Cotton MS Galba C VI

Part I

Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 178.

• 1. Minutes of state papers from the Low Countries. 1577. 1.
• 2. Q. Elizxabeth’‘s instructions sent to Dan Rogers, being at present in Germany with the D. of Saxony. July 30,1577. 3.
• 3. The K. of Spain’‘s warrant in favour of sir Tho. Stuckle of England, taken into his service. Vynera, March 6, 1577. 5.
• 4. Avis des deputés des etats de Brabant, touchant les troubles. Jan. 14, 1577. 9.
• 5. Declaration des Etats Gen. touchant l’‘elargissement du Sr. de Barlemont. Jan. 16, 1577. 11.
• 6. The bond of the States General at Brussels, for £. 20,000 borrowed of Q. Eliz. (Lat.) Brussels, Jan. 19, 1577. 13.
• 7. Commission of the states general of the Low Countries to Sweveghem, to negociate a loan in England. (Fr.) Brussels, Dec. 4, 1576. 16. b.
• 8. Certain conditions which the Pr. of Orange proposes, for the making of a further amity betwixt the realm of England, and the countries of Holland and Zealand. 1576. 18.
• 9. A complimental letter to Q. Elizabeth. (Lat.) Brussels, Feb. 5, 1577. 20.
• 10. Sommaire du rapport de M. de Swevegham touchant son ambassade d’‘Angleterre; fair en l’‘assemblée des Etats Generaux à Bruxelles, le 15 Jan. 1577. 22.
• 11. Instructions for Mr. Leighton, to be sent to the states of the Low Countries, and to Don John, to procure an abstinence from war Dec. 21, 1577. 25.
• 12. A memorial for Mr. Tho. Leighton; sent to the States, and the Pr. of Orange. 28.
• 13. A Spanish letter, probably to Don John; on the affairs of Naples and Flanders. Jan. 28, 1577. 30.
• 14. Notes in Cecil’‘s hand, concerning England’‘s interfering in the affairs of the Low Countries. Feb. 1, 1577. 32.
• 15. Copies of 7 letters from Don John, to the K. of Spain. (Fr.) April 7, March, 23, &c. 1577. 33.
• 16. Instructions des Etats Generaux, aux deputés vers Don Jean d’‘Austriche, April 29, 1577. 43.
• 17. The E.of Leicester, to Madme Charlotte de Bourbon princess of Orange; offering his thanks for having been chosen godfather to her child. (Fr.) Greenwich, May 8, 1577. 45.
• 18. The E. of Leicester, to the Pr. of Orange; two letters on the same subject. (Fr.) Greenwich, May 8, and 12, 1577. 45. b.
• 19. Extract of that which was prounded to the prince of Orange, and the states of Holland and Zealand by the deputies of the States General, declaring that a pacification had been entered into with D. John. May 23, 1577. 47.
• 20. Answer to the above proposals. June 4, 1577. 47. b.
• 21. A remonstrance of the States General, to the Pr. of Orange; concerning the pacification: and answer to the same. (the two preceding articles in French.) May 23, and June 4, 1577. 48.
• 22. ......... to a count of Friesalnd; about sending him some horses. (Lat.) 26 May 1577. 51. b.
• 23. Certain notes concerning the state of the Pr. of Orange, and the provinces of Holland and Zealand, in May, 1577. 52.
• 24. A paper of various intelligence from the Low Countries. June 1, 1577. 52.
• 25. Resolutions des Etats Gen. sur les sept points de S. A. (Don Juan) proposés par Messrs. de Rassenghien et Crobbendoncq. July 1, 1577. 58.
• 26. A Spanish letter of intelligence to Don Juan; by the same hand as VI. P. 1. 13. July 7, 1577. 61.
• 27. Memoire pour communiquer aux etats par charge de S. A. (Don Juan) avec les reponçes en marge. (two copies.) July 7, 1577. 63.
• 28. A commission of the Pr. of Orange, empowering Wesenbecke to receive monies. (Orig. Dutch.) Dillenborche, July 31, 1577. 67.
• 29. A remonstrance of the magistrates of Bruges. (Flemish.) 1577. 68.
• 30. The "notables" of Ghent, to count Roeulx; about restoring tranquility: with a note on the back, stating that this letter had been sent to the magistrates from Brussels. (Fr.) Ghent, Oct. 16, 1577. 72.
• 31. Dan. Rogers, to the E. of Leicester? Two reports of his negociations with the Pr. of Orange; and intelligence. (Orig.) Horn, July 20, and Enckhuysen, July 26, 1577. 77. b.
• 33. "Escript de ce qui est advenu principalement en la ville d’‘Anvers, depuis la retraite de Don Juan à Namur." Aug. 12, 1577. 78.
• 34. Proposals made by Don Juan to the States Gen. towards a pacification: with marginal answers bythe States. (Fr.) Aug. 12, 1577. 81.
• 35. "Justification du saisissement et sequestration d’‘aucuns seigneurs du conseil d’‘etat, et autres, aux Pays Bas," Sept. 4, 1577. 84.
• 36. The citizens and "notables" of Brussels, to the deputies of the States General; reprobating the treachery of the Spaniards. (Fr.) Sept. 4, 1577. 87.
• 37. A letter of welcome to some nobleman. Qy whether Pr. Casimir? (Fr.) from court, Sept. 19, 1577. 89.
• 38. A paper of concessions of Don Juan, to the States General. (Fr.) Sept. 11, 1577. 90.
• 39. The states general of the Low Countries, to D. Juan; urging him to fulfil his promises. (Fr.) Brussels, Sept. 15, 1577. 91. b.
• 40. Instructions de ce que les deputés des Etats Gen. auront à traitter à Namur. Sept. 25, 1577. 92.
• 41. A paper of intelligence of certain hostile proceedings in the Low Countries, whilst the deputies of the states were at Namur. Oct. 1577. 93.
• 42. Don Juan, to the Sates General; reprehending their refractory spirit. (Fr.) Namur, Oct. 2, 1577. 93. b.
