Royal MS 18 B VI

TRANSCRIPTS of Scottish State Papers, domestic and foreign, chiefly in the reigns of James V (d. 1542), Mary (d. 1587), and the first few years of James VI, during the regency of the Earl of Murray, together with a few earlier documents; 1312, 1448-1572. Many of the letters, more especially of James V, are to Popes Clement VII and Paul III and to Cardinals and others at the Papal Court, and relate to the king's nominations to benefices, preferments, &c., in the Scottish Church. The MS. was used by James Gairdner and other editors of the Calendar of State Papers, and more sparingly by Joseph Bain in his Calendar of Scottish Papers, and references to these and other publications are given below. In many cases two or more copies of the same letters appear in different portions of the MS. A few of the originals are included in Add. MSS. 32646-32657. The volume is made up of several separate collections in different hands of the 16th cent., and a note (f. 1) by Sir F. Madden states that the contents were formerly kept partly loose and partly bound, and were re-bound by his directions in 1851. Two documents included in Casley's Catalogue were then missing; but a later note by Sir E. A. Bond, Dec. 1872, states that he had restored these, as well as others, from Patrick Forbes' collections in Add. MS. 4133. Contents:-

1. Contract between James II of Scotland and Philip, Duke of Burgundy, for the marriage of James with Mary, daughter of Arnold, Duke of Gueldres; Brussels, 1 Apr. 1448 'ante Pascha' (sc. 1449). Cf. Harley MS. 4637 C, f. 12. Lat. f. 2.

2. Contract between James III of Scotland and Christian I of Denmark for the marriage of James with Margaret, daughter of Christian; Copenhagen, 8 Sept. 1468. Lat. f. 5.

3. 'Contractus matrimonialis inter Reges Scotiae et Angliae', for the marriage of James IV with Margaret, daughter of Henry VII; 31 Oct. 1502. Lat. See Rymer's Foedera, Hague ed., v, Pt. 4, p. 184. f. 7b.

4. Deed by which Christian I of Denmark pledges the Shetland Islands to James III for payment of dowry of Margaret his daughter (cf. art. 2) ; Copenhagen, 28 May, 1469. Lat. f. 13.

5. Ratification by Robert I and Haco V of Norway of the treaty in 1266 between Alexander III and Magnus IV concerning Sodor and Man, &c.; [Inverness, 29 Oct. 1312]. Imperf. at beg. Printed in Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland, i, p. 101 (461). Lat. f. 15.

6. (a) Acquittance from the Norwegian ambassadors for a yearly payment of 100 marks; Thursd. bef. F. of Annunciation, 1312 [22 Mar. 1313]. f. 15 b;-(b) Memorandum (imperf.) of the treaty with Norway, at Inverness, 29 Oct. 1312. Printed in full ib. p. 103 (463). f. 16.

Art. 7 begins a new section of the volume.

7. Minute of the reply of Francis I of France to four requests of the Scottish ambassador respecting an alliance by means, inter alia, of a marriage between James V and a daughter of Francis, as agreed upon by the treaty of Rouen in 1517; St. Germain-en-Laye, 4 Sept. 1528. Lat. Two copies. Letters and Papers, Henry VIII, iv, pt. 2, no. 4700. ff. 17, 188.

8. Commission from James V to John [Stewart], Duke of Albany, to negotiate a marriage between the former and Magdalen, daughter of Francis I; Stirling, 8 Mar. 1531[2]. Lat. Two copies. Ib. v, no. 855. ff. 17 b, 189.

9. James V to Francis I, declaring that the latter's suspicions of his being involved in a war with England are unfounded; Holyrood, 8 Feb. 1532 Lat. Ib. vi, no. 141. f. 18.

10. The same to Margaaret, Queen of Navarre, desiring credence for David Betoun [Beaton] ; Stirling, 27 Feb. 1532[3]. Lat. Ib. vi, no. 187. f. 18.

11. The same to the Parliament of Paris, deprecating the growing hostility towards Scotland ; Stirling, 28 Feb. 1532[3]. Lat. Ib. vi, no 190. f. 18.

12. The same to [Mary] Queen of Hungary [Governess of the Low Countries], desiring credence for D. Betoun; [Feb. 1532/3]. Imperfect, Lat. Ib.vi, no. 191. f. 18 b.

13. Letters of James V relating to his proposed marriage with a French Princess, viz.:-(a) to Francis I of France; June, 1533. Ib. vi, no. 729. f. 19;-(b) to the same; 29 July, 1535. Ib. VIII, no. 1136. Two copies. Fr. 19, 191;-(c) to Charles de Bourbon, Duc de Vendôme; Stirling, 29 July, 1535. Ib. viii, no. 1137. Three copies, one (f. 41) imperfect. ff. 19, 41, 191 b;-(d) to [Philippe Chabot, Comte de Charny,] Grand Admiral of France; same date. Ib. viii, no. 1138. Three copies. ff. 19 b, 41, 192;-

(e) to [Anne, Duc de Montmorency,] Grand Master of France; same date. Ib. viii, no. 1139. Three copies. ff. 19 b, 41, 192.

14. James V to Henry VIII, sending John, Lord Erskine, to accept the Order of the Garter in his name; Stirling, 31 July, a^o 22 [1535]. Ib. viii, no. 1153. Three copies. ff. 19 b, 41, 192 b.

15. 'Credence to be schawin be our cusing Jhone, Lord Ersking, to our derrest vncle the King of Ingland' ; [July, 1535]. Ib. viii, no. 1153 (2). Three copies. ff. 20, 41 b, 192 b.

16. 'Articulis of credence committit to our ambassadors [in France] that treattis our mariage' ; [July, 1535]. Ib. viii, no. 1153(3). Three copies. ff. 20, 42, 193.

17. James V to the Privy Council of France in favour of Adam Steuart, going to France to recover money; Stirling, 28 July, 1535- Lat. Three copies. Ib. viii, no. 1128. ff. 20 b, 42 b, 194.

18. The same to Francis I, accrediting Robert [Reid], Abbot of Kinloss, though not mentioned in the other ambassadors' commission; Stirling, 12 Aug. 1535. Lat. Three copies. Ib. ix, no. 78. ff. 20 b, 43 b, 194.

19. The same to the Emperor Charles V, on his proposed marriage with a French princess; Stirling, 12 Aug. 1535. Lat. Three copies. Ib. ix, no. 75. ff. 21, 44, 19, 20. The same to Francis I, on the same subject; Stirling, 30 Dec. 1535. Lat. Three copies (the second imperfect). Ib. ix, no. 1044. ff. 21 b, 48 b, 197.

21. The same to the Grand Master of France, thanking him for his good services; Stirling, 30 Dec. 1535. Lat. Two copies. Ib. ix, no. 1045. ff. 21 b, 197.

22. The same to his 'dearest and best belowit cusing' [John Stewart, Duke of Albany], to the same effect; Stirling, 30 Dec. a^o 23 [1535]. Two copies. Ib. ix, no. 1046. ff. 21 b, 197 b.

23. The same to Charles V in favour of Quintigern, or Kentigern, Tennand, James Macgill, and Alex. Lamb, merchants, whose ship was plundered near Bordeaux; n.d. Lat. Two copies. Ib. IX, nos. 81, 1047, ff. 21 b, 197 b.

24. The same to Christian III of Denmark in favour of Henry Merchant and other Aberdeen merchants; Stirling, 12 Apr. 1539. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xiv, pt. 1, no. 752. ff. 22, 198.

25. 'Credence, articulis and instructionis geuin to . . . David [Beaton,] Abbot of Arbroth [Arbroath], and Shir Thomas Ersking [Erskine] of Brechin, Knycht', ambassadors to Francis I; [Feb. 1534]. Three copies. Ib. vii, no. 200. ff. 22 b, 26, 216.

26-28. James V to the Duke of Albany, (a) desiring him to assist in the matter of his marriage, &c. ; Edinburgh, 26 Feb. [1534]. Two copies. Ib. vii, no. 234. ff. 23 b, 217 b;-(b) commending his diligence; same date. Two copies. Ib. vii, no. 235. ff. 23 b, 217 b; -(c) concerning the marriage; Edinburgh, 19 Feb. a^o 21 [1534]. Two copies. Ib. vii, no. 205. ff. 23 b, 218.

29. The same to his 'traist frend'-,commending his diligence at the French Court; [Feb. 1534]. Two copies. Ib. vii, no. 210. ff. 24, 218.

30. [James Hamilton, Earl of Arran, Governor of Scotland,] to [Henry VIII], that he has commissioned William Hamilton of Sanquhar, James Leirmonth of Balcomy, knts., and Henry Balnaves, 'our secretar', as ambassadors to negotiate a marriage between Queen Mary of Scotland and Prince Edward; Holyrood, 20 Mar. a^o 1 [Mary, 1543]. Three copies. Ib. xviii, pt. 1, no. 303; cf. State Papers, v, p. 270, and for orig. see Add. MS. 32650, f. 56. ff. 24, 152, 218 b.

31. Mary, Queen of Scots, to Christian III of Denmark, on the death of James V and his wish to preserve amity with Denmark, &c. Linlithgow, 10 June, 1543. Lat. Three copies. Ib. xviii, pt. i, no. 682; printed in Epistolae . . . regum Scotorum, 1732, ii, p. 160. ff. 24 b, 154, 219 b.

32. Earl of Arran to Christian III, on the conclusion of a peace in which the latter is included; Holyrood, 5 Aug. 1543. Lat. Three copies. Ib. xviii, pt. 2, no. 16; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 165. ff. 24 b, 155 b, 220 b.

33. Letters of reprisal granted by Mary, Queen of Scots, to the grandson of John Bertoun against the Portuguese; [Edinburgh, 1 Nov. 1543]. Lat. Three copies. Ib. xviii, pt. 2, no. 329; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 166. ff. 25, 156 b, 221 b.

Art. 34 begins a new section of the volume. Artt. 34-68 are much mutilated.

34. James V to Odulph of Burgundy, Lord of Beveren and Veere, requesting credence for the Dean of Glasgow [ambassador in Flanders]; Holyrood, 6 Feb 1532 [3]. Lat. In the margin of f. 189 b (another copy) is a note 'Hic fuit Mr Jo. (sic) Scrimgeour aviae meac frater'. Two copies. Ib. vi, no. 132. ff. 26, 189 b.

35. The same to Pope Clement VII, recommending George Lokert, professor of theology, to be Dean of Glasgow in place of 'Jacobus Scrimgeour', who died in Flanders; Innerverray, 13 Oct. 1533. Lat. Two copies, the latter mutilated. Ib. vi, nos. 1275, 1276. ff. 26, 33.

36. The same to Ferdinand, King of the Romans, relating to [John] Cochlaeus and the Lutherans; Holyrood, 1 July, 1534. Lat. Two copies. Ib. vii, no. 936. ff. 27 b, 190 b.

37. The same to John Cochlacus, accepting the dedication of his book 'in [Alexandri] Alesii cuiusdam Scoti assertiones' (see Dict. Nat. Biogr. i, p. 255); same date. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 935. f. 27 b.

38. The same to Erasmus, thanking him for his commendation for repelling Lutheranism, &c. ; same date. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 934. f. 27 b.

39. The same Charles V, acknowledging his letter dated Oct. by Gotscalcus Ericus, his Ambassador, &c.; Linlithgow, 31 Oct. 1534. Lat. Two copies. Ib. vii, no. 1337. ff. 28, 212 b.

40. Answer of James V to the Imperial Ambassador's reply to representations (see below, art. 397) ; same date, with postscript, 4 Nov. Lat. Two copies. Ib. vii, no. 1391. ff. 28, 213.

41. Instructions by James V to James Akinheide, his Ambassador to Francis I, on the proposal for a marriage with a daughter of the Duke de Vendôme, as the Lady Magdalen is unfit to marry; Edinburgh, 27 Jan. [1535]. Lat. Ib. viii, no. 116. f. 29 b.

42. James V to [Christopher,] Count Oldenburg, Danish Councillor, requesting the release of a Scottish ship arrested by the people of Lubeck; 'ex regia nostra', 16 May, 1535. Lat. Two copies. Ib. viii, no. 724. ff. 30, 39 b.

43. The same to [Philippe Chabot, Comte de Charny, &c.,] Grand Admiral of France, thanking him for his services in preserving the alliance between France and Scotland; 'ex regia nostra', [? June, 1535]. Lat. Two copies. Ib. viii, no. 818. ff. 30, 40.

44. The same to [Clement VIII, desiring credence for John Lauder, &c.; 16 Feb. 15[34]. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 196. f. 31.

45. The same to the same, relating apparently to the condition of the Priory of St. Andrews; 15 Mar. 1[53]3 [4]. Lat. lb. vii, no. 328. f. 31.

46. The same to [his agent at Rome, Benedetto Accolti,] Cardinal of Ravenna, relating to a suit between George Dury [? Abbot of Dunfermline, Archdeacon of St. Andrews, &c., d. 1561] and John Leich concerning a rectory; Falkland, 15 Mar. 1533[4]. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 329; cf. also artt. 104, 105 below. f. 31 b.

47-49. The same to the same, relating to a suit concerning the office of Precentor of Dunkeld, now held by Robert Creichton; Stirling, [March,] 1533[4]. Lat. With two others, n.d., 1 [Mar.] 1533[4]. Ib. vii, 275-277. ff. 31 b, 32 (2).

50. The same to - ('treshaulte . . . et treseimee seur'), acknowledging letters by her ambassador; [? Mar. 1534]. French. Ib. vii, no. 278. f. 39 b.

51. The same to the same (?), concerning a truce ; n. d. [ 1533 ?]. French. Ib. vi, no. 1279. f. 32 b.

52. The same to the Cardinal of Ravenna, on the same subject as art. 35; 'ex regia nostra', n.d. [Oct. 1533 ?] Lat. Ib. vi, no. 1277. f. 33.

