Cotton MS Galba C IX

Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 390.

• 1. An assignment of 200,000 fl. per month to the E. of Leicester, by the States General, for the prosecution of the war; with the assessment of the same on the several provinces. 1586. 3.
• 2. Omitted.
• 3. An affadavit of several inhabitants of the town of Ypres, certifying that the said town had promised to indemnify the hostages given up at their surrender, Leyden, Jan. 3, 1586. 13.
• 4. Ld. Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; a long letter on the affairs of the Low Countries: with a duplicate. (Orig.) Greenwich, Jan, 12, 1585. 15.
• 5. Tho. Cotton, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence concerning the war. (Orig.) Antwerp, Jan. 17, 1580-1. 22.
• 6. Ld. Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence and advice. . (Orig.) Greenw. Jan. 17, 1586. 24.
• 7. Maxim. de Hornes, to the E. of Leicester; in behalf of Mons. de Locres, who offers to resign his government of Ostend. (Orig. Fr. with a duplicate.) Hague, Jan. 18, 1586. 29.
• 8. Nic. Carenzone, to Mr. Wotton; a letter of intelligence concerning Dickson's going to Scotland, &c. (Orig. Ital.) Jan. 21, 1586. 29.
• 9. Nic. Carenzone, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence concerning the E. of Arundel, &c. (Orig. Ital.) London, Jan. 1586. 31.
• 10. Extracts of certain advices given (to Spain) for an enterprise against the state of England. 33.
• 11. Observations out of the treaty for the aid given by England to the States General in 1585. 38. b.
• 12. Hor. Palavicino, to the E. of Leicester; in behalf of one Jer. Nevenard, who had a pension granted him. (Orig. Ital.) Frankfort, Jan. 30, 1586. 41. b.
• 13. An estimate of the charges of her majesty's forces to be employed in the Low Countries. 42. b.
• 14. Sir Ph. Sidney, to the E. of Leicester; offering to do some effectual services at Steenberg, Gravelines, &c. (Orig.) Berghes, Feb. 2, 1586. 44.
• 15. The diploma of the States General, appointing the E. of Leicester governor of the United Provinces. (Lat.) Hague, Feb. 1, 1586. 46.
• 16. The form of a warrant of the E.of Leicester, for the pay of the E. of Essex as colonel gen. of cavalry, the sums left blank. (Fr.) Hague, Feb. 1, 1585. 48.
• 17. Commission of the States General, to the E. of Leicester; specifying his powers. (Fr.) Hague, Feb. 1, 1586. 51.
• 18. A patent of the States General; about allowances to be made to the E. of Leicester. (Fr.) Hague, Feb. 1, 1586. 54.
• 19. Sir Ph. Sidney, to the E. of Leicester; desiring some regulations may be made about the quartering of his troops. (Orig.) Berghes, Feb. 2, 1586. 56.
• 20. Englebert Doyenbrugh, to sir Ph. Sidney; inclosing a discourse concerning the Govt. of the Low Countries, and stating his own descent. (Orig. Fr.) Delft, Feb. 3, 1586. 58.
• 21. The discourse inclosed in the preceding article. (Fr.) 1586. 60.
• 22. Remembrance for Mr. Davison: from the E. of Leicester. Feb. 4, 1586. 68.
• 23. Nic. Carenzone, to Mr. Herle; giving him some cautions about papers, &c. and desiring intelligence about a legacy. (Orig. Ital.) Feb. 6, 1586. 70.
• 24. Ld. Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; concerning the queen's dissatisfaction at his acceptance of the government of the Low Countries, &c. (Orig.) Westm. Feb. 7, 1585-6. 71.
• 25. Sir John Convaye, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence on military affairs, &c. (Orig.) Ostend, Feb. 9, 1586. 73.
• 26. Nic. Carenzone, to Mr Herle? concerning some transactions of Mauvisiere relating to Scotland; the E. of Leicester's recal talked of, &c. (Ital.) London? Feb. 4, 1586. 75.
• 27. A grant of the States General of certain contributions, to the E. of Leicester. (Fr.) Hague, Feb. 1, 1586. 77.
• 28. Tho. Dudley, to the E. of Leicester; about the queen's resentment against him (the earl.) (Orig.) Leicester-house, Feb. 11, 1586. 79.
• 29. The magistrates of Grave, to the E. of Leicester; congratulating him on his arrival; and soliciting his protection. (Orig. Dutch.) Grave, Feb. 13, 1586. 80.
• 30. A demand of the pay, &c. of the garrison of Ostend. (Fr.) Feb. 13, 1586. 81.
