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Cotton MS Julius B VI

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040-001101649

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032-001101582

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Cotton MS Julius B VI

Title:

Papers (mostly originals) relating to Brittany, Edward III (1327–77)–Henry VII (1485–1509)

Scope & Content:

Codex partim membr. partim chart. in fol. min. constans foliis 104.

This volume contains a collection of documents relating to the transactions between England and Britanny from the reign of Edward III. to that of Henry VII. the particulars of which are as follow:

1. Things given in charge by Edward III. to the Sieur Lambert secy to John V. D. of Britanny, enjoining the said duke to take the custody of the castles and the offices of trust, out of the hands of the Bretons. (French.) Jany 39 Edw. III. 1.
2. Some articles of a treaty between Edward III. and the D. of Britanny. (Fr. much obliterated.) 2.
3. A treaty of alliance between Edward III. and John V. D. of Britanny. (Fr.) Westm. March 2, 1370-1. 2. b.
4. A prorogation of former treaties between Edward III. and the dukes of Britanny. (Fr.) Westm. July 7, 1362. 3.
5. An alliance between Edward III. and John V. D. of Britanny, his son-in-law. (Fr.) Westm. 4.
6. A treaty between the same, for the reception and entertainment of English forces that may come into Britanny, when sent against France. (Fr.) Westm. 1373. 5. b.
7. A treaty stipulating that Edward III. will grant and guarantee to the D. of Britanny any conquest he (the duke) shall make upon France. (Fr.) 5. b.
8. John V. D. of Britanny his deed, by which he engages to do service to Edward III. (Fr. the end wanting.) 6.
9. A letter to some priest, on personal concerns. (Lat.) Bruges, Jany 18, 1379-80. 7.
10. A treaty of alliance between Richard II. and John V. D. of Britanny. - The deed is in the name of John, but it is ratified by Richard at Westm. July 1379. (Fr.) 7.
11. John V. D. of Britanny his commission to Jean Sire de Beaumaners, and 6 others, to treat with English commissioners. (v. Rym. VII. 232.) (Fr.) Jany 10. 1379-80. 9.
12. Richard II. his commission to Wm. Latymer and 3 others, to treat with the commissioners of the D. of Britanny. (Fr.) Westm. Feby 20, 1379-80. 9.
13. A treaty concluded by the above commissioners. (Fr.) Westm. March 1. 1379-80. Ratified by Richard and many of his Lords, March 17. (v. Rym. VII. 236.) 9. b.
14. The beginning of a treaty of alliance between Richard II. and the D. of Britanny. (Fr.) 11. b.
15. Instructions to Richard II. to........ [Alan] Newerk and Phelipot More concerning the affairs of Britanny. [1391] Negociations for an alliance and marriage, fol. 13. (French.) [Pr. Privy Counc. i. 36] 12.
16. John V. D. of Britanny his commission to Adam his confessor and Ant. Rice, to treat with Rich. II. and his council. (Fr.) Suczmyon. June 6, 1392. 14. [ff 26v-27]
17. The same to Richard II. and his council, complaining of various grievances. [1393] [Pr. Privy Counc. i. 47.] 15.
18. Articles of a treaty between Rich. II. and John V. D. of Britanny. (F.) Two copies. [Feb. 1393] [Pr. Privy Council i. 41.] 16.
19. An answer of John V. D. of Britanny to articles proposed to him by Richard II. and his council. (Fr.) 19.
20. Grievances complained of by the garrison, &c. of Brest, and exhibited by John V. D. of Brit. to Richard II. (Fr.) 21.
21. A letter seemingly from the D. of Britanny to Richard II. complaining of an unjust decision of the court of France. (Fr.) 22.
22. A remembrance to the D. of Lancaster, shewing why Britanny ought to be comprized in a truce negociating with France. (Fr.) [Feb. 1393] [Pr. Privy Counc. i. 45] 22. b.
23. A report made to the privy council, of Richard IId's pleasure touching the county of Richmond, the isle of Reyth, and the castle of Brest. (Fr.) March 6, 1397. 23.
24. A credence or declaration of the deputies of the D. of Britanny touching the barony of Rays, the castle of Brest, and the county of Richmond. (Fr.) 24.
25. The Dutchess of Britanny to Richard II. two letters, the one credential, and the other desiring the restitution of some territories. (Fr.) Vannes, Feb. 15 and March 16. 25.
26. A treaty of alliance between Richard II. and John V. D. of Brit. in the form of an engagement entered into by the duke, but ratified by both parties. (Fr.) 1380. 26. [ff 55v-56]
27. An indenture of an alliance between Richard II. and John V. D. of Britanny. (Fr.) Litchfield, May 24, 1398. 27.
28. An article of a treaty between the same concerning the security of vessels. (Fr.) 27.
29. Instructions of Richard II. to John Drax, serjeant at arms, concerning the surrender of the castle of Brest. (Fr.) April 7, 1397. 27.
30. A credence or instruction of what Roger Dumery is to represent to Richard II. on the part of the D. of Britanny. (Fr.) 28.
31. Percy, to the council; signifying that he had demanded a speedy answer from the D. of Britanny concerning some additional articles which were to be attended to in a treaty with France. (Fr. orig.) Dover. [1393] [Pr. Privy Counc. i. 46] 28.
