Cotton MS Caligula C I

Much of this volume relates to the exile of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1567; d. 1587), and including the original correspondence of Mary, Queen of Scots; Elizabeth I, Queen of England; Catherine de Medici, Queen Dowager of France (d. 1589); Sir William Cecil (later 1st Baron Burghley, d. 1598); and Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (d. 1571).

There also a number of printed items: Ane deeclaration of the Lordis iust quarrel (ff. 12–19) (Edinburgh: Robert Lekpreuik, 1567); Heir followis the testament and tragedie of umquhile King Henrie Stewart of gude memorie (f. 26) (Edinburgh: Robert Lekprevik, 1567):Ane proclamatioun anent the tressonable Conspiratouris and trublaris of the tranquillitie of the commoun welth now laitlie assemblit aganis the kingis grace authoritie, Glasgow, 7 May 1568 (ff. 78–79) (Edinburgh: Robert Lekprevik, 1568: STC 21933); Ane Proclamatioun set furth be my Lord Regent, in the Name of our Souerane Lord, declaring the purpose of thame quha assistit with our Souerane Lordis Mother, etc., Glasgow, 14 May 1568 (f. 86) (Edinburgh: Robert Lekprevik, 1568: STC 21934).

Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 393.

[Many papers are pr. in Anderson’‘s Collections.]

CONTENTS

f. 1r: Title of the volume.

ff. 2r-3r: Copy of the band given to James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, wherein is given consent to the Queen's marriage, Edinburgh, 19 Apr 1567 (ff. 2r-v); with the form of the consent given to this by Mary, Queen of Scots the night before her marriage on 14 May 1567 (f. 2); and the names of the noblemen who subscribed to the Band, as far as John Read could remember (f. 3). Commonly called in Scotland 'Aynsleis Supper'.

ff. 4r-6v: Instructions given to Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, sent into Scotland to Mary, Queen of Scots, 30 Jun 1567. Copy. Not the same text as ff. 7r-8v.

ff. 7r-8v: Instructions given to Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, sent into Scotland to Mary, Queen of Scots, 30 Jun 1567. Copy. Not the same text as ff. 4r-6v.

ff. 9r-10r: Instructions given to Sir Nicolas Throckmorton at his going into Scotland, Jul 1567. Copy.

ff. 12r-19r: Ane deeclaration of the Lordis iust quarrel (Edinburgh: Robert Lekprevik, 1567; ESTC: S124363; STC, 2nd edition 22192). A printed broadside of verses, with the text in three columns, cut to fit onto 3 folios, and now in two columns: the numbering refers to sections of the broadside rather than folios proper. ESTC ascribes authorship to Robert Sempill.

ff. 20r-21v: Memoranda of passages from letters of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton and Queen Elizabeth I, and from the Queen to Throckmorton, 1 Jul - 1 Sep 1567.

ff. 22r-25r: Answer of the Lords of Scotland to Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, 11 Jul 1567.

f. 26r: Heir followis the testament and tragedie of umquhile King Henrie Stewart of gude memorie (Edinburgh: Robert Levprevik, 1567; ESTC: S110657; STC: 22199). Broadside of verse, ascribed by ESTC to Robert Sempill.

ff. 28r-31v: Report of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton to Queen Elizabeth I, Edinburgh, 19 Jul 1567. Original, with address and signature. Content includes reports the dispositions of the Scottish lords with regard to Queen Mary; his negotiations in her behalf and for the young prince’s safety.

