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Cotton MS Vespasian F VI

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Cotton MS Vespasian F VI

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Correspondence and other records (originals and transcripts) concerning England and France, 1572, including letters of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), King Charles IX of France (1560–1574), William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (d. 1598), Francis Walsingham (d. 1590) and Sir Thomas Smith (d. 1577); Treaty of Blois, 1572 (24r–44v); Ad Serenissimam Angliæ, Franciæ, Hyberniæ Reginam Elizabetham, Pro Christianorum Defensio Oratio (289r–294v)

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Language(s): English, French, Latin and Italian, partly in cipher

Codex chartaceus, in folio, constans foliis 297.

1. Sir Fr. Walsingham? to Ld. Burleigh? giving an account of an interview he had with the Q. of Navarre, concerning the proposed marriage between the prince of Navarre; and lady Margaret, daughter to Hen. II. K. of Fr. &c. Blois, March 29, 1572. 4. b.
2. Ld. Burleigh, to sir Fr. Walsingham; various intelligence concerning the Fr. ambassador's endeavours to establish amity between England and France, his dissuading Montgomery from going to Rochelle, &c. (Orig.) March 27, 1572. 8.
3. ........ to sir Fr. Walsingham? about the intended match between Q. Elizabeth and the D. d'Anjou; &c. 1572. 11.
4. Ld. Leicester, to sir Fr. Walsingham; about his confirming a treaty with France, and recovering a youth that had run away from him. (Orig. the beginning wanting.) April 1, 1572. 1. b.
5. Q. Elizabeth, to sir Fr. Walsingham and sir Tho. Smith; instructions about their negociations for a treaty, &c. Westm. April 2, 1572. 12.
6. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh? intelligence. (Orig.) Blois, April 3, 1572. 15.
7. Sir Th. Smith, to Ld. Burleigh; expressing his great alarm at the Queen's illness, and his desire to be recalled. (Orig.) Blois, 1572. 16.
8. Henry D. d'Anjou, (afterwards Hen. III,) to Q. Elizabeth; expressing his devotedness. (Orig. Fr.) 1572? 16. b.
9. Jehanne Q. of Navarre, to Q. Elizabeth; on the conclusion of the marriage between her son and princess Margaret. (Orig. Fr.) Blois, April 5, 1572. 17. b.
10. Sir Tho. Smith and sir Fr. Walsingham, to Q. Elizabeth; on their negociations. Blois, April 3, 1572. 18.
11. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; intelligence. April 4, 1572. 21.
12. ........ Chastillon (qu. Gaspard de Coligni?) [the Admiral Coligny] to Q. Elizabeth; recommending a payment due to the count de Mansfelt. (Orig. Fr.) Chastillon, April 7, 1572. 23.
13. Charles IX, K. of Fr. to Q. Elizabeth; concerning a clause in the treaty of Blois relating to religion. (Orig. Fr.) April 19, 1572. 25. b.
14. The defensive treaty between Charles IX. and Q. Elizabeth, concluded at Blois, April 19, 1572. (Lat.) 26.
15. Q. Elizabeth; her confirmation of the treaty of Blois, extending it to Henry III. K. of France. (Lat.) St. James, April 6, 1575. 47.
16. Q. Elizabeth, to Charles IX, K. of Fr. explaining an article in the treaty of Blois, concerning hostilities against Scotland. (Lat.) 1572. 48.
17. Francis D. d'Alençon, to Q. Elizabeth; congratulating the parties on the treaty of Blois. (Orig. Fr.) Blois, April 20, 1572. 48. b.
18. Volrad count de Mansfelt, to Ld. Burleigh? recommending two agents he was sending over to Q. Elizabeth. (Orig. Fr.) Paris, April 25, 1572. 49.
19. Ld. Burleigh, to sir Fr. Walsingham; about the late treaty, and some affairs of the Low countries. (Orig.) Westminst. April 22, 1572. 49. b.
20. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; concerning his necessitous circumstances, the Scottish articles in the treaty of Blois, &c. (Orig.) Blois, April 22, 1572. 50.