53. The same to the same, mentioning John Parles, &c.; [? Oct. 1533]. Lat. Ib. vi, no. 1278. f. 33 b.

54. The same to the same, on the same subject as art. 47 ; Perth, 22 Mar. 1533 [4]. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 360. f. 34.

55. The same to Silvester Darius, thanking him for promoting the King's business at Rome, especially concerning the Priory of 'Candida Casa' [Whithorn co. Wigtown] in favour of the King's kinsman [Malcolm] Flemyng (see below, art. 101), &c.; Stirling [? Mar. 1534]. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 488. f. 34 b.

56. The same to the Cardinal of Ravenna, on ecclesiastical matters, concerning which John Lauder will tell him more; Stirling, 15 Apr. 1534. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 488. f. 34 b.

57. - to 'Bemerius', stating that the King has received a papal brief authorizing the person addressed and other commissaries of the Hospital 'Sancti Spiritus de Saxia' [in Rome] to visit places &c., subject to it in Scotland and elsewhere; n. d. [?Apr. 1534]. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 489. f. 34 b.

58. James V to Sixtus, the Pope's secretary, thanking him for his services; Stirling, June, 1534. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 767. f. 35.

59. The same to the Cardinal of Ravenna, on a suit of David Bonar impugning the collation of Alexander Kymmermouth to the vicarage of Pambryde [Panbridel, Brechin dioc.; Stirling, 1 June, 153[4]. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 768. f. 35.

60. The same to the Senate of -, in favour of John Lytill, a Scotsman, whose ship has been plundered by Englishmen; Stirling, 30 May, 1534. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 742. f. 35 b.

61. The same to the officers of the French King's ordnance, recommending Peter -, who has charge of the ordnance in Scotland, and is travelling into France to recover debts; Stirling, 20 June, 153[4]. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 866. f. 35 b.

62. Ferdinand, King of the Romans, to James V; n. d. [1534 ?]. Only the titles and salutation remain. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 867. f. 35 b.

63. James V to [the Card. of Ravenna], respecting the Priory of St. Ninian [Whithorn, co. Wigtown]; Falkland, n. d. [1533?]. Lat. Ib. vii, App. no. 1. f. 36.

64. The same to [Cristoforo Jacobaccio,] Bishop of Cassano, on a suit between Abraham Vaus and [Malcolm] Flemyng relating to a priory (cf. art. 55); Falkland, n.d [1533 ?]. Lat. Ib. vii, App. no. 2. f. 36.

65. The same to Clement VII, in favour of an arrangement between William Prestoun, priest, and Laurence Taillefer as to the chaplaincy of St. Ninian in Musselburgh, &c.; Edinburgh,. . . 1533. Lat. Ib. vi, no. 1602. f. 36.

66. The Same to [the Card. of Ravenna ?], on the same subject; n. d. [1533]. Lat. Ib. vii, App. no. 3. f. 36 b.

67. Letter beg. 'Messieurs ambassadeurs, au commandement du roy', relating probably to a truce concluded at Newcastle between England and Scotland in 1533. Fr. Imperf. Ib. vii, App. no. 4. f. 36 b.

68. James V to the Primate of the Cistercian Order; Stirling, 28 Mar. 1534. End only remaining. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 387. f. 37.

69. The same to the Card. of Ravenna, asking him to obtain confirmation of a pension granted to Andrew Hume by James [Stewart?], 'modernus possessor' of Dryburgh Abbey; Stirling, 22 Mar. 1534[5]. Lat. Ib. viii, no. 426. f. 37.

70. The same to Paul III, asking him not to restore to the Order of Observant Friars James Maluil, an apostate, who has returned from Germany imbued with the new heresy of Lutheranism; Stirling, 31 Mar. 1535. Lat. Ib. viii, no. 469. f. 37 b.

71. The same to the Card. of Ravenna, acknowledging letters commending James Stewart [son of James V] to the monastery of Calco [Kelso]; Holyrood, 1 May, 1535. Lat. Ib. viii, no. 645. f. 37 b.

72. Letters patent of James V promising protection to any one willing to work the gold and other mines in Scotland; Edinburgh, 1 May, 1535. Lat. Ib. viii, no. 646. f. 38.

73-75. James V to (a) Paul III, (b) the Auditors of the Apostolic Chamber, and (c) the Card. of Ravenna, on the conduct of James [Beaton], Archbishop of St. Andrews, in relation to Abirbrothok [Arbroath] Abbey, the rule of which he had resigned to David [Beaton]; Holyrood, 1 May, 1535. Lat. Ib. viii, nos. 647-649. ff. 38, 38 b (2).

76. The same to Francis I of France, asking him to pardon Francis de Legondez who was in James' service under the Duke of Albany; same date. Lat. Ib. viii, no. 650. f. 39.

77. The same to bailiffs, justices, &c., of Denmark, Sweden, and other friendly states, in favour of the bearer, sent to procure hawks, &c., for the King's use; same date. Lat. Ib. viii, no. 651. f. 39.

78. The same to Francis I, on the proposals for his marriage with Magdalen, daughter of Francis, or Mary, daughter of the Duke of Vendôme; Stirling, 3 June, 1535. Lat. Ib. viii, no. 817. f. 40.

79. The same to [Anne, Duc de Montmorency], on the friendship between the two kingdoms; 11 June, 1535. Lat. Ib. viii, no. 855.

40 b.

80. The same to the nobles, &c., of Denmark, in favour of Henry Carnis, a Scottish subject, visiting their country for trade; 17 June, 1535. Lat. Ib.viii, no. 889. f. 40 b.

81. The same to Christian 'Norwegie heredi, Holsatie et Stormarie duci' [Christian III of Denmark and Norway, elected 4 July, 1534], on the latter's troubles, and promising to write to Henry VIII on the subject; n.d. [bef. July, 1534]. Lat. Imperf. at end. Ib. vii, no. 928. f. 40 b.

82, 83. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Ravenna, asking that David [Beaton], Abbot of Arbroath, may hold that Abbey in commendam, &c.; Stirling 30 July, 1535. Lat. Ib. viii, nos. 1146,1147. ff. 42 b, 43.

84. The same to Paul III, stating he has received James [Beaton], Archbishop of St. Andrews, into favour (cf. art. 73), and deprecating grants of benefices made at Rome; Stirling, 31 July, 1535. Lat. Ib.viii, no. 1152. f. 43.

85. The same to Odulph, Lord of [Beveren and] Veere, asking him to forward a letter to the Emperor; Stirling, 12 Aug. 1535. Lat. Two copies. Ib.ix, no. 79. ff. 44 b, 195.

86, 87. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the College of Cardinals, on behalf of the Cardinal of Ravenna, who, as he fears, is a victim of envy and malice; Stirling, 12 Aug. 1535. Lat. Ib. ix, nos. 76, 77. ff. 44 b, 45.

88. The same to the Primate and Council of the Carthusian Order, desiring them to restore Hugh, Prior 'domus nostre vallis virtutis' (sc. Charterhouse, Perth) ; Perth, 12 Aug. 1535. Lat. Ib. ix, no. 80. f. 45 b.

89. The same to [Paul III], desiring him not to consent to the resignations of the Abbots of Dryburgh and Balmerinoch in favour of whom they please; Airling, 22 Mar. 1524 (? 153 4/5). Lat. Ib. viii, no. 425. f. 45 b.

90. The same to Paul III, asking him to confirm the donation of St. Laurence's Hospital, near Haddington, to the Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, near Edinburgh; Falkland, 18 Oct. 1535. Two copies. Lat. Ib. ix, no. 636. ff. 46, 46 b.

91. The same to Henry VIII, sending him by James Lindsay some hawks from Orkney and Shetland; Falkland, 31 Dec. a^o 23 [1535]. Two copies. Ib. ix, no. 1049. ff. 46, 195.

92. The same to Paul III, in favour of James [Beaton], Archbishop of St. Andrews, concerning benefices in the patronage of the see; Stirling, 4 Oct. 1535. Lat. Ib. ix, no. 537. f. 46 b.

93. The same to the same, concerning the holding of benefices by priests guilty of homicide; Stirling, 1 Nov. 1535. Lat. Ib. ix, no. 739. f. 47.

94. The same to [Odulph,] Lord of Veere, thanking him for his services; Stirling, 1 Dec. 1535. Lat. Two copies. Ib. ix, no. 916. ff. 47, 195 b.

95. The same to Christian III of Denmark, on the hostilities between Denmark and Lubeck; Stirling, 1 Dec. 1535. Lat. Two copies. Ib. ix, no. 915. ff. 47 b, 195 b.

96. The same to Henry VIII, thanking him for his advice, &c., by Sir Thomas Erskyn and Robert [Reid], Abbot of Kinloso, and for furthering his marriage; Stirling, 30 Dec. a^o 23 [1535]. Two copies. Ib. ix, no. 1043; orig. in Add. MS. 32646, f. 57. ff. 48, 196 b.

97. The same to [Arthur,] Viscount Lisle, Governor of Calais, thanking him for his good treatment of his servants and subjects; Stirling, 30 Dec. a^o 23 [1535]. Two copies. Ib. ix, no. 1048. ff. 48 b, 196 b.

98. The same to Cardinal -, on his wish to confer the rectory of Glasgow on Henry Sinclair, and desiring credence for James Salmond; Edinburgh, 16 Dec. 1538. Lat. Ib. xiii, pt. 2, no. 1080. f. 49.

99. The same to Cardinal Alessandro Famese, Papal Vice-Chancellor, thanking him for services; Edinburgh, 16 Dec. 1538. Ib. xiii, pt. 2, no. 1081. f. 49.

100. The same to Cardinal [Jeronimo] Ghinucci [Bishop of Worcester 1522-1535], thanking him for services and commending James Salmond; Edinburgh, 16 Dec. 1538. Lat. Ib. xlii, pt. 2, no. 1082. f. 49.

101. The same to Paul III, recommending Malcolm [Fleming], Dean of Dunblane, to be Prior of Whithorn; Edinburgh, 2, Jan. 1538 [9]. Lat. Ib. xiv, no. 12. f. 49 b.

102. The same to [Ridolfo Pio,] Cardinal of Carpi, to the same effect, and desiring that the deanery of Dunblane be conferred on William Gordon; Edinburgh, 31 Dec. 1538. Lat. Ib. xiii, pt. 2, no. 1167. f. 50.

103. The same to Paul III, recommending William Gordon for the deanery of Dunblane; same date. Lat. Ib. xiii, pt. 2, no. 1166. f. 50 b.

104. The same to the same, requesting him to expedite a suit concerning the prebend of Strabrok [ Stradbroke, dioc. St. Andrews]; Edinburgh, 18 Jan. 1538 [9]. Lat. Ib. xiv, no. 90. f. 50 b.

105. The same to the Auditors of the Apostolic Palace, asking them to decide the suit between John Leiche and George Dure [Dury] concerning the prebend as above; same date. Lat. Ib. xiv, no. 91, f. 50 b.

106, 107. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, asking that the pension of 400 marks on Whithorn Priory at the appointment of Malcolm Flemyng maybe granted to John Maxwell in place of John Erskine previously recommended; Edinburgh, 8 Feb. 1538[9]. Lat. Ib. xiv, nos. 259, 260. ff. 5, 51 b.

108, 109. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, recommending William Conynghame, aet. 26, for the vacant see of Lismore (sc. Argyll) and that the Cistercian Cell of Sagadul [Sandal, in Cantyrel may be kept united with it 'ob mense episcopalis tenuitatem'; Edinburgh, 1 Feb. 1538 [9]. Lat. Ib. xiv, nos. 195, 196; printed (a) by A. Theiner, Vetera Mon. Hib. et Scot., 1864, p. 608. f. 51 b.

110. Cardinal Alessandro Farnese Papal, Vice-Chancellor, to James V, on the promotion of [David Beaton] Bishop of Mirepoix, to the Cardinalate, and desiring credence for Latino Juvenale [nuncio to Scotland]; Rome, 23 Dec. 1538. Lat. Ib. xiii, pt. 2, no. 1130. f. 52.

111. Cardinal of Carpi to James V, on the same subject; Rome, 24 Dec. 1538. Lat. Ib. xiii, pt. 2, no. 1135. f. 52.

112. The same to the same, announcing the same promotion Rome, 20 Dec. 1538. Lat. Ib. xiii, pt. 2, no. 1109. f. 52 b.

113. Card. Ghinucci to the same, on the same subject; Rome, 21 Dec. 1538. Lat. Ib. xiii, pt 2, no. 1114. f. 53.

114. Card. Giacomo Simonetta to James V, to the same effect; Rome, 21 Dec. 1538. Lat. Ib. xiii, pt. 2, no. 1115. f. 53.

115. Silvester Darius to the same, on the same subject; Rome, 21 Dec. 1538. Lat. Ib. xiii, pt. 2, no. 1116. f. 53 b.

116. The same to the same, reporting the equipment of a fleet against Barbarossa, the proposed marriage of the Emperor's widowed daughter [Margaret, Duchess of Florence,] to Octavio Farnese, an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, &c.; Rome, 24 Oct. 1538. Lat. Ib. xiii, pt. 2, no. 683. f. 53 b.

117. James V to Card. Farnese, thanking him for his services (cf. art. 110), and stating that Latino Juvenale has been detained by the King of France, &c.; Linlithgow, 8 Mar. 1538[9]. Lat. Ib. xiv, no. 472; printed by Theiner, op. cit. p. 608. f. 54.

118, 119. The same to (a) Card. Simonetta and (b) Card. Ghinucci, on David Beaton's promotion; same date. Lat. Ib. xiv, pt. 2, nos. 473, 474. f. 54 b.