• 12. The lords of Scotland; their second answer to sir N. Throckmorton. (inclosed in the above.) July 1567. [Printed] 24.
• 13. Q. Elizabeth, to sir N. Throckmorton; instructing him to declare to the lords of Scotland her disapprobation of their proceedings. July 26, 1567. [Printed] 26.
• 14. Sir N. Throckmorton, to Q. Elizabeth; reports the answer the lords of Scotland made to Lyneroles the French ambassador; Murray’‘s interview with Q. Mary at Lochleven. (Orig.) Edinb. August 20, 1567. [Printed] 28.
• 15. Sir N. Throckmorton, to Q. Elizabeth; reports a conference with Murray and Lethington; the spirited language of the latter; his correspondence with several lords; and various news. (Orig.) Edinb. August 22, 1567. [Printed] 32.
• 16. Q. Elizabeth, to sir N. Throckmorton; declaring her approbation of the conduct of the Hamiltons. August 29, 1567. [Printed] 35.
• 17. Sir N. Throckmorton, to Secy Cecil; reports Murray’‘s and Lethington’‘s answers to his remonstrances and requests; his having refused a present of plate; his setting out from Edinburgh. Berwick, Sept. 1, 1567. [Printed] 35. b.
• 18. A paper entitled, "A plat executory devised p. Ledyngton." probably drawn up after Q. Mary’‘s resignation to her son; the project being for her deliverance, and their joint government. Aug. 1567? [Printed in Keith’‘s Appx to Hist. p. 149.] 39.
• 19. Q. Elizabeth, to sir Hen. Norris, her ambassador in France; intelligence about Q. Mary’‘s confinement, &c. Windsor, Sept. 27, 1567. [Printed] 40.
• 20. List of the parliament (lords) that met at Edinburgh, December 15, 1567. 41.
• 21. An act of the Scottish parliament against Q. Mary. (vid. I. 150.) Dec. 15, 1567. 42. b.
• 22. Testimonies of scripture, and history, proving that Q. Mary had been unjustly removed from her crown and kingdom: delivered by the Bp. of Ross to Q. Elizab. March 4, 1570. 46.
• 23. Sir Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil? about the standard of Scottish money; vindicates himself; mentions an intended meeting with Ld. Cessford; and his reasons for some vigorous proceedings at Berwick. (Orig.) Berwick, March 24, 1567-8. 51.
• 24. Walter Ker, laird of Cessford, to sir Wm. Drury; about an intended meeting for redress. (Orig. inclosed in the above.) Halyden, March 24, 1567-8. 52. b.
• 25. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil; reports Murray’‘s interview with Q. Mary at Loughleven; an attempt of her’‘s to escape; and various news concerning Ld. Flemming, Wm. Lesley, Murray, &c. (Orig.) Berwick, April 3? 1568. [Printed] 53.
• 26. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil; news from Scotland; Dunbar very near being surprized, &c. (Orig.) Berwick, May 5, 1568. [Printed] 55.
• 27. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil; about military preparations, and negociations in Scotland, &c. (Orig.) Berwick, May 7, 1568. [Printed] 56.
• 28. Q. Elizabeth’‘s instructions to Mr. Tho. Leighton; sent to Q. Mary on her escape from Loughleven. May, 1568. 57.
• 29. Wm. Cecil’‘s advice to Q. Elizabeth, on the affairs of Scotland, after Q. Mary’‘s escape; representing the danger of the French interfering. (in Cecil’‘s hand.) May, 1568. 58.
• 30. A proclamation made by the regent (Murray) for the gathering of the country, upon Q. Mary’‘s escape from Loughleven. Glasgow, May 3, 1568. 59.
• 31. A proclamation in the name of James VI; "anent the tressonable conspiratouris and trublaris of the tranquillitie of the common welth, now laitlie assemblit aganis the kingis grace authoritie." (printed) Glasgow, May 7, 1568. 60.
• 32. A warrant and licence granted by Q. Mary to the E. of Huntley; to enter into bands and association for her defence, notwithstanding a late act of parl. to the contrary. (Orig. not dated.) 1568. 61. b.
• 33. The bond of 9 earls, 9 bishops, 18 lords, and some others, for the defence of Mary Q. of Scots. Hamilton, May 8, 1568. [Printed] 62.
• 34. "A proclamation set forth by my lord regent in the name of James VI, declaring the purpose of thame quha assistit with our soverane lordis mother." &c. (printed.) Glasgow, May 14, 1568. 64.
• 35. Mr. N. Elphinstone, to Secy Cecil; desiring orders may be given for the delivery of some letters from Q. Elizabeth to the wardens of the marches. (Orig.) Berwick, May 15, 1568. 66. b.
• 36. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil; reports the defeat of Q. Mary’‘s forces at Langside hill; and other intelligence, chiefly concerning the Scots. Berwick, May 15, 1568. [Printed in I Ellis, ii. 231 note] 67.
• 37. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; stating the treasonable proceedings of her subjects; her misfortunes; and claiming Elizabeth’‘s protection. (Orig. French.) Workington in Cumberland, on her first landing. May 17, 1568. [Pr. I Ellis, ii. 231.] 68.
• 38. Things to be considered upon the Scottish Queen’‘s coming into England; dangers if she shall pass into France, remain in England, or return to Scotland. (in Cecil’‘s hand.) May, 1568. 71.
• 39. Catherine of Medicis, Q. dowager of France, to Q. Elizabeth; in behalf of Mary Q. of Scots: with a postcript in Catherine’‘s own hand. Paris, May 26, 1568. 74.
• 40. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; earnestly requesting permission to come to her, to plead her cause; acknowledges the good reception she met with from Loders (Lowther?) (Orig. French, sent by Ld. Herries.) Carlisle, May 28, 1568. 75.
