Cotton MS Galba C VIII

Records and papers concerning England and the Low Countries, in 1585.

f. 1r Cottonian title page.

ff. 2r-3v Letter to William Herle, from an unknown correspondent. Concerning the forwarding of some letters, and the purchase of three horses for Queen Elizabeth I. Harlingen, January 4 1585/6. French.

ff. 4r-5v Letter from William Davison to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Reporting a conference with Dutch deputies on the subject of Dudley’s arrival. January 12 1585/6.

ff. 6r-7v Letter from the magistrates of Enkhuysen to the English ambassadors. January 12 1585/6. Dutch.

ff. 8r-9v Letter from the magistrates of Horn to William Herle. Recommending themselves, and discussing the transfer of an English factory from Antwerp to their town. January 18 1585/6. French.

f. 10r Proclamation by the magistrates of Leyden. Against libels by one Vanden Berge, damaging to the memory of the late Prince of Orange, and others. January 18 1585/6. Dutch. Printed.

ff. 11r-12v Letter from Adolph van Meetkerke, president of Flanders, to Monsieur de Grysle. On the deplorable state of the Low Countries, and his confidence in the aid of France. Extract. Delft, January 22 1585/6. French.

f. 13r-13v Answers to propositions made by Joachimi Ortell, concerning trade. January 25 1585/6.

ff. 14r-15v Letter from Henry van Hyemans to William Herle. Concerning three pieces of cloth offered to him for sale. 1585/6. Dutch.

ff. 16r-17v Letter from Guillaume Bardese to William Herle. On the distracted state of affairs. Amsterdam, February 1 1585/6. French.

ff. 18r-19v Letter from Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, to the Privy Council. In answer to a letter on Queen Elizabeth I’s disapproval of his government of the United Provinces. The Hague, February 8 1585/6.

ff. 20r-21v Letter from Frederic Schwartz de Ruissingen to William Herle. Regretting being unable to see him due to travelling from Delft with the Elect of Cologne. Utrecht, February 9 1585/6. Italian.

ff. 22r-26v Instructions sent to Sir Thomas Heneage from Queen Elizabeth I. To relate her disapproval of the appointment and acceptance of the government of the United Provinces by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. February 10 1585/6.

f. 27v Instructions sent to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, from Queen Elizabeth I. Reproving and recalling him. February 10 1585/6.

ff. 28r-29v Letter from Ernest of Bavaria, Elector of Cologne, to William Herle. Regretting being unable to see him at Delft. Utrecht, February 10 1585/6. Latin.

f. 30r Letter from William Davison, possibly to William Herle. On Queen Elizabeth I’s disapproval of the conduct of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. London, February 17 1585/6.

f. 31r Letter from William Davison, possibly to a Dutch minister. Conveying Queen Elizabeth I’s intention to support the oppressed people of the Netherlands. The Hague, March 10 1585/6. French.

ff. 32r-33v Letter from the magistrates of Enkhuysen to William Herle. Alleging the absence of their pensioner for not writing to Queen Elizabeth I. February 18 1585/6. French.

f. 34r Letter from Thomas Digges, muster master, to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Reporting the progress of his mustering of troops. February 22 1585/6.

f. 35r-35v Articles to be published before a muster, and to observed at it.

ff. 36r-37v Order of exercise required by the muster master. For the better satisfaction of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.

ff. 38r-39v Letter from Thomas Digges, muster master, to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Reporting the state of the bands, and desiring warrants for bestowing the men. Utrecht, February 24 1585/6.

f. 40r-40v Letter from Henry Goodere to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. On money for the payment of troops. February 25 1585/6.

ff. 41r-42v Letter from Charles Howard to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. On naval dispositions, and the sending of small ships to the coast of Holland. Court, February 26 1585/6. French.

ff. 43r-44v Letter from William Davison to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Sending intelligence from court, and discussing Queen Elizabeth I’s dissatisfaction. London? February 28 1585/6.

ff. 45r-46v Letter from Jan van Veke, possibly quarter master, to William Herle. Sending intelligence. The Hague, March 4 1585/6. Dutch.

ff. 47r-48r Letter from Colonel Maarten Schenck van Nydeggen to an unknown recipient. Sending intelligence about an attack on Werle. March 4 1585/6.

ff. 49r-50v Letter from Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, to King James VI of Scotland. Reverential. Harlem, March 5 1585/6.

ff. 51r-52v Letter from Roger Williams to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Sending advice and intelligence concerning the war. Berghes, March 5 1585/6.

