Add MS 48158

TREATIES AND RELATED DOCUMENTS, chiefly concerning England; 1043-1654. Latin, English, French and Portuguese. Copies, mid 17th cent.: main text written after June 1646, see the latest dated item in the main hand, ff. 341-341b. One item bears a marginal note 'Out of a Manuscript of Sr Clement Edmonds one of the Clerks of the Counsell', f. 198. An item dated 1654 is inserted in another hand (ff. 297-300b) and added to the contents list

(f. 3). Arranged as follows (contents list, ff. 2-4): France, ff. 1-200; Spain,

ff. 203-219; Portugal, ff. 220-241; Holland, ff. 246-285b, 297-300; Germany,

ff. 286-296b; Denmark, ff. 302-343b; The Hanse, ff. 347-392; Scotland, ff. 395-458. Mostly noticed or printed in IBT, Dumont, Foedera or SPF. The contents include:

1. ff. 53-54b. Declaration of Francis I of France relating to payments due to England, and other treaty obligations; 29 Jan. 1529. French.

2. ff. 324-343b. Papers relating to negotiations with Denmark concerning shipping and commerce; 1643-1644. Partly Latin. As follows: (a) Mission to Denmark, winter 1643-1644: (i) Instructions from Parliament for Theodore Haak and Robert Lowther, envoys to Denmark; 19 Sept. 1643. See Regesta Diplomatica Historiae Danicae (Reg. Dan), ser. 2, pt.2, 1907, no. 16707, and W. D. Macray, '3rd Report on the Royal Archive of Denmark', 47th DKR, p. 60. ff. 324-327; (ii) Instructions from the Eastland Company for William Barker and Richard Jenks, Commissioners from the Company to the King of Denmark; 24 Nov. 1643. Reg. Dan., 2.2, no. 16796, and 47th DKR, p. 60. ff. 327b-328b; (iii) Final answer of Christian IV of Denmark to the English envoys; 27 March 1644. English translation. ff. 329-329b; (b) Papers relating to the mission of Richard Jenks, and Thomas Skinner to Denmark; Sept. 1644. Printed in LJ, vi, 702. See also 47th DKR, p. 61: (i) Commission from Parliament; 14 Sept. 1644. Latin. f. 330; (ii) Instructions from the Committee of both Kingdoms;

16 Sept. 1644. ff. 330b-332b; (iii) Letters of credence from Parliament to Christian IV; 17 Sept. 1644. Latin. f. 332b; (c) Documents read in the House of Commons; 14 Oct. 1645. See CJ, iv, 308. (i) Petition of the Merchant Adventurers and the Eastland Company to the Committee of both Kingdoms; summer-autumn 1644. f. 333; (ii) Letter of credence from Christian IV; 22 April 1645. Latin. Reg. Dan. 2.2., no. 17547, and 47th DKR, pp. 74. f. 333b; (iii) Extract from the Commons Journal, 14 Oct. 1645. CJ, iv, 308. f. 334; (iv) Draft treaty between Denmark and England; 26 April 1645. 47th DKR, p. 61. ff. 335-339; (v) Letter from Chancellor Dietloff Reventlow to the Commissioners; 1 May 1645. English translation. ff. 339-340; (d) Two letters from Christian IV to Parliament; 3 June 1646. Latin. The original of the first (f. 341) is Add. 4155, ff. 260-261. Ibid., pp. 74, 75. ff. 341, 341b; (e) Articles of agreement with Christian IV; 2 June 1646. English translation. A contemporary copy is Add. 4155, ff. 257-259*b. ff. 342-343b.

3. ff. 367-368. Letters patent of exemplification of a writ of Edward III,

8 Feb. 1361, in favour of the London Hanse; 12 Feb. 1381. Latin. Printed in K. Kunze, Urkundenbuch der Stadt Lübeck, iv, 1873, no. 390.

4. ff. 368b-374b. Confirmation by the City of London of the liberties of the London Hanse; 12 May 1475. Latin. Calendar of Letter-Books . . . of the City of London, L, 1912, pp. vii, 129, and Urkundenbuch, x, no. 415.

5. ff. 374b-387b. Inspeximus by Edward VI in favour of the Hanse; 20 June 1547. Latin. Höhlbaum, i, no. 420.

6. ff. 387b-388b. Privy Seal letter of Mary I to the Exchequer on behalf of the Hanse; 15 Jan. 1554. Foedera, vi, pt.4, p. 15.

