The Diplomatic Correspondence of Thomas Bodley, 1585-1597

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1351 Harleian 287 fol. 129r-130v , 22 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the dispatch of the Commissioners by the States General: Monsieurs Valke, Loosen and Kenningburgh.
1367 Harleian 287 fol. 203r-206v, 01 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Bodley's discussion with Count Maurice about the distribution and maintenance of troops.
1368 Harleian 287 fol. 207r-208v, 6 June 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Informing him that he has urged the States to equip their ships as soon as possible for the relief of France.
1370 Harleian 287 fol. 209r-210v, 20 July 1592, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the tax against their trade, and suggestions of ancient precedents which might help the argument.
1371 Harleian 287 fol. 212r-212bv, 24 June 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Gives Burghley an update on the siege of Groningen, and is waiting for a reply from the States regarding the provision of troops and ships for France.
1372 Harleian 287 fol. 213r-v, 10 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Various news, including the Prince of Anholt's visit to Count Maurice concerning a proposed union with his sister.
1374 Harleian 287 fol. 215r-v, 10 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Various news, including the Prince of Anholt's visit to Count Maurice concerning a proposed union with his sister.
1375 Harleian 287 fol. 216v, 7 July 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the provision of troops and ships by the States to aid the enterprise in France.
1377 Harleian 287 fol. 218r-v, 21 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Can report that the States are committed to helping furnish the expedition to France as far as they can.
1380 Harleian 287 fol. 221r-v, 3 August 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Directions to tell the States that the queen would be content to accept the assistance of 10 ships for the aid of France.
1352 Harleian 287 fol.131r-132v , 11 May 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Reporting that the Commissioners departed for England 3 days ago, and that the 'Placcart' is widely available in print, and the Lord Willoughby's answer is anxiously awaited.
1353 Harleian 287 fol.134r-v, 24 July 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Military news, including the revictualling of Beek.
1369 Harleian 287 fol.208br-v, 11 June 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Details of the progress at the siege of Groningen, and the likelihood that it will soon surrender.
1373 Harleian 287 fol.214r-v, 21 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Can report that the States are committed to helping furnish the expedition to France as far as they can.
1376 Harleian 287 fol.217r-v, 21 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the queen's request of the states for assistance with shipping and victuals for the enterprise in France.
1378 Harleian 287 fol.219r-v, 21 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the queen's request of the states for assistance with shipping and victuals for the enterprise in France.
1379 Harleian 287 fol.220r-v, 28 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the shipping required for the enterprise in Brittany, and the states attending the queen's decision.
1381 Harleian 287 fol.222r-v, 14 August 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the movement of shipping, and the lack of instructions for Bodley since his return to the Low Countries.
1382 Harleian 287 fol.224r-225v, 27 August 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: States that he has furnished Bodley with sufficient instruction, contrary to Bodley's recent complaints.
0064 MS Additional 15552 f.3r-4v, 25 November 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Regarding the States supplying shipping for preparations against the Spanish.
1334 MS Additional 78680 f.1r-2v, 28 July 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Requests two passports, for posthorses and himself.
1302 MS Cotton Galba D III f.111r-112v, 13 April [1589], From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding Bodley's recent letter about the siege of Geertruidenberg.
1303 MS Cotton Galba D III f.134r-v, 02 April [1589], From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley sends a copy of the propositions made by Monsieur Ortell to the Lords of the Privy Council.
1307 MS Cotton Galba D III f.264r-266v, 20 November 1588, From: Queen Elizabeth, Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley's first official instructions from Queen Elizabeth on his departure to the Low Countries as resident ambassador to The Hague.
1308 MS Cotton Galba D III f.267r-v, 1588, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: A list by Bodley of the various letters, notes, petitions and instructions given to him before his departure to the Low Countries.
1309 MS Cotton Galba D III f.268r-271v, 23 November 1588, From: Lord Burghley, Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions for Bodley to respond to the dissatisfaction of the States General with Queen Elizabeth's answers to their requests of February 1588, concerning the matters of service money and cautionary towns.
1310 MS Cotton Galba D III f.272r-v, 20 November 1588, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: English officials. Summary: Bodley's passport for his departure to the Low Countries as ambassador to The Hague.
1311 MS Cotton Galba D III f.273r-274v, 28 November 1588, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley's cipher.
1312 MS Cotton Galba D III f.275r-v, 28 November 1588, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: English officials. Summary: An extension of Bodley's passport by Francis Walsingham, emphasising his right to assistance abroad.
1313 MS Cotton Galba D III f.305r-306v, 06 December 1588, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Asking Bodley to intercede with the States in the cause of Monsieur Adrian Garania.
1314 MS Cotton Galba D III f.319r-v, 27 December 1588, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding Martin Schenck's offer to enter Elizabeth's service.
0805 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.104r-105v , 09 March 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of Count Maurice's skirmish with the town of Geertruidenberg.
0806 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.110r-111v , 16 March 1589, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding Elizabeth's forthcoming letter to Bodley regarding the situation at Geertruidenberg.
0807 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.117r-118v , 18 March 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report concerning the siege of Geertruidenberg, how the fortification of the town has denuded the garrisons of Zealand and Overijssell.
0808 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.119r-120v , 27 March 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Introducing Monsieur Caron as the bearer, who is authorised to mediate on Elizabeth's behalf between her and the States.
0809 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.121r-122v , 28 March 1589, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Updating Bodley on Elizabeth and the Privy Council's reaction to the siege of Geertruidenberg.
0810 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.127r-128v , 31 March 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report that the siege of Geertruidenberg continues.
0811 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.131r-v , 01 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the parley between the Spanish forces and the people of Geertruidenberg, and the number of Schencke's collusion with the Spanish.
0812 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.132r-133v , 07 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report that the garrison at Geertruidenberg are in negotiations with the States.
0814 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.142r-144v , 07 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report that the garrison at Geertruidenberg are in negotiations with the States.
0815 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.148r-v , 10 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's complaint that he is not being kept acquainted with resolutions agreed between the States and the Privy Council.
0817 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.160r-161v , 15 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Indicating that the States plan to send an embassy to England, and that a 'Placcart' has been released against Geertruidenberg.
0818 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.164r-165v , 22 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the dispatch of the Commissioners by the States General: Monsieurs Valke, Loosen and Kenningburgh.
0791 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.16r-v , 16 January 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report of a conversation had with Paul Buis, regarding the offer of sovereignty to Elizabeth, and also the general attitude towards France.
0819 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.175r-v , 27 April 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Marvels at the tactless publication of the 'Placcart' at such a critical time.
0820 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.176r-177v , 29 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Account of the surprise skirmish outside Heusden, and other military news.
0821 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.178r-179v , 29 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Account of the surprise skirmish outside Heusden, other military news, and information about Schenck.
0822 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.195r-196v , 01 May 1589, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Directions for Bodley to instruct the States to have special regard to the fortifications of Ostend, and asking him to try and secure the release of the Wingfield family.
0823 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.199r-v , 05 May 1589, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding Ostend, and the continued imprisonment of the Wingfield family.
0824 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.200r-201v , 03 May 1589, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to inform the States General that they must take control of Ostend as its fortification and upkeep have proved too costly for the Queen.
0825 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.209r-v , 08 May 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley, Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Asking Walsingham to afford a good welcome to the Commissioners, recommending in particular Valcke and Loozens but not Egmond.
0826 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.210r-v , 08 May 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley, Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Asking Burghley to afford a good welcome to the Commissioners, recommending in particular Valcke and Loosens but not Egmond.
0827 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.211r-212v , 08 May 1589, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Requires Bodley to press the States on the matter of fortifying Ostend, and that the Commissioners have not yet arrived.
0829 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.222r-223v , 11 May 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Reporting that the Commissioners departed for England 3 days ago, and that the 'Placcart' is widely available in print, and the Lord Willoughby's answer is anxiously awaited.
0831 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.227r-228v , 15 May 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the imprisonment of the Wingfield family, and other matters.
0832 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.231r-232v , 18 May 1589, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning discontent in Berghen over Thomas Morgan's governorship.
0833 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.233r-234v , 23 May 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Reporting that the Commissioners have arrived and are to have audience today.
0835 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.236r-237v , 28 May 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Bodley promises to ask the states for proof supporting their accusations against Willoughby on his return to the Hague, and offers his own opinion.
0836 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.238r-240v , 28 May 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report of his negotiations with the English companies at Berghen Up Zome, the plight of the Wingfield family, and that of 'my Lady of Kent'.
0837 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.279r-280v , 10 June 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: About the arrest of Adrian Vasseur, and on his return from Berghen Up Zome, Bodley has managed to secure the release of the Wingfield's child.
