Harley MS 6988

Royal letters and warrants from the reign of King Charles I and the Interregnum, from 1625 to 1655.

ff. 1r-2v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Concerning the Queen’s attendants. Hampton Court, 20 November 1625.

ff. 3r-4v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Requesting he relate to the Queen Mother the necessity of dismissing the Queen’s servants. Hampton Court, 20 November 1625.

ff. 5r-6v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Concerning the Turkish ambassador, Buckingham’s journey to France, and the Queen’s manners. No date.

ff. 7r-8v: Copy of a letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. On the movement of forces in Dunkirk, and requesting he travel to Sandwich to give countenance to the endeavours by Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick. No date.

ff. 9r-10v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Enclosing letters to the King and Queen of Bohemia. Concerning horses, the state of Ireland, and Blenvill’s answer to a demand concerning ships. No date.

f. 11r-11v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Commanding him to drive the French forces out of town. Oaking, 7 August 1626.

ff. 12r-13v: Letter from King Frederick of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. On the alliance and subsidy, and the war. The Hague, 28 August 1626. French.

ff. 14r-15v: Letter from King Frederick of Bohemia to King Charles I. On the alliance and subsidy, and the war. The Hague, 28 August 1626.

ff. 16r-17v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Viscount Mansfield. On contributing to the free gift. 6 September 1626.

f. 18r-18v: Letter from Prince Frederick Henry to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Sending thanks for the honour he did him when he was at the Hague. Leiden, 10/10 February 1626.

f. 19r-19v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Grateful for his affection, and hoping to get money as well as men to King Christian IV of Denmark. On Charles Morgan’s dispatch to Denmark, and Lord Carleton’s journey to the Netherlands. The Hague, 1 April 1627.

f. 20r-20v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Reporting that Mr Harrison has brought some ambassadors from Barbary. 12 June 1627.

ff. 21r-22v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Sending thanks for a letter delivered by Charles Morgan, and sorry to hear how much he is persecuted by his enemies. 13 June [1627].

ff. 23r-24v: Letter from King Christian IV of Denmark to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Concerning the ambassadors he has sent. No date. Latin.

ff. 25r-26v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Recommending the lady who was the bearer of the letter. The Hague, 20/30 July [1627].

ff. 27r-28v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Reporting that the bearer will give an account of Wat Montague’s negotiations, praying for his prosperous return, and some projects for raising customs and loans. Ampthill, 22 July 1627.

f. 29r-29v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to a correspondent she calls her worthy ambassador. Recommending a lady named Dudley, and desiring that upon her cousin’s death the Prince of Orange may have his Garter. The Hague, 20/30 July 1627.

ff. 30r-31v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Recommending a lady and her daughter, and desiring him to send her some horses. The Hague, 22 July [1627].

f. 32r-32v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. On the fleet’s readiness to set sail, and asking if Honthurst has finished the Queen’s picture. Southwick, 23 July [1627].

ff. 33r-34v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. On the taking of the Isle of Rhé, the sending of supplies and directions in the case of a treaty of peace, and the three projects for raising money. Windsor, 13 August 1627.

ff. 35r-36v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Recommending the vacancy in the Order of the Garter to the Prince of Orange. The Hague, 13 August [1627].

f. 37r-37v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Professing affection. Aldershot, 25 August [1627].

ff. 38r-39v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Sending congratulations on his escape from an attack by a French papist. Whitehall, 2 September 1627.

ff. 40r-41v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Rejoicing to hear of his proficiency in the character of a soldier, and chiding him for hazarding himself too boldly. 20 September 1627.

ff. 42r-43v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Apologising for slowness in sending supplies. Praying for prosperity. 1 October 1627.

ff. 44r-45v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Fearing his supplies will arrive too late, on the Danish ambassador’s negotiations with France, and giving Buckingham power to negotiate. Whitehall, 13 October 1627.

ff. 46r-47v: Letter from the Mayor and inhabitants of Rochelle to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Sending thanks for his favourable assistance, and Buckingham’s good offices for their church. Rochelle, 22 October 1627. French.

ff. 48r-49v: Letter from the Mayor and inhabitants of Rochelle to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. On his revoking of passports. Rochelle, 24 October 1627. French.

ff. 50r-51v: Letter from King Louis of France to his General Officers. Sending a passport for the Captain appointed to negotiate concerning prisoners of war with George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. 24 October 1627. French.

f. 52r-52v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Recommending the bearer to his favour. The Hague, 3/15 November [1627].

