Cotton MS Caligula B VI/2

Correspondence and other papers concerning England and Scotland, between 1474 and 1528. Including items sent by James IV (1473–1513), king of Scots; James V, king of Scots (1513–1542); Margaret, queen of Scots (d. 1541); Katherine of Aragon (1485–1536), queen of England and first consort of Henry VIII; Thomas Wolsey (1470/71–1530), royal minister, archbishop of York, and cardinal; and Sir Thomas More (1478–1535), lord chancellor, humanist, and martyr.

Also containing a draft letter by Mary (1542–1587), queen of Scots, addressed to Elizabeth I (1533–1603), queen of England and Ireland. The second of two volumes.

ff. 278r-279v: Instructions issued by John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to George Hay. Concerning negotiations with Thomas Wolsey for the conclusion of a peace. January 10 1523.

ff. 280r-281v: Draft letter from Thomas Wolsey to King Henry VIII. Advising him to confirm the truce of September 11, and discussing some successes of the fleet. September 1522. In the hand of Thomas Wolsey.

f. 282r-282v: Letter from Queen Margaret to Thomas Dacre. Requesting he protect her servants who came to negotiate for peace. September 1522.

f. 283r: Letter from Thomas Dacre to Queen Margaret. In answer to the letter above (f. 282r-282v). September 1522.

f. 283v: Letter from Thomas Dacre to Queen Margaret. Professing intentions of peace. Morpeth, October 9 1522. In answer to the letter below (f. 284r-284v).

f. 284r-284v: Letter from Queen Margaret to Thomas Dacre. Urging him to co-operate in the prorogation of truce, in answer to the letter above (f. 283r).

f. 285r-285v: Letter from John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to Thomas Dacre. Requesting a prolongation of the truce. Edinburgh, October 6 1522.

f. 286r-286v: Letter from Thomas Dacre to John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. In answer to the above letter (f. 285r-285v), promising a temporary abstinence. Morpeth, October 9 1522.

f. 287r-288v: Letter from Richard Fox, Bishop of Winchester, to Thomas Wolsey. Reporting that in the time of King Henry VII, the Earl of Northumberland had indented for the custody of the marches. Winchester, 1523.

f. 289r-289v: Letter from Queen Margaret to King Henry VIII. Requesting he favour one Balthazar, the Pope’s nuncio in Scotland, who was returning to Rome. July 8 [1515].

ff. 290r-292v: Instructions given to John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Concerning peace, and Stuart’s journey through England. [July 1516]. French.

ff. 293r-301v: Draft instructions given by King Henry VIII to Clarencieux. Recommending peace, and proposing a truce until the end of February 1523. November 10 1522. Corrected by Thomas Wolsey.

f. 302r-320v: Draft letter from Cardinal Wolsey to Thomas Dacrey. Sending observations on peace, and the conduct of John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. November 10 1522.

f. 303r-303v: Draft letters from King Henry VIII to the Council of Scotland and Queen Margaret. Sending credentials for Clarencieux. In the hand of Thomas Wolsey. November 10 1522.

f. 304r-304v: Draft remembrances given to Clarencieux. Directing him to reject the comprehension in the peace he was told to negotiate. November 10 1522. In the hand of Thomas Wolsey.

ff. 305r-306v: Fragment of a draft speech to be made by Clarencieux to the lords of Scotland. Giving caution against the French. November 10 1522.

ff. 307r-309v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Concerning the prolongation of the truce of September 11, and the comprehension. November 10 1522. French. See the English draft below (ff. 524r-525v).

ff. 310r-311v: Instructions given to one J. de Barbon by John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Concerning the prolongation of the truce of September 11. Edinburgh, September 27 1522. French.

ff. 312r-313v: Letter from Queen Margaret to Thomas Wolsey. Concerning the negotiations of Clarencieux, and her own concerns. December 26 1522. In answer to the letter below (f. 526r-526v).

ff. 314r-315v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to Thomas Dacre. Reporting that the Bishop of Carlisle is ordered to pay his balance to Dacre, and sending directions concerning the payment of troops on the borders. Hampton Court, June 14 [1522]. See Cotton MS Caligula III, article 12.

f. 316r-316v: Letter from Jean de Planis, ambassador of France, to the captain of Berwick, possibly Anthony Oughtred. Sending kind expressions and professing great plainness. Douglas, October 6 [1515]. French.

ff. 317r-318v: Letter from the Bishop of Llandaff, possibly Robert Holgate, and John Uvedale, to the Lord Privy Seal. Sending an inventory of the goods of Tunstall, a parson, sent from Aukland. York, January 5 [1538].

