1592, relative to some recompenses to be granted him for his sufferings. ff. 45, 46.

8. ‘Del Governo et Administratione della Corte Inglese’, temp. Eliz. ff. 47-50.

9. Letter or Memoir from M. de Champaigny (brother to Cardinal Granvelle) to a Spaniard who was a friend of the Conde de Fuentes, on the state of affairs. Dat. Besançon, 18 Marzo 1593. (Italian). ff. 51-56v.

10. Relatione de Spagna, Napoli, Milano, etc. et Gli Paesi Bassi, di Michael Suriano, Ambasciatore dal Re Philippo, del anno 1557. ff. 57-66.

11. A paper of intelligence in Spanish, concerning the Army of the Duke of Parma, and the punishments inflicted upon the rebellious Arragones, intitled ‘Avisos et justicia que se hiso en Arragon’. Dat. 30 Nov. 1592. ff. 67-72v.

12. Carta que Don Christoval de Mora, Marquez de Castel Rodrigo, escrivio al Rey Don Phelipe III, pocos dias ante de su muerte, reprezentandole sus serviçios, y recomendandole la Nacion Portugueza y su hijo, a 24 de Dez. 1613. fol. 73.

13. Carta del Cardenal Gravela al Rey Don Phelippe II dandole cuenta de su grande enfermedad, y reprezentandole la pobreza de su casa. Dat. Madrid, 19 Set. 1586. fol. 74.

14. Discurso de Don Juan de Idiacques, Comendador Mayor de Leon, del Consejo de Estado del Rey, sobre la Muerte del Principe de Inglaterra, año 1609.

15. List of documents in Spanish contained in some volumes intitled ‘Papeles Varios T.4’, ‘Papeles Varios sin Numero’, and abstract of a Memorial drawn up by a Jesuit on ecclesiastical affairs, from ‘Papeles Varios T.7’. ff. 75v-76v.

16. Sumario de la Consulta de los Rebeldes de Olanda, y Conjuracion que se ha descubierto contra el Romano Imperio y Casa de Austria. ff. 77-79v.

17. Letter from the King of Spain [Philip IV] to the Prelates of the Duchy of Brabant, charging them to confide in and assist the Marquess de Aitona, Governor and Capt. Gen. of the Low Countries. Dat. Madrid, 6 April 1634. (Spanish). fol. 80.

18. Resolution of the Council of State [addressed to the Regent of the Low Countries, the Cardinal Infant Don Ferdinand] touching the new levies to be raised on the proposition of the Marquess de Aytona. Dat. 28 June 1635. (French). In the margin is an autograph Decision of the Regent. fol. 82.

19. Letter of secret information signed J.D.H. respecting the success of the Imperialists over the Swedes and the policy to be pursued by the Cardinal de Richelieu. England is well advised not to have declared war. (French). Not dated. fol. 83.

20. Recommendation of Philippe Vanderbrugghe, Sous-Lieutenant, to be appointed Cornet in the Company of Fiennes, in the regiment of Pignatelly, vacant by the resignation of Sn. Panels. Dat. Gand. 18 Avr. 1705. Signed by ‘Fiennes’ and ‘Pignatelly’, and ratified by ‘Le Comte d’Egmont’ (original). fol. 84.

21. Attested copy (by Mich. Fox, public notary) of a Letter from J. T. de Novarra [Commandant at Feldentz] to [the Baron de Pestacalda, Governor of Treves?] stating that he could only obey orders from his superior officers. Dat. Feldentz [31 Juillet] 1636 (indorsed A). (French). fol. 85.

22. Copy of Letter similarly attested, from Flaminio Veghi (to the same) giving an account of the soldiers under his orders and where placed by command of Lt. Col. Reycheling. Dat. Sarbourg, 29 Jnry [?], 1636 (indorsed B). (French). fol. 86.

23. Copy of extract of a Letter similarly attested, from D. Estevan Gamarra y Contrera (to the same) concerning orders for Capt. Novarra. Dat. del Campo sobre la Capela, 6 Julio 1636 (indorsed C). (Spanish). fol. 87.