7. ff. 388-392. (a) Agreement between Elizabeth I and the Hanse; 5 Aug. 1560. Latin. SPF 1560-1561, no. 390. Printed in Höhlbaum, i, App. 51*. ff. 388b-390; (b) Conditions exhibited to the English Commissioners by the Hanseatic delegates; Aug. 1560. Latin. ff. 390b-392. Other copies of both items are Lansdowne MS. 141, ff. 147-151.

8. ff. 395-397b. Documents relating to homage owed by Kings of Scotland to Kings of England, probably forged by the chronicler John Hardying in the fifteenth century. The dates are suppositious. See F. Palgrave, Documents and Records illustrating the History of Scotland, i, 1837, pp. cxcvi-ccxxxiv. Some of the Hardyng forgeries are in the PRO. The present copies were possibly taken from the mid 16th-cent. copies in Harley MS. 1757, ff. 288-291b. As follows: (a) Homage of Malcolm III; 1043. Latin. Printed in Palgrave, App. II, from the PRO forgery. f. 395; (b) Homage of John Baliol; 1296. French. ff. 395-395b; (c) Fealty of Scots magnates;

20 Aug. 1296. French. ff. 395b-396; (d) Letters patent of Robert I (Bruce); 1319. Latin. ff. 396-397; (e) Letters of Edward III of England; 1340. Latin. f. 397; (f) Letters patent of David II; 1346. Latin. Printed in Palgrave, App. V, from the PRO forgery. f. 397b.

9. ff. 398-399. Surrender of the Kingdom of Scotland by Edward Baliol to Edward III; 20 Jan. 1356. Latin. Foedera, iii, pt.1, pp. 114-115.

10. ff. 399-409. Letters patent of Edward IV ratifying the Treaty of Edinburgh of 26 Oct. 1474. Latin and English. Foedera, v, pt.3, pp. 48-52.

11. ff. 409-412b. Ratification by the Scots Lords of the Treaty of Berwick;

10 May 1560. SP Scot. 1547-1563, no. 786.

12. ff. 413-418. Treaty of Edinburgh; 6 July 1560. Latin. Foedera, vi, pt.3, pp. 105-106.

13. ff. 418-420b. Elizabeth I's contract for a meeting with Mary, Queen of Scots; 15 July 1562. SP Scot. 1547-1563, no. 1126.

14. ff. 421-436b. Act confirming the peace treaty between England and Scotland; 10 Aug. 1641. Statutes, v, pp. 120-128.

15. ff. 437-440b. Treaty between England and Scotland for sending a Scots army to Ireland; 21 July 1642. See LJ, v, p. 227 and APS, vi, pt.i, pp. 189-192.

16. ff. 441-443b. Treaty between England and Scotland relating to the Solemn League and Covenant; 29 Nov. 1643. LJ, vi, pp. 364-365.

17. ff. 444-446. Solemn League and Covenant, dated 2 Feb. 1644 in this MS. The Covenant was sworn by the House of Commons on 25 Sept. 1643.

S. R. Gardiner, Constitutional Documents of the Puritan Revolution, 1906, no. 58.

18. ff. 446-448. Parliamentary ordinance enjoining the taking of the Solemn League and Covenant throughout England and Wales, with instructions;

5 Feb. 1644. Dated 2 Feb. in the present MS. Printed in C. H. Firth, Acts and Ordinances of the Interregnum 1642-1660, 1911, i, pp. 376-378.

19. ff. 448b-449b. Treaty between England and Scotland relating to Berwick; 24 Nov. 1643. LJ, vi, p. 365.

20. ff. 451-454b. Marriage contract between Mary, Queen of Scots and the Dauphin Francis; 24 April 1558. French. Dumont, v, pp. 22-23.

21. ff. 454b-456. Proclamation of Francis II of France and Mary, Queen of Scots to the Queen Dowager of Scotland; 13 Nov. 1559. Latin. SP Scot. 1547-1563, no. 570.

22. ff. 456b-458. Commission from Francis II and Mary to Réne of Lorraine, Marquis d'Elboeuf, as Lieutenant-General of Scotland; 4 Dec. 1559. Latin. SP Scot. 1547-1563, no. 590.

Paper; ff. ii + 461. Contemporary pagination, 1-923, on ff. 6-458. Folio. Mid XVII cent. Written mainly in one hand. Vellum binding with green laces. Numbered '170' twice on spine, with remains of a label.

Treaties: Collection of, mainly British: 1043-1654: Lat., Engl., Fr. and Portug: Copies, mid 17th cent.