0839 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.295r-296v , 19 June 1589, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions concerning the Commissioners lately sent to Queen Elizabeth. Bodley is to ask for proof of the accusations made against Lord Willoughby concerning Geertruidenberg.
0840 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.299r-v , 20 June 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Various military news, including the surrender of Bleijenbeek to the Spanish forces, and the States' control of Farmsum.
0841 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.307r-308v , 23 June 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Urging Bodley to push the States for an answer to the English demands, and that there have been 'hot' words between the Lords of the Council and the States' special ambassadors.
0842 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.309r-310v , 26 June 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Reporting the arrival of secret letters from the special ambassadors to Barnvelt, and military news.
0797 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.32r-33v , 30 January 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Account of Bodley's diverse negotiations.
0799 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.46r-47v , 26 April 1589, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Following the loss of Geertruidenberg, the Queen will send a nobleman to treat with the States General on the matter of keeping the states united under the government.
0802 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.55r-57v , 20 February 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Account of Bodley's diverse negotiations.
0804 MS Cotton Galba D IV f.77r-v , 28 February 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Request to Bodley to intercede with the States on behalf of Sir Thomas Morgan and Sir Thomas Knollys, in the case of their marriage plans.
1111 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.115r-v, 25 March 1592, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the accusations made against Sir Edward Norris.
1112 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.116r-v, 25 March 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: A response to Bodley's appeal for direction on how to deal with the Emperor's Ambassadors, the forces to be sent for France, and the States' issue with Sir Edward Norris.
1113 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.117r-v, 17 March 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that an attempt upon Geertruidenberg is about to be made.
1114 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.118r-v, 25 March 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Burghley is aware that Bodley has not received any of his letters for the past four months.
1115 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.119r-v, 22 March 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Count Maurice's strategy to besiege Geertruidenberg.
1095 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.11r-12v, 27 January 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the Emperor's Ambassador (Bilandt) and Bodley's advice to the States for dealing with his proposed Treaty of peace.
1116 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.120r-121v, 27 March 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the Emperor's Ambassador's bid for his fellow commissioners to be permitted to leave Brussels for the Hague, and mixed intelligence about English forces into France, and the marriage of Count Hohenlo and Count Maurice's sister.
1117 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.122r-123v, 01 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the deployment of surplus English forces to France, and Buzenval and Count Maurice's objections.
1118 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.124r-125v, 02 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Bodley's intervention with the States on Sir Edward Norris' behalf, and how he cannot continue with the suit if Norris, his friends and family continue to speak against him.
1119 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.126r-v, 08 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Merchant Adventurers. Summary: Suggests that their petition against the States against the tax on English cloth will not be successful.
1120 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.127r-v, 03 April 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the suit by Colonel Sonoy to have his expenditure defrayed by the States.
1121 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.128r-v, 03 April 1592, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Asks Bodley to solicit a meeting of the States in order to conclude their appeal against the tax affecting their trade.
1122 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.129r-v, 07 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning forces to be sent into France and the Placart affecting the Merchant Adventurers.
1123 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.133r-v, 1592, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Thanks Bodley for his efforts to interceded on his behalf with the States, explains the necessity of the release of the English companies, and informs him of the latest actions of the Duke of Parma.
1124 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.135r-136v, 10 April 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the aid to be sent to France, and the problem of free trade between Spain and the Low Countries.
1096 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.13r-v, 02 February 1592, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Petitions Bodley to continue his efforts to mediate between the States and himself, regarding payments.
1097 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.14r-15v, February 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of a conference between Bodley and the Emperor's Ambassador, Bilandt, and the unlikelihood of the Treaty of peace being accepted by any of the parties.
1126 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.160br-v, 04 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the decision has been made to deploy Count William and his troops to attack either Oldenzaal or the castle of Grolle.
1125 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.160r-v, 04 July 1592, From: George Setherton, Merchant Adventurers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the taxing of English cloth, and the restricting of trade.
1127 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.163r-v, 09 July 1592, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Queen has received intelligence that the enemy will attack Ostend.
1128 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.164r-v, 10 June 1592, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Has received the copy of the letter Bodley has sent to the Company in London. Asks him to intercede in the selection of soldiers to be sent to France, that his kinsman may not be one of them.
1129 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.165r-v, 14 April 1592, From: Thomas Ferrers, Merchant Adventurers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Thanks Bodley for the effort he has made in putting the Company's objections to the States General.
1098 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.16r-v, 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the levies for the next season's service.
1130 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.177r-v, 17 April 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding a meeting with Noel de Caron regarding the provision of military assistance to France.
1131 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.178r-v, 19 April 1592, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Thanks Bodley for his efforts on the Company's behalf.
1132 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.179r-v, 28 April 1592, From: J Wheeler, Merchant Adventurers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Urges Bodley to push for an urgent committee to decide the merchant shipping.
1133 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.180r-v, 22 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the provision of forces against the Spanish around Brittany.
1134 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.181r-v, 23 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding a secret message sent by the Duke of Parma to Count Maurice.
1135 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.182r-v, 26 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States General's forthcoming decision on trade and traffic with Spain.
1136 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.184r-187v, 01 May 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning his conversation with Buzenval regarding the levying of troops, and the recent Placart about the trade with Spain.
1137 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.188r-v, 01 May 1592, From: Merchant Adventurers, Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Thanks Bodley for his letters, and asks him to ensure that the Committee they send will not be kept overlong at The Hague.
1138 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.195r-v, 04 May 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Advising Norris to make his excuses and return to Ostend, and Bodley will then argue with the States in his favour.
1139 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.200r-v, 05 May 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the trade and traffic with Spain and the harm it does to the English merchants, and the opportunity to redress the martial balance in northern France in the allies' favour.
1140 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.201r-202v, 05 May 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A report of a conversation had with Buzenval regarding the deployment of English troops currently in the United Provinces to France.
1141 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.205r-v, 08 May 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Informs Bodley that the queen has read his last letter, and approves of his dealing with Buzenval. Bodley should not aim to return to England until at least the end of the summer.
1142 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.206r-v, 09 May 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to persuade the States of the necessity of sending troops out of the Low Countries to aid the French King.
1143 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.207r-v, 09 May 1592, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Norris has received Bodley's letter of advice to return to his garrison, but has received recent information that he will soon be contacted by the states so is staying put.
1144 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.208r-v, 17 May 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the offer of a troop of soldiers from a man from Juliers, and the conditions attached to the contract of service.
1145 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.210r-214v, 01 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Bodley's discussion with Count Maurice about the distribution and maintenance of troops.
1146 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.219r-v, 09 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the occurrences at the camp before Steenwick, and the Zeland merchants complaint about the seizure of their shipping from Spain.
1099 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.21r-22v, 10 January 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley refutes accusations that he should have signified the fewer numbers comprising the English troops than had been previously claimed. The arrival of Bilandt, the Emperor's Ambassador.
1147 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.220r-v, 09 June 1592, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Is still waiting on the answer from the states regarding the decision on the trade in English cloth.
1148 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.221r-v, 12 June 1592, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The merchant adventurers are still waiting for an answer from the States General.
1149 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.222r-v, 20 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Thomas Ferrers. Summary: Reports that there is still no decision taken on the agreement about trade.
1150 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.223r-v, 25 June 1592, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the delay in the States' answer to their demands, and Bodley's advice.
1151 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.224r-v, 25 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The arrival of Ambassadors from the Elector Palatine, regarding his dispute with his uncle the grand Duke of Simmern.
1152 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.225r-v, 29 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The situation regarding whether the States will name Coevorden as the next town to besiege after Steenwijk.
1153 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.228r-v, 01 July 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Directions to Bodley regarding extra forces to be made ready to be sent to France, and complaints made by merchants over piracy by English ships.
1155 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.243r-v, 02 July 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Urging Bodley to ensure there is no hindrance or delay to the deployment of troops to France.
1156 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.245r-247v, 15 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley has received the new letters from the queen to the States, but has noticed that they contain a clause which he thinks may be detrimental to the sending of English troops to France.
1157 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.249r-250v, 13 July 1592, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Asks Bodley to advise the States not to withdraw the two companies of troops from Ostend to be deployed to France, and that he requires more money.
1100 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.24r-v, 15 March 1592, From: Merchant Adventurers, Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Informs Bodley that the merchant adventurers are sending their secretary to collect information about the progress of their dispute.
1101 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.24r-v, 16 March 1592, From: Merchant Adventurers, Richard Saltenstall, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Thanks Bodley for acting on their behalf, and urges him to speed along the States' answering of the queen's recent letters regarding the taring of English cloth.