• 41. Lord Scroope and sir Fr. Knollys, to Q. Elizabeth; report their first interview with Q. Mary at Carlisle, &c. (Orig.) Carlisle, May 29, 1568. [Pr. I Ellis, ii 238] 79.
• 42. Mary Q. of Scots, to Secy Cecil; demanding his favourable interposition with queen Elizabeth. (Orig. French, sent by Ld. Herries.) Carlisle, May 29, 1568. [Pr. I Ellis, ii. 237.] 81. b.
• 43. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Q. Elizabeth; reports an interview with Q. Mary, in which he intimates to her that the crime of murder might be deemed a just cause for deposing a sovereign. (Orig.) Carlisle, May 30, 1568. 82.
• 44. An answer to the objections of Q. Mary; alledging that the E. of Murray, &c. had been moved to arms, for that they abhorred, and could not abide her revocation of the alienation made of her property. June 5, 1568. 83. b.
• 45. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil? reports Q. Mary’‘s unwillingness to be restrained from her correspondence with her friends in Scotland; states the expenses she occasions. (Orig.) Carlisle, June 6, 1568. 84.
• 46. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil? giving advice concerning Q. Mary’‘s removal; Mr. N. Elveston (Elphinston) comes from the regent. (Orig.) Carlisle, June 2, 1568. 85.
• 47. Ld. Scroope, to the E. of Murray; promises to join in restraining the borderers; and gives notice of some French ships coming towards Scotland. Carlisle, June 8, 1568. 87.
• 48. Secy Cecil; a note of instructions for Mr. Middlemore, sent to Q. Mary; concerning the cause of denying her an interview, &c. (Orig.) June, 1568. 88.
• 49. Q. Elizabeth, to the E. of Murray; calling upon him to justify his conduct towards Q. Mary. (a copy attested by Cecil.) June 8, 1568. 89.
• 50. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; wishes to be recalled; Q. Mary’‘s character; alternatives about the treatment of her. (Orig.) Carlisle, June 11, 1568. 90.
• 51. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; reports Q. Mary’‘s impatience to be revenged of her enemies; the state of Carlisle citadel; Middlemore’‘s arrival. (Orig.) Carlisle, June 12, 1568. 92.
• 52. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; reports Q. Mary’‘s spirit of revenge; and intimates a proposal of releasing her. (Orig.) Carlisle, June 13, 1568. 93.
• 53. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; expostulating about being kept from her presence; and soliciting speedy relief. (French.) Carlisle, June 13, 1568. [Copy] 94.
• 54. H. Middlemore, to Secy Cecil; reports his negociation with Q. Mary. (Orig.) Carlisle, June 15, 1568. 96.
• 55. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; reports a proclamation made at Carlisle, at which Q. Mary is much offended. (Orig.) Carlisle, June 16, 1568. 99.
• 56. Ld. Scroope, to Secy Cecil; reports the proclamation made at Carlisle, &c. (Orig.) Carlisle, June 16, 1568. 100.
• 57. The proclamation mentioned in the two preceding articles, against Scotchmen being received on the English borders. June 16, 1568. 101.
• 58. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; about Murray’‘s motion towards the borders, and Q. Mary’‘s impatience and security. (Orig.) Carlisle, June 17, 1568. 102.
• 59. A consultation of Q. Elizabeth’‘s privy council, concerning the Q. of Scots; upon Mr. Middlemore’‘s report. June 20, 1568. 103.
• 60. Arguments for and against the Q. of Scots. (in Cecil’‘s hand.) June 20, 1568. 105.
• 61. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; Q. Mary reprobates Ld. Scroope’‘s meeting the E. of Murray on the borders; desires to be allowed to depart. (Orig.) Carlisle, June 21, 1568. 107.
• 62. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; concerning Middlemore’‘s negociation in Scotland; and expostulatory. (Orig. French.) Carlisle, June 22, 1568. 108.
• 63. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; representing the severity of the treatment she and her adherents meet with. (Orig. French.) Carlisle, June 26, 1568. 110.
• 64. The progress of the regent of Scotland to the marches, from June 11th to the 30th: and a note of the countries he passed through. 1568. 112.
• 65. Some questions and answers concerning an inquiry into Q. Mary’‘s conduct. (in Cecil’‘s hand.) June 30, 1568. 115.
• 66. Notes to be resolved to the regent of Scotland, concerning the intended inquiry, and the meeting on the borders. June 30, 1568. 116.
• 67. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; reports a warm expostulation with Q. Mary, about her removal, &c. (Orig.) Carlisle, July 5, 1568. 117.
• 68. Ld. Scroope, to Secy Cecil; reports an intended meeting, and the motions of the Scots on the borders. Carlisle, July 5, 1568. 120.
• 69. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; an angry letter, expostulating about her intended removal, her detention, proposed trial, &c. Carlisle, July 5. 1568. [Copy] [Pr. I Ellis, ii. 246] 121.
• 70. M. J. Gordon, to the regent (Murray) with some letters, and intelligence from France. (Orig.) Paris, July 7, 1568. 122. b.
• 71. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; reports having removed Q. Mary from Carlisle to Mr. Looder’‘s (Lowther’‘s) house, in her way to Bolton castle. (Orig.) Lowther, July 14, 1568. 123.
• 72. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; about Q. Mary’‘s removal to Bolton castle; the state of Carlisle castle, &c. (Orig.) Bolton, July 16, 1568. 125.