24. Copy of Letter similarly attested, from Le Conte de Ysenbrugh (to the same) relative to the number of troops of Lieut. Col. de Metternich, and change of the post of Capt. Novarra. Dat. Aulon, 5 Juillet 1636 (indorsed D). (French). fol. 88.

25. Copy of Letter similarly attested, signed ‘Thomas’ (to the same) relative to the posts of Feldens, Sarbrough, and Freydenburgh, etc. Dat. Brusselas, 19 Junio 1636 (indorsed E)(Spanish). fol. 89. [Cataloguer’s pencil note: ‘From the Card. Inf. Don Ferdinand’].

26. Copy of Letter similarly attested, not signed, from the Commandant of Treves [the Baron de Pestacalda] to Capt. Coolbrant, respecting his having deserted the post of the Castle of Feldentz, and his having been arrested, and ordering him to break his arrest. Dat. Treves, 4 Aoust, 1636 (indorsed F). (French). fol. 90.

27. Copy of a Letter similarly attested, from Capt. Coolbrant, in reply to the last, apologising for not being able to comply with the orders given, in consequence of contrary orders received from his Lieut. Colonel. Dat. Treves, 5 Aoust 1636. (indorsed G). (French). fol. 91.

28. Copy of certificate similarly attested, from Gille de Cornesoult, Auditor of the Troops in the Garrison of Treves, and Jan Van Ecken, Lieutenant of the regiment of La Grange, of their having been arrested by orders of the Governor the Baron de Pestacalda, at the house of Lt. Col. Reycheling. Dat. Treves, 3 Aoust 1636 (indorsed H). (French). fol. 92.

29. Copy of Order similarly attested from [the Baron de Pestacalda?] to --- to take the command of Lieut. Col. Reychelingh’s Regiment, in consequence of the arrest of the said Lieut. Colonel. Dat. Treves, 5 Aoust 1636 (indorsed I). (French). fol. 93.

30. Copy, similarly attested, of the statement made by Capt. Coolbrant, respecting his having given up the command of Feldens, and his arrest, by orders of Lt. Col. Reycheling. Dat. 7 Aoust 1636 (indorsed L). (French). fol. 94.

31. Copy of certificate similarly attested of Gille de Cornesoult, relative to the refusal of the Serjeant Major of the regiment of De Metternich to obey the orders of the Baron de Pestacalda, touching the Castle of Feldens. Dat. Treves, 7 Aoust 1636 (indorsed K). (French). fol. 95.

32. Resolutions of the Council of State, respecting the payment of 30,000 Walons [cataloguer’s pencil note: ‘?thalers’]. Dat. 5-7 Jano. 1639. (French). Adjoined on the margin is the copy of the Decree of the Regent, the Cardinal Infant Don Ferdinand. ff. 96-98.

33. Resolution of the same, relative to the means of obtaining credit for raising money. Dat. 13 Jan. 1639. (French). With the Regent’s Decree annexed. fol. 99.

34. Paper in Spanish touching the payment of the Walon regiments, with remarks, by D. Estevan de Gamarra y Contrera. Dat. Brusselas, 21 Nov. 1639. fol. 100.

35. Letter from Ferd. de Boisschot to (Council of the States?) asking on the part of the Archduchess Isabella, Regent of the Low Countries, the grant of a considerable sum of money, to resist the attempts of the enemy and the French. Dat. Bruxelles, 20 Sept. 1632. (French). fol. 101.

36. Resolutions of the Council of State relative to the proposition of the Marechal de Camp De Ribaucourt, touching the recruiting and payment of the Troops. Dat. 13 Dec. 1639. Inclosed are the Remarks of Van Der Rye, Baron de Balançon, in Spanish, on the same proposition, dat. Brusselas, Dec. 1639. ff. 103-106.