• 43. Wm. Davisom, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence of D. Juan’‘s motions, &c. (Orig.) Brussels, Oct. 3, 1577. 94.
• 44. The emperor Rudolph, to Don Juan; notifying the escape of archduke Matthias fromVienna. (Lat.) Vienna, Oct. 4, 1577. 95.
• 45. Wm. Davison, to the E. of Leicester; various intelligence from the Low Countries; a report that Archd. Matthias is to come and take upon him the government. (Orig.) Brussels, Oct. 10, 1577. 95. b.
• 46. J. de Hessele, to count de Reux, Govr. of Flanders; sending a list of prisoners at Ghent, and various news; Matthias is arrived. Antwerp, Oct. 30, 1577. 96.
• 47. Two deputies of the states general of the Low Countries in England, Ad.de Meetkerke abd Ch. Ph. de ......... to the said states; various intelligence from the English court. (Fr.) Windsor, Oct. 19, 1577. 98.
• 48. Wm. Davison, to the E.of Leiceser; various intelligence. (Orig.) Antwerp, Oct. 20, 1577. 99. b.
• 49. The citizens of Brussels and Antwerp, to the States General, desiring them to call in the prince of Orange as governor of Brabant: with an answer on the margin in which the States agree to this request, provided the Pr. will accede to the pacification of Ghent. (Fr.) Oct. 22, 1577. 100. b.
• 50. The States General, to Don Juan; expostulating on his conduct. (Fr. Brussels, Oct. 24, 1577. 101.
• 51. The Archd. Matthias, to the States General; notifying his arrival at Lire. (Fr.) Lire, Nov. 1, 1577. 102. b.
• 52. Don Juan, to the States General; notifying to them the escape of Archd. Matthais from Vienna, &c. (Fr.) Luxemburg, Oct. 24, 1577. 103. b.
• 53. Francis D. d’‘Alençon, to the States General; promising them his support. (Fr.) La Fere, Oct. 25, 1577. 104.
• 54. The manner of the imprisonment of the D. of Arschot, &c. at Ghent. (Lat.) Oct. 28, 1577. 105.
• 55. N. Heller, to the States General; reports the vindictive spirit of Don Juan who is arrived at Augsburg to borrow money of the Fuggers, &c. (Fr.) Augsburg, Oct. 29, 1577. 109.
• 56. Wm. Davison, to the E. of Leicester; reports the imprisonment of the D. of Arschot and others: also various intelligence. (Orig.) Antwerp, Oct. 30, 1577. 111.
• 57. J. de Hessele, to the count de Reux; part of VI. p. 1, 46. (Fr.) Oct. 16, 1577. 112.
• 58. Don Juan, to the States General; taxing them with disloyalty. (Fr.) Namur, Oct. 2, 1577. 112. b.
• 59. Minutes by Ld. Burleigh, in his own hand, concerning the affairs of the Low Countries. Dec. 1577. 113.
• 60. A declaration or manifesto of the States General, justifying their conduct. (Fr.) Brussels, Dec. 10, 1577. 118.
• 61. An admonition to the Low Countries, how to govern themselves. (Fr.) 1577. 120.
• 62. Articles agreed to by Archd. Matthias, on accepting from the states the government of the Low Countries. 1577. 122.
• 63. "Bref discours, en forme de remonstrance, faite par les bourgeois de Bruxelles, addressée aux Etats; asin qu’‘ils ayent a pourvoir sur le gouvernement de ces pays, d’‘un chef prudent et experimenté." 1577. 128.
• 64. "Discours sur les affaires presentes des Pays Bas, depuis le partement de S. A. à Namur." 1577. 134.
• 65. Heads of a treaty of pacification betwixt the K. of Spain and the Belgians. (Fr.) 1577. 138.
• 66. Instructions for the deputies, sent by the States General to Don Juan. 1577 139.
• 67. A serious remonstrance to the people totake authority against usurpers; presented by the people of Brussels. Sept. 12, 1577. 140.
• 68. "Antidotes sur certain points des lettres de Don Juan; par lesquelles il tache de faire trouver mauvaises toutes les actions des Etats Genx à ceux qui ne connoissent la pure verité." 1577. 146.
• 69. Mr. Corbet’‘s cypher from the E. of Leicester. 147. b.
• 70. A vindication of the States General, against some accusations of Don Juan. (seemingly a part of VI. p. 1. 68.) 1577. 148.
• 71. Three letters (or communications) of deputies of the States General, to the K.of Spain; in vindication of the conduct of the said states. (Fr.) 1577. 151.
• 72. An account of what passed at Bruges for the acceptation of the Archd. Matthias. (Flem.) Oct. 1577. 156.
• 73. A petition of Mons. de Haurech, in the name of the States,to Q. Elizaeth, to aid in defence of the Low Countries against the French. (Fr.) 1577. 158.
• 74. The same in English, with Q. Elizabeth’‘s answer. 161.
• 75. Intructions pour M. Robt. Barnet, avocat au conseil d’‘Artois, envoyé par les magistrats d’‘Arras vers les Etats Genx. 1577. 163.
• 76. Plusiers remonstrances sur les troubles presens; avec avertissmens du chemin qu’‘on y doit prendre. 1577. 166.
• 77. A report of commissioners assembled to consider of a general pacification in the Low Countries. N. B. The commissioners of Holland and the Pr. of Orange are here mentioned. (Fr.) 1577. 172.
• 78. The marquis de Hautrech, to Q. Elizabeth; interceding in favour of Wm. Teulier, a native of Tournay, who was under the sentence of death for clipping coin. (Fr.) 1577. 178. b.

Part II

Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 370.

• 1. A statement of the receipt of the several provinces of the Netherlands, from January 1, to Oct. 1, 1578. 2.
• 2. A report of officers and troops that were with D. Juan, Jan. 26, 1578. 4.
• 3. A list of the regiments, both of infantry and cavalry in the Low Countries,and of their monthly pay. Jan. 1578. 5.