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

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

includes:

• ff. 53-54b Francis I of France: Declaration conc. payments to England: 1529: Fr: Copy.
• ff. 324-327 Charles I of England: Instructions from Parliament for T. Haak and R. Lowther, envoys to Denmark: 1643: Copy.
• ff. 324-327 Robert Lowther, envoy to Denmark: Instructions to, from Parliament: 1643: Copy.
• ff. 324-327 Theodore Haak, envoy to Denmark: Instructions to, from Parliament: 1643: Copy.
• ff. 324-343b Christian IV of Denmark: Papers conc. negotiations with the English Parliamentarians: 1643-1646: Lat., Engl. and Engl. transls: Copies.
• ff. 324-343b England; Parliament: Papers conc. negotiations with Denmark: 1643-1646: Lat., Engl. and Engl. transls: Copies.
• ff. 324-343b Charles I of England: Papers conc. negotiations of the Parliamentarians with Denmark: 1643-1646: Lat., Engl. and Engl. transls: Copies.
• ff. 324-343b Trade and Commerce: Papers conc. negotiations between Denmark and England: 1643-1646: Lat., Engl. and Engl. transl: Copies.
• ff. 327b-328b Eastland Company: Instructions from, to W. Barker and R. Jenks: 1643: Copy.
• ff. 327b-328b William Barker, Commissioner from the Eastland Company to Denmark: Instructions to, from the Eastland Company: 1643: Copy.
• ff. 327b-328b Richard Jenks, envoy to Denmark: Instructions to, from the Eastland Company: 1643: Copy.
• ff. 329-329b Christian IV of Denmark: Answer to the English envoys: 1644: Engl. transl.
• ff. 330-332b Charles I of England: Instructions, etc., from Parliament to R. Jenks and T. Skinner on their mission to Denmark: 1644: Partly Lat: Copies.
• ff. 330-332b Thomas Skinner, envoy to Denmark: Instructions, etc., from Parliament to, for his mission to Denmark: 1644: Partly Lat: Copies.
• ff. 330-332b Richard Jenks, envoy to Denmark: Instructions, etc., to, from Parliament for his mission to Denmark: 1644: Partly Lat: Copies.
• f. 332b Christian IV of Denmark: Letters of credence to, from the English Parliament: 1644: Lat.
• f. 333 Charles I of England: Petition of the Merchant Adventurers and the Eastland Company to the Committee of both Kingdoms: 1644: Copy.
• f. 333 Company of Merchant Adventurers: Petition to the Committee of both Kingdoms: 1644: Copy.
• f. 333 Eastland Company: Petition to the Committee of both Kingdoms: 1644: Copy.
• f. 333b Christian IV of Denmark: Letter of credence to the English Parliament from: 1645: Lat: Copy.
• f. 334 England; Parliament: Extract from the Commons Journal: 1645.
• ff. 335-339 Charles I of England: Draft treaty between the Parliamentarians and Denmark: 1645: Copy.
• ff. 335-339 Treaties: Draft treaty between Denmark and the English Parliament: 1645: Copy.
• ff. 335-339 Christian IV of Denmark: Draft treaty with the English Parliament: 1645: Copy.
• ff. 339-340 Ditlev Reventlow, Chancellor of Denmark: Letter to the Commissioners of the English Parliament: 1645: Engl. transl.
• ff. 341, 341b Christian IV of Denmark: Letters from, to the English Parliament: 1646: Lat: Copies.
• ff. 341, 341b Charles I of England: Letters to Parliament from Christian IV of Denmark: 1646.
• ff. 342-343b Treaties: Articles of agreement between Denmark and the English Parliament: 1646: Engl. transl.
• ff. 342-343b Charles I of England: Articles of agreement between the Parliamentarians and Christian IV of Denmark: 1646: Engl. transl.
• ff. 342-343b Christian IV of Denmark: Articles of agreement with the English Parliament: 1646: Engl. transl.
• ff. 367-368 Hanseatic League: Letters patent of Ric. II in favour of: 1381: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 367-368 Richard II of England: Letters patent for the London Hanse: 1381: Lat: Copies, 16th-17th centt.
• ff. 368b-374b Hanseatic League: Agreement with the City of London: 1475: Lat: Copies, 16th-17th centt.
• ff. 368b-374b London; Lord Mayor, Corporation, etc: Confirmation of liberties of the Hanse: 1475: Lat: Copies, 16th cent.
• ff. 374b-387b Edward VI of England: Inspeximus of, in favour of the Hanse: 1547: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 374b-387b Hanseatic League: Inspeximus by Edward VI in favour of: 1547: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 387b-388b Mary I of England: Letter of, on behalf of the Hanse: 1554: Copy.
• ff. 387b-388b Hanseatic League: Letter of Mary I on behalf of: 1554: Copy.