1158 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.251r-v, 16 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States' proposed aid for France, and their proposition to the Provinces to that end.
1159 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.252r-v, 19 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the obtaining of the licence from the States to withdraw English troops from the United Provinces into France.
1160 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.255r-v, 20 July 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Complains that he has not received any letters from Bodley, and sends news of exploits by Verdugo and Mondragon.
1161 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.256r-v, 21 July 1592, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to persuade the States General to grant allowances to Thomas Baskerville, commandant at the cautionary town of Rammekins.
1163 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.258r-v, 29 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley accounts for his whereabouts for the last couple of weeks, and reports intercepted intelligence.
1164 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.259r-v, 25 July 1592, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Intends to send a merchant from the company in London to the Hague if necessary.
1165 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.260r-v, 29 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Thomas Ferrers. Summary: Having received an answer from the States General to the Merchant Adventurers' complaint, Bodley asks the company to clarify their grievance, and gives them advice on how to reply to the States.
1166 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.261r-v, 01 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the States require more English troops upon news that enemy forces have assembled in Brabant.
1167 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.262r-v, 24 August 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the lack of Bodley's letters to the queen and privy council, in regard to the urgent requirement of the French King for military assistance.
1168 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.263r-v, 25 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley communicates the urgent requirement of the States General that Engish troops be deployed around Doesburg. News of the death of Fauma, governor of Heusden.
1169 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.264r-v, 28 July 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Informs Bodley that the queen wishes the English troops which have been at the siege of Steenwijk to be deployed to Britanny.
1170 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.265r-v, 03 August 1592, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the agreement with the States General and the Merchant Adventurers over the 'tare' on English cloth
1172 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.270r-v, 04 August 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the States' prevarication over a the word 'pourveu' in the recent communications, regarding the deployment of English troops from Steenwijk to Zeland and France.
1173 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.271r-v, 08 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning various monies owed to Colonel Sonoy by the States.
1174 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.273r-v, 11 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the delivery of letters, and informing Burghley that he has sent a messenger of purpose to Sir Francis Vere.
1175 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.274r-275v, 19 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Gives Burghley the details of how he has passed the queen's letter to the States.
1176 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.276r-v, 20 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Informs Burghley that the troops are ready to go for France, but the decision has still not be signed off by the States, and Bodley doubts that they will agree.
1177 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.277r-v, 21 August 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Informing Bodley of the queen's direction for the English troops to set off for Caen.
1178 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.279r-280v, 22 August 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding troops to be sent into France.
1179 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.283r-v, 26 August 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: One hundred horsemen are to be added to the troops going into France, to be made up from either Nicholas Parker or John Poley's bands.
1180 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.284r-v, 29 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Informs Burghley that although the queen's instructions to deploy the troops have been received, there is still a delay, as the States' army is depleted in the face of the Enemy's.
1181 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.285r-v, 31 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that enemy forces are within half a league of Count Maurice's troops, and of a recent incursion into the camp.
1182 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.286r-v, 13 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the States' resistance to the queen's demand that the English horsebands be withdrawn.
1184 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.288r-289v, 04 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports how the States requested that Bodley delay informing Sir Francis Vere of the queen's latest instructions to send troops to France, as they are worried that the Enemy will think their forces depleted.
1185 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.290r-v, 09 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Due to the situation at Coevorden, Bodley informs Norris that the troops he requires are not available at this time.
1186 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.291r-v, 05 September 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Has heard that Sir Francis Vere and his troops have arrived in Zeland, but has heard nothing of the other bands.
1102 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.30r-v, 24 February 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the suggestion of a general treaty between Spain and the United Provinces, and the queen's reasoning against considering such a move.
1103 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.31r-v, 24 February 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, Thomas Windebank, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Queen writes to demand that Charles Chamberlen be restored to his former place as Provost Marshall at Berghen Op Zoom, since he has been replaced by one of lower status. The soldier who replaced him is to be found another position.
1187 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.323r-324v, 14 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the movement of troops, the freezing of pay, and the execution of mariners accused of piracy in Enchusen and Amsterdam.
1188 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.326r-v, 16 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Charles Howard. Summary: Concerning the fate of the English pirates.
1189 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.328r-330v, 21 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the mustering and reckoning of English forces under Sir Francis Vere and the remaining number in Sir Nicholas Parker's company.
1190 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.331r-332v, 29 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that the States have sent 4 companies to replace the 6 English companies being sent from Bergen op Zoom to France. Has informed the governor to send the 6 companies away anyway, so it will force the States to supply more men.
1192 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.336r-v, 07 October 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the English forces to be withdrawn from Bergen-op-Zome
1193 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.337r-340v, 10 October 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning recent discussion with the States over the attacks on shipping by pirates, and the withdrawing of Engish forces to be sent to France.
1104 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.33r-v, 25 February 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the musters of forces, and the Emperor's Ambassadors' arrival, with rumours that they intend to propose a treaty of peace.
1195 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.344r-348v, 25 October 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the number of 'strangers' within the English companies, and the obstacles facing the English troops heading towards Brittany.
1196 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.349r-351v, 25 October 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the number of 'strangers' within the English companies, and the obstacles facing the English troops heading towards Brittany.
1105 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.34r-v, 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the state of the negotiations between the Emperor's Ambassador and the States, and regarding the forces sent for France.
1197 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.352r-v, 02 November 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Regarding Nicholas Parker and John Poley's troops.
1198 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.353r-v, 02 November 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the plan to ship the English forces to Jersey, and how his current instructions are to land the forces at Caen, not Jersey.
1106 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.35r-v, 01 February 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: That he has mentioned his suit to the Council of State, and that he has long expected a letter from Norris.
1199 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.363r-v, 16 November 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Information about the composition of the fleet heading for Bordeaux, and the States' request for the English troops now in Britanny to be returned after a certain time.
1200 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.364r-v, 09 December 1592, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Commands Bodley to urge the States to seize the opportunity created by the death of the Duke of Parma to take control of Flanders and Brabant.
1201 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.365, 20 December 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Anne Russell, Countess of Warwick. Summary: Gives thanks for her intercession with the queen regarding his petition to return home.
1202 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.366r-v, 20 December 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Thomas Heneage. Summary: Thanks him for his intercession with the queen regarding his petition to return home.
1203 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.367r-v, 20 December 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning his petition to return home, and that due to the States' assembly being adjourned, he has little to write.
1204 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.369r-v, 22 December 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to advance the interests of Colonel Sonoy more strongly.
1194 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.434r-v, 17 October 1592, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to insist that Parker's company go to Brittany as directed.
1108 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.47r-v, 31 May 1585, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's report of his progress with the Duke of Brunswick.
1109 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.95r-v, 23 January 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the Council of State has granted a passport for Bilant, the Emperor's Ambassador, to come to the Hague, and rumours that Duke Casimir and others have been poisoned.
1110 MS Cotton Galba D IX f.98r-99v, 15 March 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports his latest conversations with the Emperor's ambassador regarding the proposed treaty of peace, and that he has indicated that the queen will be unlikely to consent to such a treaty considering the past record of the King of Spain.
0848 MS Cotton Galba D V f.10r-11v , 09 July 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley is amazed to hear of the insolent speeches of the special ambassadors. Includes military news.
0863 MS Cotton Galba D V f.114r-v , 26 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Financial matters concerning the payment of troops, and other news regarding the wars.
0864 MS Cotton Galba D V f.115r-115bv , September 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Mixed news, with special emphasis on Groningen.
0866 MS Cotton Galba D V f.117r-v , 15 September 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report of the movements of the Spanish forces, and the situation surrounding Groningen.
0867 MS Cotton Galba D V f.119r-v , 20 September 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Intelligence that the Spanish king is in possession of a large number of ships.
0868 MS Cotton Galba D V f.125r-126v , 25 September 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructing Bodley to arrange a meeting with delegates from Friesland.
0869 MS Cotton Galba D V f.127r-128v, 27 September 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the amendment of the titles accorded Count Maurice and other military news.
0870 MS Cotton Galba D V f.129r-v , 28 September 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding the imprisonment of Vasseur, and the States' request to view Bodley's diplomatic commission.
0872 MS Cotton Galba D V f.141r-v , 07 October 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the fortifications at Ostend and other military news.
0873 MS Cotton Galba D V f.144r-145v , 10 October 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding Bodley's negotiations with several special ambassadors, and military news.
0874 MS Cotton Galba D V f.146r-147v , 19 October 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the imprisonment of Vasseur, and instructions for dealing with the States.
0876 MS Cotton Galba D V f.165r-166v , 30 October 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the recent rift in North Holland and other military news.
0877 MS Cotton Galba D V f.178r-v , 12 November 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the suit of a Dutch captain, and military news.
