Cotton MS Vespasian F IX

A paper volume in folio, consisting of 309 leaves, besides an imperfect table of contents at the beginning.

• 1. Statuta ecclesiae collegiatae castri de Windsor, confirmata ex auctoritate Clementis VI. papae: with a table of contents at fol. 15, and some of the oaths administered. 1.
• 2. Injunctions given by sir Nicholas Bacon, lord keeper, at the visitation of Windsor college, begun April, 3, 1570. 17. b.
• 3. Ordinationes et statuta per cardinalem Wolfaeum, de canonicis regularibus S. Augustini in singulis illorum monasteriis observanda; composita Ao 11 Henrici VIII. 22.
• 4. Proposals made to Q. Elizabeth, concerning the better ordering the fortifications on the borders of Scotland. 34.
• 5. Divers letters and papers concerning precedency: among the first are several originals by S. Richards, by Edw. Trelawny to Camden, by the Lds. of Council to sir Robt. Cotton, by Nottingham, &c.; the latter relate chiefly to th place and precedency of the knights of the Bath; the precedency between the younger sons of viscounts and barons, and baronets; the place of the serjeants at law; the order of the lords and ladies; and the order of all the estates of nobles and gentry of England. Oct. 8, 1399. 40.
• 6. Exemplar instrumenti papae Bonifacii VIII. de pace componenda inter Edwardum I. R. Angliae, et Philippum IV. R. Galliae. 104.
• 7. Certain memorable historical passages, from Ao 1413 to 1422. 105.
• 8. Divers letters and papers, on precedency. 110.
• 9. Anne countess of Sussex, to her mother; complaining of her calumniators. Newington, Sept. 13. [temp. Edw. VI.] 127.
• 10. The latter part of an alliance between (K. Henry VIII.) and Francis I. K. of France. (Lat.) Westm. June 20, 1510. 131.
• 11. The title which Edward earl of March (Edward IV.) pretendeth to the crown of England. (A fragment.) 135.
• 12. Nicolas Urigny, to Henry VIII; complimental. (Lat.) Paris, March [May] 25, 1530. 138.
• 13. A letter of Mr. Camden concerning his annals; printed in his epistles. 140.
• 14. Mr. Wilfurde's note of the companies that were at Beervliet, when the spoil was committed upon the Tyne, &c. 141.
• 15. A rough draught of a letter from some agent abroad, to Mr. Stevens (Dr. Stephen Gardiner) touching the proceedings against queen Catherine. [24 Aug. 1529.] 143.
• 16. Historical observations on the beginning of the reign of K. Henry VII. [It is the begg of Lord Bacon's Hist. of Hy VII.] 147.
• 17. Observations made by several of the King's physicians at the opening of the body of prince Henry. Nov. 7, 1612. 151.
• 18. A note of the forces under the emperor Maximilian in Flanders, in the time of Henry VIII. [14 June 1537] 153.
• 19. A note of the earl of Sussex's requests. 155.
• 20. A speech addressed to K. James, upon his coming to Southampton. [Pr. in Rymer XVI. 540] 156.
• 21. Articles and instructions given to Col. Steward, going from K. James to Q. Elizabeth. 157.
• 22. An account of complaints made against the maintenance of the army in Ireland by way of cess; with Q. Elizabeth's dislike of those complaints. 158.
• 23. A paper concerning Monsieur's (Francis D. d'Anjou) coming into England, in the time of Q. Elizabeth. 159.
• 24. Proclamation of K. James I, on his accession to the crown of England. (A rough draught.) Southampton, March 27, 1603. [Pr. in Rymer XVI. 494.] 161.
• 25. Examination of Rich. Passenger of Selbourn, concerning an intended insurrection; taken June 14, 1586. 163.
• 26. A certificate of the townships and edifices spread and inhabited upon the borders of Scotland, and what each of them is able to receive and lodge of footmen and horsemen. 166.
• 27. Warrant of Q. Elizabeth, for the allowances to be made to Tho.Bodley, upon his going to negociate with the states of the Low countries. May 4, 1595. [Pr. in Rymer XVI. 241.] 167.
• 28. An account of the arrival of secy Garnier from the duke d'Alba? given by the earl of Derby to the Lords of Council. (A rough draught.) March 19, 1588. 169.
• 29. Des ecritures non apparentes, d'apres J. Porta, Cardan. Tritheme, et autres. 185.