f. 319r-319v: Letter from John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to J. de Barbon. Declaring that he will not consent to a peace without a comprehension. Edinburgh, October 17 1522.

f. 320r-320v: Letter from John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to Thomas Dacre. Professing his desire for peace. Edinburgh, January 9 1522.

f. 321r: Letter from Thomas Dacre to John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. In answer to the letter above (f. 320r-320v), reporting the measures taken towards a peace. Werk, January 15 1522.

f. 321v: Letter from Thomas Dacre to John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. A letter of expostulation, concerning Stuart not sending ambassadors. In answer to the letter below (ff. 322r-324v). Norham, January 19 1522.

ff. 322r-324r: Letter from John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to Thomas Dacre. Professing himself solicitous for peace, but charging Dacre with insincerity. Dunbar, January 17 1522.

f. 324v: Letter from Thomas Dacre to the captain of Berwick. Reporting that John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, had left Dunbar, and ordering him to discharge the new crew. Norham, January 21 1522.

ff. 325r-328v: Letter from Thomas Grey, second Marquess of Dorset, to King Henry VIII. Professing his zeal for the King’s service, mentioning an intended incursion, and enclosing a list of those who went with Thomas Dacre on an inroad. Alnwick, April 15 [1523].

f. 329r-329v: Letter from Anthony Oughtred, captain of Berwick, to Thomas Wolsey. Reporting the approach of John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, towards the borders, and reporting that Berwick is unprepared and money is wanting. Berwick, April 17 1522.

f. 330r-330v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Reporting on preparations for an invasion by John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Demanding money, and reporting that the Earl of Northumberland will not come forth. Newcastle, October 10 1523.

ff. 331r-333v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Concerning preparations against John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Reporting that Queen Margaret desires to visit England. Newcastle, October [8] 1523.

ff. 334r-336v: Instructions given to Patrick Synclair by Queen Margaret. Concerning matters to be represented to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, and requesting directions concerning her visit to England. October [6] 1523.

ff. 336r-338v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Concerning the progress of John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, the visit of Queen Margaret, and reporting that Stuart expects Richard de la Pole. October 23 1523.

ff. 339r-340v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Concerning preparations against John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Newcastle, October 11 1523.

f. 341r-341v: Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Concerning the desire of Queen Margaret for an incursion as far as Edinburgh. Berwick, September 21 1523.

ff. 342r-343v: Letter from Queen Margaret to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. Requesting he advance to Edinburgh, or allow her to visit England. September 1523. Enclosed in the above letter (f. 341r-341v).

ff. 344r-351v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. Giving him directions on negotiations for a truce and other proceedings. Westminster, October 23 1523.

ff. 352r-353v: Letter from King Henry VIII to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. Sending thanks to Howard and his army for their services at Jedburgh. With directions in case John Stuart, second Duke of Albany should attack the borders, and requesting him to continue in his office. Woodstock, October 5 1523.

ff. 354r-355v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to King Henry VIII. Reporting an attack on Werk by John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, his repulse and his retreat. Camp near Werk, November 3 1523.

ff. 356r-357v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to King Henry VIII. Reporting the progress towards the borders of John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Enclosing copies of the two following articles. Belfort, October 30 1523.

f. 358r-358v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to the lords of Scotland. Declining to negotiate for peace with John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Newcastle, October 30 1523.

f. 359r-359v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Queen Margaret. On the embarrassed state of the King of France, and the impropriety of a comprehension. Newcastle, October 30 1523.

ff. 360r-361v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Reporting the progress towards the borders of John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Sent with the above letter (ff. 356r-357v). Belfort, October 30 1523.

ff. 362r-363v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Reporting that he intended to meet John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, that day. Newcastle, October 26 1523.

ff. 364r-365v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Concerning Adam Dundas, who is said to have come to England. Sending a letter from Queen Margaret concerning peace. Newcastle, October 24 1523.

ff. 366r-367v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Reporting the arrival of John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, in Scotland, and Howard’s preparations on the borders. Requesting money and leave to depart at All Hallows. Newcastle, September 27 1523.

ff. 368r-369v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. On the preparations of John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, and his passionate temper. Requesting money. Newcastle, October 8 1523.

ff. 370r-371v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Requesting instructions in the case that the Scottish forces were to forsake John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, and set King James V free. Newcastle, September 14 1523.

ff. 372r-372v, 374r-375v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Concerning the intended attack on Jedburgh. Newcastle, September 12 1523.

f. 373r-373v: List of towns in Sussex that might have been made boroughs. [7 May 1536].

ff. 376r-378v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. Sending directions about the measures to be taken for resisting John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Hampton Court, October 12 1523.

