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Cotton MS Nero B II

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040-001102643
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Cotton MS Nero B II
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Records and papers (originals and copies) concerning England and Prussia, the Hanse, Poland and Sweden, Edward III (1327–1377) to Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
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Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 318.

  • 1. The titles of two treaties between Ric. II. and the Teutonic order of Prussia. 1388 and 9. 4.
  • 2. Two preambles to treaties. (Lat.) 8.
  • 3. Two notes of papers concerning the trade with Prussia. 1344 and 1386. 11. b.
  • 4. An oration made by the agents of Conrad de Zolner, grand master of Prussia, to Richard II; concerning some Prussian ships detained in England. (Lat.) 1587? 12.
  • 5. A treaty between the ambassadors of England and Prussia; confirmed by Richard II. (Lat.) Westm. Oct. 22, 1389. 14.
  • 6. Grievances laid by the Enlgish merchants to the charge of those of Estland, and other places of the Hanse League, particularly Prussia. (French and Latin.) 1405. 20.
  • 7. Titles of state papers between England and Prussia. 1405-1411. 24.
  • 8. A treaty between English and Prussian commissioners of Sept. 29, 1403. An answer of the English council to some complaints of the Prussian commissioners, Lond. Oct. 5, 1403. And a short treaty of intercourse between the two above-mentioned parties. Lond. Oct. 3, 1403. (Lat.) 25.
  • 9. Commercial grievances laid before K. Henry IV. by the magistrates of Stralsund, June 23, 1404. (Lat.) 27.
  • 10. Articles of complaint, exhibited by the Prussian agents to Henry IV; with the answers thereto, delivered by English commissioners at the Hague. (Lat.) 1404? 29.
  • 11. A certificate of the water bailiff of Dartmouth, of the release of a ship of Danzig by virtue of patent of Henry IV. (Fr. and Lat.) June 12, 1405. 33.
  • 12. Articles of complaint delivered by the grand master of Prussia to the English ambassadors; with their answers to the same. (Lat.) 1405? 34.
  • 13. Henry IV, to Conrad de Jungingen, grand master of the Teutonic order; expressing a desire to maintain harmony and the mutual intercourse of their subjects; with the answer to the same; dated Marienburg, July 16. (Lat.) 1404. 40.
  • 14. Articles of complaint exhibited by English commissioners at the Hague: also complaints on the part of the Prussians. 41. b.
  • 15. A treaty between Henry IV, and the grand master of Prussia. (Lat.) Marienburg, Oct. 8, 1405. 43.
  • 16. A treaty between Henry IV, and the Hanse Towns; with the king's instructions to his commissioners for concluding both the above treaties. (conf. Rym. VIII. 396. Lat.) Westm. May 13, 1405. 45.
  • 17. The English commissioners, to those of the Hanse towns? about a place of meeting for their negociations. (Lat.) Danzig, Aug. 28, 1405. 49.
  • 18. A bill of the lading of a ship of the "Cives Tharbacen" (sic) taken by the English. 1406. 50.
  • 19. An attestation of the magistrates of Brekelevelde of a seizure made by English ships on a vessel belonging to Riga. (Lat.) Oct. 4, 1408. 52.
  • 20. Minute of the proclamations made in England, for enforcing the observance of the treaty with the Hanse towns. 1406. 55.
  • 21. The English commissioners, Esturmy and Kyngton, to Rupert K. of the Romans; referring the treaty with Prussia. to his decision: with a statement of the grievances alledged, and attestations of the same. Hague, Oct. 20, 1407. (Lat.) 56.