21. Sir Tho. Smith, to Ld. Burleigh? inclosing a paper relating to the treaty proposed by the French cabinet; and about a French translation of the said treaty. (Orig.) Blois, April 22, 1572. 52.
22. a. Guido Cavalcanti, to Ld. Burleigh? signifying that he is coming over to report the proceedings concerning the league, also that he brings a portrait of the D. d'Anjou. (Orig. Ital.) Blois, April 22, 1572. 52. b.
22. b. Sir Tho. Smith, to Ld. Burleigh? various intelligence, and on private matters. (Orig.) Blois, April 22, 1572. 53.
23. Sir Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; about the affairs of Flanders, &c. (Orig.) Blois, April 22, 1572. 56.
24. a. Ld. Leicester, to sir Fr. Walsingham; about recovering the youth who had fled from him. (Orig.) Court, April 23, 1572. 57.
24. b. Sir Tho. Smith, or sir Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; two letters not signed, containing various intelligence, concerning the treaty, Flanders, &c. Paris, May 9 and 21, 1572. 59.
25. Charles IX. K. of Fr. to Mons. la Mothe Feneton ambassador in England; explaining the motive of sending du Croc into Scotland, &c. (Fr.) Chambord, May 10, 1572. 61.
26. Q. Elizabeth, to Charles IX; declaring that she understands that religion is to make no exception in the defensive league. 1572. 62.
27. Ld. Leicester, to sir Fr. Walsingham; concerning the youth who had fled from him. (Orig.) May 22, 1572. 62. b.
28. Ld. Burleigh, to sir Fr. Walsingham, or sir Tho. Smith; laments his own ill health; about merchants causes, and various intelligence. (Orig.) St. James's, May 21, 1572. 63.
29. Instructions for the E. of Lincoln, sent ambassador into France. St. James's, May 25, 1572. 64.
30. [Gaspar de Coligny The Admiral Coligny] Chastillon, to sir Fr. Walsingham; apprizing him that he had sent dispatches to Q. Elizabeth and the Lds. Leicester and Burleigh. (Orig. Fr.) Chastillon, May 27, 1572. 78.
31. Q. Elizabeth's commission, appointing the E. of Lincoln, sir Tho. Smith, and Mr. Walsingham, her plenipotentiaries for ratifying the treaty of Blois. (Lat.) St. James's, May 21, 1572. 79.
32. The E. of Leicester, to Mr. Walsingham; recommending sir Ph. Sidney, and about the runaway youth. (Orig.) Court, May 26, 1572. 79. b.
33. The form of Q. Elizabeth's oath and ratification of the treaty of Blois. 80.
34. Catherine de Medicis, to Q. Elizabeth, sent by Montmorency; recommending the match between Eliz. and her son the D. d'Alençon. (Orig. Fr.) June 5, 1572. 82.
35. The D. de Montmorency, to Q. Elizabeth; thanking her for her kindness to his daughter. (Orig. Fr.) Paris, July 11, 1572. 82. b.
36. The E. of Leicester, to Mr. Walsingham? concerning the proposed match between Q. Elizabeth and the D. d'Anjou. (Orig.) June 6, 1572. 83.
37. A draught of a letter, probably from the E, of Lincoln, to the Lords of Council; stating his proceedings upon the massacre of St. Barthelemy. 1572. 84.
38. The form of the French king's oath for the ratification of the treaty of Blois. (Fr.) 87.
39. Hey [Henry] Middelmore, to Ld. Burleigh? reporting a conversation he had with the admiral of France concerning Flanders, the match with the D. d'Anjou, &c. (Orig.) Paris, June 17, 1572. 89.
40. The E. of Lincoln, to Ld. Burleigh? a report of his entertainment at Paris, and other intelligence. (Orig.) Paris, June 18, 1572. 91.
41. Sir Tho. Smith, to Ld. Burleigh; a report of Ld. Lincoln's arrival and reception, and of their joint proceedings. (Orig.) Paris, June 18, 1572. 93.
42. Catherine de Medicis, to Ld. Burleigh; concerning the proposed match between Q. Elizabeth and the D. d'Alençon. (Orig. Fr.) Meudon, June 28, 1572. 96. b.
43. A fragment of a letter, probably from Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; intelligence. June 5, 1572. 97.
44. Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; about affairs of Scotland and Flanders. (Orig.) Paris, June 27, 1572. 97. b.
45. The E. of Lincoln, to Ld. Burleigh; reports his entertainment, commends the good treatment given to Montmorency in England, &c. (Orig.) Montreuil, June 27, 1572. 98.
46. De la Mothe Fenelon; his declaration of what the Privy Council had reported to the French ambassadors Q. Elizabeth would grant to their proposals. (Orig. Fr.) June 28, 1572. 99.
47. [Paul] de Foix, [Ambr Exty from France] to Ld. Burleigh; in favour of de la Chambre a Scot. (Orig. Fr.) Rochester, June 29, 1572. 99. *b.
48. The E. of Lincoln and sir Thol. Smith, to ....... concerning their treatment on their journey. (Orig.) Boulogne, June 30, 1572. 100.
49. Wm. Williams? to Ld. Burleigh; concerning some affairs of Flanders, &c. (a letter not signed, and a draught of a letter.) Paris, July 2, 1572. 100. b.
50. Fr. Walsingham, to the Pr. of Orange; concerning a disturbance that happened at Flushing. (Lat. a draught.) Paris, 6 Non. Quintil. 1572. 102.
51. Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham? concerning Flanders, &c. (Orig.) Westm. July 5, 1572. 102. b.
52. Henry K. of Navarre, to Q. Elizabeth; complimental; by Mons. de Champernon. (Orig. Fr.) Paris, July 11, 1572. 102. *
53. Charles IX, to Q. Elizabeth; expressing his desire of a close friendhsip with her. (Orig.) Paris, July 13, 1572. 102. * b.
54. Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; expressing the acknowledgments of the Fr. K. for the goos entertainment of Montmorency; particulars of the D. d'Alençon, &c. (a draught.) Paris, July 13, 1572. 103.
55. The E. of Leicester, to Fr. Walsingham; recommending the cause of Robt. Cage, whose property had been seized at Rouen. (Orig.) Court, July 15, 1572. 104. b.
56. A draught of a letter, probably from Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh. Par. July 13, 1572. 105.
57. Fr. Walsingham, to the El. Palatine; concerning the affairs of Flanders, &c. (Lat. a draught.) Par. 6 Non. Quintil. 1572. 106.
58. Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; particulars of the D. d'Alençon; he is much disfigured by the small-pox, &c. (Orig.) Paris, July 13, 1572. [see I Ellis iii 52.] 107.
59. Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; the original of VI. 54. July 13, 1572. 108.
60. Charles IX, to Q. Elizabeth; professing friendship. (Orig. Fr.) Paris, July 20, 1572. 110. b.
61. Two draughts of letters from Fr. Walsingham? to the Lds, Burleigh and Leicester; sent by de la Moele gent. to the D. d'Alençon. Paris, July 21, 1572. 111.
62. Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; a caution concerning one Geo. Torris, who had committed a robbery at Paris. (A draught.) July 22, 1572. 111. b.
63. Frederic III. elector Palatine, to Fr. Walsingham; in answer to VI. 57. (Orig. Lat.) Frederichsburgh, July 17, 1572. 112.
64. The D. de Montmorency, to Ld. Burleigh; by de la Moele; complimental, and in commendation of the D. d'Alençon. (Orig. Fr.) July 23, 1572. 112. b.
65. Draughts of a paper of occurrences in Flanders; and of a letter, probably from Walsingham, to Ld. Leicester. July 26? 1572. 113.
66. Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham; concerning the match with d'Alençon. (Orig.) Gorrambury, July 27, 1562. 115. b.
67. Lanssac, [Louis de Lusignan de St. Gelais, Seigneur de Lansac at Précy] to Fr. Walsingham; thanks for three greyhounds. (Orig. Fr.) Paris, Aug. 5, 1572. 116.
68. Sir Tho. Smith, to Fr. Walsingham; intelligence concerning Flanders, the Queen's progress, &c. (Orig.) St. Albans, July 27, 1572. 117.
69. Fr. Walsingham, to sir Tho. Smith; reports a conference with Montmorency concerning amity, the match, &c. (A draught.) Paris, Aug. 10, 1572. 118.
70. Fr. Walsingham, to sir Tho. Smith, or Mr. Brocket; various intelligence. Paris, Aug. 10, 1572. 122.
71. Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; to the same puport as VI. 69. Par. Aug. 10, 1572. 124.
72. Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham; concerning the match, the affairs of Flanders, &c. (Orig.) Kenilworth, Aug. 22, 1572. 125. b.
73. Sir Tho. Smith, to Fr. Walsingham; wishing the D. d'Alençon to come over, &c. Killingworth, Aug. 22, 1572. 126.
74. Q. Elizabeth, to Fr. Walsingham; concerning the proposed match with d'Alençon. (Orig.) Killingworth, Aug. 22, 1572. 127.
75. Frederic III. elector Palatine, to Dr. Junius; concerning the affairs of Flanders, &c. (Fr.) Heidelberg, June 27, 1572. 129.
76. Sir Tho. Smith, to Fr. Walsingham; concerning the massacre of St. Barthelemy, &c. (Orig.) Woodstock, Sept. 11, 1572. 130.
77. Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham; on the same sunject. (Orig.) Woodstock, Sept. 11, 1572. 131.
78. The E. of Leicester, to Fr. Walsingham; on the same subject. (Orig.) Sept. 11, 1572. 132.
79. Sir Tho. Smith and Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham; about his recall. (Two originals.) Woodstock, Sept. 12, 1572. 133.
80. Fr. Walsingham, to sir Tho. Smith; draughts of three letters. Paris, Sept. 13, 16... [1572] 134.
81. Q. Elizabeth, to Fr. Walsingham; concerning an audience demanded by de la Mothe the Fr. ambassador, the reserve used towards him, &c. (Orig.) Reading, Sept. 27, 1572. 137.
82. The Lords of Council, to Fr. Walsingham; instructions on the massacre of Paris. (Orig.) Woodstock, Sept. 9, 1572. 139.
83. The E. of Leicester, to Fr. Walsingham; desiring him to find him a reader. (Orig.) Reading, Sept. 22, 1572. 142.
84. Catherine de Medicis, to Q. Elizabeth; expressing a desire of friendship, and about the match. (Orig. Fr. no date, but evidently before the massacre.) 1572. 142. *
85. Fr. Walsingham, to sir Tho. Smith; on his negociation. (A draught.) Sept. 2, 1572. 143.
86. Mino Celsi of Sienna, to Fr. Walsingham; declining an offer, probably of Ld. Leicester. [1 Oct. 1572] 144. *
87. Fr. Walsingham, to the Lds. of Council. (A draught.) Paris, Sept. 24, 1572. 146.
88. A draught; perhaps part of the preceding article. 150.
89. Sir Tho. Smith, to Fr. Walsingham; instructions and intelligence. (Orig.) Reading, Sept. 26 and 27, 1572. 155.
90. Fr. Walsingham; draughts of three letters, to Ld. Leicester, Ld. Burleigh, and ........ Paris, Oct. 7 and 8, 1572. 158.
91. Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham. (Orig. with many cyphers.) Westm. Oct. 14, 1572. 163.
92. Sir Tho. Smith, to Fr. Walsingham; reports a conference the Lds. of Council had with Mons. du Croc, and incloses the answer given him. (Orig.) Windsor, Oct. 13, 1572. 165.
93. Sir Tho. Smith, to Fr. Walsingham; on a domestic concern. Oct. 17, 1572. 168.
94. Fr. Walsingham? to sir Tho. Smith? a fragment of a draught. Oct. 18, 1572. 169.
95. Johan. Sturmius, to Ld. Burleigh? desiring his interest with Q. Elizabeth to intercede for his obtaining the restitution of some funds he had in France. (Orig. Lat.) Strasburg, Oct. 26, 1572. 170.
96. The Lds. of Council, to Fr. Walsingham; directing him to remonstrate against some outrages committed upon English merchants. (Two originals.) Windsor, Oct. 26. and ......... 1572. 171.
97. Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; intelligence. (A draught.) Paris, Nov. 26, 1572. 172.
98. The E. of Leicester, to Fr. Walsingham; about a reader, and intelligence about Scotland, &c. Windsor, Oct. 27, 1572. 173.
99. Sir Tho. Smith, to Fr. Walsingham; intelligence. (Orig.) Windsor, Oct. 20, 1572. 174.
100. Fr. Walsingham; draughts of three letters: 1. to Ld. Burleigh; 2. to Ld. Leicester; and 3. to sir Tho. Smith. Paris, Nov. 1, 1572. 174. * b.
101. The E. of Leicester, to Fr. Walsingham; about two captains recommended by Walsingh. and intelligence from Scotland, &c. (Orig.) Nov. 2, 1572. 180.