• 4. Articuli circa pecuniae summa per generales inferiores Germaniae regis catholici status, mutuo petita, à ser. Elizabetha regina Angliae. Jan. 1578. [See Sloane MS 2442, arts 40 and 41] 7.
• 5. Articuli pro sustentatione militum qui in auxilium statuum mittentur. 7. b.
• 6. Articuli pro foederibus observandis, et mutua amicitia prae standa, et pace conservanda inter reginam et status inferioris Germaniae. N. B. The three above treatises appear to have been negociated by the marquis de Havre and Ad. Meerkerck. 8. b.
• 7. A deliberation of the states of Artois, concerning the raising of money for the maintenance of troops, the accepting archduke Matthias for governor, &c. with the archduke’‘s acceptance of their contingent, and the regulations agreed on by them: the last signed at Antwerp, Feb. 25, 1578. 11.
• 8. A deliberation of the states of Hainault, concerning the imposition of some taxes for defraying the expences of the war; and the opinion of the "chambre des aides," about accepting their offer. (Fr.) March 4, 1578. 20.
• 9. The Archd. Matthias’‘s acceptance of the above contributions, voted by the states of Hainault. (Fr.) Antwerp, March 6, 1578. 25.
• 10. The Archd. Matthias, to Q. Elizabeth; proposing mutual harmony. (Lat.) Antw. March 21, 1578. 28.
• 11. The Pr. of Orange’‘s answer to several points proposed by Mr. Davison. (Fr.) April, 1578. 29.
• 12. Instructions of Pr. John Casimir, to Matthieu de Carum; of matters he had to represent to the Pr. of Orange and the States; with their answers to the same. (Fr.) Antwerp,May 5, 1578. 33.
• 13. A discourse of the delgates of Archd. Matthias, held at the Diet of Worms.(Ital.) May 7, 1578. 36.
• 14. Minutes of intelligence received by letters from Antwerp. June 15, 1578. 56.
• 15. Minutes of proposals made by Mr. Davison to the States General. May 20, 1578. 57. b.
• 16. A speech of the Emperor’‘s ambassadors, to the states general of the Low Countries. (Lat.) June, 1578. 58.
• 17. A summary of the articles proposed by Mr. Davison, to the States General, May 20: with the answers of the states. (Fr.) May 29, 1578. 63.
• 18. Q. Elizabeth, to Mr. Davison; instructing him to remonstrate against a proposed agreement between the States General and the French. (Orig.) Greenwich, May 22, 1578. 65.
• 19. Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; concerning the state of affairs in the Low Countries. (Orig.) Antwerp, July 6, 1578. 67.
• Nos 20-28 omitted.
• 29. H. Cobham, and Fr. Walsingham, to the E.of Leicester; ou the sanme subject. (Orig.) Antwerp, July 6, 1578. 68.
• 30. Answer of the States General, to Q. Elizabeth’‘s ambassadors. (Fr.) Antwerp, July 8, 1578. 70.
• 31. Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; with the answer of the States; and about the state of affairs in the Low Countries: two letters. (Orig.) Antw. July 14, and 19, 1578. 74.
• 32. Answer of the States, to Scyfrid Preyner the Emperor’‘s ambassador. (Lat.) Antw. July 21, 1578. 78.
• 33. Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence from the Low Countries: two letters. (Orig.) Antwerp, July 23, and 29, 1578. 81.
• 34. The Pr. of Orange, to the States; soliciting the release of the bishops of Ypres and Bruges. (Fr.) July 1578. 83.
• 35. A Spanish letter. (a copy, without date, signature, or direction.) 84.
• 36. The Pr.of Orange, to those of Ghent. (Flem.) Antwerp, July 24, 1579. 85.
• 37. W. Davison, to the E. of Leicester? reporting an engagement; and the repulse of the Spaniards, &c. (Orig.) Antwerp, Aug. 2, 1578. 87.
• 38. Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; about negociations. (Orig.) Antwerp, Aug. 2, 1578. 88.
• 39. W. Davison, to the E.of Leicester? sequel of the military operations and negociations: two letters. (Orig.) Antwerp, Aug. 8, and 17, 1578. 88. b.
• 40. Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester? thanks for good advice, and intelligence. (Orig.) Antwerp, Aug. 18, 1578. 90.
• 41. Wm. Davison, to the E. of Leicester? intelligence; progress of Pr. Casimir; insurrection at Valenciennes, &c. (Orig.) Antwerp, Aug. 24, 1578. 92.
• 42. Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester? laments the treacherous dealings in England; about negociations, &c. (Orig.) Louvain, Aug. 28, 1578. 93.
• 43. A declaration of Don Juan, stating that the K. of Spain had agreed to name arbitrators for sttling the troubles of the Low Countries.and that he (D. Juan) was to be excused from interfering. Camp of Jausse, Aug. 29, 1578. 94.
• 44. Q. Elizabeth, to the States General; about loans of money. (Fr.) Richmond, Oct. 14, 1578. 95.
• 45. Extrait du registre criminel de la ville d’‘Arras, du 23 Oct. 1578: being the sentences against Bertone, Mordagne, Crugot, and Josse, for seditious pratices. 97.
• 46. Confirmation of the council of Artois of the sentence of the magistrates of Arras against Josse, who had appealed to the said council. Oct. 25, 1578. 101.
• 47. A paper of intelligence concerning the affairs of the Low Countries. Nov. 2, 1578. 103.
• 48. The States of the Low Countries; their bond for a sum borrowed of Q. Elizabeth. (Lat.) Antwerp, Nov. 3, 1578. 104.
• 49. Wm. Davison, to the E. Leicester? intelligence about the troubles at Ghent, and the rest of the Netherlands. (Orig.) Antwerp, Nov. 5, 1578. 105.
• 50. Roger Willins, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence from the Low Countries. (Orig.) Antwerp, Nov. 8, 1578. 106.