  • 22. The Prussian commissioners, and the magistrates of Bruges as referees, to the English commissionerts; concerning the estimates of the damages claimed; together with a schedule of the said damages. (Lat.) 1406. 60.
  • 23. Eleven letters relating to the negociations with Prussia and the Hanse; carried on in Holland. (Lat.) 65,
    • (a.) The English to the Prussian and Hanseatic commissioners. London, June 20, 1406.
    • (b.) The Hanseatic, to the English commissioners. Dortrecht, Aug. 17, 1406.
    • (c.) Henry IV, to the Prussian commissioners. June 26, 1406?
    • (d.) Henry IV, to the Prussian and Hanseatic commissioners. Nov. 2, 1407.
    • (e.) Henry IV, to Conrad de Jungingen Grand Master of Prussia. Feb. 14, 1407.
    • (f.) The commander of Elbing, to Wm. Esturmy, English commissioner. 1407.
    • (g.) The aldermen, &c. of the Hanse, then at Bruges, to Wm. Esturmy. May 10, 1407.
    • (h.) The commissioners of the Hanse, to Wm. Esturmy. Amsterd. July 1, 1407.
    • (i.) Henry IV, to the commissioners of the Hanse. Westm. Feb. 24, 1407.
    • (k.) Henry IV, to Ulric de Jungingen. Westm. March 7, 1408-9?
    • (l.) Henry IV, to the magistrates of Hamburgh.
  • 24. A summary of the report of Esturmy and Kyngton, concerning the embassy to Prussia and the Hanse. 70.
  • 25. The articles of redress claimed by the Livonians, subjects of the Grand Master; and of some of the Hanse towns. (Lat. perhaps part of the preceding article.) 71. b.
  • 26. Henry IV, to Ulric de Jungingen, (Lat.) Westm. March 26, 1408. 73.
  • 27. Henry IV, to the magistrates of Lubec and Hamburgh. (Lat.) March 26, 1408. 74.
  • 28. Henry IV, to Wm. Esturmy, and John Kyngton. (Lat.) Westm. July 22, 1407. 75.
  • 29. Henry IV; his commission, and instructions to Esturmy and Kyngton (Lat.) Westm. July 22 and 26, 1407. 75. b.
  • 30. Ulric de Jungingen, to Henry IV. (Lat.) Marienburgh, Sept. 22, 1408. 77.
  • 31. The Magistrates of Hamburgh, to Henry IV. (Lat.) Oct. 6, 1408. 78.
  • 32. A new treaty between Henry IV, and Ulric de Jungingen, Grand Master. (Lat.) London, Dec. 4. 1409. 79. b.
  • 33. A bill of the damages sustained by the people of Riga, through the seizure of three of their ships by the English. (Orig. Lat. on vellum.) 84.
  • 34. Title of a state paper between England and Prussia. 1437. 91.
  • 35. Henry VI; his warrant for a payment to Dr. Wm. Clynt, who had been sent into Poland. (Fr.) Westm. Oct. 6, 1429. 92.
  • 36. Casimir IV. K. of Poland, to Henry VI; notifying his prosperous state; and about the seizure of a Danzig ship at Lynn. (Lat.) Pyttikow, Jan ... 1456. 94.
  • 37. The magistrates of Danzig, to Henry VIII; representing the oppressions they sustain from the K. of Denmark; demanding some privileges for their ships; and promising to protect the English ships. (Lat.) Danzig, April 24, 1523. 98.
  • 38. Sigismund I. K. of Poland, to Henry VIII; interceding for John Molenbecke of Danzig, who had been confined in England on suspicion of favouring heresy. (Orig. Lat.) Danzig, May 15, 1526. 100.
  • 39. Christopher de Schydlovyeen, chancellor of Poland, to Card. Wolsey; soliciting his favour, and sending intelligence concerning the affairs of Hungary after the battle of Mohacz, &c. (Orig. Lat.) Cracow, Jan. 29, 1527. 101.
  • 40. Chr. de Schydlovyeen, to Henry VIII; congratulating himself that the king had kindly accepted a present of falcons. (Orig. Lat.) Cracow, Jan. 30, 1527. 102.
  • 41. Sigismund I. K. of Poland, to Henry VII; soliciting his support in the affairs of Hungary. (Orig. Lat.) Cracow, May 7, 1527. 103.