0878 MS Cotton Galba D V f.179r-v , 12 November 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report about the sconce of Rees surrendering to the Spanish forces, and other intelligence.
0879 MS Cotton Galba D V f.180r-181v , 12 November 1589, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Touching the repairs of the sea breaches at Ostend, and the States' lack of response.
0849 MS Cotton Galba D V f.18r-v , 15 July 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Military news, and sends a copy of the declaration of Utrecht against Deventer.
0880 MS Cotton Galba D V f.195r-196v , 18 December 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: The harsh weather has delayed correspondence relating to the matter of Groningen and other military news.
0881 MS Cotton Galba D V f.197r-v , 24 November 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the arrival and negotiation of Monsieur Lect from Geneva.
0882 MS Cotton Galba D V f.198r-v , 24 November 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding the arrival and negotiation of Monsieur Lect from Geneva.
0883 MS Cotton Galba D V f.199r-200v , 28 November 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Arguing that the town of Utrecht is unlikely to appoint Count Maurice as Governor, and other points relating to Bodley's recent letters.
0884 MS Cotton Galba D V f.202r-203v , July 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the withdrawal of troops serving in the Low Countries and allocating them to the service of Portugal instead.
0885 MS Cotton Galba D V f.207r-208v , 08 December 1589, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to speak with the States of Holland and Zealand, and if necessary with the States Generall, about the undervaluing of coin and the resulting financial loss to the Queen.
0887 MS Cotton Galba D V f.211r-v , 18 December 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: The harsh weather has delayed correspondence relating to the matter of Groningen and other military news.
0890 MS Cotton Galba D V f.216r-v , 21 December 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report that the Magistrates of Utrecht have resolved to depose at least 2 of their ministers.
0892 MS Cotton Galba D V f.219r-220v , 26 December 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: The States' response concerning the fortifications of Ostend.
0893 MS Cotton Galba D V f.222r-v , 26 December 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the fortification of the Isle of Biervliet, which might provide a safe harbour for the Spanish fleet.
0894 MS Cotton Galba D V f.223r-223b.v , 26 December 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: The States' response concerning the fortifications of Ostend.
0897 MS Cotton Galba D V f.241r-242v , 1589, From: James Digges, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Remembrances for Bodley to solicit the Privy Council for letters to the States concerning the musters
0899 MS Cotton Galba D V f.249r-250v , 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Summary of accounts of pay to a company of Lances.
0900 MS Cotton Galba D V f.285r-286v , 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: List of points to be undertaken by Bodley.
0851 MS Cotton Galba D V f.29r-30v , 23 July 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Military news, including the revictualling of Beek.
0844 MS Cotton Galba D V f.3r-5v , 09 July 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Report on issues concerning the different translations of the Articles from the Queen, and on Lord Willoughby's cause.
0852 MS Cotton Galba D V f.52r-53v , 28 July 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the common opinion of Barnvelt, and other news.
0853 MS Cotton Galba D V f.60r-v , 02 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Lord Willoughby's answer to the 'Placcart' is widespread, and other news.
0854 MS Cotton Galba D V f.61r-62v , 02 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report on the movement of Spanish troops, and details of Bodley's negotiations.
0855 MS Cotton Galba D V f.65r-66v , 02 August 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Confirming the allocation of spare troops from the Cautionary towns.
0845 MS Cotton Galba D V f.6r-7v , 04 July 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the state of the English fleet in Portugal, and that the troops have missed their rendezvous.
0856 MS Cotton Galba D V f.72r-73v , 03 August 1589, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to ask the States for assistance in fortifying Ostend following stormy weather.
0857 MS Cotton Galba D V f.76r-v (f.147r-v) , 09 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley's frustrations at the secrecy of the States in his negotiations, and the inhuman treatment of Schenck by the people of Nijmegen.
0858 MS Cotton Galba D V f.77r-78v , 14 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the possible appointment of Count Maurice as Lieutenant general of the English forces.
0859 MS Cotton Galba D V f.79r-v , 20 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Diverse military news, including the loss of the House of Heel.
0860 MS Cotton Galba D V f.80r-80v , 12 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding numbers of horse and footmen, and military news.
0861 MS Cotton Galba D V f.82r-v , 15 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning recent correspondence with the states, and the weak state of the forces in the Low Countries.
0862 MS Cotton Galba D V f.98r-101v , August 1589, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Points to be negotiated and acted upon by Bodley regarding musters and pay.
0912 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.101r-102v, 15 March 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to dissuade the States General from proceeding further with their secret unilateral siege of Geertruidenberg and instead to use non-violent means to prevent the town from converting to the enemy.
0913 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.106r-v, 07 April 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to reject the request of the states to requisition a company from Ostend, since Sir John Conway there is unable to spare them, being surrounded by the enemy and already with few men.
0916 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.113r-v, 18 April 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Bodley reports back to the Privy Council that the States General are still deliberating over their answer to the last proposition. He has not yet been able to communicate their points to the Council of State, but will at the next available opportunity.
0917 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.114r-v, 18 April 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: The States General has dispatched copies of Queen Elizabeth's letters to the provinces: Bodley awaits a reply.
0918 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.115r-117v, 18 April 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley discusses the idea of constructing a new treaty with the United Provinces, conveys their typical allegations against English support, and relates various rumours and pieces of intelligence.
0919 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.121r-124v, 28 April 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding an enterprise to be taken upon Groningen, and disagreements in Ostend that threaten that town's stability.
0920 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.133r-v, 01 May 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to refer a captain of the Low Countries, who has been seeking recompense from England, back to the States General.
0921 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.134r-v, 06 May 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to deal with the town of Hoorn to recover the money from the sale of the goods of a ship taken from the Portugal voyage.
0922 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.135r-v, 09 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley warns of the lies and impertinence in the States General's latest answer to Queen Elizabeth, and mentions the siege of Nieumegen.
0923 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.138r-v, 11 May 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the enterprise on Groninghen and the vital need for secrecy. Lord Buckhurst will go to the Low Countries shortly.
0924 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.139r-v, 12 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley updates Burghley on the situation in Guelderland, on rumours currently circulating, and on the complaints by the Council of State that the States General usurps their authority.
0925 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.141r-v, 12 May 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Warrant authorising Bodley to convey the Queen's letters and support to the town of Groningen, whose burghesses have entered into secret intelligence with Bodley as they are considering rejecting Spanish control.
0926 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.149r-v, 17 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Groninghen has expelled the King's governor and council, and entered into conversation with the States of Friseland. Bodley requests that a letter be written to Groningen from Queen Elizabeth.
0927 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.152r-v, 08 May 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding restitution of the goods taken from merchants of the United Provinces by English subjects, and the former's trade with Spain.
0928 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.153r-154v, 23 May 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Informing Bodley that Lord Buckhurst will not be sent as a further English delegate, but that Thomas Wilkes will be sent in his place.
0929 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.170r-v, 30 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Thomas Sackville, Lord Buckhurst. Summary: Informing Buckhurst that the task facing him in the Low Countries is a difficult one.
0930 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.171r-v, 31 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: A report concerning Master Browne's attempts to receive repayment from the Council of State, regarding captains, bills etc.
0931 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.172r-v, 30 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley laments the delay of Lord Buckhurst's arrival.
0932 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.173r-v, 31 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's report that the insufficient forces available for the recovery of Groningen suggest that the Queen's letters be delayed until the enterprise begin.
0933 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.174r-175v, June 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: An annotated draft of points of consideration in response to the Queen's letters and the contract between the United Provinces and England.
0934 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.178r-179v, 13 June 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the harsh task that Thomas Wilkes faces in negotiating with the States General.
0935 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.180r-v, June 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A description of St. Aldegond, explaining his recent overtures to the King of France.
0936 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.182r-v, June 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Requesting that William Gent and John Chamberlain be given the charge of conveying the next packet of diplomatic mail, in order that their business with Bodley may be expedited.
0937 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.183r-184v, 18 June 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Indicating that he has read Bodley's letters out loud to Elizabeth, and instructing him and Wilkes on how to proceed.
0938 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.186r-v, 18 June 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to assist Wilkes in his mission, and is congratulated for his good service.
0939 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.189r-v, 06 July 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Burghley writes to correct any previous impression he may have given that St. Aldegond is untrustworthy, or that the French King had stated as much.
0940 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.195r-196v, 09 July 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley gratefully acknowledges Burghley's patronage, and relates news that the Council of State intends to follow the military campaign from the nearest town possible. News of the siege at Niemegen.
0941 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.202r-203v, 14 July 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Information from a recent conversation with Paul Buis.
