Cotton MS Galba C III

Records and papers concerning England and the Low Countries, 1566-1570.

f. 3r-3v: Articles granted by the magistrates of Brussels, and the Count of Mansfeld. For the public worship of Protestants. August 25 1566. Flemish.

ff. 3v-6r: Paper concerning the necessity of an indulgence to the Protestants. Addressed to Margaret, Duchess of Parma. [1566]. French.

ff. 6r-11r: Paper titled ‘Extraits du discours et remonstrances par ceux de la religion; exhibés aux Gra...’. [1566]. French.

f. 12r-12v: Report said to be intended for Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont. Concerning the state of Valenciennes with regard to the Protestants, and requesting his help in their favour. Valenciennes, September 1 1566.

f. 13r: Letter from Charles de Revel and Ghislam de Fiennes to Margaret, Duchess of Parma. Requesting her to send an Admiral, possibly Lamoral, Count of Egmont, or another Lord to Valenciennes, to regulate matters of religion. Valenciennes, September 4 1566. French.

f. 14r-14v: Letter to Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont, possibly from Charles de Revel and Ghislam de Fiennes. Representing the state of Valenciennes with regard to religion, and requesting his advice and support. Valenciennes, September 4 1566. French.

f. 15r-15v: Letter from Charles de Revel and Ghislam de Fiennes to Margaret, Duchess of Parma. Requesting she send a Lord to Valenciennes to regulate matters. September 16 1566. French.

f. 16r-16v: Letter from Charles de Revel and Ghislam de Fiennes to Philip de Noircarmes. Requesting his assistance with affairs in Valenciennes. Valenciennes, September 21 1566. French.

f. 17r: Confirmation of a contract entered into by the people of Valenciennes and their government. Valenciennes, September 1566. French.

f. 18r-18v: Letter from Charles de Revel and Ghislam de Fiennes to Philip de Montmorency, Count of Horn. Concerning the affairs of Valenciennes. Valenciennes, September 4 1566. French.

ff. 19r-20r: Declaration of toleration of religion at Tournay. September 8 1566. French.

f. 21r: Letter from Philip de Noircarmes to Monsieur D’Audrignies. Concerning his visit to settle the affairs of Valenciennes. Cambray, September 21 1566. French.

ff. 22r-24v: Paper titled ‘Response aux articles que ceux du consistoire de la nouvelle religion de la ville de Valenciennnes ont exhibé, pour la pacification des troubles de la ditte ville, à Monseigr de Noircarmes’. October 4 1566. French.

f. 25r: Letter from Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont, to Monsieur D’Audrignies and de Lumbres. In answer to their intelligence concerning some machinations against him. Sottingen, October 5 1566.

ff. 28r-30v: Letter from the people of Valenciennes to Margaret, Duchess of Parma. Justifying themselves against the charge of rebellion. October 1566. French.

f. 31r: Letter from some commissioners sent to settle the affairs of Valenciennes. October 1566. French.

f. 32r: Summary of petitions presented by the Protestants of Valenciennes to the Duchess of Parma and the minister. On the subject of their town being beseiged, and themselves declared rebels. October 1566. French.

f. 33r-33v: Extract of a letter from Margaret, Duchess of Parma, to the Count de Hoochstrate. Concerning his visit to London to relieve William, Prince of Orange, whilst the Prince goes to regulate some affairs in his government. October 8 1566. French.

f. 34r-34v: Paper titled ‘Duplique du Sr Noircarmes, aux articles presentés par ceux du consistoire de la nouvelle religion à Valenciennes’. October 1566. French.

f. 35r: Extract from a letter reporting the steps taken for the reduction of Valenciennes. October 1566. French.

ff. 35r-36r: Placart by Philip de Noircarmes, governor of Hainault. For disarming the inhabitants of Valenciennes. January 4 1566/6. French.

f. 36r-36v: Conditions offered by Philip de Noircarmes to the people of Valenciennes. With their answers. French.