120. The same to the Card. of Carpi, thanking him for his letters; same date. Lat. Ib. xiv, no. 476. f. 55.

121. The same to Sylvester Darius, acknowledging his two letters; same date. Lat. Ib. xiv, no. 475. f. 55.

122. The same to the Card. of Carpi, asking him to obtain the substitution of John Erskyn instead of Thomas Erskyn of Brechyn in the faculty granted by Clement VII to hold benefices under age; Edinburgh, 7 Mar. 1538[9]. Lat. Ib. xiv, no. 459. f. 55 b.

123. The same to the same, on behalf of Henry Bertoun, 'Anglus, non illiteratus', an exile for the Faith, &c.; [4 Mar. 1539]. Imperf. at the end. Lat. Ib. xiv, no. 439; printed in Theiner, op .cit. p. 608. f. 55 b.

124. The same to -, relating to [James Beaton] Archbishop of St. Andrews; [? Oct. 1535]. Imperf. and mutilated. Lat. Ib. ix, no. 538. f. 56.

125. The same to Paul III, relating to the same, and to the war with England; [? Oct. 1535]. Mutilated. Lat. Ib. ix, no. 539. f. 56.

126. Paul III to James V, sending a consecrated sword and hat by Count Antonio Campeggio, papal chamberlain; [19 Jan. 1537]. Mutilated. Lat. Ib. xii, no. 166. f. 56.

127. - to [James V]; Ferrara, 22, Apr. 1537. Mutilated and faded. Ib. xii, no. 1007. f. 56 b.

128. Letters of James V revoking the commission for contracting a marriage between him and Marie de Bourbon, daughter of the Duc de Vendôme, with a new commission for a marriage with the Princess Magdalen of France; Stirling, 12 Dec. [1535]. Faded. Lat. Ib. ix, no. 960. f. 57.

129. Notification by Peter Sandelandis, rector of Calder [? Mid Calder, co. Edinb.], of a donation to St. Leonard's College [in St. Andrews] founded [in 1512] by John Hepburne, Prior of St. Andrews (d. 1522); n.d. Lat. f. 57 b.

130, 131. Charles V to James V, asking for justice for some Ostend fishermen robbed by Robert Fogo, a Scottish pirate; Brussels, 11 June, 1540, Bruges, 29 June [1540]. Lat. Ib. xv, nos. 774, 819. ff. 57 b, 58.

132. Christian III of Denmark to James [Hamilton], Earl of Arran, Regent of Scotland, &c.; 27 Mar. 1543. Nearly illegible. Lat. Ib. xviii, no. 326. f. 58 b.

133. Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Cardinal of Carpi, asking him to obtain the Pope's confirmation of the archdeaconry of Dunblane, vacant on the death of John Cheisholme, al. Chesholme, to John Dainelston, al. Danyelstoun, al. Dennelston, &c.; Edinburgh, 19 Apr. 1543. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xviii, no. 424; see also Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 152. ff. 59, 152 b.

134. Earl of Arran to Christian III of Denmark, on the death of James V and the increasing danger from the English; April [1543]. Partly illegible. Lat. Ib. xviii, no. 472. f. 59 b.

Art. 135 begins a new section of the volume.

135-137. James V to Christian III of Denmark, on behalf of two Scottish merchants taken by a Danish pirate and retaken by a ship of Bergen; Edinburgh, 23 July, 1539. With similar letters to the magistrates and the governor of Bergen. Lat. Ib. xiv, nos. 1304- 1306. ff. 60, 60 b, 61.

138. The same to Paul III, asking him to restore Henry Syn[clair], noster familiaris consiliarius', and John Daviston, 'noster cubicularius', to their benefices; Falkland, 31 July, 1539. Lat. Ib. xiv, no. 1342. f. 62.

139-141. The same to Card. Ghinucci, relating to the fruits of Glasgow rectory held by Henry Synclar; Falkland, 1 Aug. 1539. With similar letters to the Cardinals of Carpi and Trani. Lat. Ib. xiv, pt. ii, nos. 6-8. ff. 62 b, 63, 63 b.

142. The same to Card. Ghinucci, in favour of H. Synclar and J. Daviston (cf. art. 138); 31 July, 1539. Lat. Ib. xiv, no. 1343. f. 64.

143, 144. The same to the Card. of Carpi, (a) asking him to substitute the name of John Erskyn for that of Thomas Erskyn in a faculty granted to the latter and to William Leslie to hold benefices under age (cf. art. 122), and (b) in favour of H. Synclar (cf. artt. 138-141); Falkland, 31 July, 1539. Lat. Ib. xiv, nos. 1344, 1345. ff. 64 b, 65.

145, 146. The same to Card. Ghinucci, (a) asking him to obtain licence for Alexander Wod to resign the prebend of Lethnot, dioc. Brechin, in favour of his nephew, &c., and (b) in favour of George Ogilby, 'familiaris noster', whose uncle George Ogston wishes to resign the vicarage of Forg [Forgue, co. Aberd.]; Stirling, 15 Sept. 1539. Lat. Ib.xiv, pt. ii, nos. 179, 180. ff. 65 b, 66.

147. The same to Henry VIII, concerning offences on the Border; Falkland, 14 Oct. a^o 27 [1539]. Ib. xiv, pt. ii, no. 330. f. 66 b.

148. The same to Card. Ghinucci, in favour of Andrew Scheround, who obtained in the Court of Rome the vicarage of Ekfurde (Eckford, co. Roxb.], and against whom a false charge is now brought; Falkland, 24 Oct. 1539. Lat. Ib. xiv, pt. ii, no. 385. f. 67 b.

149, 150. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) Card. Ghinucci, recommending Thomas Erskyn to hold the monastery of Drisboug [Dryburgh] in commendam, &c.; Falkland, 7 Nov. 1539. Lat. Ib. xiv, pt. ii, nos. 478, 479. ff. 68, 68 b.

151-153. The same to Paul III, asking that the Card. of Trani may be induced to relinquish his illegal claim to Glasgow rectory; St. Andrews. 8 Nov. 1539. With similar letters to the Card. of Trani and Card. Ghinucci. Lat. Ib. xiv, pt. ii, nos. 483-485. ff. 69, 69 b, 70.

154. The same to Card. Ghinucci, acknowledging the Pope's brief commending Thomas Huchesoun, which the Pope would not have written if he had known his conduct towards James, &c.; Falkland, 9 Dec. 1539. Lat. Ib. xiv, pt. ii, no. 667. f. 70 b.

155. The same to the same, pressing his request that the Pope would grant the office of legate to [David Beaton,] Card. Archbishop of St. Andrews; Falkland, 9 Dec. 1539. Lat. Ib. xiv, pt. ii, no. 668. f. 70 b.

156. The same to the same, further as to the Card. of Trani and the rectory of Glasgow, and asking that George Dury, Commendator of Dunfermline, may be forbidden to transfer the archdeaconry of St. Andrews to 'cunabularis puer'; Falkland, 11 Dec. 1539. Lat. Ib. xiv, pt. ii, no. 673. f. 71.

157. The same to Henry VIII, concerning offenders against the truce in Tynedale and Riddisdale; Falkland, 19 Dec. a^o 27 [1539]. Ib. xiv, pt. ii, no. 708; printed in full in State Papers, v (1836), p. 161. f. 72.

158. The same to the same, thanking him for his offer of geldings, &c.; Linlithgow, 31 Dec. a^o 27 [1539]. For the original see Add. MS. 32646, f. 125. Ib. xiv, pt. ii, no. 774; printed in full in State Papers, v, p. 167. f. 73.

159. The same to Paul III, in favour of William 'a Santher' [William Crichton, Lord Crichton of Sanquhar], whose guardian had deprived him of church patronage; Edinburgh, 1 Jan. 1539[40]. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 7. f. 74.

160. The same to the Auditors of the Papal Palace, in favour of the same, who has been deprived of the patronage of Kynnoull rectory, the rector having resigned in favour of John Lesly ; same date. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 8. f. 74.

161. The same to Charles V, requesting him to order restitution to certain merchants whose ship 'la blakbarcque' was captured 20 years ago; Linlithgow, 1 Jan. 1539[40]. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 9. f. 75.

162, 163. The same to (a) Christian III of Denmark and (b) Gustavus [Vasa] of Sweden, sending Charles Mourray to buy some 'cathafractos equos [horses fit to carry armour] qui hastilibus ludis ad nostram exercitationem inserviant'; Linlithgow, 1539 [40]. Lat. Ib. xv, nos. 2, 3. ff. 76, 76 b.

164. The same to the town of Hamburg, asking protection for C. Mourray; same date. Ib. xv, no. 4. f. 77.

165, 166. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) Card. Ghinucci, urging his request for a legateship for the Card. Archbishop of St. Andrews; Linlithgow, 1 Jan. 1539[40]. Ib. xv, nos. 5, 6. ff. 77 b, 78.

167-169. The same to (a, b) the same and (c) Silvester Darius, Dean of the Auditors of the Sacred Palace, in favour of Gawin [Dunbar], Archbishop of Glasgow, summoned to Rome by Thomas Ray, 'theologus', for giving a prebend to his nephew; Holyrood, 1 Feb. 1539[40]. Ib. xv, nos. 148-150. ff. 78 b, 79, 79 b.

170. The same to the Council of the North at York, declining their ofrer to exchange George Rutherford, called 'Cokbank', now in Carlisle prison, for Dr. Hillard [Richard Hillard, D.D., chaplain to Bp. Tunstall] or other kirkman, but hoping they will deliver Cokbank for any other' sic trespassour, revar, theif, manslaar', &c.; Holyrood house, 7 Feb. 1539[40]. Ib. xv, no. 175, and Hamilton Papers, i, no. 54; printed in State Papers, v, p. 173, and the original is in Add. MS. 32646, f. 127. f. 80 b.

171. The same to Sir T. Wharton, Warden of the West Marches, praying him to continue his efforts to preserve peace and to apprehend offenders, as he also will do; Holyrood house, 7 Feb. 1539[40]. Ib. xv, no. 176. f. 81.

172-175. The same to Paul III, Card. Ghinucci, and the Cardinals of Boulogne [Philippe de la Chambre] and Carpi, concerning the nomination of Thomas Erskyn to Dryburgh Abbey; Edinburgh, 22 Feb. 1539[40]. Lat. Ib. xv, nos. 244-247. ff. 82, 82 b, 83, 83 b.

176. The same to the Burgomaster and Magistrates of Elsinburg [Helsingborg, in Sweden], respecting the goods of Peter Kneland, who died there; Holyrood, 5 Feb. 1539[40]. Lat. Ib.xv, no. 165. f. 84.

177. The same to Charles V, desiring restitution for the 'Rossindelle' captured by Merting Oortoys off Rye in 1528; Edinburgh, 17 Feb. 1539[40]. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 221. f. 84 b.

178. The same to the same, demanding restitution to Kentigern Tennand and others (cf. art. 23) ; Edinburgh, 25 Feb. 1539 [40]. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 263. f. 85 b.

179. The same to Paul III, in favour of [Jean de Langeac,] Bishop of Limoges, French ambassador to Rome; Holyrood, 20 Feb. 1539[40]. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 232. f. 86.

180. The same to the same, urging the case of the Card. Archbishop of St. Andrews (cf. art. 165, of which this is an exact copy, date excepted); Holyrood, 24 Feb. 1539[40]. Ib. xv, no. 260. f. 86 b.

181. The same to the magistrates, &c., of Antwerp, as to the trading of Scottish merchants with that port; Holyrood, 16 Feb. 1539 [40]. Ib. xv, no. 213. f. 87.

182. The same to [? Odulph, Lord of Beveren and Veere], acknowledging his letter, &c.; Edinburgh, 16 Feb. 1539[40]. Fr. Ib. xv, no. 214. f. 87.

183. The same to Henry VIII, acknowledging his letter by Ralph Sadlar, &c.; Edinburgh, 29 Feb. 1539 [40]. Ib. xv, no. 279. f. 87 b.

184. The same to Card. Ghinucci, conceming a pension granted to John Steinson by Ninian, sometime Prior of Whithorn, which Malcolm, the present Prior, wishes to pay by assigning to him the vicarage of Mochram; Edinburgh, 27 Feb. 1539[40]. Lat. Ib. xv, no, 274. f. 87 b.

185. The same to Dorothea [dau. of Christian II of Denmark], wife of Frederic II, Count Paratine, sympathizing in her father's misfortunes, and promising that justice shall be done concerning his goods said to have been embezzled by Rob. Bertoun; Stirling, 23 Mar. 1539[40]. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 396 f. 88.

186. The Council of Scotland to Sir. William Evyris [Eurel, Warden of the Marches of England, on border matters; Edinburgh, 27 Apr.[1540]. Ib.xv, no. 580. f. 89.

187. James V to his allies and especially the officials of the coasts of Denmark, in favour of David Herald and Thomas Ramsay, going abroad to procure hawks; Falkland, 26 Apr. 1540. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 575, f. 89 b.

188, 189. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) Card. Ghinucci, asking them to confirm the deanery of Restalrig, &c., to William Gibsoun, whom the Cardinal of St. Andrews has appointed his suffragan; Holyrood, 4 May, 1540. Lat. Ib. xv, nos. 640, 641. ff. 89 b, 90.

190. The same to Henry VIII, acquainting him with the birth of a son; St. Andrews Abbey, 22 Apr. a^o 27 [1540]. Ib. xv, no.

703; State Papers, v, p. 177. f. 90.

191-193. The same to (a) Paul III, (b)Card. Ghinucci, and (c) the Card. of Carpi, pressing the appointment of Thomas Erskyn to Dryburgh Abbey; Edinburgh, 4 May, 1540. Ib. xv, nos. 637-639. ff. 90 b, 91, 91 b.