ff. 53r-54v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Welcoming him home from the Isle of Rhé, and discussing Buckingham’s reputation. Whitehall, 6 November 1627.

ff. 55r-56v: Letter from King Frederick of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. On his ill success in the Isle of Rhé, the State’s ambassadors, and Sir Francis Nethersole’s suit for the payment of the Queen’s debts. De la Haye, 16/26 December 1627. French.

ff. 57r-58v: Letter from the States General to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Sending a deputy to crave redress for the ill treatment received by the Dutch on the sea and in the King’s dominions. The Hague, 14 January 1627. French.

f. 59r-59v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Sorry for his bad fortune in the Isle of Rhé, discussing the ambassadors, and Sir Francis Nethersole’s suit. The Hague, 6/16 January [1627].

f. 60r-60v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Desiring he speak with the Queen. 23 February [1627].

f. 61r-62v: Letter from Queen Mary of France to her daughter, Queen Henrietta Maria. Desiring her wine merchant’s ship be restored, which had been taken by the English, along with 37 tons of wine. Paris, 1 February 1627. French.

ff. 62r-63v: Letter from King Christian IV of Denmark to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. On the Earl of Nithsdale’s raising of 3000 foot soldiers, and fearing some secret malic has caused the delay of other supplies agreed upon by King Charles I and himself. Stadæ, 28 February 1627. Latin, with a copy in English.

f. 64r-66v: Letter from King Christian IV of Denmark to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. On the Earl of Nithsdale’s levies and commands. 28 February 1627. Latin.

ff. 67r-68v: Letter from King Frederick of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Sending Sir Francis Nethersole to solicit. The Hague, 5 March 1627. French.

ff. 69r-70v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. On Nethersole’s writing to him concerning a certain Frenchman, and of his treaty with the Dutch being brought to the King. 23 March 1627.

ff. 71r-72v: Letter from King Frederick of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Desiring him to favour the negotiation of the Sieur de Zobel for the King of Denmark. No date. French.

f. 73r-73v: Letter from the Duke of Chevreuse to King Charles I. Expressing his obligations for the favours received, especially by the voyage of Mr Montague. No date. French.

ff. 74r-75v: Letter from George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, to King Charles I. Reporting that his brother and sister are thrust out of their inheritance, and that his uncle is in a very ill state, advising something to be speedily done. No date.

ff. 76r-77v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Giving him all the honour in the action at the Isle of Rhé, and taking the shame to those at home. No date.

ff. 78r-79v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Desiring he bear the misfortune with that courage he has shown in action, and not punish himself for their faults. No date.

f. 80r-80v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. That he has done past expectation since he had no supplies sent to him in time, and approving of his new design upon Calais. No date.

ff. 81r-82v: Letter from Prince Henry, son of the King of Bohemia, to his mother the Queen. Sending compliments and obedience to her commands. The Hague, 30 March 1628. With a note in the hand of Sir Simonds D’Ewes, that the Prince drowned in Harlem Meer soon afterwards.

ff. 83r-84v: Letter from Prince Henry to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. A letter of compliment. The Hague, 29 April 1628.

ff. 85r-86v: Letter from King Frederick of Bohemia to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Requesting he show favour to the Lords Gray and Bouschel for their faithful service to him and the Queen. The Hague, 28 May 1628.

ff. 87r-88v: Letter from King Charles I to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Commanding he draw the army to Portsmouth for their voyage to Rochelle. Whitehall, 6 June 1628.

ff. 89r-90v: Letter from King Frederick of Bohemia to the Lord Viscount Dorchester. Thanking him for the opinion of King Charles I concerning his going into the army. The Hague, 7/17 June 1631.

ff. 91r-92v: Copy of a letter from King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden to King Charles I. Sending an account of the Battle of Lipswick. September 1631. Latin. September 1631.

ff. 93r-94v: Copy of a letter from King Charles I to the Judges. Concerning the legality of the raising of ship money. 2 February 1636.

ff. 95r-96v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to Prince Charles, later King Charles II. Threatening to come to him if he did not take his physick. No date, c. 1637.

ff. 97r-103v: Four letters from Prince Charles to his governor, William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. No date, c. 1638.

ff. 105r-106v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to Sir Simonds D’Ewes. Sending some letters written by her husband, son and the Duke of Brunswick, as he had requested. The Hague, 16/26 April 1638.

