Add MS 48006

NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE TREATY OF UTRECHT with the Hanse (1474), materials concerning relations with France, the Papacy, etc.; 1337?-1474. Mostly Latin and French. Copies and drafts, 15th cent. For the Utrecht negotiations, see C. L. Scofield, The life and reign of Edward IV, 1923, ii, pp. 63-82, and K. A. Fowler, 'English diplomacy and the peace of Utrecht', Quellen und Darstellungen zur Hansischen Geschichte, xxiii, 1976,

pp. 9-24. The leading envoys at Utrecht were John Russell, Archdeacon of Berkshire, afterwards Keeper of the Privy Seal, Bishop of Lincoln and Chancellor of England (d.1494), and William Hatcliffe, secretary to Edward IV. Material printed in Hanserecesse, II, vii, and Urkundenbuch, is from German sources unless otherwise noted. Further copies of artt. 1-18, 20, are Add. 48009, art. 2.

1. ff. 1-6b. Demands presented by the Hanseatic envoys at Utrecht; 19 July 1473. Latin. Printed in Hanserecesse, II, vii, no. 37, where it is dated

27 July.

2. ff. 7b-9. Memorandum of the English envoys at Utrecht to the Duke of Burgundy, asking for letters from the Duke to urge the Hanse to agree with English demands; c. 24 Aug. 1473. Latin. The suggested text of the letter is included (ff. 8b-9). For the letter sent by the Duke, dated 31 Aug., see ibid., no. 48. See also Scofield, op. cit., ii, p. 75 and Urkundenbuch, x,

no. 241, p. 155.

3. ff. 10-32b, 74. Journal by the English envoys of proceedings at the Conference of Utrecht; 28 May-19 Sept. 1473. Latin. Material on ff. 26-26b is repeated on f. 74. A version of the journal in English, with substantial differences of detail, is art. 16 below. In particular, the following items are here quoted in full: (a) Oration of John Russell to the Bishop of Utrecht; 6 July. ff. 10b-11; (b) Propositions made to the Hanse by the English envoys; 14 July. f. 11; (c) Schedule presented to the Hanseatic envoys by the English; 6 Sept. The material relates to the text on f. 24. Printed in Hanserecesse, II, vii, no. 38. ff. 25b-27b; (d) Record of negotiations between Cologne and the Hanseatic envoys, given to the English by the Cologne men for information; c. 15 Sept. ff. 28b-32.

4. ff. 33-40b. Journal of negotiations of Hatcliffe and Russell at Utrecht; 4 Jan.-17 Feb. 1474. Latin. Fowler, op. cit., p. 24, n.32, refers to the report of the Hanseatic envoys for these negotiations and states that the English report is apparently not extant.

5. ff. 43-48. Subsidiary treaty for the execution of the Treaty of Utrecht; 18 Feb. 1474. Latin. Draft. The main text begins on f. 46b, and is preceded by documents for insertion into the text at marked points. There is an editorial note at the head of f. 44. Printed in Hanserecesse, II, vii, no. 143, but with the omission of the full text of quoted documents.

6. ff. 49-55. Articles agreed between the English and Hanseatic envoys at Utrecht; 19 Sept. 1473. Latin. The treaty of Utrecht was based upon these articles. Printed in ibid., no. 44.

7. ff. 55b-56b. Letters patent of Edward IV granting power to negotiate to the English envoys at Utrecht; 22 Dec. 1473. Latin. Printed as part of the treaty of Utrecht in Foedera, 1816-1819, xi, pp. 800-801. Another contemporary copy is Royal MS. 13 B.IX, ff. 104b-106.

8. ff. 57-64. Inspeximus by Edward IV of the Act of Parliament of 6 Oct. 1473 for reconciliation with the Hanse; 26 Dec. 1473. Latin and English. Rot. Parl., vi, pp. 65-69. Another copy is Add. 48010, art. 1(a).

9. ff. 65-66. Memoranda on the Utrecht articles of 19 Sept. 1473, art. 6 above, with notes on the Hanseatic cities, and English privileges; late Sept.-early Oct. 1473. Apparently written before the Act of Parliament of 6 Oct. was passed, see f. 65.