194. The same to Paul III, asking for a faculty for Alexander [Mylne], Abbot of Cambuskenneth, as administrator of St. Andrews Priory and of Holyrood Abbey, dioc. St. Andrews, &c., on behalf of the King's two natural sons James and Robert, to renew leases for 19 years; Edinburgh, 5 June, 1540. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 753. f. 92.

195. The same to Con O'Neyll, 'Hibernie principi', on the subject of his letters and message touching the King of England Edinburgh, 5 June, 540. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 752. f. 92 b.

196. The same to Card. Ghinucci, further on the appointment of T. Erskyn to Dryburgh Abbey, to which the Pope has nominated Robert Wauchope, and on the legateship for the Cardinal of St. Andrews; Edinburgh, 7 June, 1540. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 759. f. 92 b.

197. The same to Charles V, respecting a renewal of letters of reprisal to the heir of John Bertoun, whose ship was captured about 55 years ago; Edinburgh, 12 June, 1540. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xv, no. 779. ff. 93 b, 200.

198. The same to Henry VIII, on border matters; Edinburgh, 29 July, 1540. Ib. xv, no. 927, and State Papers, v (1836), p. 182 orig. in Add. MS. 32646, f. 130. f. 94 b.

199. 'Instructionis [from James VI to . . . George Hay to be schewin in oure name to ye papis halynes', referring chiefly to the matter of Dryburgh Abbey (see above); Holyrood house, 31 July, 1540. Ib. xv, no. 93. f. 95.

200, 201. James V to (a) Paul III and (b) Card. Ghinucci, further on the matter of Dryburgh Abbey; Edinburgh [14 Aug. 1540]. Lat. Ib. xv, nos. 973, 974. ff. 96, 96 b.

202, 203. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) Card. Ghinucci, recommending Robert Erskin for the deanery of Aberdeen, vacant by the death of James Kincragy; Edinburgh, 1 Aug. 1540. Lat. Ib. xv, nos. 945, 946. f. 97 (2).

204, 205. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) Card. Ghinucci, on his instructions to G. Hay (cf. art. 199) and the claim of the Card. of St. Andrews to be made legate; Edinburgh, 31 July, 1540. Lat. Ib. xv, nos. 933, 934. f. 97 b (2).

206. The same to [? Odulph, Lord of Beveren and Veere,] on behalf of some Dundee merchants; Falkland, 4 Aug. [? 1540]. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 952. f. 98.

207. The same to Charles V, on the depredations on Ostend merchants (cf. artt. 130, 131) by R. Fogo (now in prison in Scotland), and on injuries to Scottish merchants by men of Zeeland; Edinburgh, 1 Aug. 1540. Lat. Two copies. Ib xv, no. 947. ff. 98 b, 202 b.

208. The same to the towns of Schiedam and Rotterdam, complaining of outrages by their fishermen upon Scottish subjects in the Orkneys and Shetland; Edinburgh [circ. 8 Aug. 1540].' Lat. Ib. xv, no. 963. f. 99.

209. The same to Card. Ghinucci, recommending Robert Cunyngham for the ministry of the Trinitarian Friary at Fail [co. Ayr], on the death of John Hamilton; Falkland, 20 Aug. 1540. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 993. f. 99 b.

210. The same to the General Minister of the Order of the Holy Trinity to the same effect; same date. Lat. Ib.xv, no. 992. f.100.

211. The same to Christian III of Denmark, complaining of the seizure, &c., of Thomas Fokhringane, of Leith, trading to Norway; Falkland, 27 Aug. 1540. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xv, no. 1009. ff. 100, 203.

212. The same to Capt. Peter Hanssone, of Akhirrishous, al. Akirhouse, who had seized T. Fokhringane, to the same effect; same date. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xv, no. 1110. ff. 100 b, 203 b.

213-216. The same to Charles V, conceming the Ostenders robbed by Robert Fogo (cf. art. 207), and sending John Cambel, his counsellor [Sir John Campbell, son of the Earl of Argyll] ; Falkland,[12 0ct. 1540]. Lat. Two copies of each of the four letters, except art. 215, which is the only one dated. Ib. xvi, nos.

149-152. ff. 101 (noted as not sent), 101 b (do.), 102 (two, both noted as sent), 204, 204 b, 205.

217. The same to Francis I of France, claiming goods on a Scottish ship taken three years ago by the Flemings and then retaken by the French; Falkland, 12 Oct. 1540. Fr. Ib. xvi, no. 148. f. 103.

218. The same to [Odulph], Lord of Beveren, concerning Scottish merchants trading to Veere [in Zeeland], and referring him to 'Sieur de Lundy' [Sir John Campbell of Lundy]; St. Andrews, 27 Oct. [1540]. Fr. Ib. xvi, no. 205. f. 104.

219. The same to Henry VIII, accrediting Sir John Campbell of Lundy; 18 Nov. a^o 28 [1540]. Ib. xvi, no. 279. f. 104 b.

220. The same to the Card. of Carpi, desiring his aid on his return to Rome and resumption of the conduct of Scottish business, and in defending the royal privileges in Dryburgh monastery and Aberdeen deanery; n. d. [Oct. 1540]. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 218. f. 105.

221. The same to Card. Ghinucci, on the same subject; n.d. [Oct. 1540]. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 219. f. 105.

222. The same to Henry VIII, desiring a safe-conduct for 'Freir Lodovike Williamesonn', Provincial of the Friars Minor, and four brothers to pass to the General Chapter in England; Stirling Castle, 30 Dec. a^o 28 [1540]. Ib. xvi, no. 370. f. 105 b.

223. The same to Christian III of Denmark, in favour of Peter Stub, whose father had suffered for his adherence to Christian II ; Edinburgh, 5 Feb. 1540[1]. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xvi, no. 527. ff. 106, 205 b.

224. The same to Dorothea, Countess Palatine, sympathizing with her father [Christian II, deposed King of Denmark], and explaining the case of Robert Bertoun (cf. art. 185); 5 Feb. 1540[I]. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xvi, no. 519. ff. 106 b, 206.

225. The same to Henry VIII, in favour of 'Jochin Coquo', sent by the Patriarch of Jerusalem to collect alms and intending to travel to England; Edinburgh, 8 Feb. a^o 28 [154I]. Ib. xvi, no. 526. f. 107.

226. The same to Charles V, acknowledging his answer on the case as in art. 197, and deferring the letters of reprisal in hope of satisfaction; Edinburgh, 18 Feb. 1540[1]. Lat. Two copies, the latter imperf. Ib. xvi, no. 544. ff. 107 b, 206 b.

227-229. The same to (a) Paul III, (b) Card. Ghinucci, and (c) the Card. of Carpi, desiring that the Abbey of Fern, dioc. Ross, vacant on the death of Donald [Ross], may be given to Robert [Cairncross], Bishop of Ross, 'in commendam perpetuam'; Edinburgh, 9 Mar. 1540[1]. Lat. Ib. xvi, nos. 601-603. ff. 108 b (2), 109.

230-232. The same to (a) Paul III and (b, c) the same Cardinals, in acknowledgement of the gift of Dryburgh monastery to his nominee T. Erskin, and urging the claims of the Card. of St. Andrews to be made legate; Edinburgh, 14 Mar. 1540[1]. Lat. Ib. xvi, nos. 619-621. ff. 109, 109 b, 110.

233. The same to François Olivier, Chancellor of Alençon, in charge of affairs in James's county of Gien-sur-Loire, bidding him give an office to Jehan de Brausse, 'sommelier de panneterie' to the Queen; Edinburgh, 11 Mar. 1540[1]. Fr. Ib. xvi, no. 609. f. 110 b.

234. The same to [Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk], on Border matters; Holyrood, 12 Mar. [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 613; printed in State Papers, v, p. 186. f. 111.

235. The same to Henry VIII, concerning English rebels who have taken refuge in Scotland; Edinburgh, 12, Mar. a^o 28 [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 612; Hamilton Papers, i, no. 65; orig. in Add. MS. 32646, f. 152. f. 112.

236. The same to [Odulph], Lord of Beveren, concerning Scottish subjects frequenting Veere; St. Andrews, 8 Apr. [1541]. Fr. Ib. xvi, no. 704. f. 113 b.

237. The same to Mons. Dascot [Philippe de Croy, Duc d'Aerschot], to the same effect; same date. Fr. Ib. xvi, no. 705. f. 113 b.

238. The same to 'la princesse doranges' [Anne, wife of Rend, Prince of Orange]; same date. Fr. Ib. xvi, no. 706. f. 114.

239. The same to Paul III, on the latter's delay in confirming quoddam pecuniarum gratitudinis symbolum' granted to him by his clergy for his efforts in extirpating heresy, &c. ; 12 Apr. 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 719. f. 115.

240. The same to Card. Ghinucci, on hearing from George Hay, secretary to the Card. of St. Stephen [David Beaton, Archbp. of St. Andrews], the causes of delay in appointing to Dryburgh Abbey and Glasgow rectory; Stirling, 12 Apr. 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 720. f. 115 b.

241-243. The same to (a) Paul III, (b) Card. Ghinucci, and (c) the Card. of Carpi, in favour of Robert [Reid], Abbot of Kinloss, whom he has nominated Bishop of Orkney, but asking that 800 marks out of the fruits of the see may be assigned to his natural son John Stewart, &c.; Stirling, 5 Apr. 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, nos. 690- 692. ff. 116 (2), 116 b.

244. The same to Henry VIII, complaining of the capture at Tynemouth of the ship and goods of John Davidsoun, although he had Henry's safe-conduct; Stirling, 9 May, a^o 28 [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 815. f. 117.

245. The same to the same, defending the writer's refusal to give up 'kirkmen', subjects of Henry; Falkland, 19 May, a^o 28 [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 840; State Papers, v, p. 188. f. 118.

246. The same [to Sir William Eure, Captain of Berwick], on his complaint of pasturing, tilling, &c., within the bounds of England; 2 July, a^o 28 [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 957 ; Hamilton Papers, i, p. 82; orig. in Add. MS. 32646, f. 180. f. 118 b.

247. The same to Paul III, wishing Andrew [Durie], Abbot of Melrose, to be appointed Bishop of Whithorn in place of Henry [Weems], deceased, and that James [Stewart], Abbot commendatory of Kelso, may have Melrose also, &c.; Edinburgh, 3 July, 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 963. f. 119.

248. The same to the same, asking that Adam, commendatory of Coldingharn, may become Abbot of Dundrennan in place of Henry, deceased, and that Coldingham may be given to James's natural son John [Stewart]; Edinburgh, 3 July, 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 964. f. 119.

249, 250. The same to (a) the Card. of Carpi and (b) Card. Ghinucci, asking them to forward the suits contained in artt. 247, 248; Edinburgh, 3 July, 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, nos. 965, 966. ff. 119 b, 120.

251. The same to Henry VIII, accrediting Thomas Bellenden, 'directour of oure Chancellary'; Edinburgh, 10 July, a^o 28 [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 983; State Papers, v, p. 190, and Hamilton Papers, i, no. 71; orig. in Add. MS. 32646, f. 170. f. 120 b.

252-254. The same to (a) Paul III, (b) Card. Ghinucci, and (c) the Card. of Carpi, accrediting the Card. of St. Andrews, going to France on State business; Edinburgh, 13 July, 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, nos. 994-996. f. 120 b.

255. The same to Henry VIII, asking him to license Martin Balkesky to buy bows 'for oure game and plesure', &c., and to cause those taken from him to be given back ; Edinburgh, 13 July, a^o 28 [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 993. f. 121 b.

256. The same to the Lord of Beveren, on the subject of his former letter (cf. art. 236) and on the supply of munitions; Edinburgh, 13 July, [1541]. Fr. Ib. xvi, no. 998. f. 122.

257. The same to the Duc d'Aerschot, on sending a messenger for pikes and munitions; same date. Fr. Ib. xvi, no. 997. f. 122.

258. The same to his father-in-law [Claude de Lorraine, Duc de Guise], in favour of the Card. of St. Andrews, going to Châtelherault Edinburgh, 14 July, [1541]. Fr. Ib. xvi, no. 999. f. 122 b.

259. The same to his 'seur, Madame de Simoy' [Louise de Lorraine, wife of Charles de Croy, Prince de Chimay]; same date. Fr. Ib. xvi, no. 1000. f. 122 b.

260. The same to Anne, Princess of Orange; same date. Fr. Ib. xvi, no. 1001. f. 123.

261. The same to Card. Ghinucci, on the matter of Dundrennan Abbey (cf. artt. 248-250); Edinburgh, 19 July, 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 1014. f. 123.

262-264. The same to Charles V, asking justice for an act of piracy by Spaniards on a Scottish ship about 21 years ago; Edinburgh, 26 July, 1541. With similar letters, of the same date, to [Juan Alvarez de Toledo,] Card. Archbishop [of Burgos], Governor of Spain, and Nicholas [de Perrenot], Sieur de Granvelle, Imperial Chancellor. Lat. Ib. xvi, nos. 1037-1039. ff. 123 b, 124, 124 b.

265. The same to the Lord of Beveren, thanking him for his assistance; Edinburgh, 26 July, 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 1040 (cf. Errata, p. 981). f. 125.

266. The same to John III of Portugal, concerning the granting of letters of reprisal to the heirs of John Berton (cf. art. 226, &c.) Edinburgh, 26 July, 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 1041. f. 125 b.

267. The same to the Governor, &c., 'Birrone' [? Bergen, in Norway], on behalf of David Lessellis, a Scot, detained there; Edinburgh, 28 July, 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 1046. f. 126.

268. The same to Henry VIII, as to the credence committed to Thomas Bellenden, &c.; Falkland, 21 Aug. ao 28 [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 1105; Hamilton Papers, i, no. 82 ; orig. in Add. MS. 32646, f. 215. f. 126 b.