ff. 53r-54v Letter from Colonel Thomas Morgan to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Complaining of the hard use of the English troops, and his preference for the Scottish troops. Antwerp, March 5 1585/6.

f. 55r Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to the States General. Commending their agent Monsieur de Grysle, and professing friendship. Greenwich, March 13 1585/6.

f. 56r Letter from Sir Francis Walsingham to an unknown recipient. Concerning the release of Pedre de Cuhiave. Greenwich, March 15 1585/6. Spanish.

ff. 57r-58v Letter from Bartholomew Buys Gryphius to William Herle. On the distracted state of Holland. The Hague, March 20 1585/6. French.

ff. 59r-63v Three letters from Sir Francis Walsingham to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Sending advice and intelligence concerning Queen Elizabeth I. Court, March 20 and 21 1585/6, March 28 1585.

ff. 64r-65v Letter from the States General to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Declaring their intention to offer the sovereignty of their provinces to Queen Elizabeth I. Requesting speedy aid, especially for Antwerp. The Hague, April 21 1585. French.

f. 66r-66v Extract from a letter of intelligence. Concerning operations for the relief of Antwerp. Middleburgh, May 31 1585.

ff. 67r-68v Letter from Captain Rafe Salisbury to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Reporting his proceedings, discussing Captain Marten’s confinement at Lillo for having a counterfeit dye of the Brabant dollar. Antwerp, May 31 1585.

ff. 69r-70v Letter from Jacques Rossell to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Offering his advice and services in the negotiation between Queen Elizabeth I and the States General. Middleburgh, June 5 1585. French.

f. 71r-71v Letter from Captain Rafe Salisbury to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. On the release of Captain Casfield, the offer of a piece of tapestry, and remittances. Middleburgh, June 6 1585.

ff. 72r-77v Articles offered by the States General to Queen Elizabeth I. On their offer of the sovereignty of their provinces. The Hague, June 4 1585. French.

ff. 78r-79v Letter from Joachimi Ortell to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Sending him a paper titled ‘Il Speculo delle navigationi’, and desiring aid for Antwerp. London, June 8 1585. Italian.

f. 80r-80v Considerations for ordering an army in the Low Countries. Possibly sent by Thomas Digges, muster master, to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. June 13 1585.

ff. 81r-83v Answers made by the deputies of the States to proposals by the Privy Council. July 5 1585. French.

ff. 84r-87v Letter from the States General to Queen Elizabeth I. Concerning their offer of sovereignty. July 14 1585. French.

f. 88r-88v Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to the magistrates of Antwerp. Promising to send relief. Greenwich, July 10 1585.

ff. 89r-90v Reasons for Queen Elizabeth I to aid the States. Draft by William Cecil, Baron Burghley. July 13 1585.

ff. 91r-92r Summary of answers from the States General, brought by William Davison. July 13 1585.

ff. 93r-95v Notes, possibly by Thomas Heneage, concerning the treaty with the commissaries of the States. July 13 1585.

ff. 96r-97r List of officers retained in the service of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Signed by Henry Goodere. January 12 1585/6.

ff. 98r-102v List of household servants and guards in the service of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. With a copy of the oath given them. Flushing, July 21 1585.

ff. 103r-107r Minutes of letters of state, relating to Holland. 1585/6.

ff. 107v-109r Points upon which the States General seek Queen Elizabeth I’s pleasure. 1585/6.

ff. 109v-110v Abstract of instructions given to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, as Queen Elizabeth I’s lieutenant general in the Low Countries. December 1585.

ff. 111r-112v Letter from Queen Elizabeth I’s commissioners. Empowering certain members of the Privy Council to negotiate with the deputies of the States General, for aid. Nonesuch, July 29 1585. Latin.

f. 113r-113v Summary of the commissions given to the deputies of the States General. July 21 1585.

f. 114r-114v Articles of a provisional treaty for Antwerp. August 2 1585.

f. 115r Accounts titled ‘Fraix de la levée, transportation, et paye, de 4,000 soldats; avec l’entretien des principaux officiers’.

f. 114v Minutes of state papers, concerning Dutch affairs. 1585/6.

ff. 116r-120r Paper titled ‘Projet ou formulaire de traité sir l’aide, durant la guerre’. August 10 1585.

f. 121r-121v Treaty between Queen Elizabeth I’s commissaries and those of the States General. For Queen Elizabeth I to send 5000 foot and 1000 horse men, instead of 4000 foot at 400 horse men, to the aid of the States General. September 2 1585. Latin.

ff. 122r-125r Notes for explanation and amendment of the contract between Queen Elizabeth I and the United Provinces. Nonesuch, August 10 1585.