f. 38r: Letter from Charles de Revel and Ghislam de Fiennes to William, Prince of Orange. Reporting their endeavours for settling the religious worship of the Protestants at Valenciennes. Valenciennes, September 6 1566. French.

ff. 39r-41v: Plan of an agreement for settling the affairs of Valenciennes. Proposed by Philip de Noircarmes and the deputies of the Protesants in Valenciennes. October 14 1566. French.

f. 42r-42v: Letter from the Protestants of Antwerp to the Count de Hoochstrate, Governor of Antwerp. Requesting him to forward a petition they have drawn up for the King. October 17 1566. French.

f. 43r: Letter from Philip de Noircarmes to Monsieur D’Audrignies and de Lumbres. Concerning the final settlement of the agreement relating to Valenciennes. Quesnoy, October 29 1566. French.

f. 44r-44v: Remonstrance sent from the Protestants of Antwerp to the Count de Hoochstrate and the magistrates of that town. November 7 1566. Flemish.

f. 45r-45v: Remonstrances and proceedings of the deputies of Louvain. November 13 1566. Flemish.

ff. 46r-47r: Remonstrance sent to a state or council. Against certain military oppressions. November 15 1566. Flemish.

ff. 48r-49v: Petition from the three states of Brabant to the Duchess of Savoy. Requesting to meet for deliberations regarding their religious dissentions. November […] and 19, 1566. Flemish. With a summary of the answer given by the Duchess of Savoy. French.

f. 50r-50v: Placart of King Philip II of Spain. Summoning a meeting of deputies of the states at Brussels. Brussels, November 20 1566. Flemish.

f. 51r-51v: Letter from the Magistrates of Valenciennes. Certifying the good services rendered by Monsieur D’Audrignies and de Lumbres in quelling the disturbances in their town. [August] 1566. French.

ff. 52r-53v: Letter from the Magistrates of Antwerp, possibly to William, Prince of Orange. Reporting that they have refused a licence to certain Protestants (Bellerine) to preach in their city. November 23 1566. French.

f. 54r-54v: Ordinance of William, Prince of Orange, Governor of Holland. Concerning a place of worship for the Protestants. Utrecht, November 28 1566. Flemish.

f. 55r-55v: Address to the states of Brabant. November 28 1566. Flemish.

f. 56r: Letter from the deputies of the states of Brabant to Margaret, Duchess of Parma. Concerning the troubles in their province. 1566. Flemish.

ff. 57r-58v: Draft letter addressed to Margaret, Duchess of Parma. Reporting some troubles concerning affairs of religion, possibly at Valenciennes. 1566. French.

ff. 59r-61v: Commission or instruction for deputies of Antwerp. Concerning an assembly of the States General. December 1 1566. Flemish.

ff. 62v-63v: Letter from the Magistrates of Antwerp to William, Prince of Orange. Concerning Protestant preachers (Corranus or Bellerine). Antwerp, December 1 1566. With another copy of the letter above (ff. 52r-53v). November 23 1566. French.

ff. 64r-68r: Letter from the Magistrates of Malines to Margaret, Duchess of Parma. Concerning Protestant preachers. Malines, December 17 1566. French.

f. 69r: Articles concerning the leave granted to Protestant preachers. French.

ff. 70r-72r: Letter from Margaret, Duchess of Parma, to the Magistrates of Antwerp. Ordering the restraint of the exercise of the Protestant religion. Brussels, December 4 1566. French.

ff. 73r-75v: Letter from the Magistrates of Antwerp to Margaret, Duchess of Parma. Reporting their proceedings towards restraining the Protestants. December 1566. French.

f. 77r-77v: Letter from William, Prince of Orange to the Magistrates of Antwerp. Approving of their reasons for prohibiting Bellerine’s preaching. Utrecht, December 6 1566. French.

ff. 78r-80v: Letter from the Magistrates, or Senate, of Antwerp, to their deputies at Brussels. Concerning the preaching of Corranus or Bellerine. December 2 1566. Flemish. With a letter in response. December 10 1566. Flemish.