10. ff. 67-73. Instructions of Edward IV to the English envoys for the January 1474 session of the conference of Utrecht; 16 Dec. 1473. Printed in Hanserecesse, II, vii, no. 107, from a contemporary copy of the warrant to the Lord Chancellor in Cotton MS. Nero B.IX, ff. 70-75, where the item is dated 20 Dec.

11. ff. 74b-76. Points raised by the English envoys in their negotiations with the Hanse at Utrecht, with replies; 6? Feb. 1474. Latin. See ff. 34-34b and ibid., pp. 246-247. The excised heading on f. 74b is erroneous.

12. ff. 76-76b. Extracts from letters from Edward IV to Charles, Duke of Burgundy. Latin and French. See art. 2 above, Scofield, op. cit., ii, p. 75 and Urkundenbuch, x, no. 241, pp. 154-155. (a) Shrewsbury, 15 Aug. 1473. Carried to the Netherlands by Bluemantle. f. 76; (b) Shrewsbury, 10 Aug. 1473. Carried to the Netherlands by Windsor Herald but not delivered to the Duke. f. 76b.

13. ff. 76b-78b. Powers of the Hanseatic envoys, exhibited at the conference at Utrecht. Latin. (a) Lübeck, 8 March 1473. Exhibited 13 July. ff. 76b-

77b; (b) Lübeck, 13 March 1473. Exhibited 29 July. ff. 78-78b.

14. ff. 78b-80. Extracts from records of negotiations with the Hanse; 1409-1451. Latin. Made in connection with the conference of 1473-1474.

15. ff. 80b-81b. Commission from Edward IV for the English envoys to Utrecht; 20 May 1473. Latin. For another contemporary copy see Royal MS. 13 B.XI, ff. 107b-109. Hanserecesse, II, vii, no. 20.

16. ff. 82-103b. Journal by the English envoys of proceedings at the conference at Utrecht; 28 May-19 Sept. 1473. Printed from the present MS. in Urkundenbuch, x, no. 241. For a Latin version, see art. 3 above.

17. ff. 104-105b. Act of Parliament for reconciliation with the Hanse; 6 Oct. 1473. Latin translation. See art. 8 above. Draft, on an inserted bifolium.

18. ff. 106-107b. Commission from the Hanse for their envoys to treat at Utrecht in Jan.-Feb. 1474; Lübeck, 1 Jan. 1474. Latin. Hanserecesse, II, vii, no. 100. Printed as part of the Treaty of Utrecht in Foedera, 1816-1819, xi, pp. 802-803.

19. ff. 109-112b, 152-159b. Part of a formulary?, chiefly concerning negotiations between England and France; 1337?, 1417-1420. Latin. Copies, mid 15th cent. Originally a quire of 14, (1 and 14 lacking, centre leaves a bifolium of vellum), which has been split. The proper order of the leaves is as follows: ff. 152-155, 109-112, 156-159. Signatures: ij, f. 152; vj, f. 109. The material is listed below in the original order. Items printed in Foedera are generally taken from the Norman Rolls, but with some use of Cotton MS. Tiberius B.VI, a formulary of Thomas Beckington, Bishop of Bath and Wells and Lord Privy Seal (d.1465). Other copies are in other collections of Beckington, Harley MSS. 861 and 4763, and Cotton MS. Tiberius B.XII. In particular copies of artt. (c)-(p) occur in Harley 861,

ff. 114-120b, and artt. (q)-(t) on ff. 107-110b. As follows: (a) Statement for the Pope [Benedict XII?], of the justice of Edward III's claim to the throne of France, presented by English envoys; autumn? 1337. Imperfect at beginning. Full text in Harley 861, ff. 8b-14 and 4763, ff. 10b-17b, and Tiberius B.XII, ff. 14b-20. ff. 152-155; (b) Document prepared at the instance of Henry V for presentation to the French at the conference at Meulan; Vernon sur Seine, April-early May 1419. Other copies are Tiberius B.VI, ff. 24-26, Tiberius B.XII, ff. 77-78 and Harley 4763,

ff. 104b-106b. ff. 155b, 109-109b; (c) Proposition made by envoys of the King of France at Mantes; March? 1419. See J. H. Wylie, Henry V, iii, 1929, p. 161, and Tiberius B.VI, ff. 27-27b. f. 110; (d) Commission from Henry V for envoys to treat with the Dauphin; 1419? See Wylie, iii,

p. 159 and Harley 861, ff. 114b-115. ff. 110-110b; (e) Letters of English Commissioners adjourning proceedings to Mantes on 15 May; Vernon sur Seine, 7 May 1419. Foedera, 1816-1819, ix, pp. 748-749, where the document is dated 8 May. ff. 110b-111; (f) Letters of English Commissioners adjourning proceedings to Meulan on 30 May; Le Chat,