• 73. A collection of such things as have passed in the cause of the Q. of Scots since her escape out of Lochleven. (a corrected draught.) May, 1568. 126.
• 74. Mary Q. of Scots; her requests made since her first coming into England. (a corrected draught.) July 17, 1568. 128.
• 75. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; reports the message Ld. Herries delivered from Q. Elizabeth to Q. Mary; Mary’‘s consent to submit, her cause to Eliz.; the number of her attendants objected to, &c. (Orig.) Bolton, July 28, 1568. 134.
• 76. The nobility of Scotland in Q. Mary’‘s interest, to Q. Elizabeth; in behalf of their queen. (Orig. signed by 20 lords and 1 archbp.) Largis, July 28, 1568. 136.
• 77. Articles of the band of the noblemen in Q. Mary’‘s interest. July 28, 1568. 137. b.
• 78. The E. of Argyle’‘s lieutenant, to Q. Mary; his order for putting men in readiness against the 10th of August. Largis, July 28, 1568. 138.
• 79. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; desiring Eliz. to countenance the attempts of her faithful subjects in her favour. (Orig. French.) Bolton, August 6, 1568. 139.
• 80. Lord Herries, to Mary Q. of Scots; reports some negociation with Murray; and offers advice. (Orig.) Dumfries, August 7, 1568. 140.
• 81. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; assuring her that she has followed her advice with regard to the affairs in Scotland; and still expressing a wish for an interview. (Orig. French.) Bolton, August 13, 1568. 141.
• 82. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; cautioning her against false and insidious reports. (Orig. French.) Bolton, September 1, 1568. 142.
• 83. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; concerning the proceedings of her friends in Scotland. (Orig. French.) Bolton, August 13, 1568. 144.
• 84. The acts of the parliament held at Edinburgh, August 16, 1568. 145.
• 85. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; reporting a conversation with Q. Mary, concerning some hostilities committed by her friends in Scotland; commends her conduct. (Orig.) Bolton, Aug. 16, 1568. 146.
• 86. Mary Q. of Scots, to Secy Cecil; exculpating the attempts of her friends in Scotland. (Orig.) Bolton, Aug. 16, 1568. 147.
• 87. Lord Herries, to Ld. Scroope and sir Fr. Knollys; concerning the attempts of Q. Mary’‘s friends; against Murray’‘s holding a parliament; cruelties of Murray’‘s adherents. (Orig.) Dumfries, Aug. 17, 1568. [Pr. I Ellis, ii. 251.] 148.
• 88. Lord Herries, to Q. Elizabeth; cautioning her against insidious intelligence; and reporting the state of parties in Scotland; requests Eliz. to hasten the hearing of Mary’‘s cause. (Orig.) Dumfries, Aug. 39, 1568. 150.
• 89. Sir Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil; reports the intelligence he had from Scotland; the apprehension of Frenchmen coming over. Berwick, Aug. 21, 1568. 152.
• 90. Q. Elizabeth’‘s instructions to lord Hunsdon, appointed warden of the east marches. (Orig. countersigned by Cecil.) Aug. 23, 1568. 153.
• 91. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; about the perplexed state of her friends in Scotland, who are prevented from acting. (Orig. French.) Bolton, Aug. 23, 1568. 154.
• 92. The E. of Argyle, to Q. Elizabeth; about his interference in some affairs in Ireland. (Orig.) Dumbarton, Aug. 24, 1568. 155. b.
• 93. The Scottish lords in Q. Mary’‘s interest, to Q. Elizabeth; representing the treachery of Murray who proceeded against them, whilst, at the desire of Elizabeth, they were restrained from acting. (Orig. signed by 14 lords.) Dumbarton, Aug. 24. 1568. 156.
• 94. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; reports Q. Mary’‘s justification of her own proceedings, and those of her friends, with regard to the affairs of Scotland, &c. (Orig.) Bolton, Aug. 27, 1568. 157.
• 95. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; laments the restraint put upon her friends in Scotland, and the hostilities her enemies are allowed to exercise; protests that no Frenchmen are brought into Scotland through her means. (Orig. French.) Bolton, Aug. 27, 1568. 159.
• 96. Mary Q. of Scots, to sir Fr. Knollys; with some news from Scotland; and desiring his good offices with Q. Eliz. (Orig. her first English letter.) Bolton, Sept. 1, 1568. [Pr. I Ellis ii. 252.] 161. b.
• 97. John Wood, to Secy Cecil; intelligence concerning Scotland; desires safe-conducts for commissioners; reports of Frenchmen coming there. (Orig.) Berwick, Sept. 3, 1568. 162.
• 98. Lord Herries, to Ld. Scroope and sir Fr. Knollys; denying the charge of his having stirred up troubles in Scotland; about Frenchmen coming to Scotland; and expostulating concerning the countenance shewn by Eliz. to Murray’‘s party. (Orig.) Dumfries, Sept. 3, 1568. 163.
• 99. James Stewart (E. of Murray) to Q. Elizabeth; about his coming to England with the commissioners; mentions the reports of Frenchmen coming into Scotland, &c. (Orig.) Edinb. Sept. 3, 1568. 165.
• 100. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; reports Q. Mary having appointed commissioners to go to York; and laments his domestic wants. (Orig.) Bolton, Sept. 12, 1568. 166.
• 101. Ld. Herries, to the E. of Murray; desiring some assurance of his abstaining from hostilities in consequence of Q. Elizabeth’‘s requisition. Dumfries, Sept. 1, 1568. 167. b.
