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Cotton MS Caligula E XI

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040-001102409

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032-001101582

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Cotton MS Caligula E XI

Title:

Records and correspondence concerning England and France, 1604–1613

Scope & Content:

Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 340.

[see Rymer XVI. 577.]

1. Accord pour l'Eveché de Strasbourg; du 22me Nov. 1604. 2.
2. Rough draughts of letters from sir Tho. Parry. 1604. 9.
3. James I, to M. de Rosny; recommending Ld. Wemys to his favour. (Orig Fr.) Hampton-ct. Jan, 13, 1603-4. 36.
4. Ld. Cranbourn, to sir Tho. Parry; concerning a treaty. (Orig) Whitehall, Aug. 25, 1604. 38.
5. Ld. Cecil, to sir Tho. Parry; demanding an explanation; also intelligence and instructions. (Orig) Whitehall, April 14, 1604. 40.
6. Extracts of letters from the grand master of Malta (Martin de Garzez) concerning the pirates in the Mediterranean. (Fr.) March, 1604. 43.
7. Advice from Malta, concerning the pirates. (Fr.) 1604. 45.
8. Memoirs relating to an edict for an assembly in France on affairs of religion. (Fr.) Oct. 28. 1604. 47.
9. Du Plessis, to count de la Val; on religious questions. (Fr.) Boumoy, Nov. 19, 1604. 50.
10. Ld. Cranbourn, to sir Tho. Parry? three letters of intelligence and instructions. (Orig) Dec. 21, Sept. 25, and Feb. 14, 1603. 52.
11. James I, to the count de Soissons; on the death of Cath. duchess of Lorrain, sister to Henry IV. (Orig Fr.) Westm. March 4, 1603. 60.
12. James I, to Hen. IV; concerning the woollen trade. (Fr.) 62.
13. Part of a letter from some English, to a French minister; desiring that M. de Vitry might be suffered to continue some time longer with K. James. (Fr.) 64.
14. James I, to whom one he calls cousin; four letters containing great professions of friendship. April 8, 21, June 19, Aug. 20, 1604. 70.
15. James I, to Henry IV; concerning the woollen trade. (Fr.) Westm. Dec. 24, 1604. 70.
16. James I, to Henry IV; expressing great cordiality. (Fr.) Westm. Dec. 29, 1604. 72.
17. James I, to ....... his cousin; professions of regard. (Fr.) Westm. Dec. 19, 1604. 73.
18. A note of certain proposals concerning the merchants trading in France. 74.
19. James Ferrier, to sir Tho. Parry; recommending himself to his favour. (Orig) Rome, Jan. 16, 1604-5. 75.
20. R. Ouen (alias Mants) to Dr. Davison, (directed to Colings) on the unfavourable prospect for the catholic religion in England. (Orig) Mans, Feb. 7, 1604-5. 77.
21. James I, to Henry IV; another copy of the letter XI. 15. Dec. 24, 1604. 78.
22. Henry (de Bouillon?) to James I; expressing gratitude and respect. 1604. 80.
23. Tho. Wilson, [Sir T. W. keeper of the Records] to sir Robt. Cecil; various intelligence. (Orig) Bayonne, Feb. 18, 1603-4? 81.
24. The names of 18 new cardinals; and some French satirical verses on that occasion. 1604. 83.
25. H. Constable, to D. Bagshaw; intelligence concerning the priests in England. Kingston, Jan. 9, 1604. 84.
26. A small fragment in Italian. 85.
27. A copy of the French satirical verses XI. 24. 86.
28. Extract of a letter from Rochelle, concerning the armaments against the protestants. April 11, 1604. 87.
29. Th. Gray, to John Colville; intelligence concerning the English catholics abroad. (Orig) Rouen, Nov. 9. [11 1604] 88.
30. Another copy of the indulgence X. 121. 1603. 89.
31. Alessandro Rovida, to sir Tho. Parry; about the treaty of commerce; and offering his services for Italy. (Ital.) Paris, Oct. 13, 1604. 91.
32. Cresswell, a jesuit in Spain, to ....... (Lat.) 1604. 93.
33. Another copy of XI. 28. 1604. 95.
34. The D. de Bouillon, to Henry IV; two letters in vindication of himself. (Fr.) Sedan, Oct. 1604. 96.
35. Copy of a letter from Rome, with various intelligence concerning the Spanish ambassador, &c. (Fr.) 1604. 100.
36. Extracts of several letters from Patrick Stichell, a Scot, to divers persons at Rome. 1604. 102.
37. James Ferrier, to sir Tho. Parry; about father Parsons having incurred blame from the Pope. (Orig) Rome, April, 6, 1604. 104.
