Cotton MS Galba D X

Records and papers concerning England and the Low Countries, mainly between 1593 and 1594.

f. 1r Ordinance of the Council of Holland. Granting Thomas Bodley a dwelling. The Hague, January 24 1589-1590.

ff. 2r-6v Three letters from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Concerning negotiations in Holland, and reporting other intelligence. The Hague, January 3, 15 and [16] 1592-1593.

f. 7r-7v Letter from William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, to Thomas Bodley. Answering his letter of January 16, on abuses concerning the Low Countries, to be reformed. Westminster, February 15 1592-1593.

ff. 8r-10r Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Relating intelligence, reporting that the ships of Dunkirk annoy the people of Zealand, concerning proceedings in Friesland. The Hague, February 4 1592-1593.

f. 10*r Letter from William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley to Thomas Bodley. Sending an answer to a requisition of the States for assistance. Court, February 11 1592-1593.

f. 11r-11v Letter from Sir Edward Norris to the States General. In answer to some complaints from the people of Cleves concerning contributions. Ostend, January 24 [1593]. French.

ff. 12r-14v Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. About complaints from the States that the garrisons of Flushing and Ramekins are more numerous than stipulated by treaty. The Hague, February 18 1592-1593.

f. 15r Letter from the Privy Council to Thomas Bodley. Directing him to claim some arrears due by the Dutch to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. St James’s Palace, March 4 1592-1593.

ff. 16r-20v Observations and notes on the peace treaty. No date.

f. 21r Letter from Count Maurice de Nassau to Queen Elizabeth I. Sending thanks for a letter to the elector Palatine in favour of his sister. Camp before Gertruydenburg, June 13 1593. French.

f. 22r Letter from the Privy Council to Thomas Bodley. Directing him to demand transport for conveying some troops from Bergen-op-Zoom to Ostend. St. James's Palace, March 7 1592-1593.

f. 23r Letter from K. van Doma, possibly to Thomas Bodley. Conveying thanks and intelligence. Leuwarden, September 24 1593.

ff. 24r-25r Letter from King James VI of Scotland to the States General. Containing instructions to one William, commander at Pettynweme. 1593. French translation.

f. 26r Letter from King James VI of Scotland to the States General. Containing credentials for William, commander at Pettynweme, complaining of conspiracies by the Jesuits and others against his person and government. February 16 1592-1593. French.

ff. 27r-28r Copy of the letter above (ff. 12r-14r) from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. About complaints from the States that the garrisons of Flushing and Ramekins are more numerous than stipulated by treaty. The Hague, February 18 1592-1593.

f. 29r Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Acknowledging the receipt of letters for Paul Choart Sr de Busenval about the siege of Gertruydenburg. The Hague, March 22 1592-1593.

f. 30r-30v Letter to Sir Edward Norris, possibly from Thomas Bodley. Informing him that a fort has been taken near Gertruydenburg. The Hague, March 28 1593.

f. 31r-31v Letter from Thomas Bodley to the Privy Council. Concerning the removal of Sir John Poley’s company to Ostend, and some claims of Sir William Reade. The Hague, March 30 1592-1593.

ff. 32r-33r Notes on the States General and the restitution. No date.

f. 34r-34v Letter to Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, possibly from Thomas Bodley. About the taking of a fort near Gertruydenburg. A corrected draft. The Hague, 1593.

f. 35r-35v Letter from Thomas Bodley to Queen Elizabeth I. Requesting leave to return. The Hague, 1593.

ff. 36r-37r Deliberation of the Council of State of the United Provinces. On why the garrisons of Flushing may not pass muster. March 9 1593. French.

f. 38r-38v Letter from Thomas Bodley to Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex. Thanking him for favours and reporting intelligence on the siege of Gertruydenburg. The Hague, March 10 1592-1593.

ff. 39r-40r Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Requesting some answers concerning the forces to be sent to assist the Dutch, and reporting intelligence about the war. The Hague, March 10 1592-1593.