0942 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.204r-v, 16 July 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley and Wilkes are to dissuade the States General and the public from listening to arguments for peace.
0944 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.207r-v, 18 July 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes, To: Privy Council. Summary: Bodley conveys the State's demand to have the goods taken by Sir Martin Frobisher returned, and requests an answer from the Privy Council to placate the States.
0945 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.208r-211v, 18 July 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes, To: Privy Council. Summary: Bodley explains in careful detail the State's unsatisfactory answers to the Queen's demands, and reports his responses and the conference between them. He also discusses slanderous rumours which have been circulating.
0947 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.219r-220v, 20 July 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Instructions ordering Bodley and Wilkes to present Monsieur Sonoy's cause to the States General, Council of State and if possible to Count Maurice.
0948 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.221r-v, 21 July 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley defends his conduct regarding St. Aldegond and states that he will induce the States General to publish a restitution for parties concerned.
0950 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.229r-230v, 22 July 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Bodley and Wilkes are to defend the cases of three captains who have petitioned the Queen about their service in the United Provinces.
0951 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.231r-v, 24 July 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Bodley and Wilkes are to negotiate regarding ships from the Portugal voyage and their financial demands.
0954 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.239r-241v, 29 July 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes, To: Privy Council. Summary: An extensive report of Bodley's dealings with the States on the matter of shared power and authority.
0955 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.242r-243v, 29 July 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning recent exchanges with the States General, and the general feeling of the inhabitants of the Low Countries.
0958 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.251r-253v, 06 August 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding those of the Provinces' deputies who are ill-affected towards Queen Elizabeth, and the States' feelings towards the English and the French.
0959 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.256r-v, 07 August 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Burghley recommends the bearer Richard Allen to Bodley's service.
0960 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.257r-v, 11 August 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Regarding the appointment of Edward Norris to replace John Conway as Governor of Ostend, and the cooperation expected from the States.
0961 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.265r-v, 23 August 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley recommends the promotion of John Throckmorton following the death of his captain.
0962 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.266r-268r, 23 August 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Information from a former inhabitant of Dunkirk, offering information to assist in beseiging the town.
0963 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.269r-v, 27 August 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley conveys intelligence from several sources, including information on someone intending harm towards Queen Elizabeth.
0964 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.270r-270b.v, 07 September 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to obtain further details on the proposed recovery of Dunkirk.
0965 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.271r-v, 10 September 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Bodley is to encourage immediate incursions into Enemy territory on the opportunity of the Duke of Parma's troops being diverted into France.
0966 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.272r-v, 10 September 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Burghley explains why Captain Allen was not given the late Captain Smith's commission, and refers to other letters enclosed.
0967 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.273r-v, 08 September 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is urged to encourage new attempts on the enemy's territory, especially in Flanders.
0968 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.274r-v, 15 September 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Queen has signed letters to be delivered to twelve of the most important towns from the larger list Bodley and Wilkes had suggested.
0969 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.276r-277v, 21 September 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley has delivered Queen Elizabeth's letters to the States General, and reports on their response and relevant news, including an update on the enterprise of Dunkirk.
0970 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.279r-v, 22 September 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley conveys news on recent letters from agents in France and on a visit by German ambassadors, and reiterates that he does not know the appearence of the malcontent said to be plotting against the Queen.
0971 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.280r-v, 28 September 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley reports on the military situation following the taking of Hemert and Heel.
0972 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.282r-283v, 07 October 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley requests that Queen Elizabeth sign letters addressed to all the principal towns for fear of bad feeling if some receive such but not others. He also recommends Master Buis.
0973 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.284r-v, 08 October 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the surrender of the town of Steenberghen.
0974 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.285r-v, 08 October 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to facilitate the payment owed to Colonel Steward in order to prevent him from using his letter of mark in place of financial restitution.
0975 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.286r-v, 09 October 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to send to England the contact who proposed a new secret enterprise against Dunkirk.
0901 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.2r-v, 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Comprising of notes on items over which Bodley is to negotiate with the States General.
0977 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.304r-v, 28 October 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley sends Burghley copies of letters from the King of Spain to his ambassador to the Emperor.
0978 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.305r-306v, 28 October 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding Count Maurice's unsuccessful attack on Dunkirk.
0904 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.30r-34v, 14 January 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Replies to several issues contained within recent letters from Burghley and the Privy Council. Bodley also requests to be sent home.
0979 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.312r-v, 03 November 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the secret exploit [against Dunkirk], and news that the States General are sending a delegation to England to protest at the interruption of Low Countries' trade with Spain.
0980 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.313r-v, 12 November 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: A response to the copies of letters sent by Bodley concerning the King of Spain's recent correspondence with the Emperor.
0981 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.314r-v, 12 November 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the practise against 's-Hertogenbosch by Count Maurice, and the delayed voyage of the delegation.
0982 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.327r-v, 19 November 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Information about the topography of Dunkirk with reference to a map sent to Burghley. Bodley requests a cipher.
0983 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.333r-v, 07 December 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the answer of the States General, long overdue, and the reasons for the delay.
0984 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.339r-v, f.341r-v, 14 December 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the issue of Sir Thomas Morgan, the Governor of Bergen op Zoom, and his father-in-law's attempts to turn him to the side of the enemy.
0985 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.340r-v, 16 December 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the ransom of Martin de la Faille.
0986 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.343r-344v, 22 December 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions for Bodley, including comments on the lack of maintenance and defence of Ostend. The Queen threatens denying future favour if the States continue to deny and delay demands made of them.
0987 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.345r-v, 24 December 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Answering the various points in Bodley's recent letters.
0988 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.351r-v, 29 December 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the Emperor has sent ambassadors to negotiate a peace treaty.
0989 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.357r-v, 30 December 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the matter of Sir Thomas Morgan, Governor of Bergen op Zoom and his father-in-law's attempt to win him to the enemy's side.
0905 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.35r-36v, 06 January 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley conveys intelligence received of Monsieur Buis regarding the present state of the country, and gives an update of his discussions with the States General on the siege of Beek.
0906 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.37r-v, 12 January 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley reports of Catholic Burghermasters in Bommel and of a new messenger come from Beek. It is believed that if the Countess of Neuenahr obtains control of the town she will surrender it to the enemy for her own gain.
0907 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.38r-v, 15 January 1590, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Walsingham conveys the positive response given to Bodley's last dispatches, but informs him that despite his efforts Queen Elizabeth does not look favourably on Bodley's request to return home for a few months.
0908 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.39r-v, f.41r-v, 16 January 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley recounts his conference with Monsieur Buis, touching the Council of State's lack of real power.
0909 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.40r-v, 04 January 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The privy council enclose additional directions on the taking of musters in order to eliminate the usual fraud and abuse committed by the captains in this matter, which Bodley is to convey to the relevant parties.
0910 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.84r-85v, 01 March 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to convey the displeasure of the Queen concerning a new taxation on cloth imposed by the States, as alerted to the Privy Council by the Merchant Adventurers.
0911 MS Cotton Galba D VII f.97r-98v, 15 March 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to convey the Queen's displeasure at their ungrateful and hard dealing, and gives instructions regarding soldiers' pay in victual and clothing.
1092 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f. 255r-v, 09 November 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: A quick digest of news, including an assurance to Bodley about his dealings regarding Sir Edward Norris.
1015 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.102r-105v, 01 March 1591, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is congratulated on his good service. Ambassadors have arrived from the Emperor to offer peace in the King of Spain's name. Bodley is to dissuade any assent to this.
1016 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.106r-v, 02 March 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to approach the States on behalf of the Lord Willoughby, who is owed over 1,500 pounds, but whose goods have been taken in payment for his own debts, despite the larger amount due to him.
1018 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.108r-109v, 10 March 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley has received the Queen's instructions to delay the disbanding of the English auxiliary companies until the supply troops arrive.
1019 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.110r-v, 12 March 1591, From: Oliver Lambert, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Has received no pay for his troops, news of Verdugo's movements.
1020 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.111r-112v, 16 March 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the enlarging of the Garrison of Ostend and other military items of news.
1021 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.113r-v, 19 March 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the urgent defence of Ostend.
1022 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.114r-v, 21 March 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the defence of Ostend, and the proposed treaty of peace.
1023 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.115r-116v, 23 March 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the provisions made for an enemy attack against Ostend, Sir Edward Norris' relationship with the States General, and recent correspondence with Sir Horatio Pallavicino.
1024 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.119r-v, 28 March 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the relaxtion of the tax on English cloth, and of recent negotiations with Joachim Ortell.
1025 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.123r-v, 03 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Bodley's answer to the matter concerning the money owed to Lord Willoughby during his governorship of Bergen op Zoom.