• 102. The E. of Murray, to Ld. Herries; answer to the above: upbraids Q. Mary’‘s party with having committed acts of violence. Edinb. Sept. 11, 1568. 168.
• 103. A memorial for the order of proceeding at the meeting at York. (a draught corrected by Cecil.) Sept. 1568. 169.
• 104. Certain things necessary to be remembered in the treaty (at York?) in behalf of Q. Elizabeth. (a draught corrected by Cecil.) Sept. 1568? 174.
• 105. James VI. his commission to the E. of Murray, &c. to treat with the commissioners at York; with the form of their oath. Edinb. Sept. 18, 1568. 174. *
• 106. Mary Q. of Scots; her commission to the Bp. of Ross, &c. for treating at York. Sept. 29, 1568. 177.
• 107. Q. Elizabeth; her commission to the D. of Norfolk, &c. for treating at York. Sept. 1568. 178. b.
• 108. The form of the oath to be taken by Q. Mary’‘s commissioners. 182.
• 109. A protestation made by Q. Mary’‘s commissioners: and another in answer by Q. Elizabeth’‘s commissioners. Oct. 7. 1568. 183.
• 110. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; assuring her that she will contribute all in her power to prevent hostilities in Scotland; and taxing her with indifference. (Orig. French.) Bolton. Sept. 15, 1568. 185.
• 111. Answers to the complaints given in against my lord regent and his adherents, for violating the abstinence. Oct. 4, 1568. 187.
• 112. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; various intelligence; and reporting Q. Mary’‘s daring language. (Orig.) Bolton, Oct. 4, 1568. 188.
• 113. An account of enormous and great attempts committed by Q. Mary’‘s friends, against the king and his obedient subjects of Scotland, since the regent at Q. Elizabeth’‘s desire forbore all prosecution of arms. Oct. 4, 1568. 189.
• 114. Q. Elizabeth’‘s commissioners at York, to her majesty; reporting their first proceedings, viz. the reciprocal communication of the three commissioners, and the oaths taken. (Orig.) York, Oct. 6, 1568. 193.
• 115. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; declaring her innocence concerning certain reports. (Orig. French.) Bolton, Oct. 8, 1568. 195.
• 116. The commissioners of Mary Q. of Scots; their declaration of the injuries sustained by their mistress (Orig.) Oct. 8, 1568. 197.
• 117. The commissioners of Q. Elizabeth, to her majesty; apprizing her of the papers and charges exhibited by the Scottish commissioners against Q. Mary; and desiring instructions. (Orig.) York, Oct. 11, 1568. 198.
• 118. Sir Fr. Knollys, to the D. of Norfolk; about Q. Mary’‘s disposition concerning the charges exhibited by the regent. (a copy in Knollys’‘s own hand.) Oct. 15, 1568. 200.
• 119. The answer of the regent and Scottish commissioners, to a letter presented to Q. Elizabeth’‘s commissioners, in behalf of Q. Mary. (Orig.) Oct. 14, 1568. 202.
• 120. The reply and true declaration of Q. Mary’‘s commissioners, to the above answer of the regent, &c. (Orig.) Oct.. 16, 1568. 204.
• 121. Q. Mary’‘s promise to marry Bothwell. 206. b.
• 122. Heads provided by the lord regent of Scotland, to be considered. Oct. 25, 1568. 207.
• 123. A deliberation, whether it would be better to retain Q. Mary in England, or to send her home. (said to be copied from an original in Ld. Burleigh’‘s hand.) Oct. 1569. 211.
• 124. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; with her commissioners sent to Elizabeth’‘s court. (Orig. a letter patent.) Bolton, Oct. 22, 1568. 213.
• 125. The Bp. of Ross, to Q. Mary; acquainting her with some of the proceedings at York. York, 1568. 213. b.
• 126. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; sent with her commissioners coming to court. (Orig. French, a private letter.) Bolton, Oct. 22, 1568. 215.
• 127. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; about Q. Mary’‘s removal, and the probability of her escape. (Orig.) Bolton, Oct. 29, 1568. 216.
• 128. Sir Fr. Knollys to Secy Cecil; various information concerning the Bp. of Ross, and the duke of Chattelleraut’‘s claim to the regency; hints about a proper marriage for Q. Mary; the practicability of her escaping. (Orig.) Bolton, Oct. 25, 1568. 218.
• 129. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; cautions about preventing Q. Mary’‘s escape, &c. (Orig.) Bolton, Nov. 11, 1568. 220.
• 130. A memorial of things that passed in the painted chamber, the first day of the meeting of the commissioners in the cause of Q. Mary. Nov. 25, 1568. 221.
• 131. A minute of the Scottish commissioners having given in a protest. Nov. 26, 1568. 223. b.
• 132. Q. Elizabeth’‘s commission for the Ld. keeper (Bacon) the D. of Norfolk, &c. to treat with the commissioners of Scotland. Hampton-court, Nov. 23, 1568. 224.
• 133. A protestation made by Q. Mary’‘s commissioners, against any derogation of the sovereignty of their mistress. (Orig.) Westm. Nov. 25, 1568. 225.
• 134. The oath taken by Q. Elizabeth’‘s commissioners. Westm. Nov.25, 1568. 226. b.
• 135. The oath of Q. Mary’‘s commissioners. Westm. Nov. 25, 1568. 227.
• 136. A protestation of the regent and commissioners of Scotland. (Orig.) Westm. Nov. 6 1568. 228.
• 137. An eik (addition) to the answer of the Scottish commissioners to the letter presented by Q. Mary’‘s commissioners, to those of Q. Elizabeth; charging Q. Mary with the murder of Henry Darnley. (Orig.) Nov. 26, 1568. 230.
• 138. The oath of the commissioners of the king of Scots. Nov. 25, 1568. 230. b.