• 31. Mr. Davison, to the E. of Leicester; a long report of his proceedings on his arrival in London. (Orig.) London, Feb. 17, 1586. 82.
• 32. R. Williams, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence concerning the service. (Orig.) Berghes, Feb. 17, 1586. 85.
• 33. A discourse addressed to the E. of Leicester, on the art of government; severely censuring the count of Hohenloe. (Fr.) Middelb. Feb. 15, 1586. 88.
• 34. Sir Ph. Sidney, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence about the service. (Orig.) Flushing, Feb. 19, 1586. 93.
• 35. J. Norreys, to the E. of Leicester; recommending some persons; and desiring instructions. (Orig.) Utrecht, Feb.16, 1586. 95.
• 36. W. Knowllis, to the E. of Leicester; reports discontents at Ostend for want of pay, and intelligence. (Orig.) Flushing, Feb. 23, 1586. 96.
• 37. Nic. Carenzone, to Mr. Herle; alluding to some very secret intelligence to be communicated by Wolley. (Orig. Ital.) Feb. 23, 1586. 98. b.
• 38. Wm. Knollys, to the E. of Leicester; reports an expectation of Ostend being besieged by La Motte, &c. (Orig.) Flushing, Feb. 25, 1586. 99.
• 39. Sir Ph. Sidney, to the E. of Leicester; about the pay of a regiment. (Orig.) Berghes, Feb. 25, 1586. 101.
• 40. Dedric Sonnoy, to the E. of Leicester; concerning his commissions for surveying several fortified towns. (Orig. Fr.) Campen, Feb. 26, 1586. 102.
• 41. J.Norreys, to the E. of Leicester; recommending a cause of "sire Henry Borck," a knight of St.John of Malta. (Orig. Fr.) Utrecht, Feb. 26, 1586. 103.
• 42. A list of duties raised in the Low Countries on articles of consumption. (Fr.) Feb. 1586. 105.
• 43. A statement of the constributions granted to the E. of Leicester, by the States General, for the months of February and March, 1586. (Fr.) 107.
• 44. Robt. Sidney, to the E. of Leicester; a report about musters; and requiring pay for the troops. (Orig.) Berghen, March 1, 1586. 108.
• 45. The deputies of the States General, to Q. Elizabeth; proposing to increase their army, and requesting of her to accomplish fully her engagements. (Orig. Fr.) March 2, 1586? 110.
• 46. Tho. Cecil, to the E. of Leicester; reasons for his not bringing his cornets to join the earl. (Orig.) Brill, March 6, 1585. 112.
• 47. A. Warwick, to ........ a letter of pious exhortation. (Orig.) March 6, 1586. 113.
• 48. Ld. Burliegh, to the E. of Leicester; about the queen's displeasure, &c. (Orig.) Greenwich, March 6, 1585-6. 115.
• 49. Ld. Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; answers to several articles of the earl's letters. (Orig.) Greenwich, March 6, 1585-6. 116.
• 50. Roger Williams, to the E. of Leicester; reports his intending to march with some troops to Utrecht. (Orig.) Berghes, March 6, 1586. 119.
• 51. Tho. Sherley, to the E. of Leicester; about the queen's displeasure, the pay of the army, &c. (Orig.) Court, March 7, 1586. 120.
• 52. A rough draught of Ld. Burleigh; being a discourse concerning certain proposals made by Andeas de Loo on the part of the Pr. of Parma. March 9, 1586. 122.
• 53. Wm. Knollys, to the E. of Leicester; reports the enemy's marching towards Ostend; desires stores, &c. (Orig.) Flushing, March 12, 1586. 126.
• 54. Tho. Sherley, to the E. of Leicester; a long original letter of intelligence from court. March 14, 1586. 128.
• 55. Tho. Cecil to the E. of Leicester; notifies his going to England; and laments the want of pay of the army. (Orig.) Brill, March 17, 1585-6. 132.
• 56. J. Calthorp, to ....... desiring intelligence about one Jaques Reygout, who owes him 4,000 Flor. (Fr.) March 18, 1586? 134.
• 57. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; about an appointment in Ireland; also intelligence and advice. (Orig.) Greenwich, March 21, 1586. 135.
• 58. Tho. Sherley, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence from court. (Orig.) March 21, 1585-6. 136.
• 59. Sir. Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence from court, Scotland, &c. (Orig.) March 24, 1585-6. 137.
• 60. Col. Balfour, to the E. of Leicester; complaining of want of pay. (Orig.) Berghen, March 24, 1586. 139.