1026 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.124r-125v, 03 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the additional protection of Ostend, dissuading the States from a peace treaty, and informing Lord Willoughby of the specification of the mercantile shipping of the Low Countries.
1027 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.126r-v, 09 April 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the siege at Ostend, and the States' failure to adequately defend the town, as well as Sir Thomas Morgan and Sir Robert Sidney's failure to provide troops towards the same.
1028 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.128r-v, 11 February 1591, From: Merchant Adventurers, Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Petition from the Merchant Adventurers to Bodley, asking him to intercede on their behalf with the States General regarding the tax on English cloth.
1029 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.129r-v, 14 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the spring military campaign.
1030 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.130r-v, 17 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning letters sent to the states, and the illegal election of Count Maurice to the government of Gelderland.
1032 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.135, 30 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Requesting Norris to release three companies.
1033 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.136r-v, 05 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of military skirmishes, including the surprising of Westerloo.
1034 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.137r-v, 07 May 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the plans to surprise Dunkirk.
1035 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.140r-141v, 12 May 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Directions for negotiating with the States to cease trading with the enemy.
1036 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.142r-v, 14 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Various military intelligence, including news of the unrest in Niemegen, and a report of two ships which escaped from Cadiz.
1037 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.145r-v, 16 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the suit of an assistant of the recent Dutch delegation to England.
1039 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.147r-v, 17 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the besieging of Zutphen by Sir Francis Vere.
1040 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.148r-v, 27 May 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Spanish fleet are in the Narrow Sea so England requires support from ships, which are to stay near Dunkirk.
1041 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.149r-v, 21 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A further report of the siege of Zutphen in which Count Overstein was shot in the head.
1042 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.150r-v, 21 May 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the exporting of powder, munition and victuals to Spain and France, and that Bodley must request the States General to cease this practise.
1043 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.151r-v, 22 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the town of Zutphen has entered into parley with Count Maurice.
1044 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.152r-v, 21 May 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Burghley asks [Bodley?] to make enquiries about a ship carrying illicit materials from Englishmen in Spain.
1045 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.154r-v, 25 May 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the suit of Colonel Sonoy, and urging Bodley to press the states further.
1046 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.156r-v, 01 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: General news, including the surprise of Deventer.
1047 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.157r-160v, 05 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the States' decision over the merchant traffic out of the Low Countries, and other military news.
1048 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.161r-v, 06 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the plan to attack Groningen.
1049 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.162r-v, 06 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of illicit naval practises by an English pensioner of the King of Spain.
1050 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.163r-v, 10 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Informing Burghley that he has taken possession of the packet of letters and papers which concern 'Snowden' (possibly John Cecil).
1051 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.164r-v, 12 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's account of the progress of the siege of Groningen.
1052 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.165r-v, 13 June 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to persuade the Count Maurice to contribute ten ships to a raid on Spanish ships with bounty from the Indias, on the promise of a share of the treasure.
1053 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.166r-v, 16 June 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Urges Bodley to persuade the States to join the enterprise to seize the Havana treasure in the Azores.
1054 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.167r-v, 18 June 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the removing of 'Mr Chamberlain' from the office of Provost Marshall in Bergen op Zoom.
1055 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.168r-v, 22 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the taking of the fort of Delfziel, near to Groningen.
1056 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.169r-v, 28 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the taking of the fort of [Opsterland], near Groningen.
1057 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.176r-v, 11 July 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Privy Council claim that Sir Edward Norris has been falsely charged with abusing his power as governor of Ostend. Bodley is to defend him and reassure the states.
1058 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.177r-178v, 11 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding military preparations for the attack of Arnhem.
1059 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.179r-v, 13 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Concerning Bodley's discussion with Count Maurice regarding the request for assistance with raiding Spanish shipping.
1060 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.180r-181v, 17 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's account of the taking prisoner of key companies of the Duke of Parma's troops.
1061 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.183r-v, 23 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the request for additional shipping to be made available by the Councel of State and Count Maurice to defend against the Spanish fleet.
1062 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.184r-185v, 25 July 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the release of prisoners. Also, asks Bodley to tell Sir Francis Vere to improve his handwriting so Burghley can show his dispatches to the Queen.
1063 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.186r-v, 24 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News from an intercepted letter claiming the Duke of Parma intends to head for France, and that extra enemy troops are expected from Germany.
1064 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.189r-v, 31 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Intelligence of the movements of the Duke of Parma, and the rumours of a fleet lying at [The Groine].
1065 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.190r-v, 31 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the appointment of Mr Chamberlain to the post of Provost Marshal of Bergen op Zoom.
1066 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.192r-v, 08 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the decision to be taken over Ostend, concerning Sir Edward Norris.
1067 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.193r-v, 10 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report that after receiving intelligence of enemy movements, the Low Countries troops have been divided between garrisons in order to assemble at speed where necessary.
1068 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.194r-196v, 19 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the ransoming of the Spanish prisoners, and Bodley's full account of military movements and the situation with Sir Edward Norris.
1069 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.197r-v, 23 July 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Burghley notes with dismay that due to Bodley's instructions regarding Sir Edward Norris's actions in Ostend failing to arrive, no action has been taken.
1070 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.207r-208v, 23 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the appointment of a deputy to examine the States General's complaint against Sir Edward Norris.
1071 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.209r-v, 31 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the likely towns where troops will be dispatched.
1072 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.210r-v, 31 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the confession of Corteken, and Sir Edward Norris' intercession on his behalf.
1073 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.211r-v, 03 September 1591, From: Lord Thomas Burgh, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Asks Bodley to inform the States that the matter of English troops receiving victuals from towns in the United Provinces has been resolved.
1074 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.212r-v, 09 September 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the taking of the town of Anholt.
1075 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.214r-v, 09 September 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Sir Edward Norris, and the States' charges against him.
1076 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.216r-v, 19 September 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Bodley tries to elecit some response from Sir Edward Norris regarding the dispute with the States.
1077 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.218r-v, 21 September 1591, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Sir Edward Norris' reply to Bodley, regarding his dispute with the States.
1078 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.219r-v, 30 September 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the prevarication of the States General in resolving the issue with Sir Edward Norris.
1079 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.220r-221v, 30 September 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of intercepted letters concerning the proposed peace between the United Provinces and the Emperor.
1080 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.223r-v, 04 October 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the Councel will return to the Camp, and the refusal of Groningen to join the United Provinces.
1081 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.227r-v, 07 October 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning a placard that is intended for publication in the Low Countries, on the subject of the States' answer to Queen Elizabeth's requirement that they don't transport victuals into Spain.
1082 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.229r-230v, 08 October 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the dispute between Sir Edward Norris and the States, and a proposal to prohibit marine trading between the Low Countries and Spain.
1083 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.231r-v, 21 October 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the money owed to Colonel Sonoy by the States.
1084 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.232r-v, 19 October 1591, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: A petition by the Merchant Adventurers at Middleburg for Bodley to act on their behalf regarding their protestations against the heavy tax on English cloth.
1086 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.237r-238v, 27 October 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Diverse news, including propositions drawn up by the Council of State for the regulating of sea traffic, and the people of Groningen unsure of which way to turn.
1087 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.240r-v, 29 October 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley defends himself against the displeasure of the Privy Council.
1088 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.245r-250v, November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's proposal to the Emperor's Ambassadors on behalf of the Queen and the United Provinces, rejecting any terms of peace with Spain.
0990 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.24r-v, 06 January 1591, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Queen sends Sir John Norris following her decision to divert some troops from the Low Countries against the King of Spain in Brittany.
1089 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.251r-v, 03 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Merchant Adventurers. Summary: Bodley's assurances to the Merchant Adventurers that he will present their petition to the States when they reassemble.
1090 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.252r-v, 03 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the debt owing Captains Wingfield and Randolph of Flushing, and confusion as to whom should disburse it.
1091 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.254r-v, 06 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning intercepted letters from Rome containing directions on how to proceed following the Pope's recent death.
0991 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.25r-28v, 14 January 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Diverse mixed intelligence, including information about the Merode family.
1093 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.266r-267v, 09 November 1591, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to require that English troops currently in the Low Countries be diverted to aid the King of France, on promise that the numbers will be replenished in the united provinces once the exploit against Rouen is over.
1094 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.269r-v, 10 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley requests to return home, following the death of his father.
1205 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.271r-v, 11 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the approach of the Emperor's Ambassadors, touching the Treaty of Peace.
1207 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.273r-v, 16 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning a letter from Duke Casimir advising the States General to proceed carefully with the Emperor's Ambassadors.