ff. 107r-108v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Recommending Sir Richard Cave. Baburgh, 30 September 1638.

ff. 109r-110v: Copy of a letter from King Charles I to the nobility, summoning them to attend him at York. January 1638.

ff. 111r-112v: Copy of a letter from William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle, to his pupil Prince Charles. Sending instructions for his studies, conduct and behaviour. No date.

ff. 113r-114v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex. The Hague, 13/3 March [c. 1641].

ff. 115r-116v: Letter from Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia to Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex. Recommending the bearer to be his Lieutenant Colonel. The Hague, 3 November.

ff. 117r-118v: Letter from King Charles I to the Dean and Chapter of Worcester. For the election of John Prideaux to be Bishop of that See. Westminster, 10 November 1641.

ff. 119r-120v: Letter from King Charles I to the Lord Herbert. Requiring his attendance at Court, and his finding out of the aithors of some scandalous pamphlets against his father and him. Whitehall, 11 December 1641.

ff. 121r-122v: Letter from King Charles I to the Lord Herbert. Acknowledging his services. Royston, 6 March 1641.

ff. 123r-124v: Letter from King Charles I to the Lord Herbert. Esteeming his services. York, 9 May 1642.

f. 125r-125v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Advising him that the rebellion is grown to such a height, and to look at what opinions men are of who are ready and willing to serve him. Shrewsbury, 23 September 1642.

f. 126r-126v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Thanking him again for the daily care, pains, and good account he gives of the affairs. Shrewsbury, 11 October 1642.

f. 127r-127v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Sending 4000 l. and desiring he join his forces as soon as he can. Oxford, 2 November 1642.

f. 128r-128v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Recommending the securing of Yorkshire to his care. Reading, 24 November 1642.

f. 129r-129v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. That he would hasten the securing on Yorkshire, and convey the Queen safely to York. Reading, 28 November 1642.

f. 130r-130v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Looking upon him as a chief instrument in keeping the crown on his head, and desiring him to get all the arms he can in Yorkshire. Oxford, 15 December 1642.

f. 131r-131v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Desiring he enquire after the arms of the 12000 trained bands in Yorkshire. 29 December 1642.

f. 132r-132v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Desiring to increase his forces and arm them, so he may be ready to join him. Oxford, 12 January 1642.

f. 133r-133v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Wishing to hear from him, and desiring that they may write to each other twice a week. Oxford, 13 February 1642.

f. 134r-134v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. On a letter from Prince Rupert, and desiring carriages may be ready when she is to depart. York, 8 April [1643]. French.

ff. 135r-136v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Wishing to hear that he is marching South. Oxford, 28 April 1643.

ff. 137r-138v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Sending William Murray to inform him of the state of Lancashire, and the honour he would reap in recovering that lost county. York, 8 May [1643]. French.

ff. 139r-140v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Sending more intelligence on Lancashire. York, 9 May [1643]. French.

f. 140r-140v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Reporting that she had kept Sir Marmaduke Langdale, and given him some money, though ordered not to part with any. Reproving his dislike of a command given by the King to Mr Pierpoint. York, 10 May [1643]. French.

ff. 142r-143v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Reporting that she had received the good news of Newark, and desires he would encourage them to continue, which would advantage her journey. York, 28 May [1643]. French.

f. 144r-144v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Desiring he call a Council at Pontefract to debate her journey’s causing distractions in the army. Also that she is going to join him the next day. York, 3 June [1643]. French.

f. 145r-145v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Sending good news from the West and from France, of a fleet coming to their aid. Reporting that the King expects to be besieged in Oxford, and wants her and Cavendish to join him. Newark, 18 June [1643]. French.

ff. 146r-147v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Reporting that Tamworth is lost, she will set out on Wednesday to the King, she will send her cipher tomorrow, and that Hotham has escaped to Lincoln. Newark, 25 June [1643]. French.

f. 148r-148v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Wishing him many more triumphs. Reporting that she has sent an express to Gainsborough for Charles Cavendish to stay there, that the army coming from Newcastle is in danger of interception, that Mr Darby can no longer defend himself, but despairs not, if all goes well at Oxford. No date. French.

ff. 149r-150v: Letter from King Charles I to his nephew Prince Maurice. In favour of his brother Prince Rupert’s marrying Marguerite, Duchess of Rohan. Oxford, 4 July 1643.

f. 151r-151v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Sending Tomkins in great trouble to enquire if the ill news of Charles Cavendish’s death were true. Oxford. 2 August [1643]. French.