• 139. An angry declaration of Q. Elizabeth to the Scottish commissioners; reprobating the charge contained in their eik. Nov. 1568. 231.
• 140. The answer of Q. Elizabeth’‘s commissioners, to 4 articles proposed by the Scottish commissioners at York. (a draught corrected by Cecil.) Nov. 26, 1568. 233.
• 141. The Scottish lords in Q. Mary’‘s interest, to the commissioners at Westm. in vindication of their queen. Dec. 1, 1568. 234.
• 142. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; representing how improper a place Bolton castle is for the safe custody of Q. Mary, &c. (Orig.) Bolton, Dec. 1568. 236.
• 143. Separate negociations between Q. Mary’‘s commissioners, and Q. Elizabeth and her ministers. Hampton-court, Dec. 3, 1568. 237.
• 144. Minutes of the session held by the commissioners in Q. Mary’‘s cause. Westm. Dec. 6, 1568. 239.
• 145. Schedule of papers produced by the regent and commissioners of Scotland at Westm. Dec. 8, 1568. 241.
• 146. Copies of the eight papers mentioned in the preceding article, attested by sir John Bellenden, justice clerk, and James Macgill, clerk of the register in Scotland; being the examinations and sentences of several persons concerned in the murder of H. Darnley. 243.
• 147. Minutes of a session of the commissioners held at Westminster, Dec. 9, 1568, mentioning eight papers given in by Q. Mary’‘s and the Scottish commissioners. (a draught corrected by Cecil.) 252.
• 148. A protestation of Q. Mary’‘s commissioners, given in to Q. Elizabeth’‘s commissioners. (Orig.) Dec. 9, 1568. 254.
• 149. Examination of Tho. Nelson, sometime servant to H. Darnley; given in by the regent to Q. Elizabeth’‘s commissioners. Dec. 9, 1568. 256.
• 150. An act of the Scottish parliament, containing the form of the resignation of the crown by Q. Mary, and the coronation of the young king; given in by the regent to Q. Elizabeth’‘s commissioners. (vid. I. 21.) Dec. 15, 1567. 257.
• 151. Mary Q. of Scots, to the abbot of Arbroath (second son to the D. of Chattelleraut) and the rest of the lords in her interest; stating the manoeuvres of the regent and the English court, after the convention of York. (copied from an Orig. in Cecil’‘s possession.) Dec. 1568. 259.
• 152. A paper signed by the E. of Murray, and 5 others; certifying that the papers, sonnets, &c. said to have been found in a silver casket, were actually in Q. Mary’‘s hand writing. (exhibited by John Wood at Hampton-court.) Dec. 12, 1568. 260. b.
• 153. Q. Elizabeth’‘s communication to some of her principal nobility, of the state of the proceedings in the cause of Q. Mary. (a draught corrected by Cecil.) Dec. 14 and 15, 1568. 261.
• 154. A declaration in the name of Q. Mary, said to have been framed and proposed by Lethington (Maitlaiid) at Hampton-court; how the young prince of Scotland should remain king, and yet Q. Mary not be deprived. 1568. 265.
• 155. Q. Elizabeth’‘s answer to a supplication of Q. Mary’‘s commissioners. Hampton-court, Dec. 16, 1568. 267.
• 156. Mary Q. of Scots, to the E. of Marr (regent) cautioning him of a design in England to take her son out of his hands, and seize the castle of Stirling. (French.) Bolton, Dec. 17, 1568. 269.
• 157. A rhyme in defence of the Q. of Scots against the E. of Murray. 9 Dec. 1568. 270.
• 158. Q. Elizabeth, to Mary Q. of Scots; upon breaking up the convention; lamenting the unfavourable appearances against Mary. (Orig.) Hampton-court, Dec. 21, 1568. 272.
• 159. Minutes of a memorial; stating the means of detaining Q. Mary in England, and of having her son brought into England. (in Cecil’‘s hand.) Dec. 22, 1568. 273.
• 160. Sir Fr. Knollys, to Secy Cecil; reporting the manner in which Q. Mary received some proposals of Q. Elizabeth, brought by Ld. Boyd; and desiring a remittance of money. (Orig.) Bolton, Dec. 31, 1568. 275.
• 161. Notes (in Cecil’‘s hand) concerning the means of keeping Q. Mary in England. Jan. 7, 1568-9. 276.
• 162. A declaration of Q. Mary, that she is resolved not to abdicate the crown of Scotland, and assigning her reasons. (French) Jan. 9, 1568-9. 277.
• 163. A proclamation of the lords of Scotland in Q. Mary’‘s interest, declaring the designs of England upon the young prince, and the castle of Edinb. Glasgow, Jan. 9, 1568-9. 278.
• 164. A paper taxing Q. Elizabeth with deceit respecting Q. Mary; addressed to the lords of Scotland on the side of Q. Mary, and said to have been found at Westm. Jan. 1568-9. 278. b.
• 165. W. Kirkaldy, to the D. of Chattelleraut; wishing for his return; and representing the endeavours of Q. Mary’‘s friends in Scotland. (Orig.) Edinb. Dec. 31, 1568. 279.
• 166. Mary Q. of Scots, to the E. of Huntley; stating the result of the convention of Westm. and giving him and Argyle some directions. (Orig.) Bolton, Jan. 5, 1568-9. 280.
• 167. The answer of Q. Elizabeth’‘s council, to Q. Mary’‘s demand to have such letters and writings as contain charges against her. Jan. 13, 1568-9. 281.
• 168. The earls of Huntley and Argyle; their declaration concerning the murder of H. Darnley, laying the same to the charge of Murray and Lethington. Jan. 14? 1568-9. 282.
• 169. James regent (E. of Murray) his declaration reprobating various calumnies propagated against him. (Orig. answer to the above.) London, Jan. 19, 1568-9. 283. b.
• 170. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; expostulating about the hard treatment she meets with. (Orig. French.) Bolton, Jan. 22, 1568-9. 284.