9 May 1419. Ibid., pp. 752-753. ff. 111-112; (g) Commission from Henry V to witness the oath of the King of France; Mantes, 28 May 1419. Ibid., p. 757. f. 112; (h) Form of oath for Charles VI of France that he will negotiate in good faith; 28th May 1419. See (g) above. Ibid., ix,

p. 757. f. 112; (i) Letters of Henry V agreeing that eight days notice shall be given on both sides for abandoning the conference at Meulan and resuming hostilities; Meulan, 29 May 1419. Ibid., p. 759. f. 112;

(k) Notification from Henry V to Charles VI of the dissolution of the conference at Meulan; July? 1419. See Wylie, iii, p. 168 and Tiberius B.VI, ff. 28b-29b. The reference on f. 112b in Beale's hand to f. 109 is erroneous. ff. 112b, 156; (l) Appointment by Henry V of conservators of the truce with France; 27 Jan. 1420. Foedera, 1816-1819, ix, p. 857. ff. 156-

156b; (m) Form of declaration on the interpretation of the treaty; 1420? f. 156; (n) Ratification by Charles VI of the truce with England; 24 Feb. 1420. Ibid., p. 863. ff. 156b-157; (o) Form of ratification by Henry V; 1420? f. 157; (p) Form of report by envoys on negotiations, with gap for the report; [1419-1420?]. f. 157; (q) Commission from Henry V for envoys to treat with the Dauphin; Oct. 1418. See also Tiberius B.VI,

ff. 16-16b. f. 157b; (r) Treaty of Henry V with John, Duke of

Brittany; Alençon, 16 Nov. 1417. Ibid., pp. 512-513. ff. 157b-159;

(s) Ratification by John, Count of Armagnac, of his treaty with Henry V;

11 [Aug.?] 1418. See also Tiberius B.VI, ff. 23b-24. ff. 159-159b;

(t) Commission of Henry V for a treaty with John, Duke of Brittany; summer? 1417. f. 159b.

20. ff. 113-122. The Treaty of Utrecht; 28th Feb. 1474. Latin. Ibid., xi,

pp. 793-803; Hanserecesse, II, vii, no. 142.

21. ff. 123-127. Opinion of Sir John Fastolf on French demands at the Congress of Arras, with advice on future conduct of the war; early Sept. 1435. Sent to the English envoys at Arras. Beg. 'First in cas that the King'. Printed with a preamble in J. Stevenson, Letters and papers illustrative of the wars of the English in France during the reign of Henry the Sixth, RS, 1864, ii, pp. 575-585, from Lambeth MS. 506. See R. Brill, 'The English preparations before the Treaty of Arras: a new interpretation of Sir John Fastolf's 'Report . . .', Studies in Medieval and Renaissance History, vii, 1970, pp. 213-247.

22. ff. 128-130b. Opening speech to the mediating Papal envoys at the Congress of Arras by John Kemp, Archbishop of York, English envoy;

26 July 1435. Latin. Printed in U. Plancher, Histoire générale . . . de Bourgogne . . . , 1738-1781, iv, p. cxlviii, from Harley MS. 4763, ff. 210b-213. See J. G. Dickinson, The Congress of Arras, 1435, 1955, p. 41.

23. ff. 131-135. Speech of Peter de Monte, papal collector of taxes in England, afterw. Bishop of Brescia, to Henry VI, on the subject of the Council of Basel; late autumn 1435. Latin. Printed from a Vatican MS. in J. Haller, Piero da Monte . . . , Bibliothek des Deutschen Institute in Rom, xix, 1941, pp. 230-241, where the document is dated early 1436. However, a contemporary memorandum in the present MS. (f. 135)) states that the speech was given in parliament 14 Henry VI, i.e. 10 Oct.-23 Dec. 1435.