f. 379r-379v: Letter from Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, to Thomas Wolsey. Enclosing the following article, demanding supplies of ordinance, and reporting on a Danish ship carried into Hull. York, July 3 1523.

ff. 380r-384v: Letter from Thomas Dacre to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. Giving an account of an inroad made into Scotland. Harbottle, July 1 1523.

ff. 385r-389v: Answer given by John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to articles sent by Thomas Dacre. Edinburgh, February 5 1524. French.

ff. 390r-393v: Letter from Thomas Magnus and Robert Radclyff to Thomas Wolsey. Reporting on an interview with the Archbishop of St Andrews, discussing Queen Margaret’s disposition, and the other affairs of Scotland. Edinburgh, November 10 1524.

f. 394r-394v: Agreement between Queen Margaret and the lords of Scotland. To forsake John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, and bring forth James V. An attested copy of the below (f. 447r-447v).

ff. 395r-399v: Letter from Thomas Magnus and Robert Radclyff to Thomas Wolsey. Reporting that James V is favourable to England, the ambassadors set forward, they endeavour that the Bishop of St. Andrews be of the number, and giving favourable accounts of the Bishop of Dunkeld and Angus. Edinburgh, November 15 1524.

ff. 400r-404v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. Reporting on Bourbon’s successes, approving of the confinement of the Archbishop of St. Andrews and the Bishop of Aberdeen, proposing they be privately sent to Berwick, and discussing two Icelandic ships taken by Scottish forces. More, September 2 1524.

ff. 405r-409v: Letter from Thomas Magnus and Robert Radclyff to Thomas Wolsey. Reporting their reception and first audiences at Edinburgh. Edinburgh, November 2 1524.

f. 410r-410v: Letter from Thomas Magnus and Robert Radclyff to Thomas Wolsey. On objections made by Queen Margaret to the return of the Earl of Angus, and requesting further instructions. Newcastle, October 10 1524.

ff. 411r-416v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. Advising bringing James V to England, and doubting the propriety of sending the Earl of Angus. More, September 15 1524.

ff. 417r-418v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. On the impatience of the Earl of Angus to return to Scotland, the conveyance of the two bishops to Berwick, and French cruisers on the coast of Norfolk. More, September 28 1524.

ff. 419r-421v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. Reporting on a plot proposed to bring over or confine the Chancellor of Scotland, and expressing doubts as to the steadiness of the Earl of Angus. Hampton Court, August 19 1524.

ff. 422r-427v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. Sending instructions about the affairs of Scotland, a plot to seize the Chancellor of Scotland, and schemes to supplant John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Hampton Court, August 1 1524.

ff. 428r-431v: Letter from Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk, to Thomas Wolsey. Reporting the sending of the Earl of Carlisle to Scotland, and expressing doubts about the Earl of Angus. In answer to the letter above (ff. 411r-416v). Newcastle, September 19 1524.

ff. 432r-433v: Letter from Thomas Magnus and Robert Radclyff to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. Reporting their proceedings, endeavouring to bring the Archbishop of St Andrews, and discussing the payment of the King’s guards. Edinburgh, November 8 1524.

ff. 434r-435v: Letter from Thomas Magnus and Robert Radclyff to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. Reporting the state of affairs in Scotland to be unfavourable, proposing coming away soon, reporting ambassadors to be ready to come but may be stopped unless the wages of the King’s guards be paid, and stating that the Earl of Angus has come to the Parliament. Edinburgh, November 10 1524.

f. 436r-436v: Letter from Thomas Magnus and Robert Radclyff to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. On the favourable disposition of Queen Margaret towards England, her great aversion to the Earl of Angus, and a request for money. Edinburgh, November 5 1524.

f. 437r-437v: Letter from Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk, to Thomas Magnus and Robert Radclyff. Reporting that he is unwilling to send money to strengthen the Queen and Earl of Arran against the Earl of Angus, and wonders that the ambassadors lodge out of the town of Edinburgh. Newcastle, November 7 1524.

f.438r-438v: Letter from Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk, to Thomas Magnus. Concerning a promised meeting at Berwick, and discussing sending money to Queen Margaret, of which he disapproves. Newcastle, November 6 [7] 1524.

f. 439r-439v: Letter from the Earl of Angus to Queen Margaret. Offering a reconciliation. N. B. She sent back this letter unopened (see f. 436r-436v above). Boncle, November 1 1524.

f. 440r-440v: Letter from Thomas Magnus and Robert Radclyff to the Earl of Angus. Sending congratulations on his arrival in Scotland, and exhorting him to moderate proceedings. Edinburgh, November 4 1524.