• ff. 388b-390, 390b-392 Hanseatic League: Agreement with Qu. Elizabeth: 1560: Lat: Copies.
• ff. 388b-390, 390b-392 Elizabeth I of England: Agreement with the Hanse: 1560: Lat: Copies.
• ff. 395-397b John Hardyng, chronicler; d. circa 1465: Documents conc. homage owed by Kings of Scotland to the Kings of England 1043-1346, forged by(?): 15th cent: Copies.
• ff. 395-397b Scotland General: Documents conc. homage owed by Kings of Scotland to the Kings of England, 1043-1346, forged by J. Hardyng(?): 15th cent: Lat. and Fr: Copies.
• ff. 395-397b England General: Documents conc. homage owed by Kings of Scotland to the Kings of England, 1043-1346, forged by J. Hardyng(?): 15th cent: Lat. and Fr: Copies.
• ff. 398-399 David II of Scotland: Surrender of Scotland by E. Baliol to Edward III: 1356: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 398-399 Edward Baliol, son of John Baliol: Surrender of Scotland to Edward III: 1356: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 398-399 Edward III of England: Surrender of Scotland to, by E. Baliol: 1356: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 399-409 Edward IV of England: Letters patent ratifying the treaty of Edinburgh: 1474: Lat. and Engl: Copy.
• ff. 399-409 Treaties: Ratification by Edward IV of the treaty of Edinburgh: 1474: Lat. and Engl: Copy, 17th cent.
• ff. 409-412b Mary of Scotland: Ratification by the Scots lords of the treaty of Berwick: 1560: Copy.
• ff. 409-412b Treaties: Ratification by the Scots lords of the treaty of Berwick: 1560: Copy.
• ff. 413-418 Mary of Scotland: Treaty of Edinburgh: 1560: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 413-418 Treaties: Treaty of Edinburgh: 1560: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 418-420b Mary of Scotland: Contract for a meeting with Qu. Elizabeth: 1562: Copy.
• ff. 418-420b Treaties: Contract for a meeting between Elizabeth I and Mary, Qu. of Scots: 1562: Copy.
• ff. 418-420b Elizabeth I of England: Contract for a meeting with Mary Qu. of Scots: 1562: Copy.
• ff. 421-436b Scotland General: Act of the English parliament confirming the peace treaty with: 1641: Copy.
• ff. 421-436b Charles I of England: Act confirming the peace treaty with Scotland: 1641: Copy.
• ff. 421-436b Treaties: Act of parliament confirming the peace treaty between England and Scotland: 1641: Copy.
• ff. 421-436b England; Parliament: Act confirming the peace treaty between England and Scotland: 1641: Copy.
• ff. 437-440b Scotland General: Treaty with England for subdueing Ireland: 1642: Copy.
• ff. 437-440b Treaties: Treaty between England and Scotland for subdueing Ireland: 1642: Copy.
• ff. 437-440b Charles I of England: Treaty with Scotland for subdueing Ireland: 1642: Copy.
• ff. 437-440b Ireland: Treaty between England and Scotland for subdueing: 1642: Copy.
• ff. 441-443b Scotland General: Treaty with England conc. the Solemn League and Covenant: 1643: Copy.
• ff. 441-443b Treaties: Treaty between England and Scotland conc. the Solemn League and Covenant: 1643: Copy.
• ff. 441-443b Charles I of England: Treaty between the Parliamentarians and Scotland conc. the Solemn League and Covenant: 1643: Copy.
• ff. 444-446, 446-448 England; Parliament: Solemn League and Covenant, with Ordinance and instructions enjoining the taking of: 1644: Copies.
• ff. 448b-449b Treaties: Treaty between England and Scotland conc. Berwick: 1643: Copy.
• ff. 448b-449b Scotland General: Treaty with England conc. Berwick: 1643: Copy.
• ff. 451-454b Francis II of France: Marriage contract with Mary Qu. of Scots: 1558: Fr: Copy.
• ff. 451-454b Mary of Scotland: Marriage contract with Francis II of France: 1558: Fr: Copy.
• ff. 454b-456 Mary of Scotland: Proclamation of, as Qu. of France, to the Qu. Dowager of Scotland: 1559: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 454b-456 Francis II of France: Proclamation of, with Qu. Mary, to the Qu. Dowager of Scotland: 1559: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 456b-458 Francis II of France: Commission from, with Qu. Mary, to the Marquis d'Elboeuf: 1559: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 456b-458 Mary of Scotland: Commission from, to the Marquis d'Elboeuf: 1559: Lat: Copy.
• ff. 456b-458 René de Lorraine, Marquis d'Elboeuf; Lieutenant General of Scotland: Commission to, from Francis II and Mary Qu. of Scots: 1559: Lat: Copy.