Cotton MS Galba D VII

Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 336.

[See Rymer, vol. xvi, 33, 31, 34, 39, 42, 44, 50, 52, 54, 55, 57, 61, 63-66, 72-79, 82.]

• 1. "The effect of a motion made to me (Bodley?) by a principal person of the States," concerning the affairs between England and the United Provinces. 1590. 2.
• 2. An act of oblivion or indemnity of the prince of Orange, in favour of those of Campvere. (Fr.) 1590. 3.
• 3. Reasons why the captains and officers of the bands in the Low Countries have disobeyed the orders sent over for the distribution of the weekly imprests. 4.
• 4. Two ordinances for musters of the English troops in the Low Countries. (printed.) London, 1590. 5.
• 5. A proposal made by the Pope (Sixtus V?) to the king of Spain, by means of count d'Olivares, concerning the affairs of France; with an answer, and other papers relative to the same business, addressed to D. Bernardino de Mendoça, (Spanish.) 1590. 8.
• 6. Form of an oath to be taken by the protestant clergy in the Low Countries. (Fr.) 1590. 12. b.
• 7. The clergy of West Friesland, to Q. Elizabeth; congrtaulatory on her victory over the Spanish armada, and recommending Herman Rennecher one of their brethren. (Orig. Lat. signed by a great number of the ministers.) Jan. 1590. 13.
• 8. Queen Elizabeth's instructions to sir John Norris, sent into the Low Countries. Jan. 2, 1590. 15.
• 9. "Mr. Beal's opposition against instructions," of some one sent to negociate with the States General. 1590. 19.
• 10. An answer of the States General to Mr. Bodley, touching Ostend. (Orig. Fr.) Hague, Jan. 4, 1590. 21.
• 11. Minutes of state papers. Jan. 1-21, 1590. 23.
• 12. Tho. Bodley, to the States General; a remonstrance concerning the defence of the frontier towns, particularly Ostend, &c. (Fr.) Hague, Jan. 11, 1590. 24.
• 13. A copy of the answer of the States, VII. 10. Jan. 4, 1590. 25. b.
• 14. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; a report of his negociations. (Orig.) Hague, Jan. 14, 1590. 26.
• 15. Tho. Bodley, to sir Fr. Walsingham; reports a conference with Mons. Brus and the States, on the affairs of the Low Countries; intelligence, &c. with a supplement of Jan. 12? (Orig.) Jan. 6, 1590. 31.
• 16. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to Mr. Bodley; about the negociations in Holland, &c. (Orig.) Richmnond, Jan. 15, 1590. 33. b.
• 17. Tho. Bodley, to sir Fr. Walsingham; on his negociations with Brus, &c. (Orig.) Hague, Jan. 16, 1590. 34. b.
• 18. The Lords of Council, to Mr. Bodley; desiring a return of the auxiliaries in the Low Countries. (Orig.) Richmond, Jan. 4, 1590. 35. b.
• 19. The States General, to the Privy Council; about a priviledge demanded in favour of Babington and Bromley, to import cloathing into Flushing, &c. (Orig. Fr.) Hague, Feb. 28, 1590. 37.
• 20. A summary of the articles agreed between the ambassadors of Spain, and the league of France. (Fr.) Paris, Jan. 11, 1590. 39.
• 21. Objections against the trade of the Low Countries with Spain, addressed to the queen, seemingly on the part of the Privy Council. Jan. 31, 1590. 40.
• 22. An extract out of a letter from Wesel, complaining of the exposed state of that country. (Fr.) Feb. 1, 1590. 44. b.
• 23. Sir John Norris's instructions at his second going into the Low Countries. Lambeth, Feb. 13, 1590. 45.
• 24. A mean how her majesty may have a lieut. gen. in the Low Countries without increase of her present charge. Feb. 1590. 51.
• 25. Minutes of state papers, from Feb. to June, 1590. 52. b.
• 26. An observation of divers things to be attended to by the States General in their answers to the Emperor's commissioners sent to move them to a peace with the K. of Spain. Feb. 20? 1590. 54.
