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Cotton MS Nero B V

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040-001102646

Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:

032-001101582

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Cotton MS Nero B V

Title:

Records and papers (predominantly copies) concerning England and Denmark, 1598–1612

Scope & Content:

Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 334.

[See Rymer, vol. XII. 381. vol. XVI. 396, 429, 438, 440, 441, 451, 460, 462, 463, 464, 466, 467, 468, 472, 478, 485, 486.]

1. Queen Elizabeth's inspeximus of a treaty concluded between Henry VII. K. of England and John King of Denmark. Copenh. Jan. 20, 1490. (vid. Rym. XII. 381.) the inspeximus is dated March 31, 1600. (Lat.) 4. b.
2. Q. Elizabeth's inspeximus of a treaty between Henry VIII K. of Enlgand and Christiern K of Denmark. June 30, 1523. (vid. Rymer XIII. 798.) The inspex. is of March 31, 1600. 10.
3. The Danish commissioners at Emden, to Q. Elizabeth; signifying their appointment, and arrival at Emden; and remonstrating that no English commissioners had yet arrived. (Lat.) Emden, May 8, 1600. 16.
4. Q. Elizabeth, to Christian IV. K. of Denmark; concerning delays that had taken place in the negociations at Emden; and subsequent grievances. (Lat.) April, 1602. 23.
5. Q. Elizabeth, to Steph. Leseuuer (Lesure) her agent in Denmark; instructing him concerning a difference that had arisen between Charles prince (afterwards K.) of Sweden and the K. of Denmark. Greenwich, May 15, 1602. 27.
6. Christian IV. to Q. Elizabeth; in answer to V. 4. (Lat.) Cronenburg, May 29, 1602. 28.
7. Q. Elizabeth, to Christian IV; concerning the commissioners whom she meant to send to settle all differences between them. (Lat.) Greenwich, July 15, 1602. 36.
8. Q. Elizabeth's commission, appointing Ld. Eure, sir J. Herbert, and Dr. Dan. Dun, to treat with the Danish commissioners at Bremen. (Lat.) Oatlands, Aug. 29. 1602. 43.
9. Christian IV; his commission appointing Mandropius Parsbergius, Arnold Huitfeld, and Jonas Charisius, to treat with the English commissioners at Bremen. (Lat.) Copenh. Sept. 10, 1602. 44.
10. Instructions to Ld. Eure, and the two other commissioners, sent to Bremen; Steph. Lesure being added to the number as an assistant. 1602. 46.
11. Q. Elizabeth; four letters of recommendation in behalf of her commissioners going to Bremen; 1. to Otho D, of Brunswic Lunenb. Harburg. Oatlands, Aug. 30, 1602. 2. to the Archb. of Bremen; 3. to the magistrates of Bremen; and 4. to the magistrates of Staden: the three last dated Oatlands, Aug. 27, 1602. (Lat.) 61.
12. A declaration of the grievances the company of Eastland merchants sustained in the Sound of Denmark; and their requests for redress thereof, to be handled in the treaty appointed at Bremen. Aug. 1602. 65.
13. The requests ofmthe Eastlans merchants in brief. 1602. 72.
14. A brief statement of a quarrel between Marc. Hessius, and Hen. Sackford, about some outrage at sea. (Lat.) 76.
15. A breviate of the loss of the five ships of Hull that were taken by the Danes in May 1599, at Wardhouse. 77.
16. A remonstrance concerning the tolls called "Last-Gelt," the 100th penny, &c. signed Lau. Tomson. 78.
17. An account seemingly of sums claimed by Danish individuals. 79. b.
18. Breviates of the claims of several Danes for indemnifications. 80. b.
19. A remonstrance of the Eastland merchants, against the Last-Gelt, 100th penny, &c. 89. b.
20. An account of the excessive customs paid in the Sound. 90.
21. Mr. Causop's note of tolls in Denmark. 91.
22. Some clauses of treaties between England and Denmark, concerning the navigation in the North Seas. (Lat.) 91. b.