269. The same to the same, on the sending of James's Councillors to England; Falkland, 2 Sept. a^o 28 [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 1144; Hamilton Papers. i, no. 84; orig. in Add. MS. 32646, f. 219. f. 127.

270. The same to the 'machinarius' of Francis I and others, commending Christopher Grandmascaw, his director of machines, going to France; Falkland, 2 Sept. 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 1145. f. 127 b.

271. The same to Christian III of Denmark, in favour of John Wolf, a Danish subject, unjustly deprived of his hereditary lands; Falkland, 5 Sept. 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 1152. f. 127 b.

272. The same to Henry VIII, on the case of M. Balkesky (cf. art. 255), and his detention for erasing the date of his safe-conduct Falkland, 8 Sept. a^o 28, 1541. Ib. xvi, no. 1163. f. 128.

273. The same to the same, asking for redress for Adam Dais of Leith, whose ship was destroyed 'besyd Quhitburnrok' [Whitburn, co. Durh.] in March, 1535, by the 'barroun of Hiltoun' [Sir Thomas Hilton]; n.d. Ib. xvi, no. 1164. f. 129.

274. The same to [? Robert Holgate,] Bishop [of Llandaff, as President of the Council of the North,] to the same effect; n.d. Ib. xvi, no. 1165. f. 129.

275, 276. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, asking that Robert Steward [Stewart] [Earl of Lennox, 1578,] may be appointed to the see of Caithness, void by the death of Andrew [Stewart], retaining his provostry of Dumbarton, &c.; Edinburgh , 8 Sept. 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, nos. 1166, 1167. f. 130.

277. The same to Henry VIII, sending falcons for his pastime in these 'north partis', leaving other matters to his ambassadors (cf. art. 278); Aberdeen, 11 Oct. [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 1251. f. 130 b.

278. The same to the same, commending his ambassadors William [Stewart], Bishop of Aberdeen, and others; Falkland, 8 Oct. a^o 29 [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 1240. f. 131.

279. The same to the same, concerning Border raids; Edinburgh, 22 Oct. a^o 29 [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 1279; Hamilton Papers, i, no.

94; orig. in Add. MS. 32646, f. 242. f. 131 b.

280. The same to the Card. of Carpi, thanking him for his aid in securing Melrose Abbey for his son James, and protesting against the claims of the officials of the Papal Court in the matter; Edinburgh, 6 Nov. 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, no. 1324. f. 132 b.

281. The same to Henry VIII, credence for [William Stewart], Bishop of Aberdeen, Robert [Reid], Bishop of Orkney, and Thomas Bellenden, as ambassadors; Edinburgh [5] Dec. a^o 29 [1541]. Ib. xvi, no. 1412; Hamilton Papers, i, no. 107; orig. in Add. MS. 32646, f. 281. f. 133.

282, 283. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, asking for the grant of Kilwynning Abbey to Henry Syndare, in whose favour Alexander [Hamilton] has resolved to resign it; Edinburgh, 30 Dec. 1541. Lat. Ib. xvi, nos. 1484, 1485. ff. 134,134 b.

284. The same to the Card. of Carpi, in favour of John Steuistoun, who has a case before the Rota conceming a vicarage, &c.; Edinburgh, 2 Jan. 1541 [2]. Ib. xvii, no. 5; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 135. f. 135.

285, 286. The same to (a) Con O'Neill [cr. Earl of Tyrone 1542] and (b) the chieftains of Ireland, in favour of messengers from the Pope travelling into Ireland from Scotland; Stirling, 13 Feb. 1541[2]. Lat. Ib. xvii, nos. 101, 102; pr. (b) in State Papers, v, p. 202. f. 135.

287. The same to the Card. of Carpi, asking that a provision be sent for George Marcellus to be Chancellor and Treasurer of Aberdeen and Provost of Lincluden, owing to scandals due to the illness of John Reid, now Chancellor; Edinburgh, 14 Feb. [1542 ?]. Lat. Ib. xvii, no. 104. f. 135 b.

288. The same to Henry VIII, asking restitution of goods carried off from an Aberdeen ship wrecked near Scarborough; Edinburgh, 30 Mar. a^o 29 [1542]. Ib. xvii, no. 211. f. 136.

289, 290. The same to (a) Philip [? for George], Duke of Stettin, &c., and (b) the magistrates of Tauglunen in Pomerania, on the case of Hans Knaken and Hans Steiffen, whose ship was stopped by Scotsmen three years ago; Falkland, 24 May, 1542. Lat. Ib. xvii, nos. 345, 346; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, pp. 137-139. ff. 137, 137 b.

291. The same to [ Anne de Montmorency,] Constable of France, sending him some hackneys; Edinburgh, 15 June, [1542]. Fr. Ib. xvii, no. 406. f. 138.

292. The same to the Consuls and Senate of Stralsund, on the case of Henning Musk, whose ship was taken by Frenchmen and sold in Aberdeen; Edinburgh, 8 July, 1542. Ib. xvii, no. 474; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 140. f. 138.

293. The same to Christian III of Denmark, in favour of Balthazar Daniel, a Scot married and settled at Stralsund; Edinburgh, 8 July, 1542. Lat. Ib. xvii, no. 476. f. 139.

294. The same to the Card. of Carpi, asking him to persuade George Meldrum to transfer his rights in the Chancery of Aberdeen to George Marcellus (cf. art. 287); Edinburgh, 8 July, 1542. Lat. Ib. xvii, no. 473. f. 139.

295, 296. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, in favour of John Sincler for the Deanery of Restalrig, void by the death 'pridie huius diei' of William Gibson; Edinburgh, 8 July, 1542. Lat. Ib. xvii, nos. 471, 472. ff. 139 b, 140.

297. The same to George, Duke of Stettin, on the case of Henning Musk (cf. art. 292); Edinburgh, 8 July, 1542. Lat. Ib. xvii, no. 475 ; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 143. f. 140.

298. The same to the 'generalis minister' of the Trinitarians, stating that he has appointed Walter Moncur, aged 18, to the ministry of Scotlandwelf, dioc. St. Andrews, void on death of Robert Arnot; Linlithgow, 4 Aug. 1542. Lat. Ib. xvii, no. 566. f. 140 b.

299. The same to Henry VIII, sending ambassadors to settle differences; Holyrood, 20 Aug. a^o 29 [1542]. Ib. xvii, no. 642 ; Hamilton Papers, i, no. 121; orig. in Add. MS. 32647, f. 30. f. 141. Followed (ib.) by 'Ane mynutt of ane supplicatioun for ane saufconduct to ye ambassiatours', viz. Robert [Reid], Bishop of Orkney, John [Erskinel, Lord Erskine, and others.

300. The same to [James Leirmonth], sending his answer to Henry VIII to be delivered by him, and on the English raids on the Scottish Border, &c.; Edinburgh, 20 Aug. a^o 29 [1542]. Ib. xvii, no. 643. f. 141 b.

301. [Council of Scotland to J. Leirmonth], on the same Border raids; [circ. 20 Aug. 1542]. Ib. xvii, no. 644. f. 141 b.

302. James V to Henry VIII, on the same subject; Holyrood, 25 Aug. [1542]. Ib. xvii, no. 674; State Papers, v, p. 207; orig. in Add. MS. 32647, f. 56. f. 143.

303. The same to John III of Portugal, acknowledging his letters, which give no valid reason against the letters of reprisal of which James wrote; Edinburgh, 25 Aug. 1542. Lat. Ib. xvii, no. 675; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 150. f. 143 b.

3o4. The same to Henry VIII, further on the Border raids; Edinburgh, 1 Sept. a^o 29 [1542]. Ib. xvii, no. 720 ; State Papers, v, p. 209 ; orig. in Add. MS. 32647, f. 82. f. 144 b.

305. The same to the same, that, understanding that the Scottish ambassadors are to meet with the Council at York, he has instructed John, Lord Erskine, to repair to Henry, &c.; Edinburgh, 10 Sept. a^o 29 [1542]. Ib. xvii, no. 765; S. P. v, p. 210. f. 145.

306. The same to the same, commending Lord Erskine; Edinburgh, 11 Sept. a^o 29 [1542]. Ib. xvii, no. 772. f. 145 b.

307. The same to Paul III complaining of the hostility of Henry VIII towards him on account of his refusal to desert the Holy See, &c.; Edinburgh, 9 Nov. 1542. Lat. Ib. xvii, no. 1060. f. 146.

308, 309. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, in favour of his chamberlain John Danyelstoun for the archdeaconry of Dunblane, void on the decease of John Chesholme; Edinburgh, 21 Nov. 1542,. Lat. Ib. xvii, nos. 1112, 1113. f. 146 b.

310, 311. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, in favour of John Erskin for' the deanery of Brechin, in place of Patrick Stewart, who will resign it; Edinburgh, 20 Nov. 1542. Lat. Ib. xvii, no. 1107. f. 147.

312. The same to Henry VIII, on the murder of [Thomas Treheron,] Somerset Herald, by two English fugitives, whom he has apprehended, and asking for safe-conduct for James Leirmonth and others to report the matter more fully; Edinburgh, 30 Nov. a^o 29 [1542]. Ib. xvii, no. 1151; S. P. v, p. 228. f. 147 b.

313. The Council of Scotland to the same, on the murder of Somerset Herald, and announcing the death of James V, &c.; Edinburgh, 21 Dec. 1542. Ib. xvii, no. 1227; S. P. v, p. 230, H. P. i, no. 264; orig. in Add. MS. 32648, f. 232. f. 149.

314. The same to'Lord Lyle' [John Dudley, Viscount Lisle], Warden of the Marches,. on the same subjects; Edinburgh, 23 Dec-. [1542]. Ib. xvii, no. 1231. f. 49 b. Art. 315 begins a new section of the volume.

315. [James Hamilton, Earl of Arran, Governor of Scotland,] to Henry VIII, returning the Garter, Collar, &c., of the late King of Scotland by Lyon King of Arms; Holyrood, 21 Mar., 1 Mary [1543]. Two copies. Ib. xviii, no. 307. ff. 152, 219.

316. The same, safe-conduct in favour of John Foresteer of Leith; Holyrood, 20 Apr. 1543. Two copies. Ib. xviii, no. 429; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 154. ff. 153, 219.

317. Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Card. of Carpi, in favour of Robert Keith, to be Abbot of Deir [Deer, co. Aberd.] in place of John [Innes?] about to resign; Holyrood, 3 May, 1543. Lat. Ib. xviii, no. 499; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 156. f. 153.

318. Earl of Arran to [the same], in favour of John Elphinstoun, canon of Aberdeen, to have the monastery of Moneymusk; Edinburgh, 5 May, 1543. Lat. Ib. xviii, no. 504; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 155. f. 153.

319, 320. The same to Paul III, on the state of Scotland at the death of James VI and begging his protection, &c. ; Hamilton Castle, 14 May, 1543. With a similar letter to the Card. of Carpi. Lat. Ib. xviii, nos. 542, 543; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, pp. 157, 159. ff. 153 b, 154.

321. The same to the Council, &c., of Rouen, on the conduct of Dieppe merchants who claimed the freight of English ships taken by Scots and left at Dieppe; Edinburgh, 9 July, 1543. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xviii, no. 851 ; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 162. ff. 154 b, 220.

322, 323. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, begging that James Stewart may have the monastery of S. Columba 'de Ymonia' [Inchcolm] in place of the present Abbot Richard, old and infirm; Edinburgh, 31 July, 1543. Lat. Ib. xviii, nos. 976, 977; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 163. f. 155.

324. The same to Henry VIII, for redress on the capture of a Scottish ship by men of Rye in spite of the peace lately concluded; Edinburgh, 16 Aug. [1543]. Two copies. Ib. xviii, pt. ii, no. 47. ff. 156, 221.

325. The same to Charles V, asking protection for Scottish ships trading with Lower Germany; Edinburgh, 11 Nov. 1543. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xviii, pt. ii, no. 368; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 168. f. 157.

326. The same to [Maximilian de Bourgogne,] Lord of Veere and Beveren ,to the same effect; Edinburgh, 11 Nov. 1543. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xviii, pt.ii, no. 369; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p.169. ff. 157, 222.

327, 328. The same (a) to Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, asking for aid in money against the English and that the Card. of S. Stephen [David Beaton] may be made legate; Edinburgh, 8 Dec. 1543. Lat. Ib. xviii, pt. ii, nos. 471, 472,; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, pp. 170, 172. ff. 157 b, 158.

329, 330. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, against those who were suing for the bishopric of Dunkeld without Arran's permission; Edinburgh, 10 Dec. 1543. Lat. Ib. xviii, pt. ii, nos. 477, 478; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, pp. 175, 76. f. 158 b.

331. The same to the Imperial Council at the Hague, complaining of the seizure of a Scottish vessel by two armed ships of the Lord of Meemblic [Medemblik, Holland]; Edinburgh, 16 Dec. 1543. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xviii, pt. ii, no. 500; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 177. f. 59.

332. The same, safe-conduct for Hans Andersoun and John Thomeson, traders: Edinburgh 20 Dec. 1543. Lat. Two copies. Ib. xviii, pt. ii, no. 506 ; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 178. ff. 159, 223.

333. [The same] to Paul III, in favour of Thomas Hugonis', to whom John Donald has transferred the priory of Blantyre; Edinburgh, 18 Dec. 1543. Lat. Ib. xviii, pt. ii, no. 503. f. 159 b.