f. 81r-81v: Letter from Margaret, Duchess of Parma, to the Count de Hoochstrate and the Magistrates of Antwerp. Concerning Bellerine. Brussels, December 17 1566.

f. 82r-82v: Paper addressed to the Magistrates of Antwerp. Concerning some regulations on affairs of religion. No date.

ff. 83r-85r: List of national regiments in the Low Countries, with their monthly pay. 1566. French.

ff. 86r-90r: Paper titled ‘Discours contre les persecutions, placarts, meme moderations, conçu Anno 1566 aux Pays Bas’. French.

f. 91r: Petition from the Catholics of Antwerp to their Governor and Magistrates. Desiring measures to restore matters to their old footing. 1566. French.

ff. 92r-93v: Paper titled ‘Avertissemens du Pr. D'Orange aux habitans des Pays Bas: pro lege rege et grege’. [1568]. French.

ff. 94r-97v: Propositions, with answers, relating to the religious affairs of Antwerp. With a list of the favourers of the Protestants, and their ministers. 1566. French.

f. 98r-98v: Placart of the Count de Hoochstrate. Against the admission of strollers into Antwerp. [1566].

ff. 99r-100v: Remonstrance of the people of Brabant. Requesting that they be ruled according to their privileges, especially concerning matters of religion. 1566.

f. 101r-101v: Letter to the Duchess of Savoy. Requesting that the Protestants may not be oppressed. January 20 1567. French.

f. 102r-102v: Letter from some inhabitants of Antwerp to William, Prince of Orange. Thanking him for his good offices. [1566].

ff. 103r-104v: Paper on the privileges of Brabant. Possibly part of a letter addressed to the Magistrates of Antwerp, by their deputies. 1566.

f. 106r-106v: Letter from Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, to Cardinal Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle. Encouraging him to enforce strict discipline in the church. Brussels, March 11 1567/8. French.

ff. 107r-109v: Placart of King Philip II of Spain. Summoning certain Protestants (defaulters on a former citation) to appear before his commissioners at Antwerp. April 13 1567/8. French.

f. 110r-110v: Letter from William, Prince of Orange to Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. Complimenting him on his arrival in the Low Countries and cautioning him against false aspersions concerning the Prince. Dillenburg, September 8 1567. French.

ff. 111r-113v: Letter from Margaret, Duchess of Parma, to the Magistrates of Antwerp. Concerning a citadel to be built there. With a petition and answer. June 28 1567. French.

f. 114r-114v: Letter from the Magistrates of Antwerp to Margaret, Duchess of Parma. Promising to watch the motions of their citizens, and discussing the arms they are to be allowed. With marginal answers, or orders. Antwerp, July 8 1567. French.

ff. 115r-116r: Remonstrance addressed to Margaret, Duchess of Parma. Concerning the building of a citadel at Antwerp. June 1567. French.

f. 117r: Letter from Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, possibly to the Count of Nuenar. Concerning Philip de Montmorency, Count of Horn. Louvain, August 22 1567. Spanish.

ff. 118r-125r: Paper titled ‘Remonstrance au roy, et justification de la requete des nobles touchant le fait de la religion dans les Pays Bas. 1567. French.

ff. 127r-128r: Letter from an inhabitant of Tournay to his brother at Wesel. Mentioning several instances of the cruelties of the Spanish forces. [1567]. French.

f. 129r-129v: Letter from Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, to the Magistrates of Antwerp. Reporting the resignation of Margaret, Duchess of Parma, and his appointment to her place. Brussels, December 31 1567. French.

ff. 130r-133v: Articles concerning calling in the Archduke Matthias. Seemingly drawn up by malcontents in the Low Countries. With marginal answers. 1577. French.

f. 134r-134v: Two letters from Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, and Margaret, Duchess of Parma, to the Magistrates of Antwerp. Explaining and relieving a rigorous edict. Brussels, September 10 and 11 1567.

ff. 135r-136v: Remonstrance from the people of Antwerp. Concerning a general pardon, and articles demanded. 1567. French.