• 27. Minutes of state papers. Feb. 1590. 62.
• 28. A note of the contributions yielded by the church, in the Low Countries. (Fr.) 1590. 63.
• 29. Minutes of letters written by the provinces and certain towns of the Low Countries, upon the remonstrances made on the E. of Leicester's last comning forth of Holland. Feb. 1590. 64.
• 30. Minutes of state papers. March, 1590. 66.
• 31. A remonstrance of the Council of State, to the States General; touching the instructions, &c. (Fr.) Feb. 20, 1589? 68.
• 32. Summary notes upon the state and govenment of the United Provinces, by Mr. Gilpin. Feb. 28, 1590. 71.
• 33. The Lds. of Council, to Mr. Bodley; concerning a duty the States intend to lay on cloths imported at Middleburgh. (Orig.) Greenwich, March 1, 1589-90. 76. b.
• 34. Minutes of two state papers. March and Oct. 1590. 78.
• 35. Considerations and resolutions touching the affairs of the Low Countries. March 14, 1589-90. 79.
• 36. Sir Edmund Uvedale's opinion for the payment of the soldiers in the Low Countries. June 1, 1590. 84.
• 37. Henry IV. K. of Fr. to the D. of Longueville; notifying a victory, and giving some directions. (Fr.) Rasny near Mons, March 14, 1590. 86. b.
• 38. The Lds. of Council; their instructions to Mr.Bodley. (Orig.) Greenwich, March 15, 1589-90. 87.
• 39. Q. Elizabeth, to Mr. Bodley; instructions about his negociations. (Orig.) Westm. March 15, 1590. 90.
• 40. Another copy of Henry IVths letter. VII. 37. March 14, 1590. 91.
• 41. The States General, to Q. Elizabeth; concerning the complaints of merchants. (Orig. Fr.) Hague, March 24, 1590. 92.
• 42. The Lords of Council, to Mr.Bodley; against drawing more troops out of the garrison of Ostend. (Orig.) Greenwich, April 7, 1590. 93. b.
• 43. Tho. Bodley's proposition and complaint to the States. (Fr.) Hague, April 13, 1590. 95.
• 44. A certificate of the musters taken at Duisbourg, April, 15, 1590. 98.
• 45. Tho. Bodley, to the Lds. of Council, sir Fr. Walsingham, and Ld. Burleigh; 3 letters on his negociations, and intelligence (the latter original.) Hague, April 18, 1590. 99.
• 46. An answer of the States General to a requisition of Q. Elizabeth to arm their fleet. (Fr.) Hague, April 21, 1590. 103.
• 47. Minute of a letter of count Wm. of Nassau, to the Queen; about Groninghen. April 26, 1590. 103. b.
• 48. Loiuse de Coligny, to Q. Elizabeth; professing great veneration; sent by sir Fr. Vere. (Orig. Fr.) [1590] 103. b.
• 49. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; dispatch about Groninghen, musters, &c. (Orig.) Hague, April 28, 1590. 104.
• 50. Apostilles on the part of Q. Elizabeth to the remonstrances of capt. Bornstra. April 29, 1590. 108.
• 51. The States General, to the Privy Council; professing their devotion to the Queen, and about the auxiliaries. (Orig. Fr.) Hague, April 30, 1590. 109.
• 52. Minutes and copies of letters and messages between Ld. Willougby and sir John Scot, in a quarrel between them. 1590. 111.
• 53. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; about capt. Bornstra's demands. (Orig.) Court, May 1, 1590. 113. b.
• 54. The Lds. of Council, to Mr.Bodley; about a ship at Horn, which they require may be seized and sold. (Orig.) Greenwich, May 11, 1590. 114.
• 55. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; about capt. Bornstra's affair, &c. May 9, 1590. 114. b.
• 56. The deposition of Peter Henrickson, concerning the (44) Dutch ships that served in Portugal. N. B. He was vice admiral to the said ships. May 11, 1590. 115.
• 57. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; concerning Groninghen. (Orig.) Court, May 11, 1590. 116. b.
