Add MS 48120

DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE THIRTY YEARS WAR IN ITALY, etc.; 1544-1631, n.d. Latin and Italian. Copies, 17th cent.

1. ff. 2-68b. 'Discorso di Mons. Claudio Tolomei . . . ', a political discourse by Claudio Tolomei on the ability of Pope Paul III (1534-1549) to give judgement in favour of France or the Empire, presumably relating to his role in the Peace of Crépy of 18 Sept. 1544; 1544? Beg. 'In tutti, tempi devono li Principi'. Ends 'piu di mè et piu sanno'.

2. ff. 70-100. 'Politico discorso . . . ', a political discourse on the power of the Papacy to resolve disputes, a glossed adaptation of art. 1. Beg. 'In tutti i tempi deveno i Principi'. Ends 'mi rimetto et sotto metto'.

3. ff. 102-120. 'Discorso politico . . . ', a political discourse debating if, in the face of the war, the Papacy should remain neutral; Naples, 20 May 1625. Pope Urban VIII (1623-1644) remained neutral, but exhibited a bias in favour of France. Beg. 'Come il saper tenere à freno'. Ends 'in questo discorso a quelli che sanno provedi noi'.

4. ff. 122-123. 'Risposta di . . . ', an explanation by François de Bonne, Duke of Lesdiguières, Constable of France, of his relations with Savoy; 1622-1626. Beg. 'Se gli interessi del il Duca di Savoia fussero cosi unite'. Ends 'ch'io sacrificai al servitio del re di Francia'.

5. ff. 124-127b. 'Sommario delle jurisditioni . . . ', an account of the jurisdiction of the House of Austria over the Grisons League; 17th cent. Beg. 'Primieramente nella lega Grisa'. Ends 'à che hora si attende in quei luoghi . . . '

6. ff. 128-130b. 'Ragionamento fatto . . . ', the justification by the Dutch ambassador to France of the Dutch defence of liberty against Spain; 17th cent. Beg. 'Si come la Natione Spagnola solo per fama'. Ends 'et incircumpetenze nelle cose loro'.

7. ff. 132-132b. 'Manifesto del Christianissimo Rè . . . ', the French manifesto concerning the disputed claim to the Duchy of Milan; 17th cent. Beg. 'Per chiara intelligenza de Prencipi d'Italia'. Ends 'ò ambitione di regnare'.

8. ff. 135-145b. 'Risposta ad una lettera . . . ', ripost written in Rome to a letter from France concerning French policy on Italy; 1617-1623 (see f. 144 and references to Cardinal Barberini, Pope Urban VIII 1623). Beg. 'Contra la calumnia soleva dir' Ends 'ad honore et gloria di Dio et essempio de Posteri'.

9. ff. 148-154. 'Discorso politico . . . ', a political discourse on the Spanish mission of Cardinal Maffeo Barberini; c. 1620-1623. Beg. 'Hanno portato molte lettere venute col Corriero di Spagna'. Ends 'et uguali a i carichi che sostiene'.

10. ff. 156-156b. Letter from Philip IV of Spain to the people of Milan, requesting that they assist Gonsalvo of Cordoba in besieging Casale; 17 July 1628. The siege took place in 1629 as part of the war of the Mantuan succession. Beg. 'Philippus Dei gratia Hispaniarum'. Ends 'in praesentiarum offitio gratum omnino nobis Colafum ad debis'.

11. ff. 158-160b. Letter from the Grisons to the Swiss Cantons, seeking their support; Coira, 16 Dec. 1605. Beg. 'Carifedeli antichi, et amati confederati'. Ends 'alla vostra rissolutione di spaciare la nostra ratificatione'.

12. ff. 162-173b. 'Discorso sopra la Valtelline', a discourse on the Valtelline; 17th cent. Beg. 'Li Grisoni al tempo passato ad essempio de Suizzeri'. Ends 'che apporta alla quardia di quel Paese'.

13. ff. 174-179. 'Discorso diretto alli . . . ', discourse addressed to the Princes of Italy urging assistance for the Duke of Mantua against Spanish attack; c. 1630. Beg. 'Et ancora neghitto si u indugiate o Principi d'Italia'. Ends 'che piu sono perdite al fine le vostre dimore'.