f. 441r-441v: Letter from Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk, to the Earl of Angus. Advising him to remain in England. Newcastle, November 7 1524.

f. 442r-442v: Letter from Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk, to Thomas Magnus and Robert Radclyff. Censuring Queen Margaret, and discussing sending down money. Newcastle, November 8 1524.

ff. 443r-444v: Letter from Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk, to Queen Margaret. Sending advice concerning her conduct with the Earl of Angus, and the ambassadors. Newcastle, November 8 1524.

ff. 445r-446v: Letter from Queen Margaret to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. Remonstrating against the coming of the Earl of Angus to Scotland, and complaining of Thomas Dacre. August 13 1524.

f. 447r-448v: Letter from the Queen and lords of Scotland. With their declaration of obedience to James V against John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. See above (f. 394r-394v). Edinburgh, August 1 1524.

ff. 449r-452v: Letter from Queen Margaret to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. On the preparations of John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to invade England. October [13] 1523. See Cotton MS Caligula B II, article 99.

ff. 453r-454v: Letter from Queen Margaret to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. Concerning a meeting between Howard and the Earl of Arran. Remonstrating against the return of the Earl of Angus. [5 August] 1524.

f. 455r-455v: Letter from Queen Margaret to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. Requesting his friendship and aid in all her concerns. September 15 1524.

ff. 457r-467v: Instructions given by Thomas Wolsey to Thomas Magnus and Robert Radclyff. Concerning the return of the Earl of Angus, and the ambassadors to be sent. See Cotton MS Caligula B II, article 6. [October 24] 1524.

ff. 468r-469v: Declaration of some Scottish lords. Complaining of many abuses, and proposing a convention to be held at Stirling. January 5 1525.

ff. 470r-474v: Articles between Thomas Wolsey and the Earl of Angus. On the Earl’s conduct upon his return to Scotland. Signed by the Earl of Angus and George Douglas. October 4 1524.

f. 475r-475v: Letter from James Beaton, Archbishop of St Andrews, to Thomas Magnus. Requesting a meeting to consider an answer for Thomas Wolsey. St Andrews, January 28 1525.

f. 476r-476v: List of wardens, vice-wardens, and lieutenants, in Northumberland. [June 1525].

ff. 477r-478v: Letter from Queen Margaret to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. Complaining of being slighted (see Cotton MS Caligula B II, article 59), and discussing the guard for James V and his guardians. Edinburgh, September 13 1524.

f. 479r-479v: Letter from Queen Margaret to Thomas Howard, third Duke of Norfolk. Thanking him for his good conduct towards her and her son, and sending some articles (see Cotton MS Caligula B III, articles 30 and 110). October 6 1524.

ff. 480r-481v: Account of lordships in the hands of certain noblemen in Scotland.

f. 482r: Letter from Sir William Eure to Thomas Magnus. Concerning disturbances on the borders. See Cotton MS Caligula B II, article 39. June 17 1525.

f. 482v: Letter from Sir William Eure to the Earl of Angus. Concerning disturbances on the borders. June 17 1525.

f. 483r-483v: Letter from John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to the Pope. Concerning Scottish benefices, and Queen Margaret’s divorce. See below (ff. 493r-496v). June 1524.

ff. 484r-486v: Letter from Sir William Eure to Thomas Wolsey. Accepting the vice wardenship of the Middle Marches, and accepting several matters concerning the borders. Harbottle, May 13 1526.

ff. 487r-490v: Instructions given by King Francis I to the Scottish ambassadors in France. Recommending peace and harmony, and sending letters to James V and Queen Margaret. Avignon, September 15 1524.

ff. 491r-492v: Recess between England and Scotland. September 4 1524.

ff. 493r-496v: Abstracts and copies of a packet of letters. Sent by John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to Octavian, his agent at Rome. Including Queen Margaret’s letter of credence to John Cantley, expressing her inclination to adhere to France, February 22, and Stuart’s letter to the Pope concerning Scottish benefices and the divorce of Queen Margaret. See above (483r-483v), sent with Cotton MS Caligula B I, article 82. June 24 1525.

ff. 497r-498v: Letters from Sir Philip Dacre to Thomas Dacre (5 August), and Thomas Dacre to Thomas Wolsey. Sending intelligence from Scotland, reporting that King James V is to be removed to Stirling, and his old attendants be taken from him, and that John Stuart, second Duke of Albany is to invade England in September. Stampford, August 8 1522.

ff. 499r-500v: Letters from Sir Christopher Dacre to William Dacre. Sending news from Scotland, reporting that the King and Queen are visiting Edinburgh, and that a Parliament is held. December 2 1526.