1208 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.275r-v, 18 November 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the recent restrictions on the trade in English cloth set by the States, and the petition of the Merchant Adventurers to challenge it.
1210 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.276r-v, 20 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the sending of troops to France.
1211 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.277r-278v, 20 November 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Burghley's answer to three of Bodley's previous letters, including his request to return to England, and instructions on how to proceed with the Emperor's Ambassadors.
1213 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.280r-v, 26 November 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the movement of English troops.
1214 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.283r-v, 24 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning a recent letter written by Duke Casimir, and other intelligence.
1215 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.284r-v, 24 November 1591, From: Thomas Ferrers, J Wheeler, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Petitioning Bodley to further their cause with the States, sending further letters to support their suit.
1217 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.291r-v, 28 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Intelligence that the enemy is raising troops in Germany.
1218 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.292r-v, 30 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A letter in favour of Michael Dormer, petitioning for the company of the late Sir Coniers Clifford.
1219 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.299r-v, 07 December 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Thomas Ferrers. Summary: Assuring the Merchant Adventurers that he will advance their suit to the States when they reconvene for the next assembly.
0992 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.29r-v, 16 January 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the enlarging of the horse and foot bands, and the English contribution.
1220 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.302r-303v, 10 December 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the ransom of Mr [Thomas?] Winter.
1221 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.304r-v, 11 December 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting that another letter has arrived from the Emperor's Ambassadors.
1222 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.307r-v, December 1591, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the dispute between the States and Sir Edward Norris.
1223 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.308r-v, 15 December 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: A firm protestation from Bodley, claiming he has pursued the matter between Norris and the States with as much care as has been requisite.
1224 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.309r-v, 15 December 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley, Sir Francis Vere. Summary: Concerning a commissary who has not returned certificates or muster rolls on his companies, who is to be sent back to England to give account.
1225 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.310r-v, 19 December 1591, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is praised for his loyal service and assured that it will not be forgotten.
1226 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.312r-v, 19 December 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the number of mustered men who have arrived for the Earl of Essex's service.
1227 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.316r-v, 21 December 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: A letter of reprimand to Bodley and Sir Francis Vere for not ensuring that the English troops sent to France were larger in volume.
1228 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.317r-v, 22 December 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the delay on letters, and requesting his return homewards.
1229 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.319r-320v, 31 December 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the propositions towards a peace treaty put forward by the Emperor's Ambassadors.
0993 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.41r-v, 43r-v, 23 January 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding news of trading restrictions.
0994 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.44r-45v, 27 January 1591, From: Lord Charles Howard, Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the dispute between Sir John Norris and the captains of the bands.
0995 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.46r-47v, 02 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the provision of English troops for the summer military campaign.
0996 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.49r-51v, 02 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The report of a conversation between Bodley and the Emperor's Ambassador, regarding a treaty of peace with Spain, and Bodley's 'private' responses to the Ambassador's queries.
0997 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.60r-v, 03 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the extracting of English forces from the Low Countries to help the French in Brittany, and the suspicion of the common people of the United Provinces that this heralds the withdrawing of the English forces from the conflict.
0998 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.65r-v, 08 February 1591, From: Sir John Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Informs Bodley he is leaving for England.
0999 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.66r-67v, 09 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Details of the communication between the governors of the English garrisons regarding the redistribution of the English troops.
1000 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.68r-v, 09 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: News of the disbanding of troops.
1001 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.69r-v, 10 February 1591, From: Anthony Wingfield, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Asking Bodley for the official word on how to proceed.
1002 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.70r-v, 11 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Signalling that the answer to Elizabeth's recent letter to the States General has arrived.
1003 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.71r-v, 12 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Oliver Lambert. Summary: Bodley's reply to Captain Lambert's request for clearer direction as to how to proceed in disbanding his garrison at Doesburgh.
1004 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.73r-v, 13 February 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Burghley reports that his last few letters to Bodley seem to have gone missing. He urges Bodley to make strenuous efforts to persuade the common populace of the United Provinces against a treaty of peace with Spain.
1005 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.76r-v, 14 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Anthony Wingfield. Summary: Concerning the 'cassing' of the English garrisons, and Bodley's advice to Wingfield on how to proceed.
1006 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.83r-v, 15 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley waits for further direction from Burghley regarding the movement of the English troops.
1007 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.84r-v, 17 February 1591, From: Oliver Lambert, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Captain Lambert has stayed his troops' march out of Doesburgh until further instruction.
1008 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.85r-v, 18 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Christopher Kennet. Summary: Bodley requests Master Kennet to resume lending money to the English troops, countering the recent order by Sir John Norris for Kennet to cease lending.
1009 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.87r-v, 18 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Captain Audley. Summary: Bodley advises Captain Audley to delay discharging his troops until a formal direction arrives from England.
1010 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.88r-v, 19 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning Captain Medkerk, and the disbanding of the English companies.
1011 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.92r-v, 22 February 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the overtures by the Emperor towards a peace treaty, and enclosing a copy of a formal answer to the Emperor which Bodley should use to exhort the States against the treaty.
1012 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.93r-94v, 23 February 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Burghley relates the outcome of a meeting with the Commissioners regarding the unequal distribution of charges between England and the United Provinces; and the recent complaints about unauthorised piracy.
1013 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.95r-v, 23 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Thomas Morgan. Summary: Bodley urges Sir Thomas Morgan to delay in disbanding his garrison until further direction has arrived from the Queen.
1014 MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.99r-100v, 25 February 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Sends an urgent resolution from the Queen regarding the withdrawing of her auxiliary troops.
0007 MS Cotton Galba D X f.10br-v, 11 February 1593, From: Robert Cecil, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Sends copy of negotiations with the States, and insists on continued goodwill between himself and Bodley
0029 MS Cotton Galba D X f.122r-v, 03 May 1594, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to ask for military assistance against the Spanish with the threat that if left unchecked the Spanish will dominate trade westwards.
0030 MS Cotton Galba D X f.123r-124v, 04 May 1594, From: Lord Burghley, Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Detailed instructions for Bodley on how to get greater military assistance from the States.
0008 MS Cotton Galba D X f.12r-14v, 18 February 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States' complaints at the number of soldiers in the English garrison towns.
0031 MS Cotton Galba D X f.141r-v, 06 June 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Informing him that he has urged the States to equip their ships as soon as possible for the relief of France.
0032 MS Cotton Galba D X f.142r-v, 11 June 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Details of the progress at the siege of Groningen, and the likelihood that it will soon surrender.
0034 MS Cotton Galba D X f.145r-v, 10 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Various news, including the Prince of Anholt's visit to Count Maurice concerning a proposed union with his sister.
0035 MS Cotton Galba D X f.146r-v, 11 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the surrender of Groningen is imminent.
0036 MS Cotton Galba D X f.147r-v, 17 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Bowes. Summary: A letter of credit for Brederode and Valke, the two deputies sent to attend the Christening of Henry, son of James VI of Scotland.
0037 MS Cotton Galba D X f.148r-v, [21] July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the queen's request of the states for assistance with shipping and victuals for the enterprise in France.
0009 MS Cotton Galba D X f.14br-v, 04 March 1592, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: A letter in support of a suit requesting reimbursement from the States.
0038 MS Cotton Galba D X f.152r-v, 13 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Signifies that the States have made an answer regarding their trade with Spain, and that Groningen are preparing their terms for surrender.
0039 MS Cotton Galba D X f.156r-v, 24 June 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Gives Burghley an update on the siege of Groningen, and is waiting for a reply from the States regarding the provision of troops and ships for France.
0040 MS Cotton Galba D X f.157r-v, 07 July 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the provision of troops and ships by the States to aid the enterprise in France.
0041 MS Cotton Galba D X f.158r-159v, 26 May 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports the States' reluctance to send a portion of their troops to France.
0044 MS Cotton Galba D X f.164r-v, 03 August 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Directions to tell the States that the queen would be content to accept the assistance of 10 ships for the aid of France.
0045 MS Cotton Galba D X f.167r-v, 30 August 1594, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is granted permission to return home, before which he is to advise how best to pursue England's reimbursement by the States General.
0046 MS Cotton Galba D X f.168r-v, 31 August 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Encloses Bodley's license to return, and reports on the what the queen is likely to ask Bodley when he comes to Court.
0047 MS Cotton Galba D X f.169r-170v, 22 July 1594, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions given to Bodley on his return to the States, concerning their unfavourable reply. Bodley is given licence to use his own judgement.
0049 MS Cotton Galba D X f.172r-v, 28 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the shipping required for the enterprise in Brittany, and the states attending the queen's decision.
0050 MS Cotton Galba D X f.173r-v, 27 July 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning Bodley's continued employment in the United Provinces.