24. ff. 136-140. Ratification by Henry VI of his treaty with the Archbishop of Cologne of 22 July 1440; Windsor, 22 Dec. 1440. Latin. Printed in Foedera, 1816-1819, x, pp. 835-840.

25. ff. 142-146. Documents relating to the 39th session of the Council of Constance, 9 Oct. 1417, and the commission for reform which immediately preceded it; Aug.-Oct. 1417. Latin. Chiefly proposals for reform put forward at the time of the commission. The items printed in Acta Concilii Constanciensis, ed. H. Finke, 1923, are taken from continental sources. As follows: (a) De conciliis generalibus celebrandis. Finke, ii, pp. 609-610. ff. 142-142b; (b) Decree of the Council, 'Si vero . . . '; 9 Oct. 1417. J. D. Mansi, Sacrorum Conciliorum . . . , xxvii, 1159-1161. Incomplete in the present MS., but with a concluding sentence relating to the passing of the decree. ff. 142b-144; (c) The profession of a Pope. With introductory paragraph, beg. 'Item statuimus et ordinamus'. A fragment of this text, from 'remittam', f. 145, l.26, is printed in Finke, ii, p. 620. ff. 144-145; (d) 'Quod papa eciam pro alio crimine . . . deponi possit'. Finke, ii, pp. 654-656. ff. 145b-146.

26. ff. 148-150b. Miscellaneous letters, etc., 1416-1417, n.d. Latin. (a) Privy seal letter from Henry V to Charles VI of France; Touques, 13 Aug. 1417. Foedera, 1816-1819, ix, p. 483. f. 148; (b) Privy seal letter from Henry V to Charles VI; Caen, 24 Sept. 1417. See Wylie, op. cit., iii, p. 62. ff. 148-148b; (c) Legend of Brutus in prose and verse. Beg. 'Anno ab origine mundi iiij mille lxxxxiiij'. ff. 148b-149; (d) List in verse of English Kings from Ethelbert to Henry V. Beg. 'Rex Ethelbertus christo stat crismate certus'. ff. 149-149b; (e) Legend of Brutus in verse. Beg. 'Bis bis mille quidem decies'. Followed by memoranda linking Brutus to post-conquest kings up to Henry V. ff. 149b-150; (f) Letter from the Emperor Sigismund to Charles VI of France; Calais, 6 Sept. 1416. Imperfect at end. See Die Urkunden Kaiser Sigmunds, ed. W. Altmann, Regesta Imperii, xi, 1896, no. 1979. ff. 150-150b.

27. ff. 151-151b, 160-160b. Documents relating to the canonization of St Osmund; 1452-1455. Latin. For related material see The Canonization of St. Osmund, ed. A. R. Malden, Wilts. Rec. Soc., 1901. The present item is a bifolium, formerly folded and addressed to Richard, Bishop of Salisbury, i.e. Richard Beauchamp, at London, marked 'duplicata', and with traces of seal, f. 160b. The text is imperfect, indicating the loss of an interior leaf or leaves. The items can be dated between the reopening of the case in Rome, summer 1452, and the death of Pope Nicholas V, 24 March 1455, see

f. 151b and Malden, pp. xxii-xxiii. As follows: (a) Letter from an individual apparently at the Roman court to? Bishop Beauchamp, giving evidence on the way to proceed, how to draw up letters, etc. ff. 151-151b; (b) Form of letter to the College of Cardinals, probably from the Bishop and/or Chapter of Salisbury. Imperfect at end. f. 151b; (c) Account by English negotiators of proceedings at Rome, particularly of further information required. Imperfect at beginning. f. 160.