334. 'Ansuere maid be my lord governour of Scotland vnto Hary Raa [Ray], officiar of armes of ye king of Ingland' [sc. Berwick Poursuivant], concerning the re-entrance of certain prisoners whom The King of England had released 'vponn ostageis', &c.; (after 20 Dec. 1543]. Ib. xviii, pt. ii, no. 505; H.P. ii, no. 141 ; orig. in 335. Earl of Arran to 'Ross' Herald, instructions on his mission to England; Edinburgh, 21 Dec. '1563' (for 1543). Ib. xviii, pt. ii, no. 513; S. P. v, p. 352, f. 160.

336. The same to Henry VIII, asking for a safe-conduct for [Robert Reid,] Bishop of Orkney, Sir John Campbell of Cawdor, and other ambassadors; Edinburgh, 22 Dec. '1563' (for 1543). Ib. xviii, pt. ii, no. 512; S. P. v, p. 353; H. P. ii, no. 148 (I); orig. in Add. MS. 32653, f. 227. f. 160.

337. The same to Paul III, asking that Isabella, Prioress of North Berwick, may resign in favour of Margaret Home, a nun there; Edinburgh, 20 Jan. 1543 [4]. Lat. Ib, xix, no. 49; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 180. f. 160 b.

338. The same to the Card. of Carpi, sending documents on the above subject; same date. Lat. Ib. xix, no. 50; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 179. f. 160 b.

339. The same to Henry VIII, desiring a safe-conduct for [Robert Reid, Bishop of Orkney], 'Lord Santt Johnis' [Sir Walter Lindsay, Preceptor of St. John's, Torpichen], Sir John Campbell of 'Caldor' [Cawder], and Sir Adam Otterburn, his ambassadors; Edinburgh, 19 Jan. 1563 (for 154 3/4). Ib. xix, no. 44; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 181; H.P. ii, no. 152; orig. in Add. MS. 32653, f. 234. f. 160.

340. The same to Charles [Brandon], Duke of Suffolk, asking him to protect the bearer of his letters to the King; 19 Jan. 1563 (for 1543/4). Ib. xix, no. 45; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 183; H. P. ii, no.

151; orig. in Add. MS. 32653, f. 233. f. 161.

341, 342. Mary, Queen of Scots, to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, in favour of John [Hamilton] (brother of the Earl of Arran), Abbot of Paisley, to be Bishop of Dunkeld vice George [Crichton], and requesting that Robert Creichtoun's claims to the same may be disregarded; Edinburgh, 24 Jan. 1543[4]. In the margin of both letters is written 'datum Sterlingi et tutoris nostri manu signatum'. Lat. Ib. xix, nos. 56, 57; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, pp. 183, 185. ff. 161, 161 b.

343. The same, safe-conduct for Patrick Loch, in command of an armed ship against the English; Stirling, 31 Jan. 1543[4]. Lat. Ib. xix, no. 77; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 187. f. 162.

344. The same to Paul III, commending Marco Grimani, Patriarch of Aquileia, who has been Legate in Scotland for five months and now returns to Rome with letters from herself and the Earl of Arran; Edinburgh, 29 Feb. 1543[4]. Followed by the 'mandata' of the Earl to the Patriarch. Lat. Ib. xix, no. 138; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, pp. 188, 190. ff. 162, 162 b.

345. Earl of Arran to Paul III, on the appointment of [David Beaton,] Card. of St. Andrews, as Legate in Scotland; Stirling, 30 Mar, 1544. Lat. Ib. xix, no. 266; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 194. f. 163.

346. Mary, Queen of Scots, to Charles V, commending Sir Walter Lindesay, Preceptor of Torpichen, charged to return to him the insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece conferred on her late father James V; Stirling, 30 Apr. 1544. Lat. Ib. xix, no. 434; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 199 (with substitution of the name of Sir David Lindsay, Lyon King of Arms). f. 163 b.

347. The same to the Card. of Carpi, in favour of John Campbell, whom Duncan, Prior of Ardquhattane [Ardchattan], 'senio iam confectus', has chosen for his successor; Edinburgh, 18 Apr. 1543. Lat. Ib. xix, no. 358 ; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 198 (where the year is given as 1544). f. 164.

348. The same to Paul III, asking that William Jhonston, a layman, who ten years ago embraced the new doctrines, may be received back into the Faith; Edinburgh, 18 Apr. 1543. Lat. Ib. xix, no. 357 ; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 200 (where the year is given as 1544). f. 164 b.

349. The same to Christian III of Denmark, asking credence for John Hay with letters; Edinburgh, 30 Apr. 1544. Followed by Hay's instructions. Lat. Ib. xix, no. 437; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, pp. 201, 203. ff. 164 b, 165.

350. The same to Mary, Queen of Hungary [Governess of the Netherlands], by Sir Walter Lyndsay, who is on his way to the Emperor (cf. art. 346), asking for the restoration of some Scottish ships detained in her ports; Stirling, 30 Apr. 1544. Lat. Ib. xix, no. 435. f. 167.

351. The same to the Lord of [Beveren and] Veere on the same subject ; same date. Lat. Ib. xix, no. 436. f. 168.

352. The same to Henry VIII, that the authority of the Earl of Arran as her Tutor and Governor is suspended and transferred to her mother [Mary of Guise] and others, and asking safe-conduct for her ambassadors; Henry [Stewart], Lord Methven, William [Ruthven], Lord Ruthven, and others, to treat for peace ; Stirling, 21 June, ao 2 [1544]. Ib. xix, no. 750; Ham. Pap. ii, no. 415; another copy in Add. MS. 32655, f. 53. f. 168 b.

353. Mary of Guise, Queen Dowager of Scotland, to the same, asking that she may delay the answer to his letter till the Parliament meets at Edinburgh on 31 July, and begging a 20-days' truce; Stirling, 19 July, [1544]. Ib. xix, no. 939. f. 169.

354, 355. Earl of Arran to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, asking that his brother John, Abbot of Paisley, may hold the see of Dunkeld free from claims of the provost of St. Giles [Edinburgh] and of Robert Vauchop, retaining at the same time the monastery of Paisley; Edinburgh, 12 Oct. 1544. Lat. Ib. xix, pt. ii, nos. 428, 429. ff. 169 b, 170.

356, 357. Mary, Queen of Scots, to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, to the same effect ; same date. Lat. Ib. xix,pt. ii, no. 430. ff. 170 b, 171.

358. The same to Paul III, asking that Paisley Abbey may be given to James [Hamilton], brother to John, the present Abbot, now resigning, reserving to the latter the fruits for life, &c.; Edinburgh, 8 June, 1544. Lat. Ib. xix, pt. i, no. 645. f. 171 b.

359, 360. The same to (a) the same and (b) the Card. of Carpi, asking that Roderic Maccian, Archdeacon, may succeed Farquard [Maclaughlan], 'senio admodum confectus', as Bishop of the Isles or of Sodor and Commendatory of the Abbey of lona ; Stirling, 19, 20 Nov. 1544. Ib. xix, pt. ii, nos. 640, 645; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, pp. 219, 221. f. 171 b.

361. The same to the Card. of Carpi, to the same effect as art. 358; Edinburgh, 8 June, 1544. Ib. xix, pt. i, no. 646; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 212. f. 172.

362, 363. The same to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, asking that Robert, Bishop of Caithness, brother of [Matthew Stewart,] Earl of Lennox, both of whom favour the English, may be summoned to Rome and his bishopric conferred on Alexander Gordoun, brother to [George,] Earl of Huntley; Edinburgh, 12 Dec. 1544. Lat. Ib. xix, pt. ii, nos. 737, 738; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, pp. 222, 223. ff. 172 b, 173.

364, 365. The same to the same, on the delay in appointing John, Abbot of Paisley, to the see of Dunkeld; Stirling, 5 Dec. 1544. Lat. Ib. xix, pt. ii, nos. 710, 711; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, pp. 225, 227. f. 173 b.

366. The same to the Senate, &c., of Hamburg, asking justice for James Mowat, a Scottish merchant; Edinburgh, 'ad sextum nonas Decembris' (sic), 1544. Lat. Ib. xix, pt. ii, no. 712; Epp reg. Scot. ii, p. 228. f. 174.

367, 368. The same to Charles V, (a) explaining the delay in returning her late father's insignia of the Golden Fleece; Edinburgh, 29 Nov. 1544. Lat. Ib. xix, pt. ii, no. 679 ; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 229 (with date 19 Nov.). f. 174 b ;-(b) asking for a renewal of the amity and league made with her late father, for which purpose she sends David Paniter, her Chief Secretary; Edinburgh, 19 Nov. 1544. Ib. xix, pt. ii, no. 637 ; Epp. reg. Scot. ii. p. 231. f. 174 b.

369. The same to the Queen of Hungary, on the same sub.ject; same date. Lat. Ib. xix, pt. ii, no. 639; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 233. f. 175.

370. Earl of Arran to Paul III, that the administration of Scotland which some wished to be divided had been confirmed to him; Edinburgh, 19 Nov. 1544. Lat. Ib. xix, pt. ii, no. 641; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 234. f. 175 b.

371. Letters of marque, signed by Arran, for Nicholas Hay against the English; Edinburgh, 30 Dec. 1544. Lat. Ib. xix, pt. ii, no. 793. f. 176.

372, 373. Mary, Queen of Scots, to (a) Paul III and (b) the Card. of Carpi, asking that the monastery of Deer, dioc. Aberdeen, may be conferred on Robert Keith for life, as through carelessness it has been granted for one year only; Stirling, 12 Feb. 1544 [5]. Lat. Ib. xx, nos. 185, 186; the latter in Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 235. ff. 176, 176 b.

374. The same to David [Beaton], Card. Archbishop of St. Andrews, Legate, asking that the priory of Arquhattan [Ardchattan], dioc. Orkney, void by the death of Prior Duncan, may be conferred on John Campbell; Stirling, 5 Feb. 1514 (sic, for 154 4/5). Ib. xx, no. 149; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 239. f.176 b.

375. Earl of Arran to the Card. of Carpi, asserting the rights of the Scottish kings, &c., as to appointments to benefices, &c., and complaining of the delay in his brother's case (cf. art. 341, &c.); Edinburgh, 11 Feb. 1544 [5]. Lat. Ib. xx, no. 179; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 236. f. 176 b.

376. Mary, Queen of Scots, to [Gustavus I] of Sweden, asking for the restoration of certain Scots imprisoned in Sweden ; Stirling (signed by Arran at Edinburgh), 13 Feb. 1544 [5]. Lat. Ib. xx, no. 200; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 238. f. 177.

377. Earl of Arran to Christian III of Denmark, promising satisfaction for outrages by Scots at Treschiort on ships of Emden so soon as he shall leam their names; Edinburgh, 25 Mar. 1545. Lat. Ib. xx, no. 429; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 240. f. 177 b.

378. The same to Anne [dau. of John, Count of] Oldenburg and Delmenhorst, widow of [Enno II, Count] of East Friesland, upon the same subject; Edinburgh, 29 Mar. 1545. Lat. Ib.xx, no.446; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 242. f. 178.

379. Mary to Card. Beaton, Legate, asking that the deanery of Brechin may be conferred on James Nasmyt vice Patrick Stewart, deceased; Stirling (and Edinburgh), 13 Apr. 1545. Lat. no. 516; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 244. f. 178 b.

380, 381. The same to Paul III (a) respecting pensions revenues of Deir monastery and especially one to Michael dryth; Stirling (and Edinburgh), 23 Mar. 1544[5]. Lat. no. 413; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 245. f. 178 b;-(b) asking confirm the resignation of Robert [Carncros], Bishop of Ross and Commendatory of Fearn monastery, of the latter preferment to James Camcors, of Glasgow, clerk; Stirling (and Edinburgh), 1 Apr. 1545. Lat. Ib. xx, no. 472; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 246. f. 179.

382. The same to Charles V, on the mission of David Paniter to renew friendly relations; Stirling (and Edinburgh), 29 Apr. 1545. Lat. Ib. xx, no. 611; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 247. f. 179.

383. The same to the Queen of Hungary, on the same subject ; Stirling (and Edinburgh), 30 Apr. 1545. Lat. Ib. xx, no. 616; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 248. f. 179 b.

384. The same to Paul III, announcing the death of William [Stewart], Bishop of Aberdeen, and asking that no appointment be made before she nominates thereto; Stirling (and Edinburgh), 28 Apr. 1545. Lat. Ib. xx, no. 600; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 250. f. 180.

385. The same to the Card. of Carpi, on the Same subject, and asking him to assist James Hamilton, natural brother of her tutor [Arran] to obtain the deanery of Brechin; same date. Lat. Ib. xx, no. 601; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 251. f. 180.

386. The same to Card. Beaton,asking that John Jhonstoun may succeed to the monastery of Salsut [Saulseat, nr. Stanraer] vice James, retired; Stirling (and Edinburgh), 30 Apr. 1545. Lat. Ib. xx, no. 615 ; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 252. f. 180 b.

387. The same to the magistrates-of Lubeck, Hamburg, &c., concerning Borchart Cloith, citizen of Lubeck, late resident in Scotland, who had absconded; Stirling (and Edinburgh), 1 May, 1545. Lat. Ib. xx, no. 636; Epp. reg. Scot. ii, p. 253. f. 180 b.

388. The same to Henry VIII, asking for a safe-conduct for Robert [Reid], Bishop of Orkney, Henry [Stewart], Lord Methven, and other ambassadors; Stirling, 27 May, 1545. Ib. xx, no. 819. f. 181.

Art. 389 begins a new section of the volume.

389. Patent of nobility from James V to Anthony Niket, 'auri argenti et alliorum metallorum regni nostri mincrarum rectori', with the arms azure, a lion's head above two unicorns' horns in saltire or; [? circ. 1528]. Lat. f. 187.

390. Instrument of James Symsone, M.A., rector of Kirkforthre [Kirkfother, co. Fife], official of St. Andrews, declaring the replies of the French king to the suggested alliance and marriage with Scotland (cf. art. 7); [Sept. 1528]. Lat. f. 187 b.