ff. 137r-138v: Letter from King Philip II of Spain to the city of Antwerp. Authorising Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, as Governor, until his arrival. Madrid, October 13 1567. French.

f. 139r: Petition from the Protestants of Antwerp to the Count de Hoochstrate. Requesting Margaret, Duchess of Parma, visit the city, to quell the troubles therein. [1567]. French.

f. 141r: List of the new Council. December 30 1567.

ff. 142r-143v: Paper titled ‘Precis des horribles points et articles, conclus par le duc D'Albe dans son nouveau conseil de douze’ September 18 1568.

ff. 144r-147v: Minutes of 18 letters from Dr John Mann, Dean of Gloucester, at Madrid, to Queen Elizabeth I, the Privy Council, and William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Chiefly concerning Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. March 25 to November 14 1567.

f. 148r-148v: Letter from one J. Junius, possibly to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Recommending Cornelius de Vos, a Belgian refugee. London, January 5 [1567-70]. Latin.

ff. 149r-152r: Paper on declarations made to the Spanish ambassador by the Lord Admiral and William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Concerning the rigorous proceedings of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, and trade with the Low Countries. January 8 1568/9. English and Latin.

ff. 152v-153r: Remembrance of the Lord Mayor and other merchants in London. Concerning the arrest of merchants born within the obedience of King Philip II. January 8 1568/9.

f. 154r-154v: Letter from Hieronymo Curielis, detained in England. With an interpretation of the true meaning of a passage in a Spanish letter of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, ‘grandes e pequeños’. Latin and French.

f. 155r-155v: Draft expostulation of some Lords of the Council, with Don Guerau D’Espes, Spanish ambassador. Concerning some improper expressions in his letters to Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. Corrected by William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. January 13 1568/9.

f. 156r: Letter from Don Guerau D’Espes, Spanish ambassador, to the Privy Council. Explaining the expressions which have been the source of complaints. London, January 16 1569. Spanish.

f. 157r-157v: Minutes of matters for negotiation with J. D’Assonville. January 29 1568/9. In the handwriting of William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley.

ff. 158r-162v: Statement on Spanish ships impeding the navigation of English ships, and related negotiations. Also on the improper expressions in letters from Don Guerau D’Espes, Spanish ambassador, to Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. January 18 1568/9. Taken from a copy in the handwriting of William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley.

ff. 163r-165r: Copy of the golden bull granted by Emperor Charles IV. 1349. French.

ff. 165r-166v: Paper titled ‘Confederation, ou conspiration des princes, contre les reformées, projectée comme ou pense par les Cardinal de Lorraine et Granvelle’. No date. French.

ff. 166v-171v: Paper titled ‘Compromis des nobles protestans’. French and Flemish.

ff. 171v-174v: Paper titled ‘Moyen pour remettre l'Empire en l'anciennce grandeur; [...] et pour reduire les affaires des Pays Bas’. French.

ff. 174v-175v: Paper titled ‘Lettres closes aux commis de Hollande, pour annoter les biens des suspects, ou notés de rebellion’. January 1568/9. French.

ff. 175v-176v: Paper titled ‘Extrait de certaine ordonnance faite par le duc d'Albe, touchant les officiers des comtes prisonniers’. January 1568/9.

ff. 177r-178v: Letter from Don Guerau D’Espes, Spanish ambassador, to Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. Complaining of his treatment by the English council. London, January 10 1568/9. Spanish.

f. 179r-179v: Two letters from King Philip II of Spain to his cities and nobles. With a letter from the Duke D’Infantasgo to King Philip II. All concerning the imprisonment of Prince Charles. January 1568.

f. 180r-180v: Statement of a negotiation relating to a Spanish ambassador, possibly Don Guerau D’Espes. No date.

ff. 181r-183v: Declaration of Don Guerau D’Espes, Spanish ambassador. In justification of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. Spanish.

f. 184r: Minutes, possibly of the Privy Council.

ff. 185r-186v: Instructions from Queen Elizabeth I to the Marquis of Winchester and others of the Privy Council. On their appointment to enquire into the causes relating to the arrest of Spanish subjects. Westminster, February 29 1568.