• 58. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; about the military transactions in Guelderland. May 12, 1590. 117.
• 59. Q. Elizabeth, to Mr. Bodley? authorizing him to treat with those of Groninghen. (Orig.) Greenwich, May 12, 1590. 118.
• 60. A declaration of Q Elizabeth against those who seek to sow dissention between her and the States General. (Fr.) Greenwich, May 27, 1590. 119.
• 61. A proclamation of Q. Elizabeth, concerning the traffic between the Low Countries and Spain; signed Burleigh. May, 1590. 120.
• 62. The K. of Spain (Philip II.) to Don Wm. de St. Clement, his ambassador with the Emperor; two letters of instructions on various matters. (conf. VII. 134.) (Fr.) Aranjuez, May 16, 1590. 122.
• 63. P. Vanderdoes, [i. e. Dousa.] to the admiralty of Rotterdam; reporting count Mansfield's attack upon the fort of Noordam. (Fr.) Before Noordam, May 14, 1590. 124.
• 64. Tho. Bodley, to Ld.Burleigh; Groninghen hath expelled the Spanish lieut. governor. Hague, May 17, 1590. 125. b.
• 65. Philip II, to St. Clement; instructions about negociations with the United Provinces, &c. with his answer to Kevenhuller inclosed. (conf. VII. 134.) (Fr.) Aranjuez, May 16, 1590. 126.
• 66. The Lds. of Council, to Mr. Bodley; about the trade between the Low Countries and Spain, &c. (Orig.) Greenwich, May 8, 1590. 128.
• 67. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; acquainting him that not Ld. Buckhurst, but Mr. Wilkes, was to come over to treat with the states concerning the conduct of St. Aldegonde, [Philippe de Marnaix de St. Aldegonde.] &c. with a P. S. (Orig.) Strand, May 20, 1590. 129.
• 68. Instructions to Tho. Wilkes, sent to treat with the States General. May, 26, 1590. 131.
• 69. The original of Q. Elizabeth's declaration, VII. 60. on vellum. May 27, 1590. 141. b.
• 70. An addition of the Privy Council, to Mr. Wilkes's instructions. May 28, 1590. 143.
• 71. Tho. Bodley; draughts of four letters; 1 to Ld. Buckhurst of May 30; 2 to the Council; and 3 and 4 to Ld. Burleigh; the latter of May 31, 1590. 146.
• 72. Tho. Bodley; a draught in his hand-writing, intitled, "considerations upon the notes sent unto me by the Lds. of Council, touching the explanation of the contract," &c. June, 1590. 148.
• 73. A remonstrance of the Council of State, to the States General; concerning its powers. (Fr.) May, 1590. 150.
• 74. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; a report of his proceedings. (Orig.) June 13, 1590. 151.
• 75. The Grand Seignior (Selim II.) to the rebellious Marseillois; in favour of the Freanch king. (Lat.) 1590. 154.
• 76. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; desiring two friends of his may be sent over with the next dispatches. June 1590. 154. b.
• 77. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; about his (Bodley's) negociations. (Orig.) Greeniwch, June 18, 1590. 155.
• 78. The States General, to the Privy Council; about the traffic with Spain. (Fr.) Hague, Aug. 18, 1590. 155. b.
• 79. Memoranda for Mr. Wilkes, for forming his letter to the Queen. (Fr.) June 1590. 156.
• 80. Q. Elizabeth, to Mr. Bodley; directing him to co-operate with Mr. Wilkes. (Orig.) Greenwich, June 18, 1590. 157.
• 81. A fragment of some notes, probably for a dispatch from Holland. 1590. 157. b.
• 82. Heder Bassa Beglierbeg, Turkish general in Greece, to Q. Elizabeth; notifying a peace concluded with Poland. (Lat.) Silis, June 26, 1590. 158. b.
• 83. Ld. Burleigh, to Wilkes and Bodley; concerning St. Aldegonde, [Ph. de Marnaix de St. Aldegonde.] who had come to England. (Orig.) Court, July 6, 1590. 159. b.