Paper and vellum (ff. 110, 111); ff. iv + 166. 16th-cent. foliation 1-171 throughout, ff. 90-99 omitted. Two series of 15th-cent. foliations in arabic numerals, probably by the same scribe, appear on quires i - xii (ff. 1-108) and continue as a single series on quire xiv (ff. 113-122). There is a gap in the sequence between old folios 75 and 88 (ff. 73-74). 300 x 210mm. XV cent. Gatherings: i10(lacks 10), ii-iv10, v10(lacks 10), vi-vii8, viii10(lacks 10), ix10(lacks 1 and 10), x-xi10, xii8(lacks 3), xiii4, xiv10, xv8(lacks 3, 4 and 8), xvi8, xvii-xviii6, xix16 (lacks 15). Signatures: artt. 1-18, 20, quires i-xii and xiv, bottom r. hand corner recto, arabic and roman numerals. Quire ix, ff. 74-81, signed b 2-9. For quires viii and xix, see art. 19 above. Catchwords, ff. 19b, 29b, 39b, 91b, 101b. In a variety of mid-late 15th-cent. hands, all English except art. 25, ff. 142-146, Italian? Artt 1-18 and 20 are in the same hand. Watermarks: A. Dolphin? ff. 1-9, 30-39, 74-91, 96, 99; B. Sword. See Briquet 5131. ff. 10-29; C. Gothic letter P. See Briquet 8528. ff. 40-64, 67-72, 113-127; D. Grapes. See Briquet 13002. ff. 65, 66, 73; E. Gothic P with star. Briquet 8658. ff. 92-103; F. Paschal Lamb. Briquet 26. f. 104; G. Two keys. See Briquet 3818-3823. f. 106; H. Shield with 3 fleur de lis. See Briquet 1696, 1697, 1790. ff. 107,

108; I. Tête de boeuf. ff. 109-112, 152-159b; J. Human head. nr. Briquet, 15600. ff. 128-135; K. Cart with 2 wheels. nr. Briquet 3533. ff. 136-141; L. Monts. nr. Briquet 11687. ff. 142, 143; M. Unicorn's head. See Briquet 15803, 15806. f. 144; N. Shield with 3 fleurs de lis, letters below. See Briquet 1749. f. 162; O. Scissors. See Briquet 3764. f. 160. Possibly owned by John Russell, Bishop of Lincoln (see above): at ff. 40b, 64-64b, are copies of a form letter of a bishop of Lincoln granting a pension to a rector, early 16th cent, and a letter from John Constable, Dean of Lincoln, to the vicar of Beckingham, co. Linc., announcing a forthcoming visitatation, 26 March 1515. In Add. 48195 the MS. is listed after no. 169 and titled 'Numb: 7. Colloquie of Vtrich. pars. jma fol. 6.', with a cross reference at the entry for Yelverton MS 7. The version printed in CMA gives the impression that the MS. is listed as 169 and ignores the cross reference. Calthorpe armorial stamp passim. Vellum binding with remains of leather ties, numbered '7 Prima' on spine. Coloured label, 'G', on front cover, f. i.

Elizabeth I of England: Papers of R. Beale, Clerk of the Council: 16th cent.

Robert Beale, Clerk to the Privy Council: Correspondence and papers.

Bookplates and Book-stamps: Heraldry: Gough-Calthorpe family; Barons Calthorpe of Elvetham: Heraldic book-stamp of the Barons Calthorpe: late 18th-19th centt.

includes:

• ff. 1-107b, 113-122 John Russell, Bishop of Lincoln: Journals and papers rel. to his mission to Utrecht: 1473-1474: Mostly Lat. and Fr: Contemporary copies and drafts.
• ff. 1-107b, 113-122 William Hatcliffe, Secretary to Edward IV: Journals and papers rel. to his mission to Utrecht: 1473-1474: Mostly Lat. and Fr: Contemporary copies and drafts.
• ff. 1-107b, 113-122 Hanseatic League: Journals and papers rel. to the conference at Utrecht: 1473-1474: Mostly Lat. and Fr: Contemporary copies and drafts.
• ff. 1-107b, 113-122 Utrecht, the Netherlands: Journals, etc., rel. to the conference at: 1473-1474: Mostly Lat. and Fr.
• ff. 1-122 passim Trade and Commerce: Papers conc. the conference of Utrecht: 1473-1474: Lat., Engl. and Fr: Copies, 15th-16th centt.
• ff. 1-9, 30-39, 74-91, 96, 99 Watermarks: Dolphin (?): 15th cent.
• ff. 7b-9 Charles the Bold; Duke of Burgundy: Memorandum of English envoys at Utrecht to: 1473: Lat: Contemporary copy.
• ff. 10-29 Watermarks: Sword: 15th cent.
• ff. 10b-11 John Russell, Bishop of Lincoln: Oration to the Bp. of Utrecht: 1473: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 28b-32 Cologne, Germany: Record of negotiations of envoys of, with the Hanseatic League: 1473: Lat: Copy.
• f. 40b Diocese of Lincoln: Form letter of a bishop of, granting a pension: early 16th cent: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 40-64, 67-72, 113-127 Watermarks: Gothic letter P: 15th cent.
• ff. 43-48 Treaties: Subsidiary treaty for execution of the treaty of Utrecht: 1474: Lat: Draft.
• ff. 49-55 Treaties: Articles for the treaty of Utrecht: 1473: Lat: Contemporary copy.
• ff. 55b-56b Edward IV of England: Letters patent for the English envoys to the conference at Utrecht: 1473: Lat: Contemporary copy.
• ff. 57-64 Edward IV of England: Inspeximus of Act of Parliament for reconciliation with the Hanse: 1473: Lat. and Eng: Copies, 15th-16th centt.
• ff. 57-64 England; Parliament: Inspeximus of Act for reconciliation with the Hanse: 1473: Lat. and Eng: Contemporary copy.
• ff. 64-64b Beckingham, Lincolnshire: Letter to the vicar of, from the Dean of Lincoln: 1515.
• ff. 64-64b John Constable, Dean of Lincoln: Letter to the vicar of Beckingham: 1515: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 65, 66, 73 Watermarks: Grapes: 15th cent.
• ff. 67-73 Edward IV of England: Instructions for the English envoys to the conference at Utrecht: 1473: Contemporary copy.
• ff. 76, 76b Charles the Bold; Duke of Burgundy: Letters to, from Edward IV of England: 1473: Extracts.
• ff. 76, 76b Edward IV of England: Letters to the Duke of Burgundy: 1473: Lat. and Fr: Extracts.
• ff. 76b-78b Hanseatic League: Powers of envoys of, to the conference at Utrecht: 1473: Lat: Contemporary copies.
• ff. 78b-80 Hanseatic League: Records of English negotiations with: 1409-1451: Lat: Extracts, 15th cent.
• ff. 80b-81b Edward IV of England: Commission for the English envoys to the conference at Utrecht: 1473: Lat: Contemporary copy.
• ff. 92-103 Watermarks: Gothic letter P with star: 15th cent.
• f. 104 Watermarks: Paschal Lamb: 15th cent.
• ff. 104-105b England; Parliament: Act for reconciliation with the Hanse: 1473: Lat. transl: Draft.
• f. 106 Watermarks: Two keys: 15th cent.
• ff. 106-107b Hanseatic League: Commission for envoys to the conference at Utrecht: 1474: Lat: Contemporary copy.
• ff. 107, 108 Watermarks: Shield with 3 fleur de lis: 15th cent.
• ff. 109, 112, 152-159 Watermarks: Tête de boeuf(?): 15th cent.
• ff. 109-112b, 152-159b Charles VI of France: Formulary rel. to negotiations of England with, 1417-1420: 15th cent: Lat.
• ff. 109-112b, 152-159b Formularies: Formulary rel. to negotiations between France and England: 1417-1420: Lat.
• ff. 109-112b, 152-159b Thomas Beckington, Bishop of Bath and Wells: Formulary associated with: mid 15th cent: Lat.
• ff. 109-112b, 152-159b Henry V of England: Formulary rel. to negotiations with France, 1417-1420: 15th cent: Lat.
• ff. 110-110b Henry V of England: Commission for envoys to treat with the Dauphin: 1419(?): Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 110-110b, 157b Charles VII of France: Commissions of Henry V of England for envoys to treat with, as Dauphin: 1418, 1419(?): Lat: Copies, 15th cent.
• ff. 113-122 Treaties: Treaty of Utrecht: 1474: Lat: Contemporary copy.
• ff. 123-127b Arras, France: Opinion of Sir John Fastolf on French demands at the Congress of: 1435.