• 51. Tho. Wilson, [Dr. T. W. afterwards Dean of Durham and Secy of State] to the E. of Leicester? news from court concerning France, Scotland, and the Low Countries. (Orig.) Richmond, Nov. 9, 1578. 108.
• 52. A paper of intelligence received by letters from Bruges. Nov. 2, 1578. 108. b.
• 53. A summary of the remonstrances made by Mr. Davison, in the name of Q. Elizabeth, to Pr. Casimir; concerning his conduct at Ghent. (Fr.) Ghent, Nov. 10, 1578. 109.
• 54. Pr. Casimir, to Q. Elizabeth; complaining of the above remonstrances of Davison. (Fr.) Nov. 14, 1578. 110.
• 55. A paper relating to the sum of £.50,000 lent by Q. Elizabeth in the year 1578 to Brabant and Flanders. 110. b.
• 56. An agreement of some persons of authority in the Low Countries, to supply a certain number of ships againt the Spaniards. (Fr.) Aug. 1, 1578. 112.
• 57. Extracts from several letters of Pr. Casimir, to Q. Elizabeth, &c. by which he desires to have the whole loan of £.20,000, sent him. (Fr.) April, 1578. 113.
• 58. An account of monies paid out of the Pr. of Orange’‘s treasury, which are to be reimbursed bythe States General; with an order on the margin for the liquidation of the same, dated Nov. 19, 1586. (Fr.) 114.
• 59. A memorial or instructions, seemingly of English ambassadors in the Low Countries, to Mr. Sommers; concerning matters to be represented to the queen and council. 1578. 116.
• 60. Points pour etre proposés par les deputés des etats des Pays Bas, à l’‘assemblée qui se tiendra pour moyenner une paix entre sa M. Catholique, et les Etats Genx susdits. 118. b.
• 61. A deliberation on the means of restoring peace to the Low Countries. (Fr.) 1578. 120.
• 62. Instructions of them of Ghent, to treat upon the release of their prisoners, demanded by Archd. Matthias and the Pr. of Orange. (almost obliterated.) 1578. 127.
• 63. Minutes of state papers relating to the Low Countries. 1578. 127.
• 64. An abstract of Q. Elizabeth’‘s proceedings, touching the loan of monies to the States General in 1577 and 1578. 129. b.
• 65. Another paper, on the treaty touching the said loan. 1578. 131.
• 66. A note of the sums lent by Q. Elizabeth to the States General. 1578. 133.
• 67. Notes of the interest growing upon the sums due by the Q. to Spinola and Pallavicino; also of the bonds of the States, and some towns of the Low Countries, for their loans. 1578. 136.
• 68. "Rationes quibus ostenditur nullo niti fundamento recusationem solutionis duarum obligationum Gherardi Bieboom civis Coloniensis, per Regm Elizabetham. Ao 1578. signatarum, sub pretextu non expeditae ser. suae majestatis solutione de suo credito per status Belgii." 138.
• 69. A memorial for Mr. Davison to confer with the Pr. of Orange: with the prince’‘s answers. 1578. 141.
• 70. Certain requests of duke Casimir; proposed unto D. Rogers, for to declare them further unto her majesty. 1578. 141. b.
• 71. Memorials for Mr. Rogers, to her majesty’‘s ambassador to the Pr. of Orange; and a particular one for himself. 1578. 143.
• 72. Instructions for an answer to be made to duke Casimir’‘s request. (conf. VI. p. II. 53 and 54.) 1578. 145. b.
• 73. Q. Elizabeth’‘s instructions to Dan. Rogers, being sent to the states of the Low Countries. March 10, 1577-8. (Orig.) 152.
• 74. A note of things of importance passed in Flanders in the year 1578. 155.
• 75. Articles proposed by Mr. Davison to the States General; with the answers of the States. May 20, 1578. 165.
• 76. A statement concerning a loan of £.17,121. 4. borrowed by Q. Elizabeth from Pallavicino and Spinola. 1578. 167.
• 77. Q. Elizabeth’‘s instructions to Ld. Cobham, and Sir. Fr. Walsingham, sent to the states of the Low Countries. June 12, 1578. [see Harl. 36, 40] 169.
• 78. Instructions to Mr. Killigrew, sir G. Carie, and others, sent to explore the Low Countries. June 1578. 171.
• 79. Mr. Killigrew’‘sa report, in consequence of the above. 1578. 171. b.
• 80. The substance of a speech delivered to the ambassador of the Emperor relating to the queen’‘s conduct; with the said ambassador’‘s answer. 173.
• 81. A catalogue of the forces of the States General. 174.
• 82. Names of the noblemen and towns in the Low Countries devoted to Don Juan. 1578. 174. b.
• 83. The report of Sir. Geo. Carie, &c. upon the instructions, VI. p. II. 78. 1578. 175.
• 84. The substance of the queen’‘s ambassadors ngociations with the Pr. of Orange, and others, deputed by the states of the Low Countries. 176. b.
• 85. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Wlasingham, to Q. Elizabeth; reporting their negociations with the States General. Antwerp, July 6, 1678. 180.
• 86. A report of the state of the Low Countries, explored by virtue of instructions delivered at Dunkirk. June 23, 1578. 182.
• 87. Instructions to Mr. [Sir?] Anthy Mildmay, sent to duke Casimir, July 21, 1578. 184.
• 88. A report of Mr. Somers, concerning some negociation with the archduke, the Pr. of Orange, the States, &c. Antwerp, July 13, 1578. 185. b.
• 89. Sommaire de ce qu’‘ont proposé les ambassadeurs de la reine Elizabethe, aux deputés du conseil d’‘Etat. 186. b.
• 90. Answer of the Archd. Matthias and the States General, to the matters proposed by the English ambassador. (Fr.) Antwerp, July 8, 1578. 187.
• 91. Ld. Cobham, and sir Fr. Walsingham, to Mr. Secy Wilson; [Dr. Thomas W. Dean of Durham] intelligence about Monsieur being arrived at Mons; also about the loans. Antw. July 13, 1578. 189.