ff. 126r-127v Letter, possibly to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, from an unknown recipient. Sending intelligence on the surrender of Antwerp, and about Geneva and Italy. Cologn, August 13 1585. French.

ff. 128r-129v Letter from J. Junio de Lung to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Regretting his lack of opportunity to pay his respects to Dudley. London, August 25 1585. Italian.

ff. 130r-135r Paper titled ‘Projet ou formulaire de traitté sur l’aide de la reine Eliz. aux etats des Provinces Unies, durant la guerre’. Nonesuch, August 18 1585.

f. 136r-136v A copy of the treaty above (f. 121r-121v). September 2 1585.

ff. 137r-138v Letter from Maximilian de Hornes to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Complimentary, desiring to command a company. Ostend, September 17 1585. French.

ff. 139r-142v Petition sent to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, from H. Rodenburgs. Asking to reimburse himself a sum owed to him by the States General for exporting goods. With the States’ acknowledgement of the debt, in French and Dutch. The Hague, September 13 1585. Italian.

ff. 143r-145v Sentence given by the Admiralty Court at Rouen. Concerning an indemnity due to a citizen for property seized by some people of Flushing. August 30 1585. French.

f. 146r-146v The consent of Zealand and Flushing to receive William Stanley as their governor, and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, as their general. September 22 1585. French.

f. 147r-147v Letter from William Davison to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Reporting negotiations concerning cautionary towns, and auxiliaries. The Hague, September 24 1585.

ff. 148r-149v Letter from J. Valche to Sir Francis Walsingham. On some concerns of the states of Zealand. Partly obliterated. London, September 23 1585. French.

ff. 150r-151v Letter from Sir Francis Walsingham to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Relating that Queen Elizabeth I forbids his proceedings with preparations until she has spoken with him. Court, September 26 1585.

ff. 152r-153v Letter from Michel de Castelnau de Mauvisiere to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Thanking him for favours and the present of two horses. September 1585. French.

f. 154r Letter from William Davison to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. On the cautionary towns. Brill, October 5 1585.

ff. 155r-156v Letter from J. Junio de Lung to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Congratulatory, discussing some property of his at Antwerp, and recommending his son. Delft, October 6 1585. Italian.

f. 157r Letter from William Davison to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Concerning his journey to take possession of several places, reporting that some English companies are in a disorderly state. Middleburgh, October 13 1585.

f. 158v Letter from Maurice de Nassau, Prince of Orange, possibly to William Davison. Requesting him to befriend Nassau with Queen Elizabeth I. The Hague, October 13 1585.

f. 159r Letter from William Louis, Count of Nassau Dillenburg, to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Requesting his friendship. The Hague, October 13 1585. French.

f. 160r Letter from William Davison to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Reporting the state of the companies, the movement of the Count of Hohenloe to the fleet. Flushing, October 20 1585.

ff. 161r-163r Letter from Louise de Coligny, dowager Princess of Orange, and Maurice de Nassau, Prince of Orange, to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Concerning the affairs of the House of Nassau. The Hague, October 14 1585. French.

ff. 164r-165v Confirmation of a treaty between England and the United Provinces. The Hague, October 2 1585. French.

ff. 166r-167r Confession of William Lilly, and his denial of some charges. October 22 1585.

ff. 168r-169r Two letters from Louise de Coligny to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and another correspondent. Recommending herself and the Nassau family. Flessingue, October 24 1585. French.

f. 170v Letter from Maurice de Nassau, Prince of Orange, to William Davison. Asking his favour with Queen Elizabeth I. The Hague, October 25 1585. French.

ff. 171r-172r Oath taken by the magistrates and people of the Brill. October 1585. French.

ff. 172v-175r Project for associating the States General into the league between France and England. 1585. French.

ff. 176r-178v Letter from Philip de Marnix de St. Aldegonde to Adolph van Meetkerke, president of Flanders. On the state of affairs, particularly at Antwerp. October 24 1585. French.

ff. 180v-181v Record of allowances given to the Earl of Warwick, Lieutenant General ant Newhaven [Newport], and to other officers there. October 26 1585.

ff. 182r-183r Two letters from William Davison to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Sending intelligence. Flushing, November 11 and 23 1585.

ff. 184r-185v Letter from Thomas Doyley to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Reporting his unlucky journey from Gravelines to Calais, and ill treatment at Dunkirk. Calais, November 12 1585.

f. 186r-186v Letter from Thomas Doyley to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Reporting the arrival of a pilot and a young Spaniard from England at Calais. November 14 1585.