37. ‘El Perfecto Privado. Discurso que escrivio el Pl Maestro fray Pedro Maldonaldo de la Orden de S. Augustin, Confessor del Duque de Lerma’ [Francisco de Roias y Sandoval]. ff. 107-123v.

38. ‘Concordias entre los Principes Christianos y Su Santidad, y otras noticias sobre la provision de lo Ecclesiastico y derechos que se pagan en Roma’. ff. 124-130.

39. ‘Relacion que hizo a la Republica de Venecia Simon Contarini, al fin del año de 1605, de la embajada que avia hecho en España, y de todo lo que entendio delas cosas de alla’. ff. 131-146v.

40. ‘Discurso de cierta persona jelosa del servicio de su Magd. sobre la designalidad del tratamiento que ay en Flandes, entre las naciones Española, Alemana, Italiana, Ynglesa, Yrlandesa, Escocesa, Borgonina, y Francesa, por una parte, y la gente del Pays y Valona por otra’. ff. 147-153. A memorandum at the commencement states ‘Este discurso se hizo por orden del Obispo de Segovia, y se le embio in Espa. [España].

41. Report or address to the King of Spain, on the unjust measures practised in regard to the taxes &c. imposed on the four members of Flanders, viz. Gante, Brujas, Ipre and ‘El franco de Brujas’, drawn up soon after the year 1633. (Spanish). ff. 154-162v.

42. Another Report of the same kind, with Remedies proposed for the evils complained of. (Spanish). ff. 163-174.

43. A paper of news relative to the affairs of Flanders, dated from the Hague, 25 Jan. 1637. (Spanish). ff. 175-178.

44. ‘Copia de la Proposicion hecha por el Sr. Knuyt a los Estados Generales de las Provincias Unidas, haviendo sido cometido para ello per su Exa. y por los disputados de los Estados Generales en el Campo. Fecha en el mismo Campo, a 28 de Agost 1635’. ff. 179-183v.

45. ‘Proposicion del Consejo de Estado hecha los Estatos Generales de las Provincias Unidas, en dos de Sett. de 1635.’. ff. 184-189.

46. ‘Formulario de la Instruccion conforme la qual se habran de reglar los que fueren cometidos para tartar con los Señores Estados Generales de las Provincias particulares. Fecha en la Haya, a 2 de Dec. 1635’. ff. 190-192v.

47. ‘Discurso que se dio al rey Philippo IV por los Cavalleros d’España, tocante el governiero del Conde Duque de Olivarez, en el mes de Junio 1620’. ff. 193-194v.

48. Letter from the Executors of the Infanta (Isabella Clara Eugenia, Governess of the Netherlands, and widow of Albert, Archduke of Austria) to the King (?) concerning the redemption of the jewels that belonged to her. Dat. 28 Abr. 1638, not signed. (Spanish). fol. 195.

49. Letter from the same, respecting certain reliques left by the will of the Infanta, same date. (Spanish). fol. 196.

50. Original draft of memorial to Philip IV of Spain (drawn up after 1651) by a person who had held the post of member and President of the Supreme Council of Flanders (the President Roose?), relative to his services from the year 1627 and vindication. (Imperfect). ff. 197-206v.

51. Original draft of another memorial to the King from the same person. (Imperfect). ff. 207-208v.

52. Part of a memorial (to the Regent of the Low Countries?) (probably by the same person) concerning ecclesiastical affairs, and the execution of the Pope’s Bull (written after 1643). ff. 209-210v.

53. Original draft of a report or memorial (the four first sheets of which are lost) concerning certain proposed reformations in the Netherlands, both military and civil (drawn up by the same?). ff. 211-220.

54. Printed memorial from Alberto Struzzi to the King, containing a statement of the works written by him for the service of his Majesty and his dominions. ff. 221-222v.

55. ‘Dialogo sobre el Comercio destos Reynos de Castilla, por Alberto Struzzi, gentilhombre de la Casa de la serenissima Infante Dona Isabel’ ff. 223-238v. This is the second article mentioned in the preceding memorial.