Add MS 19402

The second volume of a collection of letters sent to sovereigns of Scotland, between 1603 and 1624. Including letters by: Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia; Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales; Prince Charles; Sir Francis Bacon; and George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham.

f. i Printed title-page: ‘Original Letters Relating to State Affairs in Scotland, addressed to King James V., Queen Mary, and King James VI., of that kingdom, between the years 1525 and 1623. Vol. 2.’

ff. 1r-6r Letter from William Graham, 7th Earl of Menteith, to an unknown recipient. Discussing the best method for regulating the political and ecclesiastical government of England, and the line of policy which should be observed towards foreign potentates. 18 April 1604. With a coloured emblem. French.

ff. 7r-8v Letter from Dr Francis Goodwin, Bishop of Hereford, to King James VI and I. On forgiveness for a sermon which displeased the King. 23 June 1604.

ff. 9r-10v Letter from John Graham, 3rd Earl of Montrose, to King James VI and I. Alluding to some recent transactions in the Scottish Parliament, and commending the loyalty and fidelity of the Earl of Balmerinoch, bearer of the letter. 5 August 1604.

ff. 11r-12v Letter from James Elphinston, Lord Balmerinoch, to King James VI and I. Reporting that a meeting of the Council of State for Scotland had passed a proclamation against papists and Jesuits, which had been set at work to be imprinted and published. 10 October 1606.

ff. 13r-14v Letter from Henry Wotton to King James VI and I. An account of an interview between Wotton and the French ambassador in Venice. Primarily in cypher, signed ‘Ottavio Baldi’. 9 March 1607.

ff. 15r-16v Letter from Sir James Elphinston to King James VI and I. Regretting being unable to visit the King, professing his support, service and gratitude, and praying that his son might supply his place in serving the King. 1 September 1607.

ff. 17r-18v Letter from James Nicholson, Bishop of Dunkeld, to King James VI and I. Reporting the zealous and judicious service of the Earl of Dunbar and the Earl of Scone. [1607].

ff. 19r-19*v Letter from Princess Elizabeth to her father King James VI and I. On her joy at his safe return home. Italian. No date.

ff. 20r-20*v Letter from Princess Elizabeth to her father King James VI and I. Expressing her love and obedience. Italian. No date.

ff. 21r-25r Address by Richard Lloyd to King James VI and I, the Lords, Commons, and all estates and individuals within the King’s dominion. Extolling the government of the King, and exhorting his people to return their love and support, lest the blessings of his government be withdrawn. June 20 1610.

ff. 26r-27v Letter from Henry, Prince of Wales, to his father King James VI and I. Reporting to the King that he had declined to dine with his mother, as he ‘was going to take a bathe’. Nonsuch, July.

ff. 28r-29v Letter from Henry Atkins, physician, to King James VI and I. On the arrival of Henry, Prince of Wales, in Edinburgh. 17 July.

ff. 30r-31v Letter from Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham and Lord High Admiral, to King James VI and I. Sending thanks for a goshawk, informing him that he has sent a ship to Scotland, and relating some discussions between Sir Walter Stichbourne, Sir George Moure and Sir Lawrence Stoughton. 14 August.

f. 32r Latin verse of four lines, beginning ‘En tibi quod tibi non, tentavi fingere factum’. With an English verse of six lines, beginning ‘Behould (O Kinge) what was for others made’. Accompanying the present of a ‘blade’, possibly a hunting knife. No date.

ff. 33r-34v Letter from Princess Elizabeth to her father King James VI and I. Relating festivities at the houses of Sir Robert Wrath and the Countess of Worcester. No date. Italian.

ff. 35r-36v Letter from Princess Elizabeth to her father King James VI and I. Expressing affection. No date. Italian.

ff. 37r-38v Letter from François de Lorraine, Comte de Vaudemont, to King James VI and I. Recommending the bearer, Le Navarre, and his skill at playing the guitar. 23 March 1611. French.

ff. 39r-40r Letter from Andrew Sinclair to King James VI and I. On the taking of the castle of Calmer, and the progress of the campaign. 27 July 1611.

ff. 41r-42v Letter from Sophia, Queen Mother of Denmark, to her son in law King James VI and I. a complimentary letter congratulating the King on the prosperity of his reign, and desiring a continuance of the same. 4 August 1611. German and Latin.

ff. 43r-44v Letter from Charles, Prince of Wales, to his father King James VI and I. Expressing duty and affection. 26 November 1611. Latin.