ff. 187r-188v Letter from Thomas Wilford to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Reporting on the state of Flushing and Ramekins. November 23 1585.

ff. 189r-190v Letter from Thomas Doyley to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Reporting the taking of Flushing, some incidents at the siege of Nimeguen, and other military news. Flushing, November 23 1585.

ff. 191r-192v Letter from Sir Philip Sidney to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. On the taking of Flushing, and other military news. Flushing, November 22 1585.

f. 193r-193v Instructions for Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. November 1585.

f. 194r Paper giving reasons for Queen Elizabeth I to accept the title of protector rather than sovereign of the United Provinces. 1585.

ff. 194v Instructions for Richard Harlston, treasurer of the forces in the Low Countries.

ff. 195r-196v Letter from William Davison, possibly to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. On negotiations, and intelligence concerning a conspiracy against Queen Elizabeth I. Flushing, November 11 1585.

f. 197r Letter from William Cecil, Baron Burghley, possibly to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Sending good wishes and professing friendship. December 6 1585.

f. 198r Letter from Nicholas Carenzone, possibly to William Davison. Asking him to recommend him to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, as a mercantile agent, and sending a proposal concerning a duty on corn. London, December 12 1585. Italian.

ff. 199r-200v, 203r Paper of advice addressed to Queen Elizabeth I. London, December 20 1585.

ff. 201r-202r List of people residing in and around Calais.

ff. 205r-206v Letter from Joachimi Ortell to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Sending congratulations on Dudley’s appointment as governor of the Low Countries. September 21 1585.

ff. 208v-209r Letter from an unknown recipient, containing his opinion on the payment of the garrisons in Flushing and Brill. December 27 1585.

f. 210v Letter from the States of Zealand, possibly to William Davison or Philip Sidney. Rejoicing in the arrival of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and wishing to be recommended to the favour of Queen Elizabeth I. Middleburgh, December 30 1585. French.

ff. 211r-215v Two letters from William Cecil, Baron Burghley, to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Sending intelligence, advice, and instructions. Greenwich, December 26 and 27, 1585.

f. 216r-216v Paper recording the motions of troops at Antwerp. December 30 1585.

ff. 219r-220v Letter from Charles Howard to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Sending intelligence on the armaments of the Spanish forces. Court, December 27 1585.

ff. 221r-223v A project concerning the payment of the army, 1585.

ff. 224r-226r Paper titled ‘Republica recreata ill. Dom. Gubernatori Gen. cives ac subditi qui stant pro religione Exc. ejus humiliter retulerunt’. 1585.

f. 227r-227v Letter from Otto, Duke of Brunswick-Harburg, to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Complimentary. Harburg, September 1585. Latin.

ff. 228r-229v Letter from Francis Nedham tp Corffar Grabbe. Recommending a messenger sent by the Queen of Denmark. Greenwich, April 28 1585. German.

ff. 230-231v Letter from Bart. Ric[…] to Thomas Bodley. Sending compliments, and discussing Dr. Winsen. Brunswick, August 1585. Latin.

ff. 232r-233v Points from two letters sent by Julius, Dukr of Brunswick to Queen Elizabeth I. Proposing a free commercial intercourse between their mutual subjects. 6 August 1585. Latin, sent by Thomas Bodley.

ff. 234r-235v Letter from Julius, Duke of Brunswick to Queen Elizabeth I. Sending an apology for Thomas Bodley. August 21 1585. Latin.

f. 236r A paper proposing a method for book-keeping, to prevent Queen Elizabeth I being abused by treasurers or merchants.

ff. 237r-240v Two papers signed by Thomas Digges, muster master, containing observations on the abuses practiced by muster masters, paymasters and auditors. 1585.

ff. 241r-243r Two papers, possibly by Nicholas Carenzone, sent to John Wolley, and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Containing intelligence on Scotland, Italy, and the Low Countries. 1585. Italy.

ff. 244r-245r Copy of the confirmation above (ff. 164r-165v) February 13 1585/6. French.

ff. 246r-247r Questions proposed to the preachers of Norden. 1585. Latin.

ff. 248r-251v Letter from the people of Dordrecht to the States General. Concerning the sovereignty offered to Queen Elizabeth I. 1585. French.

ff. 252r-257v Discussion of certain charges brought against William de Bloys Treslong, Lieutenant Admiral of the Zealand. French.

ff. 258r-259r Fragment of the instructions below (ff. 266r-269r).

ff. 260r-265r Discourse on the affairs of the Low Countries. Addressed to E.B. Esquire, friend and servant to the fair and virtuous lady, the Countess of Calenberghe. 1585.