• 30. Prayers for evening and morning. 187.
• 31. Articles concerning the admiralty of England, and the jurisdiction thereof. (Printed.) July 21, 1591. 189.
• 32. Articles exhibited by several of the nobility against Card. Wolsey. (Imperfect.) 1530. [1 Dec. 1529] [All printed in Coke's 4th Institute. 190.
• 33. Short notes of the affairs of France since the return of K. Henry III. out of Poland. 194.
• 34. Of a peculiar custom observed in the manor of Ruckwood-hall, in the county of Essex, concerning the ward-staff; and about the name of Coventry. 196.
• 35. A suit to the Queen's majesty, concerning some crown lands; and conditions to be observed in a commission granted by Q. Elizabeth, for the sale of certain of her highness's lands; also a note about subsidies. 197.
• 36. Miscellaneous notes by, and in the hand writing of Hen. Howard E. of Northampton. 203.
• 37. Literae Inguerami, D. de Contiaco, Sueffion. et Bedefortis comitis; ad defensores civitatis Senarum. Aretii, Oct. 22, 1384. aliaq. Dnae Vice-comes, consortis D. Jo&hmacron;is Havend. Florentiae, June 25, 1386. 222.
• 38. A fragment; being two leaves of Leland's Itinerary; written by himself. 223.
• 39. An account of the companies of horse and foot to be taken out of the trained bands, and conducted to York or some other rendezvous, to attend the King's person and standard. Feb. 18, 1638. 224.
• 40. A petition to Q. Elizabeth, about transporting linen yarn out of Ireland into England; also a brief declaration on that subject. 226.
• 41. Short historical and chronological notes of occurrences, from 1509 to 1526. 232.
• 42. The commodities which grow to this kingdom by the trade of the Levant. 240.
• 43. A paper concerning a grant made by Q. Elizabeth to Acerbo Velutelli, for the sole traffick of currants and sweet oil; and another paper concerning the duties on those commodities. 247. b.
• 44. Intelligence out of Spain. 1590? and 1580. 253.
• 45. A petition of several Dutchmen who had fled from the Spanish inquisition to Southampton, to the mayor and aldermen of that town, requesting certain privileges. 259.
• 46. Orders to be executed in the county of Southampton. for employing and punishing rogues and idle men and women, and for the relief of the poor. 261.
• 47. Fees due to the clerk of the peace. 265.
• 48. Articles containing the effect of the Queen's commission for ecclesiastical causes, within the diocese of Norwich. 269.
• 49. Charges to be paid into the exchequer, by the bailiff of the libery of the bishoprick of Winchester; with a letter of Wm. Badger on the subject. 270.
• 50. Two historical notes on meetings of national assemblies under K. John and Hen. III. 272.
• 51. Reasons why the inhabitants of Melcomb should contribute towards the maintenance of the parson of Radipol. 273.
• 52. An account of the charter of Weymouth and Melcomb Regis. 274.
• 53. Rembrances for Radipol. 276.
• 54. a. Articles touching the use of the house of correction at Winchester. 1579. 277.
• 54. b. An agreement between Ferdinando Pulton on one part, and Robert Bowyer and Henry Elsyng on the other, about printing the body of statutes. N. B. Bowyer was clerk of Parliament, and Elsyng keeper of the records in the Tower. 279.
• 55. Reasons concerning certain circumstances and regulations in the Turkey trade. (Two papers.) 281.
• 56. Reasons alledged by the Turkey and Spanish merchants, for a toleration about stretching of cloth. April 21, 1605. 285.
• 57. A grant of queen Elizabeth to several merchants, concerning the trade of currants, oil, and wines. April 17, 1596. 287.
• 58. Letters of the count de Fuentes and others, intercepted, Ao 1594. (Fr.) 291.
• 59. A note of the descent of the Herberts in Wales; and another descent. 295.
• 60. The errors of Philip de Commines excused, respecting the descent of the D. of Somerset. 298.
• 61. Concerning the title of earl. 300.
• 62. A survey of the castle of Kenilworth. 302.
• 63. Certificate of the prerogatives of the Scottish merchants in France above the English. 303.

Dated: 2nd half of the 16th century to 1st half of the 17th century; 1384 (197r)