32. John VI. D. of Britanny, to Henry IV. credential in favour of the abbé de St. Mahé and others, sent to demand the restititution of the county of Richmond and the castle of Brest. (Fr.) Vannes, March 15. 28.
33. Philip de Courtenay, to the council of Henry IV. signifying that he had arrayed two ships at Southampton, and desiring to know the king's pleasure concerning them. (Fr.) June 26. 28.
34. Joan Dss. of Britanny, to Henry IV. concerning the detention of her husband. (Fr.) Vannes, April 6, 1407. 29.
35. An agreement between the commissioners of England and Britanny; concerning the payment of a sum by the D. of Britanny, the sequestration of Brest, &c. (Fr.) Westm. March 16, 1396. 29.
36. John VI. D. of Britanny, to Henry IV. desiring restitution of a ship. (Fr.) Bamanti? Aug. 24. 30.
37. Articles of a treaty of abstinence and amity between Henry IV. and John VI. D. of Britanny. (Lat. a corrected draft.) 1410. 31.
38. Henry V. to the D. of Gloucester his brother, regent in England; directing that the grievances complained of by the D. of Britanny be redressed. Roan, Nov.29, 1416. 35.
39. John VI. D. of Britanny, to Henry V. two letters demanding restitution of ships. (Fr.) Nantes, Dec. 30 and 31, 1416. 35.
40. Joan Dss. of Britanny, to Henry V. concerning the detention of the D. her husband. (Fr.) Vannes, May 20. 36.
41. Henry V. to the D. of Britanny; thanks for the present of a cup (hanap) and an ewer. (Fr. a draft, corrected perhaps by the king.) Westm. Apr. 9. 37.
42. John Ileburn, sec. to the D. of Britanny, to Henry V? concerning some safe-conducts he had been promised for the deputies of the Dss. going to England, to apply for the release of her brother the Count of Richmond. (Fr.) Rhonfleur, June 27. 37.
43. A deed for the release of Arthur Count of Richmond; reciting the full powers of the commissioners, and attested by a notary. (Orig. Lat. and Fr.) Corbolis, July 22, 1420. 38.
44. Instructions of Henry VI. to Garter K. of Arms, sent to his uncle the D. of Britanny. Feb. 18. 1433. 39.
45. Henry VI. to the D. of Britanny; credential in favour of Garter K. of Arms. (Orig. Fr. signed by the Lords of Council.) Feb. 18, 1433. 41.
46. The Lords of Council, to the D. of Britanny; sent by Garter K. of Arms. (Fr.) Westm. Dec. 2, 1432. 41.
47. The same to the same; concerning redress of certain grievances complained of by the Bretons. (Fr.) Westm. Dec. 2, 1432. 42.
48. An answer of the Privy Council to the deputies of Britanny; concerning the due observance of peace. (Fr. Orig. the first signature is Johan.) Gravesingh, June 30, 1434. 43.
49. Henry VI. to the D. of Bedford his uncle; signifying his having caused an answer to be given to the deputies of Britanny. (Fr.) Gravesingh, June 30, 1434. 44. b.
50. A licence for Gilles (Aegidius) son of John VI. D. of Britanny, to repair to his father. (Orig. Fr. signed by the Lords of the Council.) Gravesingh, June 30, 1434. 45.
51. Henry VI. to the Sr de Saint Pierre; touching certain negociations with France, in which the D. of Britanny concerns himself. (Fr.) Kenington, July 16, 1437. 46.
52. Henry VI. to the D. of Britanny and to the Archbishop of Rouen Chancellor of France; two letters touching the negociations mentioned in the preceding article. (Fr.) Kenington, July 16, 1437. 46. b.
53. Minutes of Council, concerning a pension of 1000 marcs to be settled upon Gilles of Britanny, and gifts to ambassadors, &c. 1444. 48.
54. A remembrance of things to be stated to the King and Council, which Francis I. D. of Britanny hath given in charge to his brother Gilles. Complaints against the D. of Somerset. (Fr.) 1444. 49.
55. Henry VI. to the D. of Somerset, commanding in France; in consequence of the above: directing him to abstain from violence against Britanny. (Fr.) Shene, Dec. 17 1444. 50.
56. Minutes of Council; concerning leave given to the Card. of Luxemburgh's servants to pass the seas: also concerning the peace; Gilles's remonstrances, &c. Dec. 14, 1444. 50. b.
57. Henry VI. his answer to Gilles of Britanny, concerning the County of Richmond, &c. (Fr.) 1444. 51.
58. The same to the D. of Britanny; professing his readiness to make peace with France. (Fr.) Shene, Dec. 17, 1444. 52.
59. A duplicate of art. 57. 53.
60. Answers on the part of Gilles of Britanny to certain demands to him concerning negotiations for peace. (Fr.) 1444. 54.
61. Henry VI. his answer to certain things represented to him by Gilles and other deputies of Britanny. (Fr.) 1444. 56.
62. A set of 23 commissions, treaties, prorogations and ratifications of treaties, between Edward IV. and Peter II. and Francis II. Dukes of Britanny, from 1464 to 1476. (Lat. and Fr.) 58.
63. Edward IV. two charters of privileges to the merchants of the Hanse Towns. (Lat.) the first dated Westm. April 7, 1465, the second wanting the end. 92.
64. Francis II. D. of Britanny, to Edward IV. thanks for a friendly message, and credential in favour of Morice Gourmel. (Orig. Fr.) Nantes, Jan. 26, 1475. 94.
65. Francis II. D. of Britanny; an order to the auditors of his accounts to allow the sum of 10,000 crowns paid by his treasurer to the Sr de Richemont. (Orig, Fr.) Nantes, Nov. 22. 1483. 95.
66. Answers given to 18 articles of complaints exhibited on the part of Britanny, on commercial affairs; in the time of Henry VII. (Lat.) 96.