38. Ld. Cecil, to sir Tho. Parry; about an English ship seized by the ........ and carried into Marseilles. (Orig) Hampt.-ct. Jan. 11, 1603-4. 106.
39. Sir Tho. Parry, to Ld. Cranbourn; on his negociations in France concerning commerce, and intelligence from the Fr. court. March 4, 1604-5. 108.
40. The D. of Lenox, to Ld. Cranbourn; reports his proceedings at the French court. 1604-5. 112.
41. Lord Cranbourn, to sir Tho. Parry? instructions and advice. Greenwich, March 23, 1604-5. 114.
42. Sir Tho. Parry, to Ld. Cranbourn; on the merchants cause; and various intelligence concerning the Fr. conspirators, &c. Paris, Dec. 2, 1604. 116.
43. The D. of Lenox, to Ld. Salisbury; reports his reception at Paris, and various intelligence. Paris, 1604-5. 120.
44. The D. of Lenox, to James I; reports his first audience at court. Paris, Jan. 8, 1604-5. 122. b.
45. James I, to the Q. of France (Mary de Medicis); credential for the D. of Lenox. 1604. 123. b.
46. The Lds of Council, to sir Tho. Parry; touching a seizure of English cloths at Rouen. Whitehall, Dec. 10, 1604. 124.
47. Sir Tho. Parry, to Ld. Cranbourn? four letters; being ample dispatches concerning various transactions and persons at the Fr. court and elsewhere. Paris, Oct. 3, Aug. 11, June 18, May 15, 1604. 125.
48. James I, to some French protestants; containing congratulations and professions of Friendship. (Fr.) Royston, March 5, 1604-5. 167.
49. Sir Tho. Parry, to sir Henry Bromley. (a rough draught.) May 31, 1604. 169.
50. A treaty between England, France, &c. in the time of Q. Elizabeth, and probably of Charles the IX. K. of France. (not in Rymer: another copy of XII. 67.) 171.
51. Rough draughts of four letters from sir Tho. Parry. to Ld. Cranbourn and Salisbury. 1605. 176.
52. A paper endorsed, "Les gentilhommes Allemands, au roy Henry IV." 1605. 187.
53. Extract of a letter from a valet de chambre of the Emperor, to a friend of his in France; containing intelligence from the Emperor's court. (Fr.) Prague, April 12, 1605. 194.
54. Another copy of the "Lettre des gentilhommes Allemands." XI. 52. 1605. 198.
55. A paper endorsed "L'assemblée faite par les ministres des trois provinces à Ablon." March 16, 1605. 202.
56. Count Maurice (de Nassau) and the marshal de Bouillon, to the deputies of the reformed churches in France, assembled at Chatelleraut. (Fr.) 1605. 204.
57. Plainte faite au roy, pour les rentes de la maison de ville de Paris. 1605. 206.
58. Sir Tho. Parry, to Ld. Cranbourn; two dispatches. Paris, April 3, and 10, 1605. 210.
59. A brief of the exactions and wrongs which the merchants undergo at Bourdeaux. 1605. 213.
60. Henry IV, to James I; on the D. of Lenox coming over as ambassador. (Fr.) Paris, March 6, 1605. 218.
61. Extracts out of some treaties, on the assassination of Henry IV, and the state of France on consequence thereof. 1612. 219.
62. Sir Tho. Parry, to Ld. Cranbourn. Paris, Feb. 8, 1604-5. 227.
63. Ld. Cranbourn, to sir Tho. Parry. Whitehall, Feb. 20, 1604-5. 229.
64. Sir Tho. Parry, to Ld. Cranbourn; two dispatches. Paris, March 4, and 17, 1604-5. 230.
65. Ld. Cranbourn,. to sir Tho. Parry. Greenwich, March 23, 1604-5. 234. b.
66. Sir Tho. Parry, to ....... part of a letter. [1605] 236.
67. De Nautonier, to ........ about a person possessed, and the exorcism performed upon him. (Fr.) Venes, Jan. 14, 1605. 237.
68. James I, to the prince ....... in favour of the merchants. (Fr.) Westm. Feb. 15, 1604-5. 239.
69. James Creiton, to J. Creiton at Avignon; intelligence. Lond. Feb. 14, 1604-5. 241.
70. A note concerning the election of a Pope. March 15, 1605. 242.
71. Extracts of letters from Heidelberg; intelligence. April, 1605. 243.
72. Satirical verses on Pope Leo XI. and father Cotton. (Lat. and Fr.) 1605. 244.
73. A Latin fragment concerning the jesuits. 245.
74. A list of towns taken by the Huguenots of upper Hungary. 1605. 246.
75. Extract of a letter from Heidelberg, touching Gray a Scotchman. (Fr.) Feb. 21, 1605. 247.
76. Satirical verses on the jesuits, entitled "in Pyramidem." 248.