ff. 45r-46v Letter from Princess Elizabeth to her father King James VI and I. Congratulating the King on his convalescence. No date. Italian.

f. 47r-47v Letter from Don Alonso de Velsco to King James VI and I. Discussing the cause of a Spanish merchant who had suffered spoliation and cruelty from the English, and hoping that justice may be rendered. 17 April 1612.

ff. 48r-49v Letter from Charles de Lorraine, Duc de Guise, to King James VI and I. Praying to be received back into the King’s favour, and discussing the representations of John, Lord Maywell, for his repentance. 9 September 1612. French.

ff. 50r-52v Letter from Christian, Prince of Anhalt-Bernberg, to King James VI and I. Sending condolences upon the death of Prince Henry. 15 December 1612. French.

ff. 53r-54v Letter from Anne of Denmark to King James VI and I. Thanking him for the kind reception given to her cousin, and expressing her desire for his return. No date.

ff. 55r-56v Letter from Anne of Denmark to King James VI and I. Professing a suit on behalf of one Richard Cholmeley, who had ‘2 Jesuites on his house’. No date.

ff. 56r-58v Letter from James Spens, envoy to Sweden, to King James VI and I. Giving an account of the treaty recently concluded between Sweden and Denmark, and of the high esteem in which the counsel and arbitration of England is held by both nations. 22 January 1613.

ff. 59r-60v Letter from Elizabeth, Countess Palatine, to her father King James VI and I. Expressing respect and affection, reporting that she is at Canterbury, following her marriage, waiting for a wind favourable for embarking. 16 April 1613. French.

ff. 61r-62v Letter from Elizabeth, Countess Palatine, to her father King James VI and I. Requesting his countenance to a marriage which she desires to forward between Colonel Schӧnberg and Miss Dudley, both in her service, and requesting the King’s assistance towards endowing the bride. 19 May. French.

ff. 63r-64v An address of thanks to King James VI and I, from John II, Count Palatine of Zweybrück, Christian, Prince of Anhalt-Bernberg, John Frederic, Duke of Würtemberg, and Joachim Ernst, Marquis of Brandenburg. For the King’s assistance to the Protestant cause in Germany, and entreating his influence towards allaying dissentions between the King of Denmark and the United Provinces. 13 June 1613. French.

ff. 65r-66v Letter from Elizabeth, Countess Palatine, to her father King James VI and I. Giving an account of their voyage to Germany, and the honourable reception given to her. 15 June 1613. French.

ff. 67r-68v Letter from John II, Count Palatine of Zweybrück, to King James VI and I. Acknowledging the honour done to the Palatinate by the marriage of the Elector Frederic with Princess Elizabeth, and expressing the country’s desire to promote the happiness of the princess. 17 June 1613. French.

ff. 66r-70v Letter from Elizabeth, Countess Palatine, to her father King James VI and I. Recommending Colonel Hans Meinard von Schönberg as a candidate for minister at the court of Heidelberg. 17 June 1613. French.

ff. 71r-72v Letter from Colonel Hans Meinard von Schönberg, English resident at Heidelberg, to King James VI and I. Giving details concerning the court, household, Elector Palatine and Elizabeth Countess Palatine. 26 June 1613. French.

ff. 73r-74v Letter from Frederic V, Elector Palatine, to his father in law King James VI and I. Expressing respect and affection. 29 June 1613. French.

ff. 75r-76v Letter from Elizabeth, Countess Palatine, to her father King James VI and I. Acknowledging the zealous services rendered to her by Dr Martin, and expressing affection. 19 July 1613. French.

ff. 77r-78v Letter from Sir Francis Bacon to King James VI and I. Sending advice on how to remedy the grievances of Ireland, and how to hold a Parliament there with sovereignty, concord and contentment. 13 August 1613.

ff. 79r-80v Letter from John Spottiswood, Archbishop of Glasgow, to King James VI and I. Recommending David Lindsay, son of the late Bishop of Ross, to succeed his father. 15 August 1613.

ff. 81r-82v Letter from Jean d' Escorbiac de Bayonnette to King James VI and I. Requesting permission to dedicate the fourth book of his poems to the King. 28 September 1613. French.

ff. 83r-84v Letter from Dorothée de Croy, Duchesse d'Arschot and Marquise d'Havrech, to King James VI and I. Announcing the death of her husband, and expressing the affection and service of her two sons for the King. 9 December 1613. French.

ff. 85r-86v Letter from Frederic V, Elector Palatine, to his father in law King James VI and I. Announcing the birth of a son, and requesting the King to become sponsor to the infant prince. 13 January 1614. French.