• 61. ......... Winshemius, to sir Tho. Bodley; concerning the queen's proclamation, justifying the aid she gives to the United Provinces; his going to Paris; intelligence, &c. (Orig. Lat.) Frankfort, March 25, 1586. 141.
• 62. C. Howard, to sir Ph. Sidney;on various naval affairs at Flushing, &c. (Orig.) Court, March 30, 1586. 145.
• 63. W. Zolphi, to Sr de Busquoy treasurer to the Cathol. King; an intercepted letter on various subjects; with some cyphers. (Orig. Fr.) March 31, 1586. 147.
• 64. Ld. Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; various intelligence and advice. (Orig.) March 31, 1586. 149.
• 65. Tho. Vavasour, to the E. of Leicester; reporting his proceedings at court. (Orig.) Court, March 31, 1586. 153.
• 66. A statement of the contributions granted by the States General to the E. of Leicester, for the months of February, March, and April, 1586. (Fr.) 155.
• 67. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence forom court, about the queen's disposition, &c. (Orig.) Court, April, 1, 1586. 157.
• 68. Otho D. of Brunswic Luneb. Harb. to sir Tho. Bodley; congratulates him on his arrival in England; and recommends a business he had charged him with. (Orig. Lat.) Harburg, April, 1, 1586. 161.
• 69. Lord Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; acquaints him with the queen's change of resolution concerning the powers to be given to the earl, &c. (Orig.) Greenwich, April 1, 1586. 163.
• 70. A statement of the contributions of Holland for six months, (Fr.) April 1, 1586. 165.
• 71. Q. Elizabeth, to the E. of Leicester; expsotulating with him, and signifying her intention concerning the powers he is to assume. Greenwich, April 1, 1586. 167.
• 72. Minutes of state papers, concerning the E. of Leicester. 1586. 169.
• 73. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence and advice concerning Scotland, &c. (Orig.) Court, April 11, 1586. 172.
• 74. ........ Winshemius, to sir Tho.Bodley; complimentary, and some intelligence. (Orig. Lat.) Paris, April 18, 1586. 175.
• 75. Minutes of some papers or transactions agreed upon at Langen, April 19, 1586. (Fr.) 177.
• 76. Notes of directions concerning provisions; signed by his excellency (E. Leicester?) April 21, 1586. (Fr.) 178.
• 77. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence, advice, &c. (Orig.) Court, April 21, 1586. 179.
• 78. Q. Elizabeth, to the States of Zealand; apprizing them that the enemy meant to besiege Ostend. (Fr.) April 22, 1586. 183.
• 79. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to sir Ph. Sidney; inclosing the above. (Orig.) Greenwich, April 22, 1586. 185.
• 80. Minutes of transactions agreed upon at Langen, April 24, 1586. 187.
• 81. Notes or minutes of dispatches signed by his Exc. at Zuylen, April 24, 1586. 188.
• 82. A memorial of the E. of Leicester's request: with the answers of the Privy Council. April 24, 1586. 187.
• 83. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; two dispatches. (Orig.) Court, April 25, and 26, 1586. 191.
• 84. Bonav. can Oncle, to Mr. Herle; desiring to know when he means to come to Amsterdam. (Orig. Fr.) Amsterd. April 27, 1586. 195.
• 85. Q. Elizabeth, to Mr.. Davison; instructions concerning his negociations with the Council of State respecting her title: a second letter on the back. Greenwich, April 27, 1586. 197.
• 86. A note of the towns in the 17 provinces, which as yet the enemy hath not. April 30, 1586. 198.
• 87. W. Knollys, to Mr. Atye; about the defence of Ostend. (Orig.) Ostend, April 30, 1586. 199.
• 88. Minutes of state papers relating to the Low Countries. 1586. 200.
• 89. Joh. van Bronckhorst, to the E. of Leicester; a petition desiring the E. to inforce his safeguard. (Fr.) Osterholt? April, 1586. 208.
• 90. A copy of the safeguard referred to, inclosed in the above. (Dutch.) Utrecht, April 17, 1586. 209.
• 91. An account of the revenues of Holland and Zealand, farmed out for six months, from March 1, 1586. (Fr.) 211.
• 92. The Council of State of the United Provinces, to Q. Elizabeth; urging the necessity of the E. of Leicester's assuming the title of governor. (Orig. Lat.) Utrecht, May 1, 1586. 215.
• 93. A small fragment concerning Scotland. May 2, 1586? 218.
• 94. Mr. Palmer's collation of monies of England and Flanders. May 2, 1586. 218. b.
• 95. A profitable plot for the payment of the queen's forces in the Low Countries. 219. b.
• 96. Articles of prohibition of traffic iuto the Spanish Netherlands. 1586. 221. b.