ff. 152r-153v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Rejoicing at his good fortune in the reduction of Lincoln. The King has gone to Gloucester in person, and h would have the Earl remove to another place. Reporting that Davenant had arrived and would tell him a great deal of news. Oxford, 13 August [1643]. French.

f. 154r-154v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. Sending a bearer to declare why he demurs concerning Sir William Savill, and desires a list of men who have served him so they may be remembered. Also requesting he not forget the 200 barrels of powder. Matson, 22 August 1643.

ff. 155r-155v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Reporting that she expects to be besieged, if the King does not come to her relief. She fears she cannot get him to leave Beverly. Oxford, 28 August [1643]. French.

f. 157r-157v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Sending the bearer with an account of the victory over the rebels, and that the army she had led out of the North had contributed to the defeat. Oxford, 23 September [1643]. French.

ff. 158r-159v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Reporting that though the Londoners rejoice in the victory, they had been losers, that women come to Newbury to seek their husbands, that the King, though beaten, has sent a garrison to Reading, and that Wat Montague is taken at Rochester. Oxford, 7 October [1643]. French.

f. 160r-160v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Requiring him not to promise the post of Master of the Artillery in the army he is raising, as she will recommend someone. Reporting that she has written to the King to give him an ample commission and hasten it, and is hastening to meet him. 21/11 October. This letter is from earlier in the exchange. French.

ff. 161r-162v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Having commanded Captain Dunning to follow him with his army and charged Slingsby to return him an answer upon his propositions. No date. French.

f. 163r-163v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Having received his demands by Davenant, and ordered H. Jermin to give a more particular account. Reporting that she is well satisfied with his propositions. No date. French.

ff. 164r-165v: Warrant from King Charles I to Henry Percy, Baron of Alnwick and General of the Artillery. For 50 cases of pistols for Prince Rupert. Oxford, 3 December 1643.

ff. 166r-167v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Requiring no further supply of forces, and desiring that he would be cautious not to command John Byron, 1st Baron Byron, out of Lancashire. Oxford, 30 December 1643.

f. 168r-168v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Informing him that the French ambassador has proposed an accommodation, and possible propositions of peace. Oxford, 10 February [1643]. French.

ff. 169r-170v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Sending thanks from the Earl of Nithsdale for his civilities to his lady. Oxford, 22 February [1643]. French.

f. 171r-171v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Reporting that she had received his account of the proceedings at Newcastle, is glad he is not yet driven to eat rats. Reporting that she thinks all will go well, discussing the movements of the Irish commissioners, the Marquess of Antrim, Sir Thomas Fairfax, The Earl of Essex and Waller, and Lord Hopton. Oxford, 15 March [1643]. French.

f. 172r-172v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Hoping he will deter James King, Lord Eythin, from leaving the Kingdom due to some idle reports of him. Reproving Cavendish for being suspicious in his letter to Digby, hut hoping he won’t be angry, as she only chides friends. Oxford, 5 April [1644]. French.

f. 173r-173v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Advising him to scorn the tongues and pens of enemies as he would the sword. Writing that if either he or James King, Lord Eythin, leave his service, all the North at least is lost. Oxford, 5 April 1644.

f. 174r-174v: Warrant from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. To deliver 10 barrels of powder to the order of Colonel Sandys or Colonel Washington. Oxford, 8 April 1644.

f. 175r-175v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Promising him assistance against the Scots invasion. Oxford, 11 April 1644.

f. 176r-176v: Letter from King Charles I to his nephew Prince Maurice. Reporting that Waller and Essex are first likely to try their strength here, but would have them look out in case they advance West. Requesting that after he had attempted Lyme, he go to Bristol to be ready to join him. Oxford, 28 May 1644.

f. 177r-177v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Reporting that she had answered the letter received at Bourbon, and assures him of the continuation of her esteem. Paris, 20 November 1644. French.

ff. 178r-179v: Letter from King Charles I to William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle. Sending condolences on the great defeat in the North, and assuring him that he still holds his merits in a very high degree of esteem. Oxford, 28 November 1644. Signed by Edward Nicholas.

ff. 180r-181v: Letter from Charles Lewis, Count Palatine, to Sir Symonds D’Ewes. On the antiquity of his family and titles. The Hague, 15/25 February 1644. Latin.

ff. 182r-183v: Letter from Charles Lewis, Count Palatine, to Sir Symonds D’Ewes. On the work of history he is undertaking. Whitehall, 21 June 1645. Latin.