ff. 87r-88v Letter from Elizabeth, Countess Palatine, to her father King James VI and I. Reporting that, due to disturbances on the part of the Roman Catholics, a war seemed to be approaching, and expressing her affection. 27 January 1614. French.

ff. 89r-90v Letter from Sir Francis Bacon to King James VI and I. Giving an account of an interview with Thomas Egerton, Earl of Ellesmere, and informing the King of a fraudulent measure by which Lord Shrewsbury obtained a patent from the King. 31 January 1614.

ff. 91r-92v Letter from Sir Arthur Chichester to King James VI and I. On the distracted state of Ireland, an assault by Sir Oliver Lambert on the rebels, and the richness of the soil. 31 January 1614.

ff. 93r-94v Letter from Colonel Hans Meinard von Schönberg to King James VI and I. On the state of the house and family of Elizabeth, Countess Palatine. 12 February 1614. French.

ff. 95r-96v Letter from James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Abercorn, to King James VI and I. Complaining of suspicions concerning his religion, and requesting permission to withdraw from the court to travel. 19 February 1614.

ff. 97r-98v Letter from Christian, Prince of Anhalt-Bernberg, to King James VI and I. Reporting on an imminent convention of the Princes of the Protestant League, to be held at Stuttgart. 10 March 1614. French.

ff. 99r-100v Letter from Colonel Hans Meinard von Schönberg to King James VI and I. Reporting details concerning the debts and household expenses of Elizabeth, Countess Palatine, and expressing hope that the King would make an annual allowance to his daughter. 15 March 1614. French.

ff. 101r-102v Letter from Estienne de Sanguinet to King James VI and I. Presenting a copy of his ‘La Dodécade de l'évangile’ to the King. 1 June 1614. French.

ff. 103r-104v Letter from Noel de Caron, Dutch ambassador in London, to King James VI and I. Lamenting that he is detained from the court, and requesting to be sent a confidential person to communicate the news to him. 29 July 1614. French.

ff. 105r-106v Letter from Sir Francis Bacon to King James VI and I. Complimenting the King’s judgement, and reporting on the illness of Thomas Egerton, Earl of Ellesmere. [9 February 1615/6].

ff. 107r-108v Letter from Sir Francis Bacon to King James VI and I. Reporting on the trial of Peacham, on account of treasonable passages in a sermon, and giving an account of the characteristic and different manner in which the speakers delivered their opinions. [29 April 1615].

ff. 109r-109v Paper by Sir Francis Bacon, titled ‘The gracing of the Justices of peace’. On the dignity of the office, and the high estimation in which those persons are held who fulfil it well. No date.

ff. 110r-111v Letter from Thomas Egerton, Earl of Ellesmere, to King James VI and I. Gratefully acknowledging a letter received from the King during Egerton’s time of illness. No date.

ff. 112r-113v Letter from Alexander Seton, 1st Earl of Dunfermline and Chancellor of Scotland, to King James VI and I. Gratefully acknowledging the King’s acceptance of Seton’s denial of a rumour concerning him. 26 September 1614.

ff. 114r-115v Letter to King James VI and I, from John Spottiswood, Archbishop of Glasgow, Sir William Livingston of Kilsyth, John Murray, and Sir Alexander Hay. On their trial of the Jesuit Ogilvie, and eight others. 7 December 1614.

ff. 116r-117v Letter from Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset, and Frances Howard to King James VI and I. Requesting pardon for a breach of appointment with the King. No date.

ff. 118r-119v Letter from Elizabeth, Countess Palatine, to her father King James VI and I. Expressing affection. No date. French.

ff. 120r-121v Letter from James Carmichael to King James VI and I. Pleading poverty and requesting a continuance of the King’s benevolence towards him. 27 March 1615.

ff. 122r-123v Letter from David Roche, Viscount Fermoy, to King James VI and I. A letter of thanks for favours received, offering service in return. 16 April 1615.

f. 124r-124v Letter from Cornelius Drebbel to King James VI and I. Informing the King of his willingness to undertake the working of a silver mine, upon the condition that he shall pay £15 for each unit of ore. No date. Latin.

ff. 125r-126v Letter from Sir Oliver St. John to King James VI and I. Expressing humility and repentance for a disloyal letter he had addressed to the Mayor of Marlborough. No date.

ff. 127r-128v Letter from David Home to King James VI and I. Reporting on the conference held at Charenton for forming a union between the Reformed and Lutheran churches. [1616].