  • 42. Chr.de Schydlovyeen, to Henry VII; complimental. (Orig. Lat.) Cracow, May 15, 1528. 103. b.
  • 43. Nic. Radzivil, to Edward VI; in behalf of Albert Bishop. (Orig. Lat.) Vilna, July 24, 1551. 105.
  • 44. Sigismund Augustus K. of Poland, to Q. Mary; requesting a restitution of goods to Laur. Tentzel, a merchant of Danzig. (Orig. Lat.) Kniffin, Nov. 4, 1553. 106.
  • 45. Bona, Q. Dowager of Poland, to Q. Mary; congratulating her on her marriage. (Orig. Lat.) Warsaw, July 8, 1554. 108.
  • 46. Sigismund Aug. K. of Poland, to Q. Elizabeth; apologising for some restraint put upon English ships at Danzig. (Orig. Lat.) Kniffin, July 13, 1567. 112.
  • 47. Sigismund Aug. K. of Poland, to Q. Elizabeth; on the same subject. (Orig. Lat.) Kniffin, March 8, 1568. 115.
  • 48. A minute of the above letter, but the date is Elbing, March 13. 116.
  • 49. The magistrates of Danzig, to Q. Elizabeth; justifying themselves concerning certain complaints made against them by Wm. John, and Th. Martin, English subjects. (Lat.) Danzig, March 10, 1568. 117.
  • 50. Sigismund Aug. of Poland, to Q. Elizabeth; touching the claims of the Martins. (Orig. Lat.) Kniffin, April 27, 1568. 121.
  • 51. The magistrates of Danizg, to Q. Elizabeth; on the claims of the Martins. (Orig. Lat.) Danzig, Nov. 8, 1568. 123.
  • 52. The senate of Poland, to the Emp. Maximilian II; on the flight of their king, Henry de Valois. (Lat.) Cracow, June 21, 1574. 125.
  • 53. Five letters of Henry de Valois, [Henry III of France.] to the senate of Poland, the Bp. of Cracow, and other Polish lords; on his withdrawing from them. (Lat.) Cracow, June 18, 1574. 128.
  • 54. Stephen Bathor, K. of Poland, to Henry III. K. of Fr. (late K. of Poland) conciliatory, and desiring him to give orders about the effects and debts he had left behind in Poland. (Lat.) Cracow, May 29, 1576. 132.
  • 55. A narrative of the proceedings in Poland since the death of Sigism. Augustus; concerning the election of a king. (Lat.) 135.
  • 56. The Palatine and Castellan of Sedomir, to ......... by Conrad Breslausky, deputed by the protestants in Poland into France. (Orig. Lat.) Stobnicia, June 10, 1573. 137.
  • 57. The magistrates of Danzig, to the senate of Poland; a vindication of themselves. (Lat.) 1577. 139.
  • 58. Articles of an agreement between the K. of Poland, and the city of Danzig: published at Marienburg, Dec. 12, 1577. 144. b.
  • 59. A league between Amurath III. emperor of the Turks, and Stephen K. of Poland; with an oration of the Turkish ambassador to the K. of Poland. 1577. 146.
  • 60. A transcript of a convention between Q. Elizabeth and the city of Elbing: with various observations, attested by the magistrates of the said city, Nov. 20, 1581; and transmitted to the queen at the request of Dr. John Rogers, her orator. (Lat.) 155.
  • 61. The magistrates of Elbing, to Q. Elizabeth; reporting the proceedings of a commission on commercial affairs against Danzig. (Lat.) Nov. 14, 1584. 190.
  • 62. Q. Elizabeth, to Stephen K. of Poland, (more probably to Albert Frederick D. of Prussia); desiring him to confirm her treaty with Elbing. (Lat.) Greenwich, Jan. 16, 1584-5. 193.
  • 63. The D. of Prussia, (Albert Frederick; or Geo. Frederick, the administrator in his name) about the confirmation of the treaty with Elbing, and seemingly an answer to the above. (Lat.) Konigsberg, April 6, 1585, 197.
  • 64. Sigismund III. whilst heir to the crowns of Sweden and Poland, to Q. Elizabeth; recommending John à Beltzegk. (Orig. Lat.) Stekeburgh, Aug. 23, 1586. 199.