• 92. Francis D. d’‘Alençon (Monsieur) to the States General at Antwerp; signifying the motives of his coming; and desiring them to send commissioners to him. (Fr.) Mons, July 13, 1578. 189. b.
• 93. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to Mr. Secy Wilson; [Dr. Thomas W. afterwards Dean of Durham.] reports some communication he had with Mondoulcet, who came on the part of Monsieur; also other conferences, and intelligence. Antwerp, July 18, 1578. 190.
• 94. Sir Fr. Walsingham; three letters to Ld. Burleigh, Ld. Sussex, and Ld. Leicester; on the affairs of the Low Countries. 1578. 192.
• 95. A memorial for Mr. Barret, sent to observe Monsieur and his forces. July 19, 1578. 194.
• 96. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham, to Mr. Wilson? [Dr.Thomas W. Dean of Durham] chiefly relating to Monsieur’‘s arrival. Antwerp, July 20, 1578. 195.
• 97. The States General, to Monsieur; remonstrating against his invasion. (Fr.) Antwerp, July 20, 1578. 196.
• 98. Duke Casimir’‘s answer to the matters laid before him by Mr. [Sir Anthony M. see art. 87.] Mildmay; also about Monsieur’‘s invasion. (Fr.) Zutphen, July 19, 1578. 196. b.
• 99. The Lords of Council, to Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham; instructions about their further negociations, and the loans. Havering, July 18, 1578. 198.
• 100. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham, to the Lords of Council; a report of their proceedings with Monsieur; intelligence, &c. Antwerp, July 24, 1578. 199.
• 101. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham, to Q. Elizabeth; apologizing for their delaying their return; and about money matters. Antwerp, July 23, 1578. 201.
• 102. Two letters, probably from sir Fr. Walsingham; the one to Ld. Leicester, and the other perhaps to Mr. Wilson; [Dr. Thomas W. Dean of Durham] lamenting the Q. having altered her opinion with regard to the Low Countries, &c. 1578? 202.
• 103. A memorial for Mr. Sommers, being sent to the D. d’‘Alençon. July 25, 1578. 203.
• 104. Summa legationis baronis Preyner ad ordines Belgii institutae, nomine sac. Caes. Matis. Item, responsio ordinum eidem legationi Antwerpiae, die 21 Julii 1578, facta. 204.
• 105. Mr. Sommers. to the Lords Ambassadors; reports a conference with Champigny, and the jealousies and supicions of the people at Brussels. Brussels, July 26, 1578. 208.
• 106. The D. d’‘Alençon, to D. Casimir; intimating his motives for coming into the Low Countries. (Fr.) Mons, July, 17, 1578. 209.
• 107. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham, to Don Juan; professing their endeavours to restore tranquility in the Low Countries. (Fr.) Antwrep, July 31, 1578. 209.
• 108. Mr. Sommers; report of his negociation with Monsieur at Mons, July, 1578. 209. b.
• 109. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham, to the Lds. of Council; reporting their proceedings with regard to Monsieur, the mission of Sommers, and desiring further instructions. Antwerp, Aug. 2, 1578. 211.
• 110. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham, to Secy Wilson; [Dr. Thomas W. Dean of Durham] reporting the declarations of Monsieur to them. Antwerp, Aug. 2, 1578. 212.
• 111. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to Q. Elizabeth; reports a conference with the Pr. of Orange, in which the Pr. denies the intention of a match between Monsr. and a daughter of his. 1578. 212. b.
• 112. The substance of a conference between the Emperor’‘s and Q. Elizabeth’‘s ambassadors. 1578? 213. b.
• 113. D. Casimir, to the D. d’‘Alençon; professing that he would concur with him in delivering the Low Countries from the Spanish tyranny. (Fr.) Zutphen, July 31, 1578. 217.
• 114. Count Bossu? to the Archd. Matthias? reports an attack and repulse of Don Juan near Arschot. (Fr.) Rimenant, Aug. 1, 1578. 217. b.
• 115. Sir Fr. Walsingham? to Mr. Secy Wilson? [Dr. Thomas W.] assigning his reasons for not repairing sooner to Monsieur . Antwerp, Aug. 2, 1578. 218.
• 116. Sir Fr. Walsingham? to Ld. Burleigh? on the same subject, and about the action mentioned VI. p. II. 114. Antwerp Aug. 4. 1578. 218. b.
• 117. Instructions of the States General to their commissioners sent to confer with the D. d’‘Alençon. (Fr.) Antwerp, Aug. 4, 1578. 219.
• 118. Observations of the English ambassadors upon some articles of the above instructions. (Fr.) Antwerp, Aug. 4 1578. 221.
• 119. Answer of the States General to the above observations. (Fr.) Aug.6, 1578. 221.
• 120. Note of what M. de Beauieu delivered to D. Casimir on the part of the D. d’‘Alençon, complaining of Casimir’‘s defection. (Fr.) 221. b.
• 121. Reply of the English ambassadors to the answer of the States, VI. p. II. 119. Aug. 6, 1578. 221. b.
• 122. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham? to the Lords of Council; concerning the negociations between the States and the French. Aug. 8, 1578. 222.
• 123. Don Juan, to the English ambassadors; answer to their letter, VI. p. II. 107. (Fr.) Thylemont, Aug. 6, 1578. 222. b.
• 124. The English ambassadors, to Don Juan; answers to the above. (Fr.) Aug. 15, 1578. 223.
• 125. Count de Schwatzenberg, Imperial ambassador; a minute of his negociation with Don Juan: with don Juan’‘s answer, dated Thylemont, Aug. 6, 1578. (Fr.) 223.
• 126. The conditions of a treaty offered by the States to Don Juan delivered to the Imperial ambassador. (Fr.) Aug. 17, 1578. 223. b.
• 127. Q. Elizabeth, to sir Fr. Walsingham; concerning his negociations with the D. d’‘Alençon. Bury, Aug. 8, 1578. 225.