• ff. 123-127b Sir John Fastolf, KG: Opinion on French demands at the Congress of Arras: 1435: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 128-130b John Kemp, Cardinal; Archbishop of Canterbury: Speech at the Congress of Arras: 1435: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 128-130b Arras, France: Speech of Abp. Kemp at the Congress of: 1435.
• ff. 128-135 Watermarks: Human head: 15th cent.
• ff. 131-135 Peter de Monte, papal collector of taxes in England: Speech to Henry VI of England: 1435: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 131-135 Henry VI of England: Speech to, of P. de Monte: 1435: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 136-140 Treaties: Ratification of treaty between England and the Abp. of Cologne: 1440: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 136-140 Henry VI of England: Ratification of treaty with the Abp. of Cologne: 1440: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 136-140 Cologne, Archbishop Elector of. Dietrich von Mörs II: Ratification by Henry VI of England of his treaty with: 1440: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 136-141 Watermarks: Cart with 2 wheels: 15th cent.
• ff. 142, 143 Watermarks: Monts: 15th cent.
• ff. 142-146 Constance, Germany: Proposals for reform, decree, etc., of the Council of: 1417: Lat: Copies, 15th cent.
• ff. 142b-144 Councils: Decree of the Council of Constance: 1417: Lat: Copy, 15th cent. Imperf.
• f. 144 Watermarks: Unicorn's head: 15th cent.
• ff. 148, 148-148b Henry V of England: Letters to Charles VI of France: 1417: Lat: Copies, 15th cent.
• ff. 148, 148-148b Charles VI of France: Letters to, from Henry V of England: 1417: Lat: Copies, 15th cent.
• ff. 148b-149, 149b-150 England General: Legend of Brutus: 15th cent: Lat.
• ff. 148b-150 Poetry LATIN: Legend of Brutus and list of English kings: 15th cent.
• ff. 149-149b England General: List of English kings from Ethelbert to Henry V: 15th cent: Lat.
• ff. 150-150b Sigismund; Emperor of Germany: Letter to Charles VI of France: 1416: Lat: Copy, 15th cent. Imperf.
• ff. 150-150b Charles VI of France: Letter to, from Emp. Sigismund: 1416: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• f. 151b Richard Beauchamp, Bishop of Salisbury: Letter to the College of Cardinals, from(?): 1452-1455: Lat: Contemporary copy. Imperf.
• ff. 151-151b Richard Beauchamp, Bishop of Salisbury: Letter to(?): 1452-1455: Lat: Contemporary copy.
• ff. 151-151b, 160 Nicholas V; Pope: Letter to the College of Cardinals, from the Bp. of Salisbury?: 1452-1455.
• ff. 151-151b, 160-160b Richard Beauchamp, Bishop of Salisbury: Docs. rel. to negotiations for the canonization of St. Osmund, addressed to: 1452-1455: Lat: Contemporary copies.
• ff. 151-151b, 160-160b Saint Osmund: Docs. rel. to negotiations for his canonization: 1452-1455: Lat: Contemporary copies.
• ff. 152-155 Edward III of England: Statement of claim to the throne of France: 1337(?): Lat: Copy, 15th cent. Imperf.
• ff. 152-155 Benedict XII; Pope: Statement to(?), of Edward III of England's claim to the throne of France: 1337(?).
• f. 157b Henry V of England: Commission for envoys to treat with the Dauphin: 1418: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 157b-159 Henry V of England: Treaty with the Duke of Brittany: 1417: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 157b-159 John VI; Duke of Brittany: Treaty with England: 1417: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 157b-159 Treaties: Treaty between England and Brittany: 1417: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• f. 159b John VI; Duke of Brittany: Commission of Henry V of England for a treaty with: 1417: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• f. 159b Henry V of England: Commission for a treaty with the Duke of Brittany: 1417: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 159-159b Henry V of England: Ratification by the Count of Armagnac of his treaty with: 1418: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 159-159b John IV, Counts of Armagnac: Ratification of his treaty with Henry V of England: 1418: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• ff. 159-159b Treaties: Ratification by the Count of Armagnac of his treaty with England: 1418: Lat: Copy, 15th cent.
• f. 160 Watermarks: Scissors: 15th cent.
• f. 162 Watermarks: Shield with 3 fleur de lis, letters below: 15th cent.
• ff. 314-387 passim Trade and Commerce: Documents conc. negotiations between the Hanseatic League and England: 1580-1586.