f. 187r: Letter from J. D’Assonville to Queen Elizabeth I. Desiring an audience, and a passport to send to Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, for further orders. London, February 5 1568. French.

f. 188r: Letter from the Marquis of Winchester and Sir Francis Mildmay to an unknown recipient. On a financial arrangement relating to the Prebend of Sitton in Buckinghamshire. February 10 1568/9.

ff. 189r-193v: Letter from J. D’Assonville to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, and Sir Francis Mildmay. On the matters he had to declare from King Philip II, and Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. February 22 1568. With a draft discussion of the declaration, corrected by William Cecil. 1568.

f. 194r: Fragment of a licence concerning navigation. November 29 [no year]. Spanish.

ff. 196r-201r: Letter from King Philip II of Spain to Wolfgang, Count Palatine. Concerning the affairs of the Netherlands. May 5 1568. French.

f. 202r-202v: Report sent from the Crown lawyers at Brussels to Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. Concerning the trial of Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont. Brussels, May 8 1568. French.

f. 204r-204v: Letter from the solicitor of Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont, to Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. Requesting a delay in the trial of the Count, with the Duke’s consent. Brussels, May 8 1568. French.

f. 205r-205v: Fiscal instrument, demanding a proceeding against Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont. With an order from Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, for its communication to the Count, and a record of it having been served. Brussels, May 12 1568. French.

f. 206r: Paper concerning Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, by which Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont, is declared contumacious. Brussels, May 14 1568. French.

ff. 208r-210r: Letter from the solicitor of Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont, to Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. Certifying the proceedings against the Count, requesting a delay, and stating that the Count might not be declared contumacious. 1568. French.

f. 212r-212v: Order of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. Refusing Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont, the privilege of a Knight of the Golden Fleece on his trial. May 18 1568. French.

f. 214r: Petition of the states of Brabant to Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. In favour of Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont. 1568.

ff. 216r-217r: Sentence of Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont. June 4 1568. French.

f. 218r: Letter from Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont, to King Philip II of Spain. Requesting the King’s compassion upon his wife and children, following his sentence. Brussels, June 5 1568. French.

f. 219r-219v: Titles of ten papers relating to the trial of Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont. 1568.

f. 220r-220v: Sentence of Philip de Montmorency, Count of Horn. Brussels, June 4 1568. French.

ff. 222r-225v: Placart of the Magistrates of Antwerp. Prohibiting commerce with the rebels of the King. July 23 1568. Flemish.

f. 227r: Letter from Guzman de Silva, Spanish ambassador, possibly to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Excusing English subjects entering the Spanish service. July 5 1568. Latin.

f. 228r: Letter from the Chancellor of Brabant to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Concerning a law suit of Edward Southworthy, recommended to him from England. Brussels, August 6 1568. Latin.

ff. 229r-230v: Letter from William, Prince of Orange, to Queen Elizabeth I. Reporting that he has taken up arms. Romersdorf, August 22 1568. French.

f. 231r-231v: Note of certain things demanded from the English Court by the Spanish ambassador. September 1 1568. Latin.

f. 232r-232v: Letter from Don Guerau D’Espes, Spanish ambassador, to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Remonstrating against some piracies committed by English subjects. September 27 1568. Latin.

f. 233r-233v: Letter from Guzman de Silva, Spanish ambassador, to Queen Elizabeth I. Remonstrating against the countenance given in England to the rebels of the Low Countries. July 14 1568. Spanish.

f. 234r-234v: Minutes, possibly of a letter from a Spanish ambassador. Latin and English.

ff. 235r-236v: Complaints from English merchants to Queen Elizabeth I. Concerning tolls in the Low Countries. Latin.

ff. 237r-239v: A note concerning the price of pepper. With a letter from Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, to Queen Elizabeth I. Desiring her to protect some Spanish subjects arrived in an English port with money for his army. Chateau Cambresis, December 1 1568. French.

ff. 240r-241v: Instructions for John Barnes and three other merchants and citizens of London. No date.