• 128. Q. Elizabeth to her ambassadors at Antwerp; declaring that she will send over men and money, rather than let Monsieur have his will in the Low Countries. Bury, Aug. 9, 1578. 226. b.
• 129. A note of the English ambassadors, concerning the expression in the intended treaty between the States and Monsieur, "prendre un autre maitre." (Fr.) 227.
• 130. Points concerning which the States desire answers from the English ambassador; and the answers thereto, dated Aug. 17. also a note on the subject. (Fr.) Aug. 13, 1578. 227. b.
• 131. Don Juan to count de Schwartzenberg; desiring his return. (Fr.) Thillemont, Aug. 25, 1578. 227. b.
• 132. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham, to Q. Elizabeth; a report of their negociations with the deputies of Monsieur, about the forces, &c. Antwerp, Aug. 16, 1578. 228.
• 133. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham to the Lords of Council; about the practices of the French, &c. and in behalf of Spinola: two dispatches. Antwerp, Aug. 17, 1578. 230.
• 134. The D. d’‘Alençon to Q. Elizabeth; warmly professing his respect for her, and soliciting the return of her friendship: sent by Walsingham. (Fr.) Mons, Aug. 11, 1578. 232.
• 135. Accord & alliance entre le marquis de Reynes comte de Bussy, &c. de la part du duc d’‘Anjou, & les Etats Gen. Aug. 13, 1578. 233.
• 136. An appointment of the States General of certain deputies, to meet Imperial, Fr. and English Ambassadors at Malines, to treat concerning a pacification. (Fr.) Aug. 6, 1578. 235.
• 137. Instructions pour donner solutions aux difficultés que le Sr Don Juan pourroit proposer aux moyens de pacification, mis en avant de la part des Etats Gen. Antwerp, Aug. 15, 1578. 235.
• 138. Quelques considerations pour mieux induire le Sr Don Juan a s’‘entendre à la paix. Antwerp, Aug. 15, 1578. 236.
• 139. Don Juan, to the English ambassadors; inviting them to come to him at Louvain. (Fr.) Haeckendonk, Aug. 19, 1578. 236. b.
• 140. The English ambassadors, to the Lds. of Council; reporting their purpose of reparing to Don Juan at Louvain. Malines, Aug. 20, 1578. 236. b.
• 141. The English ambassadors, to the Lds. of Council; a report of their negociation with Don Juan. Aug. 27, 1578. 237.
• 142. Sommaire de la response du Sr Don Juan à la proposition des ambassadeurs d’‘Angleterre. Camp en Jausse, Aug. 26, 1578. 238. b.
• 143. The heads of a speech to be delivered unto Don Juan, by du Gastel. (Fr.) 1578. 239.
• 144. Mons. du Gastel, to sir Fr. Walsingham; acquainting him with his endeavours to persuade Don Juan to peace. (Fr.) Camp en Jausse, Aug. 24, 1578. 240.
• 145. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to Mr. du Gastel; stating motives for a pacification. (Fr.) Louvain, Aug. 26, 1578. 240.
• 146. The English ambassadors to don Juan; with the summary VI. p. II. 142: and their answer thereto. (Fr.) Aug. 28, 1578. 240. b.
• 147. Don Juan’‘s answer to the deputies of the States; signifying that the Catholic king had agreed to refer the dissentions in the Low Countries to the arbitration of the Emperor. (Fr.) Camp en Jausse, Aug. 30, 1578. 241.
• 149. The English ambassadors, to the Lords of Council; a report of their negociations for peace. Antwerp, Sept. 3, 1578. 241. b.
• 148. F. le Vasseur, to J. Fouk provost of Utrecht; about the meeting to be held next day by the several deputies and ambassadors. (Fr.) Camp en Jausse, Aug. 30, 1578. 241.
• 150. The Lords of Council, to the English ambassadors; in answer to their dispatch, VI. p. II. 122. Norwich, Aug. 18, 1578. 243.
• 151. Don Juan, to the English ambassadors; justifying their summary to be true: in answer to VI. p. II. 146. (Fr.) Camp en Jausse, Sept. 1, 1578. 244. b.
• 152. The Emperor Rudolph II, to the States General; proposing measures towards a pacification.. (Lat.) Prague, Aug. 17, 1578. 244. b.
• 153. Don Juan’‘s last answer to the deputies of the States. (Fr.) Camp en Jausse, Sept. 1, 1578. 246.
• 154. A statement of the contributions (aides) of the provinces of the Low Countries; the total amounting to above 1,000,000 florins per month. 246. b.
• 155. Q. Elizabeth to her ambassadors in the Low Countries; reproving them for some omissions, and giving further instructions, Bengrave, [Hengrave] Aug. 29, 1578. 247.
• 156. The English ambassadors, to Q. Elizabeth; answer to the above. Antwerp, Sept. 9, 1578. 249. b.
• 157. The English ambassadors, to the Lords of Council; representing the evil consequences of the queen’‘s censure of their proceedings. Antwerp, Sept. 9, 1578. 252. b.
• 158. Sir Fr. Walsongham? to the E. of Sussex and Secy Wilson; [Dr. Thomas W. afterwds Dean of Durham] two letters on his negociations. Antwerp, Sept. 9, 1578. 253.
• 159. The English ambassadors, to Secy Wilson; [Dr. Thos. W.] report their having supplied D. Casimir with some money for the pay of his troops. Antwerp, Sept. 9, 1578. 255.
• 160. A remonstrance of the town of Quesnoy, to ........ against receivning the French. (Fr.) 255. b.
• 161. The last qualification of the articles proposed to Don Juan for a peace; sent by the provost of Bavon, to the deputies of the States of Louvain. (Fr.) Antwerp, Aug. 25, 1578. 256.
• 162. Q. Elizabeth, to Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham; declining any further loans to D. Casimir. Horamhall, Sept. 8, 1578. 256. b.