23. A severe invective against the Danes, proved from history. (Lat.) 94.
24. A collection of judicial authorities, concerning the freedom of navigation and commerce. (Lat.) 97.
25. Four notes of the English to the Danish commissioners at Bremen, on their arrival (Lat.) 1602. 101.
26. Nine articles, being reciprocal letters of the English and Danish commissioners at Bremen; from the 13 to the 21 of Oct. 1602. (Lat.) 108.
27. Tho. Styles, to Mr. Shepperd; concerning the stubbornness of the Danes in the negociations at Bremen. Stade, Oct. 21, 1602. 127.
28. Grievances against the K. of Denmark; addressed to the Lds. ambassadors at Bremen, by Hen. Shepperd. Oct. 22, 1602. 128.
29. A duplicate of Styles's letter, V. 27. 129. b.
30. A note of kerseys and clothes taken out of the God's Grace of Hull, in Oct. 1598, and detained by the K. of Denmark. 130. b.
31. Six papers that passed between the English and Danish commissioners at Bremen; from Oct. 23, to Nov. 3, 1602. (Lat.) 131.
32. Sir Robt. Cecil, to the English commissioners at Bremen; instructing them concerning a difference that had arisen between the count and the town of Emden. Richmond, Oct. 29, 1603. 152.
33. Christian IV, to Q. Elizabeth; stating the complaints of some of his subjects concerning piracies committed on them by Englishmen, &c. (Lat.) Copenh. Aug. 4, 1602. 153. b.
34. An answer to the complaints stated in the above letter. 1602. 155.
35. Seventeen papers which passed between the English and Danish commissioners at Bremen, in the month of Nov. 1602. 158.
36. Minutes of some of the proceedings of the commissioners at Bremen. Nov. 1602. 187.
37. A draught of a recess between the English and Danish commissioners at Bremen. (Lat.) 1602. 191.
38. Christain IV, to the English commissioners at Bremen: credence of his commissioners sent to meet them. (Lat.) Copenh. Sept. 10, 1602. 193. b.
39. The Lords of Council, to the English commissioners at Bremen; signifying certain steps taken in England concerning the intercourse with Denmark; and about their negociations concerning the trade with Germany. Whitehall, Jan. 5, 1602-3. 194.
40. The English, to the Danish commissioners at Bremen; desiring them to procure a standard ot tarif of weights and measures. (Lat. a draught.) Feb. 12, 1603. 196.
41. "Recessus colloquii Bremensis." two counterparts. Nov. 26, 1602. 197.
42. The English commissioners at Bremen, to the lords of council: a report of their proceedings with the Danish and Imperial commissioners. Bremen, Dec. 1, 1602. 200.
43. The English commissioners at Bremen, to the lords of council; concerning the credence of the Imperial commissioners (Baron Minquitz, &c.) the affairs of Emden, &c. Bremen, Dec. 1, 1602. 209.
44. A rough draught of V. 42. Dec. 1, 1602. 211.
45. Christian IV, to the E. of Salisbury (Robt. Cecil) recommending the concerns of Wm. Ellenet. (Lat.) Colmar, Aug. 17, 1611, 234.
46. Th. and Hen. Hardcastle's libel for Danish spoils: addressed to the English commissioners at Bremen. (Lat.) 1602? 235.
47. The lords of council, to the English commissioners at Bremen. Jan. 5, 1602-3. 241.
48. A duplicate of the letter of the Lds. of council. V. 39. Jan. 5, 1602-3. 241.
49. An answer to some questions proposed on the part of the Danish commissioners, concerning piracies. (Lat.) 243.
50. The English commissioners at Bremen? to the prince of Sweden; concerning a proposal of their repairing to a congress for settling certain differences betweeen Sweden and Denmark. Feb. 1603? 246. b.
51. A remembrance of the Eastland merchants, to Mr. Rich. Lews, armourer; for his voyage now appointed to Bremen and Denamrk. Feb. 1603? 247.