ff. 501r-502v: Letter from Sir Philip Dacre to Thomas Dacre. Reporting on an inroad at Leynton Tower, and a Parliament in Edinburgh begun July 18. Morpeth, July 23 1522.

ff. 503r-504v: Letter from James Beaton, primate of Scotland, to Thomas Wolsey. Professing friendship for England, desiring a further abstinence, and peace. Edinburgh, March 15 1524.

f. 505r-505v: Letter from Gilbert Kennedy, 2nd Earl of Cassillis, to King Henry VIII. Reporting his arrival at Edinburgh, and discussing the articles and credence he had for James V and Queen Margaret. Edinburgh, January 24 1525.

ff. 506r-506v: Letter from Gavin Douglas, Bishop of Dunkeld, to Thomas Wolsey. Sending cautions against one J. Duncanson and Evangelista, sent by the Earls of Albany and Glasgow. London, January 6 1522.

ff. 507r-508v: Letter from James, primate of Scotland, to Thomas Wolsey. Professing friendship towards England, and requesting a safe conduct. Edinburgh, March 9 1524.

f. 509r-509v: Letter from an unnamed correspondent to one Mr Lawson. Reporting on an inroad into Scotland, with the Douglasses. Berwick, April 18 1522.

ff. 510r-511v: Articles, possibly by Thomas Dacre. Concerning powers required and things necessary for the execution of the office of warden. [14 November 1525].

ff. 512r-513v: Letter from William Bulmer to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey and Lord Treasurer. Reporting on the march of John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, towards England. Norham, October 22 1523.

ff. 514r-517v: Letter from James Beaton, Archbishop of St Andrews, and five others, to King Henry VIII. Concerning charges against Queen Margaret. St Andrews, January 26 1525.

ff. 518r-519v: List of gentlemen of property in Northumberland, with an account of their property. c. 1522.

ff. 520r-523v: Proposals of Sir William Eure and four others. For the government of the East and Middle Marches. [August 1523].

ff. 524r-525v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Draft in English of the above letter (ff. 307r-309v). November 12 1522.

f. 526r-526v: Draft letter from Thomas Wolsey to Queen Margaret. Concerning a prolongation of the September 11 truce, with no comprehension. The answer is above (ff. 312r-313v).

ff. 527r-530r: Letter from Thomas More to Thomas Wolsey. Concerning the intended invasion of Scotland by Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. Woodstock, September 22 1523.

ff. 530r-533v: Instructions given by John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to Jean de Barbon. Concerning negotiations with Thomas Dacre. Edinburgh, February 5 1524.

f. 534r-534v: Instructions given by Thomas Dacre to John More. In two parts: one to be shown to Jean de Barbon for John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, and the other for the lords of Scotland, in the case that Stuart be departed. Coldstream, January 23 1524.

f. 353r-353v: Letter from John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to Thomas Dacre. Sending a credential in favour of Jean de Barbon. Edinburgh, February 5 1524.

f. 536r-536v: Letter from John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, to Thomas Dacre. Sending further credentials in favour of Jean de Barbon. Edinburgh, February 5 1524.

f. 537r-537v: Letter from Thomas Dacre to John Stuart, second Duke of Albany. Reporting the receiving of a safe conduct for ambassadors, and a truce, but no comprehension. Morpeth, January 24 1524.

ff. 538r-539v: Letter from Jean de Barbon to Thomas Dacre. Requesting a speedy answer. Coldstream, January 23 1524.

f. 540r-540v: Note given by the commissioners of Scotland in answer to a bill exhibited by the commissioners of England on the borders. [May 1517].

f. 541r-541v: Letter from the regents and council of Scotland to Thomas Dacre. Concerning the meeting of commissioners on the borders. Edinburgh, November 19 [1516].

ff. 542r-543v: Letter from Thomas Dacre to Thomas Wolsey. Concerning the disposition of the troops on the borders, and mentioning sighting the Earl of Angus. Norham, January 24 1522.

ff. 544r-548v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. Concerning preparations against the invasion of John Stuart, second Duke of Albany, and the defence of Norham. Hampton Court, October 7 1523.

ff. 549r-551v: Letter from Thomas Wolsey to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. Sending directions concerning Queen Margaret, George Douglas, and David Hume. More, September 25 1523.

ff. 552r-553v: Letter from Henry Percy, sixth Earl of Northumberland, to Thomas Wolsey. Concerning the attack by James V of the Earl of Angus at Coldingham. See Cotton MS Caligula B VII, article 45. Newcastle, October 9 1528.