f. 41r Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Thanking him for favours and reporting intelligence on the siege of Gertruydenburg. The Hague, March 16 1592-1593.

ff. 42r-43v Copy of the above deliberation of the Council of State of the United Provinces (ff. 36r-37r). On why the garrisons of Flushing may not pass muster. March 9 1593. French.

ff. 44r-45r List of companies in the Dutch service. Some to be completed by the 16th of March, and others the 16 of April. 1593. French.

ff. 46r-47v Statement of the pay of troops and other expenses of war, defrayed by the United Provinces. French.

f. 48r Letter from Sir Edward Norris, possibly to Thomas Bodley. Reporting intelligence on the preparations of Count Mansfeld and the Spanish forces. Ostend, April 5 1593.

ff. 49r-50r Two letters from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Concerning a libel against Queen Elizabeth I and an intended match between Frederick IV, Elector Palatine, and Princess Louisa, sister of Count Maurice de Nassau. The Hague, April 7 1593.

f. 51r-51v Letter from Thomas Bodley to Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex. In answer to two letters sent by Sir Francis Vere, and reporting intelligence about the war. The end wanting [1593].

f. 52r-52v Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Concerning the letters from Sir Francis Vere. April 12 1593.

ff. 53r-68v Statement of the pay of the army in Flanders. No date. French.

f. 69r-69v Letter from Sir Edward Norris to the Council of State of Holland. Reporting the preparations of the Spanish forces. Ostend, April 22 1593.

f. 70r Letter from Sir Edward Norris to Thomas Bodley. Desiring a supply of ammunition, expecting to be attacked by Spanish forces. Ostend, April 1593.

ff. 71r-72r Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. On Sir Francis Vere’s negotiation, and the proceedings of the army. The Hague, April 18 1593.

f. 73r Leave from Queen Elizabeth I for Thomas Bodley’s return home. St James’s Palace, April 20? 1593.

ff. 74r-76r Letter from the States General to King James VI of Scotland. In answer to his letter and message by the commander of Pettynweme. Complimentary and affectionate. The Hague, July 7 1593. French.

f. 77r-77v Agreement between the States General and Colonel Stewart, commander of Pettynweme. Concerning some claims of arrears. July 8 1593. French.

f. 78r-78v Letter from the Council of State of Holland to Queen Elizabeth I. On behalf of Raphe Birchensha, who had been aggrieved by the garrison of Flushing. The Hague, May 19 1593. French.

ff. 79r-80v Letter from the Council of Zealand to the States General. Recommending the affair on Birchensha. Middelburgh, May 19 1593. French.

f. 81r Statement of payments due to Sir Hor. Pallavicino. July 1593. Fragment.

ff. 82r-90r Paper titled ‘Copie de la proposition du Sr. de Morlans’. The Hague, August 20 1593.

ff. 91r-92v Letter from George Gilpin, possibly to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. On matters relating to the war in Flanders. The Hague, October 23 1593.

f. 93r List of titles of some state papers, of the years 1593 and 1594.

ff. 94r-105r Paper on the state and government of Friesland, ancient and modern.

f. 106r-106v Paper giving reasons why the convoy, license money, and other goods should not be requested of the Merchant Adventurers by the States General. No date.

f. 107r Extract from the register of resolutions of the States General. Concerning the coin of their country. November 24 1593.

ff. 108r-109v Minutes from several state papers. 1592-1594.

f. 110r-110v Untitled paper, possibly an answer from the English ministry to a requisition of the States General for aid. No date.

f. 111r-111v Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to the States General. In answer to their demand for aid. [24 November 1592]. French.

ff. 113r-116v Anonymous report on the state and affairs of the Low Countries. No date. In the hand of George Gilpin.

ff. 117r-120v Account of the provinces of the Low Countries. In the hand of George Gilpin.

f. 121r Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to Count Maurice de Nassau. Conveying her good intentions. Greenwich, March 29 1594. French.

f. 122r-122v Instructions given to Thomas Bodley. Notes on the following item (ff. 123r-124v). May 3 1594.