f. 184r-184v: Letter from King Charles I to Edward Somerset, Earl of Glamorgan. Glad to hear that he has gone to Ireland, and not disheartened at the recent misfortune. Hoping to recover his loss, if help can come soon from Ireland. Hereford, 23 June 1645.

f. 185r-185v: Letter from King Charles I to his son Prince Charles. Ordering his son to convey himself to France, under the care of his mother, whose command he was to observe in all things, except in religion, wherein he was to be under the direction of the Bishop of Salisbury, or such person whom he should appoint in his place. Brecknock, 5 August 1645.

ff. 186r-187v: Letter from Queen Henrietta Maria to Sir Symonds D’Ewes. Expressing her content at his letter and learned discourse, possibly in defence of her right, and restoration to her dominions. The Hague, 21 August 1645.

ff. 188r-189v: Letter from Princess Elizabeth to her sister Princess Mary, eldest daughter of King Charles I. Hoping to have venison for her entertainment at the Hague. September 11 1645.

f. 190r-190v: Letter from King Charles I to his nephew Prince Maurice. On dismissing Prince Rupert from charge in the army, and sending him abroad for his quitting of the castle and fort of Bristol. Newtown, September 20 1645.

f. 191r-191v: Letter from King Charles I to Edward Somerset, Earl of Glamorgan. On his consenting to conditions beyond his instructions, and the discovery of the treaty to the world. Oxford, 3 February 1645-5.

f. 192r: Copy of a discourse by one Montreul, concerning a plan for King Charles I to join the Scottish army and be received as their natural sovereign. 1 April 1646.

f. 192v: Copy of King Charles I’s warrant to John Belasyse, 1st Baron Belasyse. To deliver up the town of Newark, if the Scots demand it. Oxford, 1 April 1646.

f. 192v: Copy of King Charles I’s message to Parliament, upon his going to the Scottish army. Oxford, 7 April 1646.

f. 193r-194v: Letter from King Charles I to Edward Somerset, Earl of Glamorgan. Referring to Digby for business, and giving assurance of constant friendship. Concluded in cipher. With cipher key, signed and sealed by the King. Oxford, 5 April 1646.

ff. 195r-196v: Letter from King Charles I to Henry Somerset, Lord Herbert of Raglan. Hoping his courage is not dismayed at his recent loss, and assuring him of the continuance of his favour. Oxford, 6 April 1646.

f. 197r: Copy of a letter from King Charles I to Queen Henrietta Maria. Assuring her that the absolute establishing Presbyterian government would make him only a titular King, which is confessed by Davenant and Murray, who yet say a present absolute concession is the only way to reduce the Church government as it was. Newcastle, October 17 1646.

ff. 197v-198v: Copy of a letter from King Charles I to Queen Henrietta Maria. Concerning the militia and religion: his three years concession of a Presbyterian government, his being deluded concerning the perpetual Parliament, after he had made that concession concerning the Earl of Strafford, taking away the Bishop’s votes in Parliament, for which through his repentance he hopes to find mercy. Hoping the Queen will not persuade him to authorise the covenant. Newcastle, 21 November 1646.

ff. 199r-200v: Copy of a letter from King Charles I to Queen Henrietta Maria. With an account from Scotland that his intended answer to London is disliked there, because his conscience is not altered, and he will not authorise the covenant. Newcastle, 12 and 19 December 1646.

ff. 201r-202v: Letter from Charles Lewis, Count Palatine, to Sir Symonds D’Ewes. Lamenting the interruption by the Civil War of the useful work he had undertaken. Concluding with his prayers for the happy delivery of his wife, and that her offspring may follow his steps. Westminster, 24 January 1646. Latin.

ff. 203r-204v: Letter from King Charles I to Henry Somerset, Lord Herbert of Raglan. Reporting that the bearer and Sir John Winter will give him satisfaction, discussing why the King has not done everything as he desired: not through want of confidence in him, for none can make him suffer in his opinion. Oxford, 28 February 1646.

f. 205r-205v: Extract of a letter from King Charles I to Queen Henrietta Maria. In the hand of Mr Cowley, with the Queen’s attestation that it is a true copy. Requesting she will not alter Prince Charles in religion, or engage him in any treaty of marriage without the King’s approbation. March 22 1646.

ff. 206r-207v: Letter from Charles Lewis, Count Palatine, to his uncle King Charles I. On the safety of his person, and his wishes for a good understanding with Parliament. Whitehall, 24 November 1647.

f. 208r-208v: Letter from King Charles I to his son Prince Charles. With four lines in cipher. Commanding him to do nothing without advice from his council, that he will be constant in the grounds of religion and honour he had given him, and now that he is come from Paris and knows where to write to him, expects to hear from him often. 1 August 1648.

f. 209r-209v: Letter from King Charles I to his son Prince Charles. Satisfied with his proceedings, and that he is so honestly counselled, both in the steadiness of his grounds and his obedience. Discussing the treaty on the Isle of Wight. Partly in cipher. Carisbrook, 2 September 1648.