• 84. A project of declaration to be published by the States General; against those who seek to foment dissentions betwen them and the Q. of England. (Fr.) July, 1590. 160.
• 85. Certain points proposed by the States General, to Mr. Wilkes; and his answers thereto. (Fr.) July, 1590. 162.
• 86. Brief demands (on the state of the Low Countries) made by Mr. Tomson, to Evert Monkhoven of Antwerp; and his answers thereto. July, 1590. 163.
• 87. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; thanks for patronage; about his and Mr. Wilkes's negociations, and intelligence. (Orig.) Hague, July 9, 1590. 165.
• 88. Certain points proposed by Wilkes and Bodley, to the States; and their answers thereto. (Fr.) July 13, 1590. 168.
• 89. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; reports a conference with Mons. de Buis, &c. (Orig.) Hague, July 14, 1590. 172.
• 90. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; lamenting the delays of the States, &c. (Orig.) Court, July 16, 1590. 174.
• 91. The names of the deputies of the States General. July 17, 1590. 175.
• 92. Tho. Wilkes and Tho. Bodley, to the Lds. of Council; about the release of some goods seized by sir Martin Frobisher. Hague, July 18, 1590. 176. b.
• 93. Tho. Wilkes and Tho. Bodley; a draught of a long dispatch concerning their negociations. July 18, 1590. 177.
• 94. Articles proposed to the States General by Wilkes and Bodley; and their answers thereto. (Fr.) Hague, July 20, 1590. 181.
• 95. Q. Elizabeth, to Wilkes and Bodley; about some complaints of col. Sonnoy against the States and count Maurice. (Orig.) Greenwich, July 20, 1590. 187. b.
• 96. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burley; about St. Aldegonde. July 21, 1590. 188. b.
• 97. A report of the judges of the admiralty, to the Privy Council; concerning the 44 Dutch ships employed in Portugal. Doctors Commons, Jnne 20, 1590. 189.
• 98. Q. Elizabeth, to the States General and count Maurice; recommending the cause of three captains who served at Campvere. (two originals.) Greenwich, July 22, 1590. 191.
• 99. Tho.Bodley, to the States General; acquainting them that St. Aldegonde had justified himself to the queen. (Fr.) July 23, 1590. 192. b.
• 100. Q. Elizabeth, to Wilkes and Bodley; about three captains who served at Campvere. (Orig.) Greenwich, July 32, 1590. 193.
• 101. The Lds. of Council, to Wilkes and Bodley; concerning the 44 Dutch ships. Greenwich, June 24, 1590. 195.
• 102. Tho. Wilkes and Tho. Bodley; a memorial to the States, in answer to an act of theirs of Aug. 1, St. N. (Fr.) Hague, July 25, Aug. 5, 1590. 196.
• 103. Articles exhibited to the States General, by Wilkes and Bodley, July 27, 1590. (Fr.) with the declaration of the states that they would send deputies to England. 199.
• 104. Tho. Wilkes and Tho. Bodley, to the Lds. of Council; concerning their negociations with the States. Hague, July 29, 1590. 203.
• 105. Tho. Bodley to Ld. Burleigh; on the same negociations. July 29, 1590. 206.
• 106. Articles exhibited to the States General, by Wilkes and Bodley; with their answers thereto. (Fr.) July 30, 1590. 208.
• 107. "Instruction et charge des deputés des princes electeurs et etats des cercles d'outre Rhin, Wesphalie, et Basse Saxe, aux etats des provinces unies." Aug. 1590. 212.
• 108. A resolution of the States General, to refer the articles of Wilkes and Bodley, VII. 106. to their constituents. (Fr.) Aug. 1, 1590. 213.
• 109. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; a report of the disposition of the States, &c. Hague, Aug. 6, 1590. 214.
• 110. A return of a muster taken before Nimeguen. Aug. 8, 1590. 217.
• 111. Ld. Burleigh, to Wilkes and Bodley; recommending Richard Allen to have the first vacancy as commissioner of musters. (Orig.) Oatlands, Aug. 7, 1590. 218. b.