14. ff. 180-185b. An address to the Chancellor of Spain concerning the Mantuan succession; c. 1630. Beg. 'Illustrissimo et eccellentissimo Signore. Con certa fide'. Ends 'questa Città et Stato merimo difensore con che ò Vostra Eccellentia bacis le mani'.

15. ff. 188-191b. 'Raguaglio di Parnaso . . . ', an account of the manoeuvres of the Spanish army against Charles, Duke of Nevers in the war of the Mantuan succession; c. 1630. Beg. 'Continuavano tutta via le nuove, delle Guerre d'Italia'. Ends 'che fà detto da Apollo per difetto di Procura'.

16. ff. 194-202b. Relazione of the Valtelline by Capt. Niccolo Secco, ambassador to Milan in the time of Emperor Charles V; aft. 1535 (see f. 194). Beg. 'La Valtellina, e La Valle di Chiavenna'. Ends 'Sarà nostra di certo con secretezza'.

17. ff. 204-222b. 'Instrutione a Voi . . . ', papal instructions to the [Duke of Fiano?] concerning the Valtelline; 5 April 1623. In May 1623 papal troops occupied the Valtelline following the creation of a league between Venice and Savoy aimed at overthrowing imperial rule there. Beg. 'Hanno importante affare, è stato'. Ends 'nell Augurar le perpetua prosperita'.

18. ff. 223-230. A discourse on the Valtelline, an abbreviated version of art. 12; 17th cent. Beg. 'Li Grigioni nel tempo passato ad esempio de gli Suizzeri'. Ends 'che apporta alla guardia di quel Passo'.

19. ff. 232-240b. 'Giudicio che dissuade . . . ', a discussion of the Spanish decision to construct the new fortress of Fuentes within Grison territory, in order to secure the Valtelline, by an anon. Spanish official; 17th cent. Beg. 'Poiche dall' eccellentissimo Signor Conte di Fuentes Moderno Governatore del stato di Milano'. Ends 'si cangi in nome di forte della morte'.

20. ff. 242-249b. 'Discorso et Avvertimenti . . . ', a cautionary discourse addressed to Louis XIII of France on his involvement in Italy; 1625. Beg. 'L'ardor della Gioventà, in fortezza dell'Imperio'. Ends 'con la prodigiosa morte del Rè nostro Padre, orribilmente detestata'.

21. ff. 250-253. 'Capitoli della lega . . . ', 39 articles of a league made at Paris to ensure the liberty of Italy against Spain and the Empire; 16 Aug. 1624. Beg. '1. che tutti i Principi e Republiche'. Ends 'e far passare tra ministri buona amicitia e buona intelligenza'. For the date see a very similar document, SP Ven. 1623-1625, no. 857.

22. ff. 254-264b. Letter to the Doge of Venice, concerning the Valtelline and Chiavenná; Rome, 1625. Beg. 'Vostra Serenita illustrima, mi va bel bello'. Ends 'tanto le bacio di buon cuore le mani'.

23. ff. 266-273b. 'Dialogo intorno ali . . . ', a dialogue on the war in Italy between the Provveditore of Venice and a famous French engineer, a jeu d'esprit; 17th cent. Beg. 'Proveditore; La venuta di Vostra Serenita mi estata molto cara'. Ends 'perderla per la bestialita d'altrui'.

24. ff. 274-282b. 'Dialogo circa i . . . ', a dialogue on the motives for the war in Italy between 'Tomasio' and 'Filandro', a jeu d'esprit; 17th cent. Beg. 'Con mio particular gusto filandro'. Ends 'che Dio solo e quello che sa quanto deve succedere'.

25. ff. 284-287b. 'Discorso', a discourse on the speculation concerning plans for a diplomatic marriage between Florence and the Duke of Orléans, with a discussion of other diplomatic marriages; c. 1627-1630. Beg. 'Roma che quanto piu di materia'. Ends 'della potenza et prosperita Farnese'.