52. The English commissioners, to the late Danish commissioners at Bremen, and to the Danish council; a duplicate, with some additions, of V. 40. (Lat.) Bremen, Feb. 12, 1603. 248. b.
53. Remembrances for Mr. Alex. Covert, sent by the English commissioners to the late Danish commissioners at Bremen, with the preceding letter. Feb, 1603. 250.
54. The late Danish, to the English commissioners at Bremen; acknowledging the receipt of V. 52. and signifying that they had not opened the same, the superscription being to the council as well as to themselves. (Lat.) Copenh. April 12, 1603. 251.
55. Heads of matters concerning which the K. of Denmark is to be required to give ample instructions to the ambassadors he intends to send to England. June, 1603. 254.
56. Christian IV, to James I. K. of England; two letters in commendation of the E. of Rutland and Wm. Constable, whom James had sent to Christian on an embassy. (Lat.) Cronenburg, July 16, 1603. 257.
57. Postulata mercatorum Anglorum legatis regis Daniae exhibita; cui adduntur regis Daniae responsa. Nov. 1603. 261. b.
58. Responsum Christiani IV, comiti Ritlandiae Jacobi I. legato datum. (Lat.) Cronenb. July 16, 1603. 268.
59. "Acta commissarior. Sermi regis Daniae, in negotio de Lappia." Valdae, April 6, 1603. 273.
60. "Sententia commissar. majestatis Daniae, in negotio de arce Livonia, Sonnenburg." Valdae, April 6, 1603. 285.
61. "Acta commissarior. regiae Maj. Daniae, in causa de vectigali et mercibus a Daniae emptis exigi inceptis." Valdae, April 6, 1603. 295.
62. "Acta commissarior. regis Daniae, in negotio de jure trium coronarum." Valdae, April 6, 1603. 301.
63. "Sententia commissarior. regis Sueciae in praefatis quatuor causis seu litibus; 1. de Lappia; 2. de arce Sonnenburg; 3. de vectigali; and 4. de jure trium coronarum." Elaksobek, April 6, 1603. 303. b.
64. Christian IV, to James I; a credence in favour of Dr. Jonas Charisius. (Orig. Lat.) Friderichsb. Jan. 4, 1612. 324.
65. The Polish privy council or commissioners? to Q. Elizabeth; in answer to three letters of her's, concerning the privileges, &c. (Lat.) 325.
66. Tho. Smith, to the English commissioners att Bremen? [Sir Julius Caesar?] inclosing a letter from the K. of Denmark; and mentioning some matters which the Ld. Treasurer desires them to take into consideration. (Orig.) June. [1609] 328.
67. The magistrates of Berghen in Norway, to James I; representing certain grievances. (Lat.) Berghen, Jan. 12, 1609. [enclosed in the above (66)] 330.
68. Instructions for Mr. D. Fletcher, employed by the company of Eastland merchants to treat with Dr. Charisius about the removal of the trade to the town of Crimpe, by the mediation of John Rolt. 333.

Collection Area:

Western Manuscripts

Project / Collection:

Cotton Collection

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032-001101582
040-001102646

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Cotton MS : Cotton Manuscripts

Cotton MS Nero B V : Records and papers (predominantly copies) concerning England and Denmark, 1598–1612

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Languages:

English
Latin

Scripts:

Latin

Start Date:

1600

End Date:

1624

Date Range:

1st quarter of the 17th century

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Physical Characteristics:

Condition: outer edges of leaves damaged by fire in 1731

Materials: paper

Dimensions: approximately 325 × 215 mm

Foliation: fos. 289; 1 (f. 1: post-medieval endleaf) + 288 (ff. 2-289)

Binding: British Museum 1962, re-using the boards of the 17th century Cottonian binding

Custodial History:

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

Administrative Context:

Origin: England and Denmark

Material Type:

Archives and Manuscripts

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