• 171. Q. Elizabeth, to sir Fr. Knollys; taxing Q. Mary with having spread slanderous reports in Scotland, and speaking of her removal. Jan. 22, 1568-9. 286.
• 172. Mary Q. of Scots, to Secy Cecil; vindicating herself against the charges contained in the above letter. (Orig. French.) Ranfray, Jan 28, 1569. 290.
• 173. Q. Elizabeth’‘s proclamation concerning the slanderous reports spread by the friends of Q. Mary. (a corrected draught, but signed by Eliz. and probably sent inclosed in I. 171.) Jan. 1569. 291.
• 174. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; acknowledgments; remonstrances for her removal, &c. and soliciting favour. (Orig. French.) Tutbury, Feb. 10, 1568-9. 292.
• 175. Q. Elizabeth, to Mary Q. of Scots; answer to the above. Westm. Feb. 25, 1568-9. 295.
• 176. Interrogatories to be put to Tho. Bishop, touching a book that was written against Murray, and for which he was committed to the Tower. (a draught mostly in Cecil’‘s hand.) March, 1569. 296.
• 177. Q. Elizabeth’‘s passport in favour of H Middlemore’‘s going to Scotland. (Orig.) Westm. March 17, 1568-9. 300.
• 178. Q. Elizabeth’‘s instructions to H. Middlemore, sent to Scotland to enquire into the state of affairs there. (a draught in Cecil’‘s hand.) March 17, 1568-9. 301.
• 179. A paper of memorandums of things wanted by the lord regent: addressed, perhaps by Mr. Middlemore, to Secy Cecil. [March 1569] 302.
• 180. Sir John Forster, to Secy Cecil; reports a progress of the regent on the borders, on his return from England. (Orig.) Alnwick, March 30, 1569. 303.
• 181. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; endeavouring to sooth her; and repeating her solicitation that her concerns may be terminated. (Orig. French.) Tutbury, April 16, 1569. 304.
• 182. Considerations of certain matters propounded by the Bp. of Ross, on the part of the Q. of Scots. (a draught in Cecil’‘s hand.) 1569. 305. and 307.
• 183. Mary Q. of Scots, to Secy Cecil; requesting his favourable interposition with Q. Elizabeth. (Orig. French.) Tutbury, April 16, 1569. 306. b.
• 184. Mary Q. of Scots, to the D. of Chatelleraut; acquainting him that she has applied to Q. Elizabeth in behalf of some request of his. (Orig.) Wingfield, May 5, 1569. 310. b.
• 185. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth’‘s council; positively denying the charge, that she had made over her claim to the crown of England to the duke of Anjou. (Orig.) Wingfield, May 15, 1569. 311.
• 186. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; credential in favour of the Bp. of Ross; and complaining of Murray’‘s hostile proceedings against her friends. (Orig.) Wingfield, July 11, 1569. 312.
• 187. Projects collected from speeches, &c. for terminating Q. Mary’‘s cause; delivered to John Wood. May 1569. 313.
• 188. Mary Q. of Scots: the credit committed by her to lord Boyd, to be declared in Scotland. 1569. 315.
• 189. The D. of Norfolk, to the E. of Murray; about his intended marriage with Q. Mary. London, July 1, 1569. 316.
• 190. Names of the noblemen and others of the states convened at Perth, July 28, 1569. 317.
• 191. The deposition of Nic. Howbert (alias Paris) servant to the E. of Bothwell; concerning the death of H. Darnley. (French.) St. Andrews, Aug. 10, 1569. 318.
• 192. The D. of Norfolk, to the E. of Murray; cautioning him as to his conduct. (Orig.) From Court, Aug. 14, 1569. 321. b.
• 193. A memorandum for the Bp. of Ross; acquainting him, that Q. Elizabeth had agreed to write to the E. of Murray, to abstain from hostilities. Aug. 1569. 321. b.
• 194. John Douglas, to Secy Cecil; with information about the Irish-Scots of Kintire, the intended marriage of lady Kintire, &c. (Orig.) Dumbarton, Aug. 15, 1569. 322.
• 195. The E. of Sussex, to Secy Cecil? about the D. of Norfolk’‘s intended marriage with Q. Mary. (Orig.) Cawood, Sept. 19, 1569. 324.
• 196. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; remonstrating about her sudden removal, her present confinement, and the hardiness of her treatment. (Orig. French.) Tutbury, Oct. 1, 1569. 325.
• 197. The regent of Scotland (Murray) his instructions to Robert commendatory of Dumfermling, Scottish ambassador in England. Kelso, Oct. 5, 1569. [Pr. Woodrow’‘s Biogr. Collect. p. 325] 326.
• 198. Some Latin verses, probably on the death of the regent Murray. 333. b.
• 199. Sir Wm. Cecil’‘s advice to Q. Elizabeth, concerning the intended marriage between the D. of Norfolk and Q. Mary. (a draught in Cecil’‘s hand.) Oct. 6, 1569. 334.
• 200. Eight questions concerning the treatment of Q. Mary; with their answers. (draughts in Cecil’‘s hand.) Oct. 6, 1569. 335. to 340.
• 201. Q. Elizabeth, to the wardens upon the borders; ordering them to concur with the E. of Murray in punishing malefactors. Windsor, Oct. 7, 1569. 335. b.
• 202. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil; reports the motions of the regent on the borders. Berwick, Oct. 22, 1569. 341.
• 203. Q. Elizabeth, to sir Hen. Norris, her ambassador in France; instructing him to report her proceedings concerning Q. Mary. (a draught corrected by Cecil.) Oct. 26, 1569. 342.
• 204. W. Maitland, to ........ requiring the person this letter is written to, to appear at Edinburgh, on an inquiry concerning the charge brought against him of having been concerned in the murder of H. Darnley. (Orig. perhaps circular.) Edinb. Oct. 30, 1569. 346. b.