• 163. The D. d’‘Alençon’‘s proclamation, for the security of such towns as were delivered to him. (Fr.) Mons, Sept. 9, 1578. 257.
• 164. The D. d’‘Arschot, and other deputies of the States General to the said states; reporting their dealings with the D. d’‘Alençon towards amending two of his declarations. (Fr.) Mons. Sept. 9, 1578. 257. b.
• 165. Ph. de Croy and Ch. de Have, to the States General; intelligence about the D. d’‘Alençon. (Fr.) Sept. 11, 1578. 258. b.
• 166. The D. d’‘Alençon, to the States General; notifying the taking of the castle of Saussy near Luxemburg. (Fr.) Mons, Sept. 9, 1578. 258. b.
• 167. The D. d’‘Alençon to the States General; professing great confidence, and desire of gratifying them. (Fr.) Mons, Sept. 9, 1578. 259.
• 168. The magistrates of Quesnoy, to D. Casimir? remonstrating against a French garrison. (Fr.) 259. b.
• 169. Q. Elizabeth, to Lord Cobham and sir Francis Walsingham; instructions for promoting peace. Little Haddam, Sept. 15, (probably 20,) 1578. 260. b.
• 170. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham, to Q. Elizabeth; in answer to VI. p. II. 162. Antwerp, Sept. 24, 1578. 261.
• 171. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham, to the Lords of Council; about money matters, jewels, &c. 1578. 261. b.
• 172. The States General, to the English ambassadors; representing their great want of money for paying the troops &c. (Fr.) Sept. 23, 1578. 262. b.
• 173. Articles proposed by the English ambassadors, to the States General: with answers. (Fr.) Sept. 24, 1578. 263. b.
• 174. Notes of the towns and provinces in the Low Countries that had received the protestant religion. (Fr.) Sept. 24, 1578. 264. b.
• 175. The abbé de Maroles, to the Pr. of Orange; concerning exemptions claimed by the towns of Quesnoy and Landrecy. (Fr.) 1578. 265.
• 176. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham, to Q. Elizabeth; answer to VI. p. II. 169. Antwerp, Sept. 26, 1578. 265. b.
• 177. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham? to Mr. Wilson? [Dr. Thomas W. afterwards Dean of Durham] on the reduction of the forces, and an interim for the establishment of religion: recommended by the queen in VI. p. II, 169. [1578] 266. b.
• 178. A memorial for Mr. Davison to confer with the Pr. of Orange: with the prince’‘s answers, 267.
• 179. An attestation of a notary public of 12 bonds, for sums due by Q. Elizabeth and the city of London, to B. Spinola. (Orig. Fr.) Antwerp, Oct. 30, 1578. 268.
• 180. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham? to Mr. Davison; on their proceedings at court, where they could make no progress, owing to the queen’‘s indisposition. Oct. 11, 1578. 270.
• 181. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the governor of the company of merchant adventurers; censuring him for some regulations he had made in matters of religion, Richmond, Oct. 21, 1578. 270.
• 182. D. Casimir, to Q. Elizabeth; two letters; about his want of money. (Fr.) Duisbourg, Aug. 4. and Sept. 6, 1578. 271.
• 183. Q. Elizabeth, to D. Casimir; answer to the two above letters. (Fr.) Richmond, Oct. 13, 1578. 272. b.
• 184. Sir Fr. Walsingham? to Mr. Davison; the queen reluctantly allows the States General to have the £.8,000 in Davison’‘s hands, &c. Richmond, Oct. 24, 1578. 273. b.
• 185. Q. Elizabeth, to the States General; acquainting them of her having consented to their having the £.8,000 in Davison’‘s hands, on condition that out of it D. Casimir should be paid what was due to him. (Fr.) Oct. 1578. 274. b.
• 186. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to Mr. Davison; on the troubles which had broken out between the Gantois and the Walloons. Odiham, Oct. 22, 1578. 275.
• 187. Sir Fr. Walsingham? to the governor of the merchant adventurers’‘ about matters of religion. (vid. VI. p. II. 181.) Oct. 25, 1578. 277.
• 188. Sir Fr. Walsingham? to Mr. Davison; about the Gantois; Spinola’‘s bonds; his letters to the Pr. of Orange respecting the garrisons of Dunkirk, &c. Richmond, Oct. 26, 1578. 277. b.
• 189. Ld. Cobham and sir Fr. Walsingham, to the Pr. of Orange; communicating their observations on the countries they traversed in their way from Antwerp to Dunkirk, as to religion. (Fr.) Dunkirk, 1578. 278. b.
• 190. Sir Fr. Walsingham? to Mr. Davison; various advice concerning the Gantois, Spinola’‘s loan, merchants bonds, &c. Richmd. Nov. 5, 1578. 280.
• 191. Sir Fr. Walsingham? probably to count Schwartzenberg; on the state of affairs in the Low Countries. (Fr.) 1578. 282.
• 192. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to Mr. Davison; with a letter of Q. Elizabeth to the Pr. of Parma, who had taken the command on the death of don Juan, and some intelligence. Richmd. Nov. 11, 1578. 283. b.
• 193. Q. Elizabeth, to the Pr. of Parma, condoling on the death of don Juan, &c. (Fr.) Nov. 1578. 284. b.
• 194. Sir Fr. Walsingham? to Mr. Davison? intelligence that the states of Hainault, Artois, &c. are inclined to treat with Spain; about the Gantois; duke Casimir offended at some negociation, &c. D. Rogers to be sent to the duke: two letters, the latter of Dec. 2, 1578. 285. b.
• 195. Sir Fr. Walsingham? to Mons. Bentrich, a dependent of D. Casimir; blaming the duke for having sided with the Gantois. (Fr.) 1578. 287.
• 196. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to D. Casimir; denying that he was the cause of Davison’‘s negociation which had offended the duke: sent by Rogers. (Fr.) 1578. 288.
• 197. Sir Fr. Walsingham? to Mr. Davison; two letters, one concerning D. Casimir and Rogers, and the other about Spinola’‘s and Pallavicini’‘s loans: the last dated Richmond, Dec. 31, 1578. 288. b.
