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Cotton MS Nero B IX

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040-001102650

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032-001101582

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Cotton MS Nero B IX

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Records and papers (originals and copies) concerning England, Germany and Hungary, temp. Edward I (1272–1307) to temp. James I (1603–1625), including a letter of Elizabeth I, queen of England (1558–1603), addressed to Rudolph II, Holy Roman emperor (1576–1612), 8 November 1595 (ff. 176–177: STC 9201.5, printed paper)

Scope & Content:

Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 215.

[B. IX. See Rymer, vol. XVI. 212, 219, 252, 284, 289, 301.]

1. A table of the princes of Germany at the latter end of the 16th century. (Lat.) 1.
2. Notes concerning the declaring in, and absolving from the ban of the empire. (Lat. collected by Robt. Beale at Spire.) 1603. 2.
3. A calculation of the contributions granted to the Emperor at Ratisbon. 1598. 4.
4. Collectanea on the jus publicum of the Germanic empire. (probably by Beal, and part of IX. 2.) (Lat. and German.) 5.
5. A statement of the contingent contributions of the German princes, rated at the diets of Worms, 1545, at Augsburg, 1548, and at Worms, 1550. (Germ.) 17.
6. A repertory of a grant made by Edward I, to Richard K. of th Romans. 27.
7. A repertory of divers grants made by Richard II. chiefly relating to commerce in Germany. 28.
8. Richard II's charter of liberties, granted to the merchants of the Hanse; with a confirmation of the same by inspeximus. (Lat.) 29.
9. Complaints of the merchants of Lubeck, for injuries received from English subjects: with answers. (Lat.) 33.
10. Complaints of the magistrates of Bremen, against English subjects, (Lat.) 38.
11. Complaints of the Hamburghers, against England. (Lat.) 41.
12. Complaints of the magistrates of Gripswalden, against England. (Lat.) 45.
13. Complaints of the magistrates at Stralsund, against England. (Lat.) 46.
14. Complaints of the cities of Wismar and Rostock, against England. (Lat.) 55.
15. Complaints of the merchants of the Hanse league, against England. (Lat.) 61.
16. A repertory of grants made by Henry IV. concerning commerce in Germany. 65.
17. A repertory of grants made Henry V. concerning trade in Germany. 66.
18. A repertory of grants made by Henry VI, concerning trade with the Hanse towns. 67.
19. Instructions of K. Edward IV, to W. Hatteelyf, John Rustell, and Wm. Rosse, sent ambassadors to a diet at Utrecht, to treat with the orators of the Hanse towns. (probably an original, on vellum.) Westm. Dec. 20, 1473. 74.
20. A repertory of two letters of complaints of Lubeck and Hamburgh merchants. 1476. 74.
21. A repertory of grants of Edward IV, concerning the Hanse towns. 75.
22. A repertory of instruments and letters relating to Lubeck. 76.
23. A note of an instrument of a K. of Hungary, for a treaty with Hen. VIII. 1521. 76*.
24. Ferdinand K. of Hungary (brother to Charles V.) to Henry VIII; concerning the claims set up by the count Scepusienus (Zapol) to the crown of Hungary. (Orig. Lat.) Breslaw, May 5, 1527. 77.
25. A letter, perhaps from Henry V, to a duke of Mecklemburg; remonstrating against some encroachments upon the property of his sister (Philippa?) queen of Sweden. (Lat.) Shene. 79.
26. Christopher Mont, to Secy Cromwell; stating his continual journeys, the great difficulty of meeting with the Landgrave, the prospect of a war between the Emperor and France. (Orig. Lat.) Frankfort, April 25, 1536. 80.
27. Ferdinand K. of the Romans, to Henry VIII; expressing his satisfaction at the agreement concluded between him (Henry) and his brother Charles V. (Orig. Fr.) Nuremberg, April 8, 1543. 81.
28. Q. Mary's instructions to William Erle, sent to Hamburgh, &c. Jan. 6, 1554. 82.
29. Edict of the diet of Augsburg, on matters of religion. (Low German.) 1555. 83.
30. Instruction to Q. Mary, to ....... Shelly, sent to Ferdinand K. of the Romans. Westm. Dec. 11, 1557. 85.
31. A paper touching the state of religion in Germany. (Low German.) 87.
32. Instructions of Q. Elizabeth, to sir Tho. Chaloner, sent to the emperor Ferdinand I. on her accession. Nov. 26, 1558. [see Galba B. XI. 204] 90.