Dated: 2nd half of the 14th century to last quarter of the 15th century; 1st half of the 17th century (206r–213r)

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Western Manuscripts

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Cotton Collection

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040-001101649

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Cotton MS : Cotton Manuscripts

Cotton MS Julius B VI : Papers (mostly originals) relating to Brittany, Edward III (1327–77)–Henry VII (1485–1509)

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Anglo-Norman
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Start Date:

1350

End Date:

1649

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2nd half of the 14th century-1st half of the 17th century

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Condition: leaves damaged by fire in 1731

Materials: paper (ff. 1–3, 6, 14–20, 23, 25, 28, 31, 33, 35, 37, 40, 43–47, 49–50, 53–54, 57, 64, 66–76, 79–104, 106–114, 117–121, 124–135, 137–184, 187–213); parchment (ff. 4–5, 7–13, 21–22, 24, 26–27, 29–30, 32, 34, 36, 38–39, 41–42, 48, 51–52, 55–56, 58–63, 65, 77–78, 105, 115–116, 122–123, 136, 185–186)

Dimensions: approximately 295 × 240 mm

Foliation: fos. 213; 1 (f. 1: early modern endleaf) + 1 (f. 2: Cottonian title-page) + 211 (ff. 3–213)

Binding: British Museum 20th century

Custodial History:

Previously owned by: Sir Robert Cotton (d. 1631)

Administrative Context:

Origin: England, Brittany and Flanders

Publications:

Peyronnet, Georges, ‘Les sources documentaires anglaises de l’histoire médiévale de la Bretagne (suite et fin)’, Annales de Bretagne et des Pays de l’Ouest, 100 (1993), p. 21

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