391. [Regency of Denmark to James VI, offering to confirm the old treaty between the two countries; Copenhagen, 1 May, 1533. Imperf and scored through. Lat. Letters and Papers, Hen. VIII, vi, no. 427. f. 190.

392. James V to Odulph 'Verarum domino' [O. de Bourgogne, Lord of Beveren and Veere], thanking him for the offer of a wife of his family; [circ. Feb. 1533]. Ib. vi, no. 192. f. 190.

393. Commision from James V to John [Stewart], Duke of Albany, to contract a marriage between the former and Mary, daughter of Charles, Duc de Vendôme; Stirling, 29 July, 1535. Lat. Ib. viii, no. 1135. f. 190 b.

394. Letters of marque and reprisal for Robert Fogo and other Scots against the Hollanders and Frieslanders for injuries received in 1530; Stirling, 12 Apr. 1539. Lat. Ib. xiv, no. 753. f. 199.

395. James V to Charles V, asking for an inquiry into the case of Thomas Udert, whose ship was seized at Dunkirk; Edinburgh, 2 Mar. 1539[40]. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 287. f. 201.

396. The same to the magistrates of Bremen, concerning injuries by men of Holland, &c., in fishing among the Orkneys, &c.; Edinburgh, 8 Aug. 1540. Lat. Ib. xv, no. 962,. f. 201 b.

397. Representations by Godscalcus Erycus, Imperial ambassador, to James V, on the latter's proposed marriage and other State matters; [Oct. 1534]. For James's reply (f. 213), 31 Oct. 1534, cf. art. 39. Lat. f. 207.

398. Charles V to James V, accrediting the above ambassador; Toledo, 24 Apr. 1534. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 437. f. 212.

399. James V to Francis I, concerning his projected marriage with the latter's eldest daughter Magdalen, and asking credence for his ambassadors, [David Beaton,] Abbot of Arbroath, and Sir Thomas Erskine of Brechin; Falkland, 19 Feb. 1533[4]. Lat. Ib. vii, no. 206. f. 214b.

400-402. The same to (a) the Cardinal of Sens, (b) the Grand Admiral of France, and (c) [Breton] de Villandry, Secretary to Francis I, asking credence for the same ambassadors; Falkland, [Feb. 1534]. Lat. Ib. vii, nos. 207-209. f. 215.

403. The same to Francis I, in favour of [John Stewart,] Duke of Albany; Falkland, 19 Feb. 1539 (sic, ? for 1533[4]). f. 215 b.

404. Notification by the Provost and Baillies of Edinburgh that Cristina Dowglas, relict of William Aikman, burgess of Edinburgh, and Andrew Hendersoun, her present husband, have appointed Capt. Ninian Cokburne their attorney to receive 2468 pounds French due on a bond to W. Aikman; n.d. Lat. f. 224.

405. Henry [Stewart, Lord Damley,] and Mary, 'rex et regina Scotorum', to governors of ports, &c., in favour of Henry Nisbet and Thomas Aikinhede, merchants, of Edinburgh; Edinburgh, -, 1565. Lat. f. 224 b.

406. Mary, Queen of Scots, to Queen Elizabeth, desiring a safeconduct for William Cheisholme travelling to France; St. Johnston, 28 June, 1565. f. 224 b.

407. [The same to Frederic II of Denmark ?], on his complaint, addressed from 'Copmanhavin' [? Copenhagen], 25 April, against Michael Flischyng for fitting out a hostile ship at Leith, &c.; n.d. f. 225.

408. Warrant for grant of the two chapels of S. Fillane, the one within, and the other beside, Doune Castle in Menteith, to Robert Cousland, burgess of Stirling, and Agnes Balfour his wife; 1566. f. 225 b.

409. Henry and Mary, 'King and Quene of Scottis', letters of protection to Duncan McGregor of Rora against Colin Campbell of Glenorquhy and others; a^o 25 [1566-1567]. f. 226 410. Confirmation by the same to William Maitland of Lethington, their Secretary, of two grants of fee-farms from Elizabeth, late Prioress, and Issobell, present Prioress, of Haddington Abbey; [1566-1567]. f. 226 b.

411. Notification by the Provosts, &c., of Scottish Boroughs, &c., of the intended transfer of the Scottish staple from Campheir [Veere] to Middelburg, both in Walcheren; circ. 1566. f. 228.

412. Deed in favour of John [? Stewart], Commendatory of Coldingham Priory, limiting his payment of a third due to the crown to a third of the amount payable on a lease of the benefit of the Priory made during its possession by Lord Francis Stewart to John Spens of Condy; 1567. f. 228.

413. Proclamation of Henry and Mary, encouraging the loyalty of their subjects against the rebels [under James Stewart, Earl of Murray]; St. Andrews, 10 Sept. 1565. f. 229.

414. Memorandum of the submission offered to the King and Queen of Scotland by [James Hamilton, Earl of Arran,] Duke [of Châtelherault]; [Nov. 1565]. f. 230.

415. Ordinances respecting the thirds of benefices, 'maid be the quene's maies[tie] and secreit counsale for the better furnessing of hir ma[jestie's house]', assigning the same to Alexander Durehame, argentare', &c.; [1566], 3 Mar. 1566[7]. ff. 230 b, 231.

416. Commission of Queen Mary, appointing James [Stewart], Earl of Murray, to be 'Lieutenant-General' of Scotland; Edinburgh, 3 Oct. [? 1564, cf. Cal. of Scottish Papers, ii, no. 108]. f. 231 b.

417. Proclamation of Queen Mary against the murderers of her husband Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley; Edinburgh, 16 June, 1567. Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, i, p. 521. f. 233 b.

418. Safe-conduct from Henry and Mary for 'Mr Thomwith' [John Tamworth, al. Tomworth, cf. Cal. of Scott, Papers, ii, no. 235, &c.], returning to Queen Elizabeth (cf. art. 451) ; Holyrood, 18 Aug. 1565. f. 234 b.

419. Safe-conduct from Queen Mary for ambassadors from Queen Elizabeth; Edinburgh, n.d. f. 235.

420. Licence from Henry and Mary to Cornelius de Vos, Anthony Hickman or Heckman, and John Athillay, to make, sell, and transport salt in Scotland, dating from 1 July, 1566; n.d. f. 235 b.

421. Acquittal by James [Hepburn], Earl of Bothwell, as Lieut.- Gen. of the Marches, of George Carruthers, 'Jun., of Holmendis, from the charges of treason made by George Graham, son of Rich. Graham of Netherby; Edinburgh, 14 June, 1566. f. 236 b.

422. Speech of [William Maitland of Lethington] to the Scottish Parliament; [15 Dec. 1567]. C. Sc. P. ii, no. 634. f. 238.

423. James VI to the Senate, &c., of Bordeaux, asking redress for Andrew Mar and Robert Chalmer, merchants of Aberdeen, who were seized, &c., at the mouth of the Garonne; Perth, 24 July, 1569. Followed (f. 239) by the opening words of a similar letter 'D. Monslucio' [? Blaise de Lasseren, Seigneur de Montluc], Governor of Aquitaine. f. 238 b.

424. [James VI] to -, on behalf of Andrew Keith, in military service abroad, asking that he may have leave to return in order to receive an inheritance; n. d. f. 239 b.

425. The same to the magistrates of Hamburg on the transportation of metal from Scotland to foreign ports and other matters Glasgow, 20 Mar. 1568[9]. f. 239 b.

426. Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Provost, &c., of Aberdeen, ordering that her proclamation be read at the market cross conceming the late seditious behaviour of craftsmen, &c., who have 'arrogantlie attemptit in this instant moneth of May to elect amangis thame selfis Robene Hude and litle Johne', &c. ; n. d. f. 240b.

427. [The Lords of Scotland] to [Queen Elizabeth?],acknowledging her letters of 30 June (C. Sc. P. ii, no. 539) by her ambassador Sir N. Throckmorton], from whom they had also heard 'the thingis committit to his credite frameyour maiestie' ; 29 Aug. 1567. f. 241.

428. Mary, Queen of Scots, to Capt. Anstruther, continuing him her brother, the Earl of Murray; n. d. f. 241.

429. Safe-conduct for a merchant, unnamed; n. d. Lat. f. 241.

430. Safe-conduct from James VI for William Murray of Tullibardine and William Kirkcaldy of Grange, commissioned to take James, Earl of Bothwell, and other instigators of the murder of Darnley; Stirling, 11 Aug. 1567. See Reg. of Privy Council of Scotland, i, p. 545. f. 241 b.

431. James, Earl of Murray, Regent of Scotland, to Eric Rosincrans, Viceroy of Norway, asking that a fine imposed on a Norwegian priest for the murder of Thomas Pertusius should go to the latter's sister and heir Catherine; n.d. [1567-9]. Lat. f. 241 b.

432. Henry and Mary to Pius V, recommending Alexander Campbell, clerk, of St. Andrews diocese, to be Bishop of Brechin on the death of John Sinclair; Edinburgh, 21 July, 1566. Lat. C. Sc.P. ii, no. 414. f. 242.

433. Instructions from Mary, Queen of Scots, to [William Chisholm,] Bishop of Dunblane, ambassador to the French court, in defence of her marriage with Bothwell; Edinburgh, - May, 1567. Printed, Keith, Affairs of Church and State in Scotland, ed. 1844-50, ii, p. 592; Labanoff, Lettres de Marie Stuart, 1844, ii, p. 31. Two copies, the second imperf. at beg. and end. ff. 242 b, 266.

Art. 434 begins a new section of the volume.

434. Frederic II of Denmark to Mary, Queen of Scots, protesting against her giving help to the King of Sweden; Copenhagen, 5 Mar. 1564. Lat. Two copies. ff. 247, 259.

435. Commission from Mary to William Maitland of Lethington, her Secretary, sent to Queen Elizabeth 'de re omnium maxima, id est, de matrimonio ' (sc. her proposed marriage with Lord Darnley) ; Stirling, - Mar. 1564[5]. Lat. Two copies. Printed, Keith, iii, p. 220. ff. 247, 259.

436. Similar commission to the same, concerning Mary's right to the succession in England; [circ. 1565]. Lat. Two copies. ff. 247 b, 259 b.

437. Mary to Frederic II of Denmark, excusing herself for not sending sailors to help him in his war; Stirling, - Apr. [1565?]. Lat. Two copies. ff. 247 b, 260.

438. The same to the same, in favour of William Rissens, going to Denmark to claim the goods of William Paterson, settled there, and now dead; n.d. Lat. Two copies. ff. 248, 260.

439. The same to Margaret, Duchess of Parma, Governess of the Netherlands, asking for justice for Thomas Reidpeth and Edward Home, merchants of Edinburgh, taken by pirates and wrongfully imprisoned ; Stirling, - Apr. 1565. Lat. Two copies. ff. 248, 260.

440. The same, a safe-conduct for John Gordon setting out 'ad ingenii cultum capiendum '; Stirling, -Apr. [1565?]. Lat. Two copies. ff. 249, 261.

441, 442,. The same to (a) Eric XIV of Sweden and (b) Frederic II of Denmark, in favour of William Birny and James Lory, Edinburgh merchants; Stirling, 7 May, 1565. Lat. ff. 249, 249 b, f. 261 b (a duplicate).

443. The same to -, concerning administration of the goods of Robert Litle and Nicholas Litle; n.d. Lat. f. 249 b.

444. The same to [? Frederic II of Denmark], in favour of James Colen, going to Denmark to assist in raising troops; Stirling, - May, 1565. Lat. f. 250.

445. The same 'prefecto Berroni' [the Captain of Bergen ?], in favour of Gilbert Gray, a stonecutter of Edinburgh, settled in Norway; Stirling, 7 May, 1565. Lat. f. 250.

446. Elizabeth to Mary, asking redress for certain of her subjects of Carmarthen and Haverfordwest, plundered by Andro White, 'a a pyrate'; Westminster, 27 Feb. 1564[5]. C. St. P., Foreign, 1564-1565, p. 305. f. 250 b.

447. The same to the same, a similar request for certain merchants of West Chester; Westminster, 30 Mar. 1565. f. 251.

448. Mary, Queen of Scots, a safe-conduct for James Matyeson, going to Denmark; n.d. Lat. f. 251 b.

449. The same to Elizabeth, accrediting her ambassador John Hay; St. Johnston, 14 June, 1565. C. Sc. P. ii, no. 198; printed, Keith, ii, p. 292, Labanoff, i, p. 271. f. 251 b.

450. The same, instructions to John Hay relating to her proposed marriage with the Earl of Ross (sc. Darnley) ; 14 June, 1565. Printed, Keith, ii, p. 293, Labanoff, i, p. 267. f. 251 b.

451. Message given in writing by John Thomworth [Tamworth] from Elizabeth in reply to Hay's representations; [Aug. 1565] Printed, Keith, iii, p. 223 (cf. ii, p. 355). f. 253.

452. 'Anseris for ye part of ye quenis maiestie to ye propositoun maid be Maister Thomwt vpoun ye behalf of ye quene of Ingland'; [Aug. 1565]. Printed, Keith , iii, p. 228. f. 255.

453. 'Offers to be proponit to the Q. of England vpoun the behalf of the king and quenis Maiesteis.' Printed, Keith, iii, p. 232. f. 257.

454. Mary to Frederic 11 of Denmark, desiring a safe-conduct for Ninian Boyd of Leith, travelling to Dantzig ; n. d. Imperf. Lat. f. 258.

Art. 455 begins a new section of the volume. The subsequent divisions are uncertain.