26. ff. 288-291b. Notes concerning the guests at a meal at which the Grand Duke of Tuscany and his brother Gian Carlo were present, with instructions to the commune on the lodging of the Grand Duke; 1620. Beg. 'Serenissimo Gran Duca di Toscana, Signore Principe Gian Carlo'. Ends 'non generi confusione et se altro bisogna si dara avviso'.

27. ff. 292-327. 'Appoccalisse d'Olanda', a proclamation of the Dutch role in world affairs and their stand against Spain, with a declaration of intent to withstand subordination to England; 17th cent. Beg. 'La nostra insuperabile potenza è per molte'. Ends 'contro il Prencipe Errigo la libertà di quelle Provincie Intelligenti pauca'.

28. ff. 330-348. (a) Relazione of Milan; 16th-17th centt. Beg. 'Il signor Duca di Mantova è Padrone di due stati'. Ends 'il che molto ha à male il signor Duca, mà non può farne altro'. ff. 330-331: (b) Possible continuation of the above. ff. 332-348.

29. ff. 350-409. 'Delle pretensioni . . . ', a discussion of the claims to the Duchies of Mantua and Monferrato with the arguments in favour of Charles Gonzaga, Duke of Nevers; c. 1630. Beg. 'Veggo pur troppo la difficultà dell' Impresa'. Ends 'che in questo affari si neggono interessati'.

30. ff. 410-416b. 'Raggionamento fatto . . . ', a justification of the Spanish role in the Mantuan succession conflict, delivered by a Spanish envoy, Senator Rhò, to the Venetian Doge and Council, with their reply'; c. 1630. Beg. 'La Maestà del Rè Cattolico mio signore hà sempre'. Ends 'et Il Senatore rispose in conformità del già detto'.

31. ff. 418-441. 'La Statera Politica d'Italia', a discussion of the Spanish presence in Italy and of the Mantuan succession, from a possible Spanish source; c. 1630. Beg. 'In ossequio, et servigio di tutti li Prencipi Italiani'. Ends 'Vide Domine quia potui transgredi et non sum transgressa'.

32. ff. 442-450b. 'Li Vassalli . . . ', a list of the Spanish vassals in the state of Milan; 17th cent. Beg. '§ la guerra, ò la carestia'. Ends 'et alla conservatione de suoi stati'.

33. ff. 452-455. (a) A discourse on the provisions for Spanish tenure in Italy following the war of the Mantuan succession, which was concluded by the Treaty of Cherasco; 1631. Beg. 'Desiderando il Rè Christianissimo'. Ends 'o di uno de i due Rè.' ff. 452-453: (b) A reworking of the writings of [di Boutin?] on the above. ff. 454-455.

34. ff. 456-459. The conclusions of the Spanish Council following the lifting of the siege of Casale by French forces, 2 April 1629, with a letter by 'N'; 1629. Beg. 'Prima che si vegga di concludere la pace'. Ends 'gran guerra dalla quale preghiamo, Adio'.

35. ff. 460-461. An open letter from Ferdinand II of Spain, on the Mantuan succession; Vienna, 8 April 1629. Beg. 'Honorati, cari, e fedeli. E noto ad ogni parte'. Ends 'vi siamo e generalmente, e particolarmente bene affelli'.

36. ff. 462-462b. An open letter from Ferdinand II of Spain, on the

Mantuan succession; Vienna, 7 June 1629. Beg. 'Fidelis dilecte. Ne ob controversos'. Ends 'Cesareo benignè te complectimur'.

37. ff. 463-464b. A proclamation by Spain stating that it has reduced Monferrato and Casale to a state of obedience on behalf of Charles, Duke of Nevers; c. 1631. Beg. 'Sua Maestà Cattolica per mostrare al mondo'. Ends 'di quello che se le proponera'.

38. ff. 465-466b. 'Collegio de signori Medici', a political jeu d'esprit on the health of the states of Europe; 17th cent. Beg. 'Il Rè di Spagna: signori Medici, il mio male è grave'. Ends 'et l'anneghi nel fiume Adda'.