• 97. Mr. Heneage, to Ld. Burleigh; concerning Ld. Leicester's government. May 13, 1586. 225.
• 98. Carlos Conde de Masfeld, to the Pr. of Parma; intelligence about the war, &c. (Orig. Spanish.) Reek, May 4, 1586. 226.
• 99. Articles for explanation of some doubtful points in the contract between Q. Elizabeth and the States General, set down by the Muster Master General; with the answers of the states. May 4, 1586. 228.
• 100. A brief computation of an army to be kept in the Low Countries. 1586. 228. b.
• 101. A memorial for Lord Buckhurst; about the defence of the Low Countries. March 14, 1586. 230. b.
• 102. Memoire de toutes les entrées que ceux d'Anvers ont annuellement. 231. b.
• 103. Memoire de la quantité de blé qu'il convient avoir par semaine à Anvers. 232. b.
• 104. A rate for the entertainment of lances, light horse, and foot bands, in the Low Countries. 1586. 233. b.
• 105. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; the queen inflexible in her dislike of the earl's asusmed title. (Orig.) Court, May, 14, 1586. 236.
• 106. Edzard II. count of East Friesland, to the E. of Leicester; desiring a speedy answer concerning some shipping on the Ems. (German.) Aurich, May 12, 1586. 237.
• 107. Two articles concerning the allowance of 15 non-effectives per company; with answers by the Council of State. (Fr.) 239.
• 108. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; on the queen's disposition, &c. (Orig.) Court, May 20, 1586. 241.
• 109. Edward Dyer, to the E. of Leicester; stating reasons why the eark should not fight. (Orig.) Court, May 22, 1586. 243.
• 110. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; intelligence. (Orig.) Court, May 23, 1586. 245.
• 111. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; concerning offers of peace received from Spain, &c. (Orig.) Greenwich, June 24, 1586. 246.
• 111. Wm. Baerdesen, to Mr. Herle? complimental, &c (Orig. Fr.) Leuwarden, May 24, 1586. 247.
• 113. Extracts out of divers letters from the E.of Leicester, from Feb. 1, to May 25, 1586. 248.
• 114. Sir Fra. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; about the queen's inflexibility; the master of Grave coming over for employment. (Orig.) Greenwich, May 26, 1586. 251.
• 115. J. Garbrant, to Mr. Herle; about some soldiers who had left a man of war. (Orig. Dutch.) From a man of war, June 2, 1586. 253.
• 116. Ld. Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; the queen better disposed; about the pay of the troops; remittances, &c. (Orig.) June 8, 1586. 256.
• 117. Instructions of the magistrates of Utrecht, to two deputies; offering to sell the bells of some of their abbeys for the purchase of supplies; and desiring that the fortifications of the Vart may be kept in good order. (Orig. Fr.) Utrecht, June 10, 1586. 258.
• 118. Lord Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; disapproves of some silver coins struck at Amsterdam; Mr Atye to be sent over. (Orig.) Westm. June 10, 1586. 260.
• 119. J. Garbrant, to Mr. Herle? about releasing one Beernt van Dueren, a seafaring man. (Orig. Dutch.) From a man of War, June 10, 1586. 262.
• 120. Wm. Davison, to the E. of Leicester; apologizes for a long silence; and justifies himself concerning some charges. (Orig.) London, July 2, 1586. 263.
• 121. The council of state of the United Provinces. to Q. Elizabeth; remonstrating against Mr. Heneage's message to deprive the E. of Leicester of his authority. (Orig. Lat.) Arnheim, June 11, 1586. 264.
• 122. J. Garbrant, to Mr. Herle? concerning the moving of some ships. (Orig. Dutch.) From a man of War, June 12, 1586. 265.
• 123. Ld. Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; about remittances, coins, &c. (Orig.) June 10, 1586. 267.
• 124. C. Howard, to the E. of Leicester; about transports for troops, and other naval affairs. (Orig.) Court, June 8, 1586. 270.
• 125. Ld. Burleigh and sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; recommending an indemnification to Richd. Tomson, s seafaring man. (Orig.) Greenwich, June 21, 1586. 272.
• 126. Ld. Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; the queen orders Ld. Burleigh's son to go to the States, instead of Mr. Atye; she is better reconciled to the earl's action, &c. (Orig.) Greenwich, June 20, 1586. 274.
• 127. A Dutch patriot, to some lord of the English court; advice about terminating the war. (Fr.) Hague, June 29, 1586. 276.
• 128. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; contradicts the report of an offer of peace; about the master of Graye; and inclosing letters from the queen to some Dutch towns. 2 letters. (Orig.) Court, June 30 and 31, 1586. 280.