77. Names and humerous characters of the principal persons of the French court. This paper is endorsed "Les unis de Mre. Guillaume. Mars, 1605." 249.
78. Sir Tho. Parry? to ........ about Ld. Norris his nephew's indisposition; the commercial treaty, &c. 251.
79. James I, to Henry IV; a humerous friendly letter. (Fr.) 253.
80. Henry IV, to James I; on his recalling de Beaumont. (Fr.) Blois, Sept. 27, 1605. 255.
81. Sir Tho. Parry, to Ld. Cranbourn? two dispatches. Paris, Sept. 10, and ........ 1605. 257.
82. Lord Cranbourn? to Mr. de Villeroy; excusing himself for an omission in etiquette. Sept. 13, 1605. 263.
83. Q. Anne of England, to Q. Mary (de Medicis) of France; assigning the reason for not having yet sent over her portrait. Aug. 27, 1605. 265.
84. Sir Tho. Parry, to Ld. Cranbourn; intelligence. Paris, Sept. 22, 1605. 267.
85. A French to an English minister (perhaps Villeroy to Ld. Cranbourn) on renewing their correspondence. (Fr.) Fontainbl. May 27, 1605. 269.
86. Sir Tho. Parry, to Ld. Cranbourn; intelligence. Paris, July 5, 1605. 271.
87. A letter concerning a commercial treaty, and private concerns. (perhaps from Sir T. Parry.) 273.
88. De Neufville (Villeroy) to Ld. Cranborn; in answer to XI. 82. (Orig Fr.) Chastelier, Oct. 8, 1605. 275.
89. James I, to Henry IV; on the latter having granted "main levée" on the English cloths seized in France. (Fr.) Greenwich, April 13. 1605. 277.
90. Bourbonne, to ........ thanks, and offers of service. (Orig Fr.) Nancy, April 10, 1605. 278.
91. Henry IV. and Q. Mary de Medicis, to James I; two letters on the coming over of the D. of Lenox. (Fr.) March, 1605. 281.
92. An agreement between sir Tho. Parry, and Dan. Dun, for an indemnification of £.100. to be paid tp Bened. Webb, a clothier. April 28. 283.
93. An account of sums due to England by the French king. Aug. 18, 1613. 284.
94. Ja. Dodona, to Ld. Northampton; requesting certain patents, &c. (Ital.) London, Aug. 8. 286.
95. Remarks on an intended commercial treaty. (Fr.) 288.
96. Heads and remarks concerning a treaty: three fragments. 292.
97. Grievances pretended by the French to have been offered to their merchants in England; and answers thereto: two papers. (Fr.) 298.
98. A schedule of the acts from 11 Ed. III. to 43 Eliz. concerning drapery. 304.
99. John Finet, to the E. of Northampton; intelligence concerning a fray in the Limousin, the Jesuits, &c. (Orig) 310.
100. A native of Brabant, to James I; various intelligence about a marriage contract with a Spanish princess; and giving an account of himself. (Fr.) 312.
101. The treaty of alliance between James I. and Lewis XIII; with the full powers, as printed in Rymer XVI. 694. (Lat.) Lond. Aug. 19, 1610. 317.
102. Samuel ........ to ........ concerning a traitor, Jean Maurice, stopped in Swisserland. (Orig Fr.) Morges, Sept. 28, 1612. 334.
103. Intelligence about a Mr. Seymour in the Low Countries. May 26, 1613. 335.
104. Two copies of latin verses; one of them addressed to President Jeanin? and the other entitled "Felicitas Galliae." 337.

Collection Area:

Western Manuscripts

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Cotton Collection

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032-001101582
040-001102409

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Cotton MS : Cotton Manuscripts

Cotton MS Caligula E XI : Records and correspondence concerning England and France, 1604–1613

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Languages:

English
French
Latin

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Latin

Start Date:

1600

End Date:

1699

Date Range:

17th century

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Physical Characteristics:

Materials: paper

Dimensions: approximately 320 × 290 mm

Foliation: fos. 340

Binding: British Museum 1958, bound in two volumes (part I, ff. 1–170; part II, ff. 171–340)

Custodial History:

Previously owned by: the Cotton family, Bts, Conington, 17th century

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Origin: England and France

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