39. ff. 467-468b. 'Copia della Dedicatoria . . . ', a dedicatory epistle on the city of Casale, printed and copied in Pontremoli; 16 March 1629. Beg. 'Sono alcuni mesi'. Ends 'il felice suo futuro ritorno in Spagna le bacio le mani'.

Paper; ff. 469. 17th-cent. foliation. Folio. XVII cent. Written in several Italian hands: artt. 2-4, 14, 16-18, 20-26 in the same hand, see also Add. 48121; for the hand of art. 29, see Add. MSS. 48121, artt. 10-11, 48122, artt. 10-16, 18. Vellum binding with leather ties. Spine numbered '135' twice, with traces of a label.

includes:

• ff. 2-68b, 70-100 Political Tracts: Discourse on the power of the Papacy to resolve disputes: 1544?: Ital: Two copies.
• ff. 2-68b, 70-100 Paul III; Pope: Political discourse by C. Tolomei on the Pope's authority as political adjudicator, conc. the Peace of Crépy: 1544?: Ital: Two copies.
• ff. 2-68b, 70-100 Claudio Tolomei: Political discourse concerning the papal role in the peace of Crépy by Claudio Tolomei: 1544?: Ital: Two copies.
• ff. 102-120 Urban VIII; Pope: Discourse on Papal neutrality in the Thirty Years War: 1625: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 102-120 Political Tracts: Discourse conc. Papal neutrality in the Thirty Years War: 1625: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 122-123 François de Bonne, Duc de Lesdiguières; Constable of France: Explanation of his relations with Savoy: 1622-1626: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 122-123 Charles Emmanuel I; Duke of Savoy: Explanation by the Duke of Lesdiguières of his relations with Savoy: 1622-1626: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 124-127b Switzerland: Account of Austrian jurisdiction over the Grisons League: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 124-127b Political Tracts: Germany, General: Account of Austrian jurisdiction over the Grisons League: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 128-130b Netherlands, United Provinces: Justification of the Dutch defence of liberty against Spain: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 128-130b Spain, General: Political Tracts: Justification of the Dutch defence of liberty against Spain: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 132-132b Milan: French manifesto conc. the disputed claim to the Duchy: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 135-145b Gregory XV; Pope: Paul V; Pope: Reply from Rome to a letter from France on French policy on Italy: 1617-1623: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 135-145b Louis XIII of France: Repost, written in Rome, to French policy in Italy: 1617-1623: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 148-154 Urban VIII; Pope: Political discourse on the Spanish mission of, as Card. Barberini: circa 1620-1623: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 148-154 Spain, General: Political Tracts: Political discourse on the mission of Card. Barberini to Spain: circa 1620-1623: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 156-156b Milan: Letter from Philip IV to Milan: 1628: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 156-156b Philip IV of Spain: Letter to the people of Milan urging assistance in the siege of Casale: 1628: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 158-160b Switzerland: Letter from the Grisons to the Swiss Cantons seeking support: 1605: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 162-173b, 223-230 Political Tracts: Discourse on the Valtelline: 17th cent: Ital: Copies.
• ff. 162-173b, 223-230 Valtelline, Italy: Two versions of a discourse on: 17th cent: Ital: Copies.
• ff. 174-179 Philip IV of Spain: Political Tracts: Italy General: Anon. discourse urging assistance for Mantua against Spain: c. 1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 174-179 City of Mantua: Discourse advocating that the princes of Italy should assist the Duke of Mantua against Spain: circa 1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 180-185b City of Mantua: Address to the Chancellor of Spain on the Mantuan succession: circa 1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 180-185b Philip IV of Spain: Political Tracts: Address to the Chancellor of Spain on the Mantuan succession: c. 1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 188-191b Philip IV of Spain: Charles; Duke of Mantua: Army of Spain: Account of Spanish manoeuvres in the war of the Mantuan succession: c. 1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 194-202b Valtelline, Italy: Relazione of: aft. 1535: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 194-202b Charles V; Emperor of Germany: Captain Niccolo Secco, ambassador to Milan: Relazione of the Valtelline by Capt. Niccolo Secco: aft. 1535: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 204-222b Valtelline, Italy: Papal instructions to the Duke of Fiano on the Valtelline: 1623: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 