33. The emperor Ferdinand I. to Q. Elizabeth; three letters; friendly, credential, and concerning some privileges. (Lat.) Augsb. June 22, Vienna, Sept. 29, and Oct. 3, 1559. 91.
34. Charles Archd.of Austria (son to the above) to Q. Elizabeth; complimental. (Lat.) Vienna, Oct. 24, 1559. 95.
35. Ferdinand I, to Q. Elizabeth; three letters, the 1st and 3d concerning the czar of Muscovy's attempts upon the Teutonic order in Livonia, and the 2d recommendatory. (Lat.) Vienna, July 28, 1560, April 16, and May 31, 1561. 96.
36. Minutes of letters from Mr. Strange and Christian Mundes; extolling the person and accomplishments of Archd. Charles, and wishing for a marriage between him and Q. Elizabeth. 1564. 100.
37. The emperor Maximilian II, to Q. Elizabeth; credential. (Lat.) Vienna, March 16, 1565. 101.
38. H. Kyllygrew, to Secy Cecil; reports his voyage to, and reception at Hamburgh. (Orig.) Hamb. March 10, 1568. [see Galba B. XI. 294.] 102.
39. Maximilian II, to Q. Elizabeth; commending her subjects at his court, particularly Wm. George. (Lat.) Vienna, Sept. 20, 1568. 103.
40. H. Killygrew, to sir Wm. Cecil; a duplicate of IX. 38, with some additional intelligence. (Orig.) Hamb. March 11, 1568. 104.
41. A paper of intelligence concerning Holland, Denmark, and Sweden. (probably from Kyllygrew.) 1569? 107.
42. The magistrates of Hamburgh, to Q. Elizabeth; requesting that their ships may not be molested in the war between her and Spain. (Orig. Lat.) Hamb. Feb. 2, 1569. 109.
43. Some exiles in Holland (probably from Cologn) to the magistrates of Cologn; remonstrating and petitioning. (Lat.) 110.
44. Q. Elizabeth, to Maxilmilian II, and Maria his empress; complimental. (two letters, the 1st Ital. and the 2d Spanish.) Hampton-court, Dec. 10, 1567. 111.
45. A paper intitled, "Libelli supplicis exemplum;" relating to some petitioners to the magistrates of Cologn. (Lat.) Feb. 3, 1570. 113.
46. A remonstrance of the protestant princes of Germany, to the Emperor; concerning the liberty of religion. (German.) Spiers, Dec. 9, 1570. 114.
47. The magistrates of Hamburgh, to Q. Elizabeth; remonstrating against some pirates who had entered the Elbe. (Lat.) Hamb. July 20, 1569. 119.
48. Minutes of letters from the emperor Maximilian II. and the magistrates of Hamburgh, to Q. Elizabeth; concerning ships. 1570-1 and 2. 120.
49. Instructions of Q. Elizabeth, to sir Phil. Sidney, sent to the emperor Rudolph II. Feb. 7, 1576. 123.
50. A decree of the Archd. Ernest, concerning the exercise of religion in the university of Vienna. (German.) June 7, 1577. 125.
No 51 omitted.
52. The emperor Rudolph II, to the magistrates of Vienna; restraining the freedom of religion. (German.) Budissig; May 6, 1577. 126.
53. Specification of a new toll, called beacon and town money, agreed upon by the town of Hamburgh. 128.
54. Stephen Powle, to Cecil? reporting various occurrences. (Orig.) Frankf. April 2, 1586. 130.
55. Instructions of Q. Elizabeth, to lord Zouch, sent into Germany. 1587. 134.
56. Instructions of Q. Elizabeth, to Robt. Beale and Richd. Salkenstall, governors of the company of merchant adventurers, sent to Hamburgh. 1588. 139.
57. The magistrates of Hamburgh, to Chanc. Hatton, Ld. Burleigh, and Secy Walsingham; recommending their secretary Sebastian a Berghen. (Lat.) July 12, 1588. 143.
58. Q. Elizabeth, to the magistrates of Hamburgh; credential in favour of Beale and Salkenstall. (Lat.) 1588. 144.
59. A declaration of Q. Elizabeth, relating to the trade with the Hanseatic towns. (Lat.) 145 b.
60. The magistrates of Lubeck, to Q. Elizabeth; demanding a ship of their's carried to London. (Orig. Lat.) Feb. 15, 1589. 149.
61. An order of Privy Council, concerning the forfeiture of ammunition carried by the Easterlings to the enemy. Nonsuch, July 27, 1589. 150.
62. Minutes of several letters from the senate of Hamburgh, &c. to Q. Elizabeth, and the Ld. Treasurer, 1591 and 2. 155.
63. The magistrates of Hamburgh, to Q. Elizabeth; touching the cause of Leake and Sodden. (Lat.) Aug. 1592. 157.
64. Minutes of letters from the senate and agents of Hamburgh, to the English ministry. 1592 and 3. 158.
65. Superscription of a letter to the emperor Rudolph II. 159.
66. The negociation of Dr. [Christopher] Parkins with the Emperor at Prague. July, 1593. 160.
67. The emperor Rudolph II, to Q. Elizabeth; about some goods seized by English subjects. (Lat.) Prague, Aug. 26, 1593. 166.