455. 'The discourse of the laird of Lethingtouns negociatioun with the Quene of Ingland', the chief subjects discussed at Several audiences being the ratification of the treaty [of Edinburgh ?] and Mary's claim to be recognized as Elizabeth's successor in case she left no issue; [? Sept. 1561]. Two copies, the first imperf. at the end, the other imperf. at the beginning. ff. 263, 270.

456. The Lords of the Congregation of Scotland to Mary of Guise, Queen-Regent of Scotland, protesting against her fortifying Leith; Hamilton, 19 Sept. 1559. C. St. P., Foreign, 1558-1559, no. 1342 printed, Keith, i, p. 229, and elsewhere. f. 271 b.

457. The same to the same, on the same subject; Edinburgh, 19 Oct. 1559. C. St. P., Foreign, 1559-1560, no. 94. f. 272.

458. 'Articles to [Robert Foreman, ] Lioun Kyng of Arms, to be declarit in our [the Oueen Regent's] name to the lordis of ye congregatione'; [21 Oct. 1559]. Ib. no. 109. f. 272 b.

459. The Lords of the Congregation to the Queen Regent, in reply to the above, and suspending her commission; Edinburgh, 24 Oct. 1559. Ib. no. 120 (with date 23 Oct.). f. 273.

460. The same to the same, that they have obtained the assistance of Queen Elizabeth to expel the French from Scotland, &c. Dalkeith, 'ferde' [4]Apr.1560. Ib. no. 937. f. 273 b.

461. Instructions from Mary, Queen of Scots, to W. Maitland of Lethington, going to Queen Elizabeth to arrange a meeting of the two queens, &c.; [May, 1562]. Printed, from a mutilated copy, Keith, ii, p. 142. ff. 274, 274 b.

462. Mary, Queen of Scots, to Lord Robert Dudley] , thanking him for his message of goodwill; Edinburgh, 30 July, 1562. f. 276.

463. Elizabeth to Mary, accrediting Sir Henry Sidney sent with her reply to W. Maitland's embassy (cf. art. 462); Greinwiche, 15 July a^o 4 [1562]. Printed, Keith, ii, p. 147. f. 276.

464. Mary to Elizabeth, on the same subject; Holyrood House, -July, a^o 20 [1562]. Printed, from a mutilated copy, Keith, ii, p. 152. f. 276 b.

465. The Lords of Scotland to the Duke of Norfolk], on the proposed demolition of Dunbar; Edinburgh, 9 Aug. 1560. f. 276 b.

466, 467. The same to (a) Elizabeth and (b) the Council of England, accrediting James [Douglas], Earl of Morton, Alexander [Cunningham], Earl of Glencairn, and [William Maitland], Laird of [Lethington, as ambassadors; Edinburgh, 30 Aug. 1560. f. 277.

468. Commission from the Estates of Scotland to the same ambassadors. Lat. Imperf. at end. f. 277.

469. ' Band' taken by the Earls, Lords, Barons, &c., of Scotland in defence of Queen Mary, in accordance with the proclamation of the Earl of Argyll (see next art.); 'at ye kirk of ye Largis', 28 July, 1568. f. 278.

470. Proclamation of Archibald [Campbell], Earl of summoning all 'betwix sixtie and sixten' to muster in the defence by 10 Aug.; 'at ye Largis', 28 July, 1568. C. Sc. P. ii, no. 741. f. 278.

471. Mary to Elizabeth, on the mission of M. de Montmorin from the French king to the writer, and that of Henry Middlemore from Elizabeth, &c.; Carlisle, 21 June, 1568. Fr. Labanoff, ii, p. 108, from orig. at Hatfield. f. 279.

472. The same to the same; [June, 1568]. Fr. Ib. p. 102, from orig. at Hatfield. f. 279 b.

473. The same to [John Hamilton], Archbishop of St. Andrews, on the return of [John] Beaton, whom she had sent to the King of France asking for aid; Bowton [Bolton], 21 Sept. 1568. Fr. f. 280.

474. 'Instructions send be ye Quene to ye bischop of St. Androiss'; 21 July, 1568. f. 280.

475. Mary to [James Hamilton,] Duke of Châtelherault, summoning him to a Council at Edinburgh in spite of the 'dolour' of his arm (cf. C. Sc. P. i, p. 639); Edinburgh, 17 July, 1562. f. 280 b.

476. 'Articles et instructions pour estre vsez par [James Beaton] Monsr l'archeueque de Glasg[ow] enuers la mate du Roy Treschrestien [Charles IX] et son treshonorable conseil de France pour obtenir promptement support pour la Royne notre soueraine Dame' [1568]. f. 281.

477. Elizabeth to Mary, referring to 'Georg Duglass' and to the writer's instructions sent by [Sir Francis] Knollys and Lord Scrope; [July, 1568]. Apparently in answer to Mary's letter of 26 June (Labanoff, ii, p. 122). f. 281.

478. 'The complaint given in be the Quenis commissioners of Scotland' to the English Commissioners concerning the treatment of Mary; [8 Oct. 1568]. C. Sc. P. ii, no. 899 (6); Add. MS. 33531, f. 44 b, and Cotton MS. Calig. C. i, f. 259. f. 281 b.

479. The Scottish Commissioners-to the English Commissioners on the same subject; [9 Dec. 1568]. Imperfect. C. Sc. P. ii, p. 909 ; orig. in Calig. C. 1, f. 261. b, endorsed by Cecil 'the second protestation'. f. 282.

480. Earl of Murray, Regent of Scotland, to [John Maxwell,] Earl of Herries, on the nomination of the Laird of Drumlanrig [Sir William Douglas] to succeed him as Warden of the East Marches ; Edinburgh, ii Sept. 1568. Imperf. at the beg. C. Sc. P. ii, p. 809. f. 282 b.

481. 'Copie of ye act and warrand of ye transport of ye Q. maties maist noble persoun of Hammylton to Dumbarton, xii May, 1568' (the day before the battle of Langside). Beg. 'Apud Hammilton, xii May, a^o 1568-[on] quhilk dayit is thocht expedient be ye lordes of our souerain Ladys counsaill'. The original was signed by the Queen. f. 282 b.

482. [Pierre] Raulet, French Secretary to Mary, to 'Mone de Fleming' [John, Lord Lord Flemyng], on the Queen's escape from Lochleven; Paris, 15 May , 1568. Fr. f. 283 b.

483. Declaration by 'Monsieur de Poigny [Jean d'Angennes, Seigneur de Poigny] aux Nobles d'Ecosse, of his special mission from Charles IX at the request of Queen Elizabeth to assist in the pacification of Scotland; London, 31 July, 1570. Fr. 'Dravin out of a chiffre'. f. 283 b.

484. Mary to [Annabella Erskine, wife of John, 6th Earl of] Mar, 'Gouvernante' to James VI, sending for her son 'ane ABC and example how to form his lettres', &c., together with a letter for him Tutbury, 22 Jan. 1569[70]. C. Sc. P. iii, no. 90. f. 284.

485. The same to her son 'James Charles, Prince of Scotland', enclosed in the above letter to Lady Mar. Ib. no. 89. f. 284 b.

486. The same to Lady Mar, stating that she had sent some hackneys, clothes, &c., for her son, but they had been stopped, and upbraiding her and the Earl for ingratitude; Tutbury, II Mar. 1569[70]. Fr. Ib. no, 145. f. 284 b.

487. The same to the same, reproaching her and Lord Mar for their conduct to her in regard to her son, reminding her that she is still Queen and is so regarded by all Christendom; Chatsworth, [June, 1570]. Ib. iii, no. 328. f. 285.

488. The same to the same, concerning the young Prince James; Bo[l]ton, 18 Jan. [1569]. Fr. f. 286.

489. The same to Elizabeth, asking for her liberty, &c.; Coventry, 17 Dec. 1569. Fr. At the head, 'Lettre . . . extraicte d'un livre imprimé (l'histoire de notre temps et recueil de choses memorables)'. Ib. iii, no. 45. f. 287.

490. Charles IX of France to the Duke of Châtelherault, on the state of Scotland, his protest to Elizabeth through Walsingham on her treatment of Mary, &c.; Paris, 26 Sept. 1570. Fr. Ib. iii, no. 487. f. 288 b.

491. [John Leslie,] Bishop of Ross, to [Robert,] Lord Boyd, concerning the terms on which the English will restore Mary to Scotland; 1 Oct. 1570. Fr. Ib. iii, no. 499. f. 288 b.

492. [Edmun d Grindal,] Bishop of London, to the Earl of Murray, pointing out objections to allowing the Scottish bishops deprived for not renouncin the Pope to retain their lands and possessions, &c.; 17 Jan. 1561. Extract. f. 288 b.

493. [John Leslie,] Bishop of Ross, to [John Hamilton,] 'Bishop' (sc. Archbishop) of St. Andrews, on the proceedings of the conference at York concerning Mary's affairs; York, 15 Oct. [1568]. f. 289.

494. The same to the same, on the Queen's affairs; 'Balvany and endit at Huntley', 6 Aug. 1568. f. 289.

495. Lord Herries to the Earl of Argyll, on the proceedings of the English Council respecting Mary; Dumfries, 31 July, 1568. For a similar letter to Lord Huntly see Add. MS. 33531, f. 39, and C. Sc. P. ii, no. 750. f. 289 b.

496. Queen Catherine de Médicis to her daughter-in-law Mary, Queen of Scots; Mezières, 28 Nov. 1570. Fr. C. Sc. P. iii, no. 573. f. 291.

497. Mary to Mons. de Verac' [? - St. Georges, Seigneur de Vérac], French agent in Scotland ; Sheffield, 14 Mar. 1571 [2]. Fr. Ib. iv, no. 184. f. 291.

498. The same to the same; Sheffield, 27 Jan. 1571[2]. Fr. Ib. iv, no. 119. f. 291.

499. The same to [Margaret,] Countess of Lennox, protesting her innocence, and on the suggested removal of Prince James to England; Chatsworth, 10 July [1570]. Ib. iii, no. 349; Labanoff, iii, p. 77. f. 291 b.

500. The Lords of Mary's party to Charles IX, sending M. de Vérac to ask for succour, &c.; Edinburgh, 18 Apr. 1571. Fr, Ib. iii, no. 705. f. 292.

501. The same to Catherine de Médicis to the same effect; same date. Fr. Ib. iii, no. 708. f. 292.

502. James Hamilton [Duke of Châtelherault], [George Gordon, Earl of] Huntly, [William Maitland, Laird of] Lethington, and [Sir William Kirkcaldy, Laird on Grange, to Charles IX to the same effect; Edinburgh, 7 Sept. 1571. Fr. Two copies. Ib. iii, no. 922. ff. 292 b, 296.

503. The same to Catherine de Médicis to the same effect; same date. Fr. Two copies. Ib. iii, no. 923. ff. 292 b, 297.

504-507. [Bertrand de Salignac, Seigneur] de la Mothe Fénelon, French ambassador ln England, to M. de Vérac, concerning French succour for the Queen of Scots, &c.; London, 4 Dec. 1570, 9 Jan., 19 Feb. 1571 [2], 6 Apr. 1571. Fr. For the first and last see ib. iii, nos-576, 686. ff. 293, 293 b (2), 294.

508. The same to [Louis de St. Gelais, Seigneur] de Lansac, on the surprise of Dumbarton, M. de Vérac's probable return to France, &c.; London, 2 May, 1571. Fr. Ib. iii, no. 728. f. 294b.

509, 510. C[harles de Lorraine], Cardinal de Lorraine, to [John, Lord], Fleming, thanking him for his services to Queen Mary, &c. Paris, 24 March, 1568, n. d. Fr. ff. 294 b, 295.

511. 'Ane vrettin (sc. writing) of Mr Thomas Flemyng', giving a list of munitions sent from France for Dumbarton Castle [? circ. July, 1570]. f. 297 b.

512. Memoire des munitions quil faut pour le Chateau de Dombertian' ; 15 Nov. 1569. With marginal notes. The original was signed by [Simon] Fizes [de Sauves, French Secretary of State].

297 b.

513. 'Bordereau de l'argent qui a este donné à Pierre pour porter a Monsr. de Verac le xxi de May, 1571.' f. 297b. Art. 514 has nothing to do with the rest of the volume.

514. Fragment of a sermon or religious discourse. The beginning is lost and the inner edges of the leaves are much mutilated. Ends 'that we may be partakers with him of the ever lastyng tabernacull, thes be Crissestomes words'. f. 299. On f. 262 is the epigram on Patrick Gray, Master of Gray (d. 1612), beg. 'Sis Paris an Graius'.

Paper; ff. 301. XVI-XVII centt. 111/2 in. x 81/4 in. On ff.151, 186 which mark divisions of the volume some Latin lines point to Alexander Hay [? Sir Alex. Hay, Lord Clerk Register 1577-1594] as being a former owner. The names of John Rutherford (f. 151) and Robert Richardson (f. 186) also appear. Royal press-mark of a ship-seal on ff. 30, 151. Probably CMA. 8677, 8680-8684.

includes:

• ff. 31b-38b, 43 Benedetto Accolti, Cardinal Archbishop of Ravenna: Letters to, form James V of Scotland: 1534.
• ff. 44b, 45 Benedetto Accolti, Cardinal Archbishop of Ravenna: Letters of James V on behalf of: 1535.
• f. 97 City of Aberdeen: Recommendation of R. Erskin to be Dean vice J. Kincragy: 1540.
• f. 105 City of Aberdeen: Letter of James V relating to the deanery: 1540.
• ff. 135b, 139 City of Aberdeen: Nomination of G. Marcellus as Chancellor and Treasurer of: 1542 (?).
• f. 136 City of Aberdeen: Wreck of an Aberdeen ship near Scarborough: 1542.
• f. 241 City of Aberdeen: Letter to the Provost etc., from Mary, Qu. of Scots: circa 1567.