• 112. The Lds. of Council to Wilkes and Bodley; notifying that sir Edw. Norris had been sent to supersede sir J. Conway at Ostend. (Orig.) Oatlands, Aug. 11, 1590. 219.
• 113. Points to be resolved for the effecting of the contributions that may be given by the inhabitants of the "Frank," for the benefit of them at Zealand, Ostend, &c. Aug. 1590. 220.
• 114. A note concerning the traffic between Holland and Spain; probably on the part of Q. Elizabeth. (Fr.) Aug. 21, 1590. 223.
• 115. A memoir concerning the road between Ostend and Newport. (Fr.) Aug. 23, 1590. 224.
• 116. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; recommending Lt. Throckmorton for promotion; and reporting the state of Dunkirk. (two originals). Hague, Aug. 23, 1590. 226.
• 117. Minutes of state papers. July 1520. 228. b.
• 118. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; reports secret intelligence he had obtained of some practices against her majesty's person. Aug. 27, 1590. 229.
• 119. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; answers to VII. 116 and 118. (Orig.) Sept. 7, 1590. 230.
• 120. Q. Elizabeth, to Wilkes and Bodley; directing them to urge the states to some enterprize. (Orig.) Windsor, Sept. 10, 1590. 231.
• 121. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; three letters: 1. recommending capt. Allen; and 2, and 3, urging some enterprize. (Orig.) Windsor, Sept. 10, 8 and 15, 1590. 232.
• 122. J. Baron de Merode, to lady Morgan at Ostend; complimental. (Fr.) Liege, Sept. 18, and Nov. 10, 1590. 234.
• 123. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; reports the proceedings of the States, some enterprize, &c. Hague, Sept. 21, 1590. 235.
• 124. Questions about the strength and defence of Dunkirk? with answers. Sept. 21, 1590. 237.
• 125. Queen Elizabeth, to the States General; in favour of Paul Buys. (Fr.) Oct. 6, 1590. 239.
• 126. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; about his negociations. (two letters) Oct. 7 and 8, 1590. 240.
• 127. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; two letters concerning col. Steward, &c. (Orig.) Windsor, Oct. 8 and 9, 1590. 241. b.
• 128. An abstract of sir Tho. Shirley's accounts for the forces. Oct. 12, 1586-Oct. 11, 1590. 243.
• 129. Minutes of state papers. Aug. Sept. and Oct. 1590. 246. b.
• 130. A discourse given to her Majesty by col. Sonnoy; concerning the importance of Groninghen, and the means of getting possession of it. (Fr.) 249.
• 131. Col. Diedric Sonnoy, to Q. Elizabeth; concerning his particular causes with the States. (Orig. Fr.) London, Nov. 24, 1590. 251.
• 132. Minutes of state papers. Nov. and Dec. 1590. 225.
• 133. Articles exhibited to the States by Wilkes and Bodley. Aug. 4, 1590; with their answers to the same of Oct. 15, 1590. (Fr.) 256.
• 134. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; inclosing letters from the K. of Spain to his ambassador, intercepted in Germany: probably VII. 62 and 65. Hague, Oct. 28, 1590. 259. b.
• 135. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; intelligence about an unsuccessful attempt on Dunkirk, &c. Hague, Oct. 28, 1590. 260.
• 136. John Casimir count Palatine, to the States General; acquainting them that the conclusions for compelling restitution to the empire are altered; and that the emperor is resolved to mediate a final peace. (Fr.) Heidelberg, Oct. 30, 1590. 262.
• 137. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; reports his proceedings towards carrying on vigorous measures, &c. Nov. 3, 1590. 266.
• 138. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; in answer to VII. 134 and 135. (Orig.) Strand, Nov. 12, 1590. 267.
• 139. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; about the cause of col. Steward, &c. Hague, Nov. 12, 1590. 268.
• 140. An answer of the States, to Mr. Skenes's propositions concerning col. Steward. (Lat.) Hague, Nov. 12, 1590. 269.