ff. 123r-124v Instructions from Queen Elizabeth I to Thomas Bodley. May 4 1594.

ff. 125r-127r Notes on various state papers relating to Holland. 1594.

ff. 127r-129r Paper on covenants being offered by the merchants, now contractors. For the provision of apparel for the soldiers in France and the Low Countries. No date.

ff. 129v-130r Substance of a letter from Lisborne [sic] concerning the trade to Brazil. December 6 1594.

ff. 130v-131r Notes on state papers. 1594.

ff. 132r-134r Letter from George Gilpin to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Concerning the affairs of Holland. The Hague, January 4 1594-1595.

f. 135r-135v Confirmation from the States General of their treaty of Bins (December 15 1550). Between Charles V and Mary, Queen of Scots. The Hague, May 2 1595. French.

ff. 136r-137r Letters from Ernest, Archduke of Austria, and his secretary Westernach, to Count Charles. Containing orders about his conduct. Brussels, May 20 and 21 1594.

f. 138r Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to the States General. 22 May 1594.

f. 139r-139v Notes on state papers. 1594.

f. 140r-140v Letter from the States General to Queen Elizabeth I. Concerning measures to be taken against the armaments of the King of Spain in Brittany. [1594]. French.

f. 141r-141v Letter from Thomas Bodley to Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury. Relating intelligence about the war, hopes for the surrender of Groningen. The Hague, June 6 1594.

f. 142r Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Reporting the progress of the siege of Groningen. The Hague, June 11 1594.

ff. 143r-144r Letter from Thomas Bodley to the States General. Concerning the armaments of the Spanish forces at Brest. The Hague, May 21 1594. French.

ff. 145r-145v Two letters from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. On his negotiations, and the siege of Groningen.

f. 147r Letter from Thomas Bodley to Mr Bowes. Recommending two deputies of Holland. The Hague, July 17 1594.

f. 148r-148v Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Reporting on negotiations about supplies demanded by Queen Elizabeth I. The Hague, July 1594.

f. 149r-149v Paper titled ‘Accord entre Son Ex. et le chef lieut. Lanckona, avec les officiers et soldats en garrison à Groningue’. July 22 1594.

ff. 150r-151v Capitulation of Groningen. July 22 1594. French.

f. 152r-152v Letter from Thomas Bodley to Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury. Conveying intelligence on the Spanish forces in Brittany and the siege of Groningen. The Hague, July 13 1594.

f. 153r-153v Letter from the States General to Queen Elizabeth I. Concerning the Spanish forces at Brest, and remonstrating against the repeal of certain placarts. The Hague, 20 [June/July] 1594. French.

ff. 154r-156v Paper titled ‘Sommaire d'une proposition faite par l'empereur, Rudolphe II. aux etats du St. Empire assemblez à Ratisbonne, le 11 Juin, 1594, touchant la guerre contre les Turcs’.

f. 156r-156v Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Desiring an answer concerning shipping, discussing the siege of Groningen. The Hague, June 24 1594.

f. 157r-157v Letter to Thomas Bodley, possibly from William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Conveying instructions and intelligence, mainly on the Spanish forces at Brest. Greenwich, July 7 1594.

ff. 158r-159v Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Reporting his arrival and his first conferences at the Hague. The Hague, May 26, 1594.

f. 160r-160v Letter from Philip, Count Hohenloe, to Thomas Bodley. Proposing some alliances in Germany. Delft, May 28 1594. French.

ff. 161r-162v Letter from Count Maurice de Nassau to Thomas Bodley. On Bodley’s arrival in Holland, and the precautions necessary for carrying on the siege of Groningen. Camp near Groningen, June 2 1594. French.

f. 163r Letter from the States General, to Mr Caron, their agent in England. On the surrender of Groningen. The Hague, July 29 1594. Dutch.

f. 164r-164v Letter from William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, to Thomas Bodley. Concerning the rescue of Brest, and the aid required from Holland for the purpose. Court, August 3 1594.