ff. 129r-132r Letter from Sir Gervase Clifton to King James VI and I. Complaining of the lawsuits with he had been pursued by his daughter. No date.

ff. 133r-134v Letter from Sir Henry Yelverton, Attorney General, to King James VI and I. Concerning the provision made for Lord Haddington’s children. 9 October 1619.

ff. 135r-136v Letter to King James VI and I, from James Nicholson, Bishop of Dunkeld, Andrew Lamb of Galloway, James Law, Archbishop of Glasgow, Patrick Lindsay, Bishop of Ross, Thomas Knox, Bishop of the Isles, Andrew Boyd, Bishop of Lismore or Argyll, and David Lindsay, Bishop of Brechin. Expressing a resolution to eject all nonconforming clergy from benefices, but requesting a few months of reprieve in executing that duty because of the severity of the winter season and the sickness with which many of their order were affected. 25 November 1619.

ff. 137r-138v Letter from Elizabeth, Countess Palatine, to her father King James VI and I. Expressing affection and respect, and informing him that she has obeyed his command in writing to the Infanta, a letter of which she will send him a copy. 16 February [1621/2]. French.

ff. 139r-140v Letter from Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, to her father King James VI and I. Requesting his opinion concerning the steps she has taken in partaking of the Lord’s Supper in company with her husband, and according to the rites of his church. 13/23 April [1620]. French.

ff. 141r-142v Letter from John Spottiswood, Archbishop of St Andrews and Lord Chancellor of Scotland, to King James VI and I. Reporting that the Bishops of Argyle and Lord Boyd have discovered Father Anderson, the Jesuit, and requesting further instructions. 17 May 1620.

f. 143r Letter from Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam and Lord Chancellor, to King James VI and I. Concerning a duty upon new cloth and certain Northern cloths. October 1620.

ff. 144r-145v Letter from Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, to her father King James VI and I. A letter of affection. No date. French.

ff. 146r-147v Letter from William Parker, Baron Monteagle, to King James VI and I. Reporting his resolution to abandon the Roman Catholic religion and embrace Protestantism. No date.

ff. 148r-149v Letter from John de Nicolas to King James VI and I. Giving an account of his reasons for embracing Protestantism, and requesting copies of Dumoulin’s recently published ‘Defence of the Faith’, for dissemination in Spain. No date. Latin.

ff. 150r-151v Letter from Pierre du Moulin to King James VI and I. During an illness, Moulin recommends his two sons as his successors. No date. French.

ff. 152r-153v Letter from Pierre du Moulin to King James VI and I. On the increase of his indisposition, and praying for permission to return to his home. No date. French.

ff. 154r-155v Letter from Isabella, Governess of the Low Countries. Acknowledging the King’s letter of condolence upon the death of her husband. 1621. French.

f. 156r Letter from Henry Cary, Viscount Falkland and Lord Deputy of Ireland, to King James VI and I. Recommending the Bishop of Meath’s speech in the Irish Star Chamber, commending that it should be printed and that the Bishop should be added to the number of the Council. 5 December 1622.

ff. 157r-158v Address to King James VI and I from the Fellows of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Thanking the King for his kindness and his permission for them to choose a Master. [1622]. Latin.

ff. 159r-159v Letter from Archibald Armstrong, Court Jester, to King James VI and I. Reporting from Spain, on the visit taken by Prince Charles and George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, to the Infanta. Possibly in the handwriting of Prince Charles. 28 April 1623.

f. 160r Letter from George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, to King James VI and I. Expressing desire to see the King. Signed as ‘Stenie’.

f. 161r-161v Letter from David Drummond of Dunblane, to King James VI and I. Thanking him for assistance in a lawsuit, and praying for continuance of the same. No date. Latin.

ff. 162r-163v Letter from Theodore Turquet de Mayerne to King James VI and I. Giving him a bulletin of the state of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. 10 May 1624. French.

ff. 164r-165v Letter from Susan Feilding, Countess of Denbigh, to King James VI and I. A letter of respect and affection. No date.

ff. 166r-167v Letter from Le Pauvre de Boislorée to King James VI and I. Complaining of poverty, the malice of enemies and the injustice of the Star Chamber. No date. French.

ff. 168r Paper addressed to King James VI and I, titled ‘An humble proffer from your Majesty’s subject and devoted servant of the just admiracion conceived by your Majesty that your kingdome of Ierland should be yearely chardgeable to your Threasurie of England’. No date.

ff. 169r-170v Letter from Ulric, brother of King Christian IV of Denmark, to an unknown recipient. 7 March [1668?] French.