Copies of five letters from King Charles I. From originals in the custody of the Earl of Berkshire, in 1731:

• ff. 210r-211r: Letter from King Charles I to the Lords and Gentlemen Committees of the Scottish Parliament, and the officers of the army. Desiring a free personal treaty to settle the distractions of the kingdom. Carisbrook, 31 July 1648.

• f. 211r: Letter from King Charles I to his son Prince Charles. Commanding him to obey his mother in every thing except religion, concerning which she will not trouble him. Newcastle, 2 June 1646.

• ff. 211v-212r: Letter from King Charles I to Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester and Speaker of the House of Peers, and William Lenthall, Speaker of the House of Commons. Accepting the proposed treaty, and desiring that the appointed commissioners be sent. Carisbrook, 28 August 1648.

• ff. 212r-214v: Letter from King Charles I to Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester and Speaker of the House of Peers, to be passed on to the House of Commons. Setting forth his necessary demands in order to perform the treaty with honour, freedom and safety. Carisbrook, 10 August 1648.

• ff. 214v-215v: Letter from King Charles I to Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester and Speaker of the House of Peers, and William Lenthall, Speaker of the House of Commons. Taking no exceptions that the commissioners of both houses have elapsed their appointed time to enter upon the treaty. Carisbrook, 5 September 1648.

ff. 216r-217v: Warrant from King Charles I to his librarian Patrick Young, and Sir Symonds D’Ewes. To sort and bring into a series his ancient coins and medals in the library at St. James’s; to lay aside the duplicates and distinguish the spurious from the genuine. Also granting D’Ewes permission to borrow and use what he pleases, giving a note for their return. Newport, 19 October 1648.

f. 218r-218v: Letter from King Charles I to his son Prince Charles. Reporting that the treaty is prolonged for 14 days, and referring to Oudart for further transactions. Newport, 6 November 1648.

f. 219r-219v: Letter from King Charles I to his son Prince Charles. Glad to hear of his recovery by Dr Frasier. Newport, 7 November 1648.

ff. 220r-221v: List or register of the children of King Charles I, with where and when they were born. In the hand of Princess Elizabeth, who signs her name at the end.

ff. 222r-223v: Carte blanche from Prince Charles to Parliament, later described as “to save his father’s head”. 1648.

f. 224r-224v: Receipt for the payment of 5 pounds for the use of the King and Parliament by John Annis of Landbeach. Signed by Oliver Cromwell and Thomas Martyn. 18 March 1643.

f. 225r-225v: Copy of a letter from Oliver Cromwell to his daughter Bridget Ireton. London, 25 October [no year].

ff. 226r-227v: Letter from Oliver Cromwell to William Lenthall, Speaker of the House of Commons. 10 July 1649.

ff. 228r-229v: Copy of a letter from King Charles II to the English and Scottish merchants in Poland. 7 June 1650.

f. 230r-230v: Copy of a letter from J. Coniers to King Charles II. London, 11 January 1655.

ff. 231r-234v: Letter from Oliver Cromwell to his wife Elizabeth. Edinburgh, 3 May 1651. With a memorandum of Lord Oxford of the presentation to him of the letter. 18 April 1718.

ff. 235r-236v: Commission under the sign manual of King James II for Hildebrand Alington to be Captain in the Earl of Huntingdon’s foot regiment. Signed by Robert Spencer, Earl of Sunderland, and Sir William Blathwayt, Secretary at War. Whitehall, 20 June 1685. Vellum.

ff. 237r-238v: Copy of the memorial of James, the Pretender, on the occasion of his wife’s retirement into a nunnery. With copies of two letters from him to her. Rome, 9 and 11 November 1725. French.

f. 239r-239v: Memorandum of four copies of letters from King Charles II to different people.

ff. 240r-257v: Index to the volume.