ff. 242r-251v: Copies and minutes of letters from the Privy Council. Concerning navy matters, and Spanish and Flemish ships. With an answer to one letter. 1568-9.

ff. 252r-254r: Ordinance of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. Concerning abuses practised by notaries. Antwerp, January 29 1568. French.

ff. 254r-256v: Summary of the intolerant decrees of the Council of Trent. French.

ff. 256v-257v: Paper on the motives of certain concessions made to the Protestants at Antwerp, as part of a late pacification. French.

f. 258r-258v: Requisition of D. Bossi and A. Monica, Captain and Purser of the ship Cornara. Requesting the owners of certain goods on board to take them out, as Queen Elizabeth I has ordered the said ship on some other service. London, March 10 1569.

f. 259r-259v: Commission of William, Prince of Orange. Authorising H. van Hittnich and J. Buninga to wage war against Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. Straesborche, February 21 1569.

ff. 260r-266v: Copies and minutes of letters from the Privy Council. Relating to shipping in the English harbours.

ff. 267r-268r: List of French men, Flemish men, and Walloons in the town of Rye. March 18 1569. With a letter from the Mayor of Rye. March 30 1569.

f. 269r-269v: Letter from Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, to Queen Elizabeth I. Sending credentials in favour of Chiappino Vitelli, Marquis de Cetona. September 1569. French.

f. 270r-270v: Instructions from King Philip II of Spain to his ambassador in England. March 19 1568/9. Spanish.

f. 271r: Letter from William Cobham to the Privy Council. Reporting the delivery of the order for the oaths to be taken by the strangers at Rye and Winchelsea. Cobham, April 2 1569.

ff. 272r-305v: Copies and minutes of letters from the Privy Council. Relating to the navy and shipping.

f. 306r: Letter from Louis de Nassau, possibly to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Reporting that his brother William, Prince of Orange, has gone into Germany, and sending credentials in favour of de Lumbres. Xainctes, October 1569. French.

ff. 307r-311v: Copies and minutes of letters from the Privy Council.

f. 312r-312v: Statement of losses sustained by a company of English merchants.

f. 313r-313v: Order of the Privy Council to the Magistrates and officers of customs at the ports. Requiring them not to admit any goods of Spanish subjects. Sent by William Ewers. January 1569.

f. 314r-314v: Requests made by the Spanish ambassador to the Privy Council. Concerning the security of Spanish ships. December [1569].

f. 315r-315v: Paper requiring the instructions of the Privy Council concerning ships seized in the English harbours. With corrections by William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley.

f. 316r-316v: Copies and minutes of letters from the Privy Council.

ff. 317r-319v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to King Philip II of Spain. Concerning the embassy of Chiappino Vitelli, Marquis de Cetona. Windsor, December 20 1569. Latin.

ff. 320r-321v: Copies and minutes of letters from the Privy Council.

f. 322r: Letter from Chiappino Vitelli, Marquis de Cetona, possibly to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Requesting a passport. Colbruch, December 4 1569. Italian.

ff. 324r-329v: Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth I. In answer to a proclamation of King Philip II of Spain, justifying her conduct with regard to the Low Countries.

f. 330r-330v: Articles of complain concerning naval matters. Possibly compiled by a Spanish ambassador. Latin.

ff. 331r-332r: Summary of a proclamation made in Flanders by Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba. Concerning piracies committed by the English. April 1569.

ff. 333r-334v: Paper containing complaints, with answers that do not correspond to the grievances. Latin.

f. 336r-336v: Articles of redress proposed by one Cavalcanti, on behalf of Spain. July 7 1569. Italian.

ff. 337r-338r: Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to King Philip II of Spain. Expostulating about the conduct of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, towards her subjects. Hampton Court, January 18 1569/70. Latin.

ff. 339r-377r: Defence of Admiral Lamoral, Count of Egmont. 1568. French.

ff. 378r-384v: Paper titled ‘Utrum princeps Auraicae (sic) profugorum ex Belgia contra Albanum, ac vero etiam Hispaniam possit suscipere’. No date. Latin.