  • 65. Sigismund III. to Q. Elizabeth; requesting her to protect Joach. Scheel, sent by him by sea to Spain. (Lat.) Wadsten, May 22, 1587. 201.
  • 66. John, K. of Sweden, to Q. Elizabeth; requesting her to protect Olaus Werne, a sea captain, going to Spain. (Lat.) Wadsten, May 1, 1587. 203.
  • 67. Christopher Parchingius, (Parkins) to sir Fr. Walsingham; various intelligence on public affairs in Poland. (Lat.) Elbing, 1589. 205.
  • 68. A minute of a letter from Dr. Parkins, to sir Fr. Walsingham, of May 16, 1589. 207.
  • 69. The magistrates of Elbing, to Q. Elizabeth; requesting her to maintain regulations made by former agreements. (Lat.) Elbing, Sept. 6, 1589. 208.
  • 70. Sigismund III. K. of Poland, to Amurath III. Sultan; stating the friendship entertained by their mutual predecessors; and wishing to continue the same. (Lat.) Warsaw, April 6, 1590. 210.
  • 71. Q. Elizabeth, to Sigismund III. K. of Poland; in answer to his letter concerning a ship cast away at Harwich. (Lat.) Greenwich, July 28, 1590. 212.
  • 72. Sigismund III, to Q. Elizabeth; two letters in behalf of Hen. Franklyn; and requesting that John Haas may be permitted to purchase and export, free from custom, 1200 pieces of cloth. (Lat.) Warsaw, Aug. 12 and Oct. 13, 1590. 214. b.
  • 73. The magistrates of Elbing, to Q. Elizabeth; concerning the establishment of an English factory, in which they are opposed by Danzig and others. (Orig. Lat.) Elbing, Oct. 30, 1591. 218.
  • 74. Sigismund III, to Q. Elizabeth; concerning the factory at Elbing, &c. (Orig. Lat.) Warsaw, Jan. 20, 1591. 219.
  • 75. Contents of Q. Elizabeth's letters to the K. of Poland and the senate of Elbing and Lubeck; written by Dr. Parkins. Dec. 1591. 220.
  • 76. The senate of Elbing, to Q. Elizabeth; concerning the estblishment of the factory. (Lat.) Elbing, Dec. 23, 1592. 224.
  • 77. Joh. Lamoiski, chancellor of Poland, to Q. Elizaberh; requesting her to protect Sigismund Bathori, Pr. of Transylvania, against the oppressions of the Turk. (Orig. Lat.) Zamoski, Oct. 11, 1593. 226.
  • 78. Sigismund Bathori, Pr.of Transylvania, to sir Fr. Walsingham; recommending Stephen Kakasius, sent by him to Q. Elizabeth. (Orig. Lat.) Sept. 3. 1593. 227.
  • 79. A set of 18 letters on the privileges of the English in Poland; and other matters relating to that country: 228.
    • (a.) Q. Elizabeth, to the K. of Poland. (Lat.) March 12, 1594-5.
    • (b.) Dr. Parkins, to the Chancellor and Vice-ch. of Poland. (Lat.) Cracow, March 20, 1595.
    • (c.) Dr. Parkins, to the Vice-ch. (Lat.) Cracow, April 9, 1595.
    • (d.) Dr. Parkins, to the principal Secretary and Referendary. (Lat.) April 10, 1595.
    • (e.) The K. of Poland, to Q. Elizabeth. (Lat.) Scolcolm, July 20, 1594.
    • (f.) Dav. Pope of Danzig, to ........ (Lat.) March 16, 1594.
    • (g.) Answer to the above. (Lat.)
    • (h.) Dr. Parkins to the Vice-ch. (Lat.) Cracow, April 1, 1595.
    • (i.) Dr. Parkins to the merchants at Elbing, April 21, 1595.
    • (k.) Dr. Parkins to sir Robt. Cecil, July 2, 1595.
    • (l.) Dr. Parkins to sir Robt. Cecil, July 7, 1595
    • (m.) Dr. Parkins to sir Robt. Cecil, July 17, 1595
    • (n.) Dr. Parkins to sir Robt. Cecil, Nov. 18, 1595
    • (o.) Dr. Parkins to sir Robt. Cecil, Nov. 19, 1595
    • (p.) Dr. Parkins to sir Robt. Cecil, Dec. 4, 1595
    • (q.) The Dutch deputies, to Q. Elizabeth. (Fr.)
    • (r.) Dr. Parkins, to the Vice-ch. of Poland. (Lat.) Elbing, May 28, 1595.
    • (s.) Q. Elizabeth, to the K. of Poland; a draught by Dr. Parkins. (Lat.) Greenwich, July 15, 1595.
  • 80. Dr. Parkins; his relation of the things that happened on his mission to the king of Poland. 1595. 258.