68. The senate of Hamburgh, to the Ld. Treasurer; desiring that due punishment may be inflicted in some malefactors. (Lat.) April 4, 1594. 167.
69. A minute of a letter from the senate of Hamburgh, to Q. Elizabeth. May 5, 1595. 168.
70. Rudolph II, to Q. Elizabeth; touching the Hanse towns, &c. Prague, July 15, 1595. 169.
71. Dr. Parkins, to the Ld. Treasurer; concerning a letter of the Emperor. London, Nov. 12, 1595. 170. b.
72. Q. Elizabeth's answer to the Emperor's letter IX. 70. (Lat. printed.) Richm. Nov. 8, 1595. 171.
73. Dr. Parkins, to sir Robt. Cecil, and the Ld. Treasurer; three letters concerning the Hanse: with two letters of his to the said Hanse. 1591. (Lat.) Oct. 17 and 27, 1595. 173.
74. A paper concerning the Hanse; and of the arrest of Hamburgh goods. 179.
75. Rudolph II; his patent creating Tho, earl of Arundel a count of the empire. (Lat.) Prague, Dec. 14, 1595. 181.
76. Q. Elizabeth, to the emperor Rudolph II; acknowledging the honour conferred on the E. of Arundel. (Lat.) Richm. March 13, 1595-6. 184.
77. Rudolph II, to Q. Elizabeth; answer to the above. (Lat.) Prague, Aug. 5, 1596. 186. b.
78. Q. Elizabeth, to Rudolph. II; recommending the E. of Arundel. (Lat.) Westm. Feb. 10, 1579-80. 187. b.
79. Minute of a letter from Rudolph II, to Q. Elizabeth; concerning a ship, Aug. 4, 1597. 189.
80. The magistrates of Stade, to the gevernors of the company of the merchant adventurers; concerning their trade. (Lat.) Feb. 3, 1601. 190.
81. Reineris Langius, to sir Robt. Cecil, and John Wheeler, Secy to the English merchants adventurers at Middleburgh; complimental, and on some commercial affairs. (Lat.) Stade, Feb. 3 and 4, 1601. 195. b.
82. The magistrates of Stade, to the Secretary? concerning some competition between them and the town of Lubeck, at the imperial court. (Lat.) July 5, 1601. 200.
83. Mr. Forres, to the Ld. Treasurer; reports that Stade wishes to renew a contract with the English company. (Lat.) May 11, 1596. 201.
84. The magistrates of Stade, to James I; on his accession. (Lat.) July 17, 1603. 202.
85. The magistrates of Stade, to sir Robt. Cecil; cautioning him concerning the jealousy of the Hanseatic league, on account of their intercourse with England. (Lat.) Aug. 25, 1604. 204.
86. A paper entitled "Stade to be admitted rather than Hamburgh readmitted the place of the merchants residence." 205.
87. Andreas Cardinalis Bathori, to Q. Elizabeth; three letters, conciliatory, and on the affairs of Transilvania. (Lat.) Helspergen. Sept. 1593. Schmolem, July 10, 1594, and Heilperg, June 1, 1595. 206.
88. Steph. Bathori, to sir Wm. Cecil; on his affairs, and those of Transylvania (Lat.) Halsperg, June 1, 1595. 208. b.
89. Q. Elizabeth, to And. and Steph. Bathori; lamenting the unhappy state of their family, and of Transylvania. (Lat.) Greenwich, July 14, 1595. 210. b.

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

Collection Area:

Western Manuscripts

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Cotton Collection

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032-001101582
040-001102650

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Cotton MS : Cotton Manuscripts

Cotton MS Nero B IX : Records and papers (originals and copies) concerning England, Germany and Hungary, temp. Edward I (1272–1307) to temp. James…

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Languages:

English
French
German
Italian
Latin
Low German
Spanish

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Latin

Start Date:

1400

End Date:

1649

Date Range:

1st quarter of the 15th century-1st half of the 17th century

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Physical Characteristics:

Condition: leaves damaged by fire in 1731

Materials: paper (ff. 1–69, 76–217); parchment (ff. 70–75)

Dimensions: approximately 350 × 220 mm

Foliation: fos. 217; 2 (ff. 1–2: early modern endleaves) + 215 (ff. 3–217)

Binding: British Museum 1859

Custodial History:

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

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Origin: England, Germany and Hungary

Publications:

Pollard, A. W., & G. R. Redgrave, A Short-Title Catalogue of Books Printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland, and of English Books printed abroad, 1475-1640 [STC], revised by W. A. Jackson, F. S. Ferguson & Katharine F. Pantzer, 3 vols (London, 1976–91)

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