• 205. Notes of certain reports concerning Q. Mary’‘s marriage with Norfolk; Northumberland’‘s and Westmorland’‘s insurrection, &c. Nov. 2, 1569. 347.
• 206. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil? with various intelligence about Maitland’‘s arraignment; the regent’‘s motions, &c. (Orig.) Berwick, Nov. 5, 1569. 347. b.
• 207. Mary Q. of Scots, to Q. Elizabeth; complaining heavily of her treatment. (Orig. French.) Tutbury, Nov. 10, 1569. 348.
• 208. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil? with various intelligence about Maitland’‘s trial, &c. Berwick, Nov. 9, 1569. 349. b.
• 209. A proclamation against the earls of Northumberland and Westmorland. Nov. 18, 1569. 350.
• 210. An order taken by the regent of Scotland, against aiding the insurgents in England. St. Andrews, Nov. 27, 1569. 350. b.
• 211. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil; with assurances of the regent’‘s readiness to assist Q. Elizabeth; and about Maitland. (Orig.) Berwick, Dec. 5, 1569. 351.
• 212. Q. Elizabeth, to the earls of Shrewsbury and Huntingdon; concerning Q. Mary’‘s removal and custody at Coventry; and wondering why she is there kept at an inn. Nov. 30, 1569. 351. b.
• 213. An order issued by the regent of Scotland, to levy troops south of the Firth. Edinb. Dec. 8, 1569. 352. b.
• 214. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil; with various intelligence concerning Scotland, and the regent’‘s readiness to assist England. (Orig.) Berwick, Dec. 9, 1569. 353.
• 215. The D. of Norfolk, to the lords of Q. Elizabeth’‘s Council; disclaiming all participation in the rebellion of the two earls; and craving his liberty. (Orig.) Dec. 14, 1569. 355.
• 216. The D. of Norfolk’‘s declaration to Q. Elizabeth’‘s Privy Council, concerning the intercourse had by him with the two rebellious earls. Dec. 14, 1569. 356.
• 217. An order of the regent of Scotland, against the rebels in England. Edinb. Dec. 14, 1569. 358.
• 218. Articles touching the affairs and preparations in the north. (by Cecil?) Dec. 18, 1569. 359.
• 219. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil; witli news from the north. (Orig. a fragment, chiefly in cypher) Berwick, Dec. 19, 1569. 360.
• 220. James, regent, to Wm. Drury? about measures to be taken. (Orig.) Edinb. Dec. 19, 1569. 360. b.
• 221. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil; news from Scotland, chiefly about Murray and Maitland. (Orig.) Berwick, Dec. 20, 1569. 361.
• 222. A proclamation of the regent of Scotland, for a levy of troops for the security of the borders against the Engish insurgents. Edinb. Dec. 18, 1569. 362.
• 223. Wm. Drury, to Secy Cecil; about the regent’‘s motions, and those of the Bp. of Ross and the rebels. (Orig.) Berwick, Dec. 23, 1569. 363.
• 224. An abstract of letters sent to Q. Elizabeth, her Council, and Secy Cecil, from Dec. 12, 1569, to the 9th of Jan. following, by the E. of Sussex; concerning the war in the north. 364.
• 225. Q. Elizabeth, to sir Hen. Norris, her ambassador in France; instructing him how to represent her proceedings concerning the D. of Norfolk, and the two rebel earls. Jan. 5, 1569-70. 366.
• 226. Francis ........ to Secy Cecil? reporting various transactions relating to the rebellious earls. (Orig.) Newcastle, Jan. 12, 1569-70. 367.
• 227. Sir Hen. Gale and Wm. Drury, to the Regent; demanding the deliverance of the E. of Northumberland. (Orig.) Lithgow, Jan. 20, 1569-70. 372.
• 228. James (regent of Scotland) to Wm. Drury? giving him intelligence of some French ships being in the Firth, &c. (Orig.) Stirling, Jan. 20, 1569-70. 373.
• 229. Sir Hen. Gale, and Wm. Drury: heads of intelligence conveyed by them to Ld. Hunsdon. Jan. 26, 1569-70. 374.
• 230. Q. Elizabeth’‘s instructions to Tho. Randolph, on being sent to Scotland on the death of the E. of Murray. (Orig.) 1570. 375.
• 231. Margaret countess of Lenox, to Secy Cecil; concerning the E. her husband’‘s disposition on the death of the E. of Murray. (Orig.) Somerset Place, Feb. 2, 1570. 376.
• 232. Christopher Norton, to the Ld. keeper and Secy Cecil; reports some transactions in his family relating to the rebellion of the two earls. (Orig.) Feb. 14, 1570. 377.
• 233. Ld. Scroope’‘s proclamation for raising the country against Leonard Dacre. Carlisle, Feb. 19, 1570. 379.
• 234. Q. Elizabeth, to Mary Q. of Scots; in answer to Mary’‘s letter I. 207. vindicating herself, and censuring Mary. (a draught corrected by Cecil.) Feb. 20, 1570. 380.
• 235. Ld. Hunsdon’‘s proclamation against Leonard Dacre and the rebels. Feb. 21, 1570. 383.
• 236. A proclamation of the lords of the secret Council in Scotland, against all such as shall take up arms against the king. Feb. 1570. 383. b.
• 237. John Forster, to Secy Cecil; reports Ld. Hunsdon’‘s defeat of Leonard Dacre, and his having taken possession of Naworth, &c. (Orig.) Hexham, Feb. 25, 1570. 384. b.
• 238. Q. Elizabeth’‘s orders concerning the proceedings on the borders, and against the rebels; also an answer to the French ambassador. (a draught in Cecil’‘s hand.) March 14, 1570. 385.
• 239. H. Goodere, to sir Hen. Goodere; desiring him to prevail on Dr. Goodere to settle him and his 3 sons near him in the country. N. B. This was probably a plot to facilitate an intercourse between Q. Mary and the D. of Norfolk. [1570] 387.
• 240. Answers of the E. of Northumberland, before Ld. Hunsdon and sir Wm. Brown. Berwick, 1570. 389.