ff. 266r-269r Paper titled ‘Instructions pour les deputez du prince d’Orange pour traitter d’une paix à Breda. 1575, copied 1585. French.

ff. 271r-276v Brief record of all the generals who commanded English armies and fleets, from William the Conqueror to Anno 27 Elizabeth. Gathered from Hollinshed’s Chronicles.

ff. 277r-278v Regulations concerning the musters of the army. 1585.

ff. 279r-280v Two accounts by Joachimi Ortell, concerning cast iron shipped in London and Rochester, totaling 230 tons, from 1583-1585.

ff. 281r-282r Proclamation by Queen Elizabeth I. For the transport of victuals and other necessaries to the army abroad. 1585.

ff. 283r-284r Orders to be observed by the English garrison at Brill, under Sir Thomas Cecil. 1585.

ff. 285r-289r Paper on the agreements and differences between the four treaties of the states of the Low Countries with Queen Elizabeth I and the King of France.

ff. 291r-296v Discourse and observations on the advantages of permitting licenses for trade. French.

f. 299r-299v Proposals concerning the government of Ostend, with answers. 1585. French.

ff. 300r-308v Military ordinances concerning the musters of the troops in service of the States General. To be proposed to Queen Elizabeth I. French.

ff. 309r-312r Statement of the distribution of the Dutch troops in and about Holland. 1585. French.

f. 313r-313v Remembrance for the ambassador concerning the accounts and conduct of the military treasurers. 1585.

ff. 315r-316r Record of the nobles and towns of Brabant which still adhere to the union. 1585. French.

f. 317r-317v Fragment titled ‘Quant à l'etablissement de l'authorité’ and ‘Quant aux moyens pour fournir les fraix de la guerre’.

ff. 318r-319r Paper titled ‘Etat des moyens de la Hollande pour les depences de la guerre’. 1585.

ff. 320r-322r Statement of the contributions of Holland, and other provinces. 1585.

f. 323r Fragment on the necessity and lawfulness of the war.

ff. 324r-327r Statement on the means by which the United Provinces can carry on the war and bring it to a conclusion. With notes by William Cecil, Baron Burghley.

f. 338r Oath of the governor of Brill. August 10 1585. French.

ff. 329v-330v Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to the Count of Hohenloe. Encouraging him and the States General following the loss of Antwerp. Wimbledon, August 25 1585. French.

ff. 331r-338v Letter from Antwerp, containing a description of the state of the Low Countries. October 24 1585. French.

ff. 339r-340v Letter from William Davison to Philip de Marnix de St. Aldegonde and other officers of Antwerp. Encouraging them to persevere. The Hague, 1585. French.

ff. 341r-344r List of the deputies to the States General. May 3 and 27 1585.

ff. 345r-346v Extract from a letter of intelligence sent from Embden. November 10 1585. French.

ff. 347r-348v Two articles concerning consumption in the United Provinces. 1585.

ff. 349r-352r Articles delivered by deputies of the States General to Ernest of Bavaria, Elector of Cologne. Relating to a difference between himself and Count Adolph de Nevers. 1585. French.

ff. 353r-354v A memoir for an amicable agreement between Ernest of Bavaria, Elector of Cologne, and the Count de Meurs. 1585. French.

ff. 355r-384v An answer by the States General to some proposals made by Queen Elizabeth I concerning the victualling of Brussels. March 3 1585/6. French.

ff. 357r-363r Articles of agreement between the Prince of Parma and the magistrates of Brussels. March 13 1585. French.

ff. 363r-364v Letter from the Prince of Parma to the magistrates of Brussels. Encouraging them to deserve well of their sovereign. Beures, March 10 1585. French.

f. 365r Letter from King Henry III of France to the deputies of the States General. Sending credentials in favour of Despraneaulx. Paris, January 14 1585. French.

ff. 365r-368v Letter from the deputies of the States in France to the States General. Reporting their journey to Abbeville, and their first conferences with Despraneaulx. Abbeville, March 19 1585. French.

ff. 369r-370v Articles agreed upon by Queen Elizabeth I and the Marquis de Hauerech, on the part of the States General. 1585. Latin.

ff. 371r-372r Extract of the registers of the States General. The report of the deputies sent into France, and the resolutions thereupon. April 9 1585. French.

ff. 373r-375v Statement of troops in the service of the States General.

ff. 376r-377v Titled agreed to be given to Maurice, Prince of Orange. Dutch.

ff. 378r-379v Appointment of Maurice, Prince of Orange, as governor of Holland and Zealand, by the states of those provinces. With instructions to the Prince in the said office. November 1 1585. French.