  • 81. Mahomet III.. Sultam, to the chcellor of Poland; concerning the endeavours of the Spaniards to draw that kingdom into their interest. (Ital.) Feb. 10, 1596. 266.
  • 82. An oration of a Polish ambassador, to Q. Elizabeth. Greenwich, July 26, 1597. And an answer to the same; concerning the privileges of Englishmen in Poland. (Lat.) [see Camden's Annals.] 268.
  • 83. A severe censure of the Polish ambassador's oration. (Lat.) [see Camden's Annals.] 274.
  • 84. An answer of the Privy Council, to an oration of Paul a Dzialyn, ambassador from Sigismund III; K. of Poland, which he delivered July 25, 1597. Aug. 13, 1597. [see Camden's Annals.] 277.
  • 85. Mahomet III. Sultan, to Sigismund III; on the accession of the latter to the crown of Sweden; and an intended war in Hungary. 1597. 282.
  • 86. Dr. Parkins, to sir Robt. Cecil; minutes of two letters of Sept. 11, 1597, and May 29, 1598. 284.
  • 87. Instructions of Q. Elizabeth, to Geo. Carew: [afterwards Sr G. C. Lord Carew and Earl of Totness] exhibited by him to the senate of Danzig. (Lat.) Aug. 10, 1598. 286.
  • 88. Mr. Carew, to sir Robt. Cecil. Danzig, Aug. 12, and Elbing, Oct. 20, 1598. 286. b.
  • 89. A convention between the sente of Elbing, and the English factory; upon certain articles proposed by Mr. Carew. (Lat.) Nov. 6, 1598. 287. b.
  • 90. The senate of Elbing, to Q. Elizabeth; conciliatory. (Lat.) Elbing, Nov. 9, 1598. 288.
  • 91. The senate of Danzig, to Q. Elizabeth; a testimonial in favour of Carew. (Lat.) Nov. 16, 1598. 288.
  • 92. An answer to the K. of Poland, to Geo. Carew. (Lat.) 1598. 288. b.
  • 93. Joh. Zamoiski, Chanc. of Poland, to Mr. Carew; conciliatory. (Lat.) Zamoscy. Prid. Id. Nov. 1598. 289.
  • 94. Q. Elizabeth's instructions to Geo. Carew, Esq. sent into Poland. 1599. 290.
  • 95. Geo. Carew's ? report of his negociations with the D. of Brunswic, the K. of Poland, and the cities of Danzig and Elbing. (Lat.) 1599. 292. b.
  • 96. The chancellor of Poland, to sir Robt. Cecil, to Q. Elizabeth, and, to the E. of Essex. Zamoscy, June 20, 1600. 302.
  • 97. The senate of Elbing, to Q. Elizabeth. June 28, 1600. 304.
  • 98. Matthew Piscontius, Secy to the K. of Poland, to sir Robt. Cecil. (Lat.) Zamoscy, 12 Cal. July, 1600. 305.
  • 99. Dr. Parkins, to sir Robt. Cecil; concerning Sigismund Bathori. Westm. Aug. 25, 1600. 306.
  • 100. Q. Elizabeth, to the chancellor of Poland; concerning Sigismund Bathori's desire to reside in England. (Lat.) Oakland, Sept. 8, 1600. 307.
  • 101. Sir Robt. Cecil, to the chancellor of Poland; on the same subject. (Lat.) Sept.9, 1600. 308.

Dated: 1st quarter of the 15th century to 1st half of the 17th century

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Cotton MS Nero B II : Records and papers (originals and copies) concerning England and Prussia, the Hanse, Poland and Sweden, Edward III…
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1400
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1649
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Condition: outer edges of leaves damaged by fire in 1731

Materials: paper (ff. 1–69, 77, 79–85, 87–262); parchment (ff. 70–76, 78, 86)

Dimensions: approximately 310 × 255 mm

Foliation: fos. 262; 1 (early modern endleaf) + 1 (Cottonian title-page) + 260 (part 1)

Binding: British Museum 1956

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Previously owned by: the Cotton family, Bts, Conington, 17th century
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Origin: England and Poland
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