• 141. Count d'Olivarez, to J. Bapt. de Taxis; and Joseph de Acuna, to the D. of Parma; on the affairs of Spain, and some private concerns: probably intercepted letters. Rome, Oct. 29, and Turin, Nov. 27, 1590. 279.
• 142. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; about an attempt on some town, &c. Nov. 19, 1590. 280. b.
• 143. Col. D. Sonnoy, to Q. Elizabeth; a copy of VII. 131. (Fr.) Lond. Nov. 24. 1590. 282.
• 144. A cypher. 284. b.
• 145. Mr. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; with an answer from the States to propositions of his, and of Mr. Wilkes. Dec. 7, 1590. 285.
• 146. Jos. de Acuna, to don Bernardin de Mendoça; the D. of Terra Nova, to the D. of Parma; and the D. de Suse, to J. B. de Taxis; with various intelligence from Italy: probably intercepted letters. (Fr.) Turin, Nov. 26, Rome, Nov. 2, 1590. 286.
• 147. W. Davison, to Q. Elizabeth; craving her mercy, and a return of favour. N. B. This letter is said not to have been accepted by the Q. (A corrected draught.) London, Dec. 7, 1590. 289.
• 148. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; on the matter of Berghen; lady Morgan, and her father Merode, suspected of treachery, &c. Dec. 14, 1590. 291.
• 149. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; recommending Ld. Willoughby's cause touching the ransom of Martin de la Faille. (Orig.) Richmond, Dec. 16, 1590. 292.
• 150. Q. ELizabeth, to the States General; expostulating about their tardiness; urging them to provide for the safety of Ostend. (Fr.) Richmond, Dec. 21, 1590. 293.
• 151. Q. Elizabeth, to Mr. Bodley; instructions in consequence of the above. (Orig.) Richmond, Dec. 22, 1590. 294.
• 152. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; answers to several letters. (Orig.) Dec. 24, 1590. 296.
• 153. Q. Elizabeth's orders for reforming divers abuses in the distribution of imprests payments and apparel to the soldiers in the Low Countries. Dec. 20, 1590. 297.
• 154. Marshal Biron, to the Council of State; desiring them to forbid all traffic between their provinces and certain rebellious towns in Normandy. (Fr.) Camp de Gueton, Dec. 26, 1590. 301.
• 155. Tho. Bodley, to Ld. Burleigh; about his unsuccessful negociations, intelligence about peace, &c. Hague, Dec. 29, 1590. 302.
• 156. An ordinance for the muster of the English troops in the Low Countries. 1590. 303.
• 157. Ld. Burleigh, to Mr. Bodley; in answer to VII. 148. (Orig.) Dec. 30, 1590. 307. b.
• 158. Q. Elizabeth, to the States General; about their new edict concerning the importation of English cloths into their provinces. (Lat.) [1590] 309.
• 159. A discourse on the aid to be given by the United Provinces towards the war. 1590. 310.
• 160. An order of Q. Elizabeth for the repairs of Ostend. 1590. 312.
• 161. A statement of the grievances sustained by the English troops in the Low Countries, by the hard usage of the States, and inhumanity of the inhabitants. 313.
• 162. Lord Willoughby's oath to the States General. (Fr.) 316.
• 163. Answers of the Privy Council to a remonstrance delivered to them by the deputies of the States. (a draught, corrected by Burleigh.) 317.
• 164. A bond of Q. Elizabeth, for the reimbursement of 200,000 dollars borrowed of the city of Cologn. (Orig. Lat. on velum.) Greenwich, June 2, 1576. 321.
• 165. A note of certain questions to be answered concerning the state of the Low Countries. 323.
• 166. A list of the forces her majesty is charged with in the Low Countries; with a project of sir Fr. Vere, concerning them. 1590. 326.
• 167. Considerations proposed by Lord Willoughby, concerning the project of instructions for the council of state. (Fr.) 328.
• 168. L. Coninus, to ........ about some measures for the repairs of Zutphen. (Fr.) 333.
• 169. Lists of several deputies to the states, and other magistrates in the United Provinces. 334.