• 129. J. Garbrant, to Mr. Herle; four letters, wqith an inclosure on naval matters, &c. (Orig. Dutch.) June 1 and 16, 1586. 283.
• 130. Sir J. Conway, to Ld. Burleigh? about the defence of Ostend. (Orig.) Ostend, Feb. 17, 1586. 291.
• 131. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; directions from the queen. (Orig.) Court, July 9, 1586. 292.
• 132. A brief of the perils and remedies concerning the Low Countries. July 9, 1586. 294.
• 133. Minutes of state papers, concerning the Low Countries. 1586. 297.
• 134. The states of Utrecht; offering the sovereignty of their province to Q. Elizabeth and the E. of Leicester. (four papers, Dutch.) June 10, 20; July 10, 1586. 298.
• 135. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; a long dispatch on various matters, (Orig.) Barn-elms, July 11, 1586. 302.
• 136. Barthelemy Kieffelt, to Mr. Herle? complimental on Herle's arrival in England; and containing some intelligence. (Orig. French.) Hague, July 14, 1586. 305.
• 137. The confessions of Sam. Whithead and Peter Staboth; who had conspired to surrender a town. (Ostend?) July 16, 1586. 306.
• 138. Note of a patent for the pay of Reiters. July 17, 1586. 308.
• 139. Considerations touching the state of the Low Countries; to be laid before Q. Elizabeth. July 18,1586. 309.
• 140. Ld. Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; a long dispatch. (Orig.) Richmond, July 21, 1586. 313.
• 141. A note of Ld. Leicester, and a placart of the magistrates of Utrecht; about some persons banished from that town. (Fr.) July 21, 1586. 317.
• 142. K. Philip II, to Frederic K. of Denmark; complaining of his rebellious subjects in the Netherlands; and of England's bad neighbourhood. (German.) Escurial, July 22, 1586. 318.
• 143. An account of ecclesiatical establishments, with their revenues, in the diocese of Utrecht? (Fr.) 322.
• 144. Proposals for some reform in the monastic establishments in Utrecht. (Fr.) 324.
• 145. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; recommending a servant of his to be continued as a victualler. (Orig.) Court, July 30, 1586. 326.
• 146. The state of Utrecht, civil and ecclesiastical. (English and Dutch.) July 1586. 327.
• 147. Jean de Ryswic's report of the state of Thiel, and the means of its defence. (Orig. Fr) Utrecht, Aug. 1, 1586. 331.
• 148. Articles of agreement between the deputies of Q. Elizabeth, and those of the Stattes General, for the defence of Antwerp. (Fr.) Aug. 2? 1586. 335.
• 149. A project of a treaty between the same; concerning the aid to be given during the war. (Fr.) 341. b.
• 150. Tractatus ultimus super assistentiâ 5,000 peditum, et 1,000 equitum. 350. b.
• 151. An ampliation (confirmation) of the above treaty. (Fr.) Hague, Oct. 2, 1586. 352. b.
• 152. Abstract of the receipts and payments of the government in the United Provinces, from April 9 to the 10th of August, 1586. 357.
• 153. The act of the States General for the entertainment of his Exy (Leicester) (Fr.) The same on Dutch on vellum. Hague, Aug. 9, 1586. 359.
• 254. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to the E. of Leicester; two letters. (Orig.) Barn-elms, Aug. 15, and ... 1586. 363.
• 155. Phil. count of Hohenloe, to Q. Elizabeth; requesting a passport for some artillery. (Orig. Fr.) Gertrudenbergh, Aug. 17, 1586. 365. b.
• 156. Articles proposed by Mr. Wilkes to the council of state; with thei answers. (Fr.) Utrecht, Sept. 3, 1586. 366.
• 157. Lord Burleigh, to the E. of Leicester; a long dispatch. (Orig.) Strand, Aug. 18, 1586. 374.
• 158. A remonstrance to the E. of Leicester in behalf of Paul Buys, who had been confined by the magsitrates of Utrecht. (Fr.) Aug. 18, 1586. 377.
• 159. Jacob Herwaerden, to the states of Utrecht? about several persons banished. (Fr.) Utrecht, Aug. 18, 1586. 382.
• 160. A hearing of the magistrates of Utrecht before the E. of Leicester and his council, concerning the banishment of some persons. (Fr.) 383.
• 161. Jehan de Warck, to Mr. Herle; upon the affairs of the Low Countries in general. (Orig. Fr.) 1586. 387.
• 162. Jehan de Warck, to Mr. Herle? chiefly complimental. (Orig. Fr.) Aug. 27, 1586. 390.