204-222b Gregory XV; Pope: Ludovisi, (Orazio), Duke of Fiano: Instructions conc. the Valtelline to the Duke of Fiano? from Pope Gregory XV: 1623: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 232-240b Valtelline, Italy: Discussion of Spanish decision to construct the fortress of Fuentes to secure the Valtelline: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 232-240b Spain, General: Political Tracts: Discussion of decision to construct the fortress of Fuentes: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 242-249b Political Tracts: Italy General: Cautionary discourse on the involvement of Louis XIII in Italy: 1625: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 242-249b Louis XIII of France: Cautionary discourse on his involvement in Italy: 1625: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 250-253 Treaties: Articles of a league made at Paris against Spain and Austria: 1624(?): Ital: Copy.
• ff. 254-264b Valtelline, Italy: Letter from Rome to the Doge of Venice on the Valtelline and Chiavenna: 1625: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 266-273 Italy General: Dialogue on the war in Italy between the Proveditore of Venice and a French engineer: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 274-282b Italy General: Dialogue on the war in Italy between `Tomasio' and `Filandro', a jeu d'esprit: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 284-287b Gaston Jean Baptiste Orléans, Duc d': Discourse on plans for a diplomatic marriage between Florence and the Duke of Orléans: circa 1627-1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 284-287b Florence, Italy: Discourse on plans for a diplomatic marriage with the Duke of Orléans, with a discussion of other diplomatic marriages: circa 1627-1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 288-291b Cosimo II; Grand Duke of Tuscany: Notes concerning a meal at which the Grand Duke of Tuscany and his brother Gian Carlo were present: 1620: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 292-327 Netherlands, United Provinces: Proclamation of the Dutch role in world affairs: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 292-327 Political Tracts: Proclamation of the Dutch role in world affairs: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 330-348 Milan: Relazione of: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 350-409 Political Tracts: Charles; Duke of Mantua: Monferrato, Italy: Defence of the claims of the Duke of Nevers to Mantua and Monferrato: c. 1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 350-409 City of Mantua: Discussion of claims to Mantua and Monferrato, with arguments in favour of the Duke of Nevers: circa 1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 410-416b City of Mantua: Justification of the Spanish role in the Mantuan succession conflict, delivered by the Spanish ambassador to the Venetian Doge, with his reply: circa 1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 410-416b Philip IV of Spain: Venice: Senator Rhò, Spanish envoy to Venice: Justification of Spain's role in the Mantuan succession conflict by Senator — Rhò: c. 1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 418-441 Philip IV of Spain: Political Tracts: Discussion of Spanish involvement in the Mantua succession dispute: c. 1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 418-441 City of Mantua: Discussion of Spanish involvement in Italy and the Mantuan succession: circa 1630: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 442-450b Milan: List of Spanish vassals in the state of Milan: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 452-455 Political Tracts: - di [Boutin?]: Italy General: Discourse on Spanish tenure in Italy following the war of the Mantuan succession: 1631: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 452-455 Philip IV of Spain: Discourse on provisions for Spanish tenure in Italy following the war of the Mantuan succession: 1631: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 456-459 Philip IV of Spain: Conclusions of the Spanish Council on the siege of Casale, with a letter by `N': 1629: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 460-462b Ferdinand II; Emperor of Germany: Two open letters on the Mantuan succession: 1629: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 463-464b Charles; Duke of Mantua: Monferrato, Italy: Casale, Italy: Proclamation of Philip IV conc. the Duke of Nevers, Monferrato and Casale: circa 1631: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 463-464b Philip IV of Spain: Proclamation stating that Spain has reduced Monferrato and Casale to obedience on hehalf of Charles, Duke of Nevers: circa 1631: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 465-466b Satires ITALIAN: On the health of the states of Europe: 17th cent: Ital: Copy.
• ff. 467-468b Casale, Italy: Dedicatory epistle on Casale, printed and copied in Pontremoli: 1629: Ital: Copy.