102. a. Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham. (Orig.) Westm. Nov. 3, 1572. 181.
102. b. The E. of Leicester, to Fr. Walsingham. (Orig.) London, Nov. 7, 1572. 182.
103. Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham. (Orig.) Westm. Nov. 7, 1572. 182. *
104. Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; intelligence. Paris, Nov. 5, 1572. 183.
105. Fr. Walsingham; five draughts of letters; three to Ld. Burleigh, and two to sir Tho. Smith. Paris, Nov. 12, 13, 20, and 26, 1572. 184.
106. James Murray? regent of Scotland, to Ld. Burleigh? on his appointment to the regency. (Orig.) Edinb. Dec. 1, 1572. 189.
107. A draught of a letter on the affairs of Scotland. [Walsingham to Burleigh 5 Dec. 72] 190.
108. Fr. Walsingham; draughts of three letters, to Ld. Leicester, Ld. Burleigh, and sir Tho. Smith. Paris ....... Dec. 6, and 10, 1572. 191.
109. Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham. (Orig.) Westm. Dec. 11, 1572. 195.
110. Sir Tho. Smith, to Fr. Walsingham; various intelligence. (Orig.) Hamtpon-court, Dec. 11, 1572. 196.
111. A French letter; earnestly desiring that a ship might be kept in waiting at St. Valery. Dec. 11. 197. *
112. Draguhts of 13 letters, probably all from Fr. Walsingham, to Burleigh, Smith, and Leicester. Paris, Dec. 18, do, do, 22, do, do, do, 25, ...., ...., ...., 1572, Jan. 2, 11, 1573. 198. * b.
113. Instructions to the E. of Worcester; sent to France, concerning the marriage, affairs of commerce, &c. Hampton-court, Jan. 11, 1572-3. 220.
114. Certain things to be remembered by the E. of Worcester, during his stay in France, 1572-3. 226.
115. Sir Tho. Smith, to Fr. Walsingham; speaks of a great dilemma, about Dr. Dale's going to France. (Orig.) Hampton-court, Jan. 11, 1572-3. 228.
116. The E. of Leicester, to Fr. Walsingham; about Dr. Dale's going to France. (Orig.) Jan. 12, 1572-3. 229.
117. Fr. Walsingham, to Ld. Burleigh; a draught. Paris, Jan. 13, 1572-3. 230.
118. Sir Tho. Smith, to Fr. Walsingham; intelligence. (Orig.) Hamtpon-court, Jan. 13, 1572-3. 231.
119. Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham; about some libels, &c. (Orig.) Jan. 14, 1572-3. 232.
120. Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham. (Orig.) Westm. Jan. 12, 1572-3. 233.
121. The E. of Leicester, to Fr. Walsingham. (Two originals.) Jan. 18 and 29, 1572-3. 234.
122. Fr. Walsingham; four letters and draughts of letters, to Ld. Leicester, Burleigh, and Sir Tho. Smith. Paris, Jan. 20, 21, 20, 24, 1572-3. 237.
123. Sir Tho. Smith, to Fr. Walsingham; various intelligence and isntructions. (Orig.) Somerset-house, Jan. 29, 1572-3. 243.
124. Ld. Burleigh, to Fr. Walsingham; various intelligence and instructions. (Orig.) Somerset-house, 1572-3. 245.
125. Fr. Walsingham; letters and draughts of letters, to Leicester, Burleigh, and Smith. Paris, Feb. 5, do, do, do, 6, do, ...., 12, Blois, March 8, 1572-3. 247.
126. Charles IX. K. of Fr. to Q. Elizabeth; a Latin translation of VI. 13. April 19, 1572. 260.
127. Heads of the treaty of Blois. (Lat.) 261.
128. Charles IX, to Ld. Burleigh; recommending Montmorency and his other ambassadors. (Orig.) Chambort, May 12, 1572. 261. *
129. "Ad Sermam Angliae reginam Elizabetham, pro Christianorum defensione oratio." 263.

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Foliation: fos. iii + 294 + x; iii (ff. i-iii: early modern endleaves) + 294 (ff. 1-294) + x (ff. iv-xiii: early modern endleaves)

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Previously owned by: the Cotton family, Bts, Conington, 17th century

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Planta, Joseph, Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Cottonian Library, deposited in the British Museum (London, 1802)

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