ff. 165r-166v Letter from an unknown correspondent, possibly to Sieur Estienne d’Ilvarra, secretary at war to the King of Spain. On the subject on naval reinforcement required in the Low Countries. Casal, August 3 1594. French.

f. 167r Directions from Queen Elizabeth I to Thomas Bodley. To apply to the States General for reimbursement of her charges. Greenwich, August 30 1594.

f. 168r Letter from William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, to Thomas Bodley. Sending directions concerning the reimbursement. Court, August 31 1594.

ff. 169r-170r Letter from Queen Elizabeth I to Thomas Bodley. Instructions. Greenwich, July 22 1595.

f. 171r-171v Letter from William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, to Thomas Bodley. Requiring frequent intelligence, and discussing the aid to be demanded from Holland. Greenwich, July 27 1594.

f. 172r-172v Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Regarding the assistance demanded by Queen Elizabeth I from the Dutch. The Hague, July 28 1594.

f. 173r Letter from William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, to Thomas Bodley. On the surrender of Groningen and the aid that may therefore be given by the Dutch against the Spanish forces in Brittany. Greenwich, July 28 1594.

f. 174r-174v Letter from Thomas Bodley to the States General. Regarding the aid required by Queen Elizabeth I. [21 July 1596]. French.

ff. 175r-176v Two letters from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Reporting the response given by the States General to his application for aid, and the measures taken. The Hague, July 21 and August 14 1594.

ff. 177r-178r Letter from William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, to Thomas Bodley. Containing directions and advice concerning the aid. Greenwich, August 27 1594.

f. 179r Account of the demands of Queen Elizabeth I from the States General. August 14 1594. French.

f. 180r-180v King James VI’s conformation of the treaty of Binns. Edinburgh, September 1594. French.

f. 181r-181v Letter from the States General to Queen Elizabeth I. Notification that they have prepared the required aid. The Hague, September 22 1594. French.

ff. 182r-183v Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Defending his negotiations with the Dutch for aid, and complaining for want of information. 1594.

ff. 184r-189r Provisional proclamation of the States of Zealand. Concerning the United Provinces’ mint and the reduction of all gold and silver according to the proclamation of 1586. 1594.

f. 190r Letter from William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, to Thomas Bodley. Charging him to demand satisfaction from the States General for Thomas Morgan. Court, August 15 1594.

ff. 191r-192r Copy of the letter above (ff. 182r-183r) from Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. Defending his negotiations with the Dutch for aid, and complaining for want of information. 1594.

f. 193r Letter to Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, possibly from Thomas Bodley. Expressing dissatisfaction. [October 1594].

ff. 194r-195v Letter from Thomas Bodley to William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. A letter of expostulation. December 7 1594.

ff. 196r-198r Paper titled ‘Declaration des raisons que ont esmu la bourgeosie d'Embden de prendre les armes, changer le magistrat, et user des autres moyens pour leur defence et seureté’. No date.

f. 199r-199v A plan of Count Maurice de Nassau’s march against Coeworden. 1594.

ff. 200r-203r Names of the governors and superintendents of the cities and forts of the United Provinces. No date. French.

ff. 204v-208v Two plans of the siege of Groningen, and one of the siege of Grensdick.

f. 209r-209v Copy of the demands above (f. 179r) made by Queen Elizabeth I for the assistance of the States in the service of Brittany.

f. 210r-210v Extract from the examination of Thomas Hull, a traitor, set on by the Spanish forces. No date.

ff. 211r-212v Copy of the paper above (ff. 196r-198r) titled ‘Declaration des raisons que ont esmu la bourgeosie d'Embden de prendre les armes, changer le magistrat, et user des autres moyens pour leur defence et seureté’. No date.

f. 213r Sketch of a harbour or bay.

ff. 214r-217r Paper titled ‘Declaration du nombre des gens de guerre au service des provinces unies, et les charges que chaque province a du porter pour l'entretien d'iceulx’.