• 198. Q. Elizabeth, to the States General; urging them to make some satisfaction to Monsieur. (Fr.) Richmond, Jan. 19, 1578-9. 289. b.
• 199. A secy of Sir Fr. Walsingham, to Mr. Davison; inclosing the above, and giving directions concerning the same. Jan. 20, 1578-9. 290.
• 200. Sir. Fr. Walsingham? two French letters, the latter to du Plessis; various intelligence; the Q. does not seem averse to a marriage with Monsieur; D. Casimir in England, &c. the first letter dated Feb. 4, 1578-9. 290. b.
• 201. Sommaire du discours de Messire Jehan de Bourgogne, &c. au duc d’‘Anjou, à l’‘instance des deputés des etats generaux des Pays Bas: with marginal remarks. Jan. 1, 1579. 293.
• 202. Lisle Cave, to ........ on some of his own private affairs, and occurrences in Flanders since Monsieur’‘s departure. Richmond, Jan. 15, 1578-9. 295.
• 203. Mr. Davison, to ....... reports an attack upon Antwerp; proceedings in Artois, &c. Antwerp, Feb. 8, 1578-9. 296.
• 204. Mons. de Schwarz, to .......... various intelligence concerning the affairs of the Low Countries. Antwerp, Feb. 14, 1579. 298.
• 205. The Pr. of Orange, to the Towns; for a collection of money. (Dutch.) 300.
• 206. The states of the Low Countries; their bond to Q. Elizabeth, concerning Spinola’‘s loan; registered March 1, 1579. (Lat.) Antwerp, Nov. 3, 1578. 302.
• 207. Tho. Cotton, to the E. of Leicester; demanding redress against a servant of Mr. Aldere’‘s: a very intemperate letter. (Orig.) Antwerp, March 6, 1579. 303.
• 208. A paper of intelligence, concerning the war in the Low Countries. (in the same hand as the preceding article.) 304.
• 209. An account of revolts at Antwerp, and in the Artois, Hainault, &c. under a pretence of religion; probably from Davison. March 16, 1579. 307.
• 210. Names of the deputies who appeared at the assembly of the States General, from March 26, 1579. 308.
• 211. Mr. Davison, to the E. of Leicester? intelligence of the discontents in Hainault and Artois; and of the progress of the war. (Orig.) Antwerp, March 26, 1579. 310. b.
• 212. Tho. Cotton, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence of the war, and discontents in the Low Countries. (Orig.) Antwerp, March 28, 1579. 311.
• 213. Alonzo de Curiel, to the Pr. of Parma; secret intelligence about intrigues of Monsieur, &c. Gravelines, March 3, 1579. 313.
• 214. A statement of the amount of a month’‘s pay of troops, and the charges of ammunition and provisions. 318.
• 215. The states general of the Low Countries, to Q. Elizabeth; regretting the departure of Davison; desiring that he or another might speedily be sent to them; also about a deposit of jewels, loans, &c. (Orig. Fr.) Antwerp, May 22, 1579. 319.
• 216. The magistrates of Bruges, to the E. of Leicester; desiring leave to purchase, in England, 20 or 30 pieces of ordnance. (Orig. Fr.) June 13, 1579. 320. b.
• 217. An address of the Pr. of Parma? to the States newly assembled; and articles proposed for their deliberation. (Fr.) April, 1579. 321.
• 218. Tho. Cotton, to the E.of Leicester; four [three] letters of intelligence, concerning the military affairs in the Low Countries, the siege of Maestricht by the Pr. of Parma, the Gantois, and other malcontents, &c. June 14. July 20. June 28. and ........ [20 July] 1579. 323.
• 219. A detail of political occurrences that happened at Oudenarde, from 1565 to 1579. (Flemish.) 329.
• 220. Adrian van Conixloo an agent of D. Casimir, to Arth. Attey a secy of Ld. Leicester; apprizing him of his having dispatched letters of Ld. Leicester to D. Casimir. (Orig. Fr.) Antwerp. Sept. 18, 1579. 337.
• 221. Tho. Cotton, to Mr. Attey; acknowledges the receipt of a letter from lord Leicester to the Pr. of Orange. (Orig.) Oct. 11, 1579. 338.
• 222. Adr. van Conixloo, to Mr. Attey; about D. Casimir’‘s not having yet sent him any letters; the D. is pressed to sign a book of concord; intelligence of the unhappy state of the Low Countries. (Orig. Fr.) Antwerp, Oct. 24, 1579. 339.
• 223. Antonio del Corro, to Mr. Attey? desiring his interest with Ld. Leicester in a promotion of bishops. (Orig. Spanish.) Oxford, Nov. 22, 1579. 340.
• 224. Mr. Davison? to Ld. Leicester? concerning the duke d’‘Alençon’‘s arrival at Mons, and the perplexity of the States how to act in consequence thereof. July 1578. 341.
• 225. A note of agenda with regard to the loans to the States General, &c.; signed Fra. Walsingham, and probably intended for Mr. Davison. 1578. 342.
• 226. A draught of instructions (perhaps to D. Rogers) for an answer to be made to D. Casimir’‘s requests concerning Davison’‘s negociation, &c. Dec. 2, 1578. 343.
• 227. A remembrance for "my cosen" Cheeke, of such particularities as he is to declare unto her majesty concerning the present state of the Low Countries. (at the time of the insurrection of Ghent.) 1578. 346.
• 228. Form of the oath to be taken by the officers and soldiers of the prince of Orange. (Dutch)
• 229. Avertissement et conseil au peuple des Pays Bas de quelque tres impudent et ignorant detracteur. (the Pr. of Orange.) (Fr.) 349.
• 230. Remonstrances of the Pr.of Orange, and Archd. Matthias. (Fr.) 355.
• 231. An ordinance concerning the forces of the United Provinces. (Dutch.) Utrecht, Feb. 28, 1579. 357.