0052 MS Cotton Galba D X f.175r-v, 21 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Can report that the States are committed to helping furnish the expedition to France as far as they can.
0053 MS Cotton Galba D X f.176r-v, 14 August 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the movement of shipping, and the lack of instructions for Bodley since his return to the Low Countries.
0054 MS Cotton Galba D X f.177r-178v, 27 August 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: States that he has furnished Bodley with sufficient instruction, contrary to Bodley's recent complaints.
0055 MS Cotton Galba D X f.182r-183v, After 08 September 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Relating his negotations with the States regarding the additional shipping required for Brittany.
0056 MS Cotton Galba D X f.190r-v, 25 August 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the queen's efforts to resolve the dispute between Sir Thomas Morgan and the States.
0057 MS Cotton Galba D X f.191r-192v, After 08 September 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Relating his negotations with the States regarding the additional shipping required for Brittany.
0058 MS Cotton Galba D X f.193r-v, October 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Has received his licence to return home.
0059 MS Cotton Galba D X f.194r-195v, 07 December 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Returns Cecil's letters regarding the negotiation, and relates an account of his recent audience(s) with the queen.
0010 MS Cotton Galba D X f.22r-v, 24 September 1593, From: K Van Doma, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Appeal to Bodley and the rest of the Council of State that their charges might be eased.
0011 MS Cotton Galba D X f.23r-v, 07 March 1593, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: John Poley's company is to move from Berghen op Zoom to Ostend, after petition by Edward Norris, governor of Ostend.
0012 MS Cotton Galba D X f.27r-28v, 18 February 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States' complaints at the number of soldiers in the English garrison towns.
0013 MS Cotton Galba D X f.29r-v, 22 March 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Has received the letter for Buzenval and has forwarded it to Utrecht. Report of the siege of Geertruidenberg.
0002 MS Cotton Galba D X f.2r - 3v, 03 January 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning how the States should wrest control of Brabant and Flanders following the death of the Duke of Parma.
0014 MS Cotton Galba D X f.30r-v, 28 March 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Regarding Sir Edward Norris' suit to increase his forces.
0015 MS Cotton Galba D X f.31r-v, 30 March 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Concerning the transfer of Sir John Poley's horse bands to Ostend, and Sir William Reade's suit.
0017 MS Cotton Galba D X f.35r-v, 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Queen Elizabeth. Summary: Bodley seeks revocation after being in the Low Countries for four years, and claims that in that time the situation has vastly improved.
0018 MS Cotton Galba D X f.38r-v, 10 March 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Assuring Essex of his intent to supply him with news and intelligence.
0019 MS Cotton Galba D X f.39r-40v, 10 March 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Informs Burghley he has not received any letters from him in the last 4 months, and intelligence about Count Philip's actions and the successful suit of Colonel Sonoy.
0020 MS Cotton Galba D X f.41r-v, 16 March 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Information about the plan to besiege Geertruidenberg, and about his request to be recalled home.
0021 MS Cotton Galba D X f.48r-v, 05 April 1593, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning military information obtained from intercepted letters, about the forces around Ghent and the sending of troops to protect Geertruidenberg.
0022 MS Cotton Galba D X f.49r-v, 07 April 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Sends Burghley a copy of a libel against the queen of England by the Pope.
0003 MS Cotton Galba D X f.4r-v, 15 January 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding 'two Menninches' and their dealings in the Low Countries
0023 MS Cotton Galba D X f.50r-v, 07 April 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the proposed marriage between the Count Palatine and the eldest daughter of the Princesse of Orange.
0024 MS Cotton Galba D X f.51r-v, After 24 March 159[3], From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Regarding theunconfirmed plan to attack Dunkirk, and other military intelligence.
0025 MS Cotton Galba D X f.52r-v, 12 April 159[3], From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting that Sir Francis Vere has gone towards Count Maurice, and Bodley and he have not had the opportunity to confer over Vere's instructions.
0004 MS Cotton Galba D X f.5r- 6v, after 16 January 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the bearer 'Mr Brune', disorders in the Mint, and diverse intelligence.
0026 MS Cotton Galba D X f.70r-v, April 1593, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Military intelligence about Geertruidenberg, and a request for more war provisions.
0027 MS Cotton Galba D X f.71r-72v, 18 April 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Military intelligence, including the news that Sir Thomas Morgan is to be removed from the Governorship of Bergen op Zoom.
0005 MS Cotton Galba D X f.7r-v, 15 February 1593, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning Mr Brune's report of the theft of English victual and shipping, and by a Scottish conspiracy to join with Spain in their invasion of England.
0006 MS Cotton Galba D X f.8r - 10v, 04 February 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the plans for the summer campaign.
1253 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.100r-101v, May 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Queen Elizabeth. Summary: Bodley returns to England without proper permission to secretly deliver the States' offer, which when revealed will earn him greater sway and respect with them, and with the Queen.
1254 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.102r-v, 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Queen Elizabeth. Summary: An account of a motion made to Bodley regarding the States' view on articles required by Queen Elizabeth.
1255 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.104r-105v, 14 May 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Queen Elizabeth. Summary: Bodley returns to England without proper permission to secretly deliver the States' offer, which when revealed will earn him greater sway and respect with them, and with the Queen.
1231 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.11r-v, 03 January 1595, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Warrant for Bodley's diet and entertainment of 40 shillings per day.
1256 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.120r-121v, 22 July 1595, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to continue to press the States to repaying some of their debt to the English crown.
1260 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.128r-v, 27 August 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that since the imparting of his answer to the States' propositions, they have delegated members to report to Count Maurice and the Council of State.
1261 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.129r-130v, August 1595, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Apologises for not replying sooner to his recent letter, and news of a skirmish in which Count Philip was injured.
1232 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.12r-15v, January 1595, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Excusing himself [for having a Jesuit among his troops] and recommending his suit to the States and the queen, via Bodley.
1262 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.133r-135v, 11 September 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: While he waits for the Deputies of each Province to return with their answer regarding the payment of the loan, Bodley gives his opinion on whether they will honour the terms of the Treaty or not.
1263 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.185r-v, 24 September 1595, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Indicates that the queen demands that Bodley press the States for an answer.
1264 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.188r-191v, 19 October 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's frustration with the States' delay in returning an answer about repaying the loan, and a report of his conversations in that behalf.
1265 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.192r-v, 22 October 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that the States have sent two deputies to confer with him over their answer to the queen's recent letters.
1266 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.198r-199v, 04 November 1595, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is praised for not giving in to the State's argument. Letters to the Queen and her council are described, and Bodley is instructed how to respond.
1267 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.202r-v, 07 November 1595, From: Robert Cecil, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Excuses his father's indisposition in not writing to Bodley, and writes to inform him that the privy council have met to ask Noel de Caron to signify to the states that the queen requests some assistance for naval defence.
1268 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.206r-209v, 26 November 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Account of the States' response to the queen's offers of assistance, and report of intelligence intercepted out of the Meditteranean.
1233 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.20r-v, 23 January 1595, From: Robert Cecil, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Thanks Bodley for dealing with one of his clients, and informs him that the queen is displeased with the States' froideur.
1269 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.212r-v, December 1595, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Sends his good wishes to Bodley.
1270 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.213r-v, 16 December 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Concerning the rumours about Norris, and offering support.
1271 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.214r-v, 05 December 1595, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Extract of instructions for how to deal with Oldenbarnvelt.
1272 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.220r-v, 15 December 1595, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Informs Bodley that the queen is not content to withdraw her demand of assistance from the states, and Bodley must meet with Barnevelt to resolve the issue.
1274 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.222r-223v, December 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Requires of Cecil clarification concerning his instructions.
1275 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.224r-228v, 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A lengthy paper giving detailed information on the States' likelihood of paying back their loan.
1234 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.22r-v, 25 January 1595, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Updates Bodley on the latest news about the Spanish forces in France.
1236 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.27r-28v, 05 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Various news, including the delay in the States' answer regarding repayment of the loan to the queen, the German ambassadors for peace, and the fort of Huy.
1237 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.29r-30v, 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the delay in the States returning an answer to the queen's proposition, the arrival of Colonel Stewart from the King of Scotland, and the fortification of Huy.
1238 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.31r-v, 14 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the town and fort of Huy have been taken by soldiers of the alliance.
1239 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.32r-35v, 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the delivery of the recent propositions to the states, the arrival of Colonel Stewart from Scotland, and the death of Archduke Ernestus.
1240 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.36r-v, 24 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Concerning monies owing by Brabant, and the debt owed to the queen by the States.
1242 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.39br-v, 08 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Concerning the monies owed to Sir Horace Pallavicine.
1241 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.39r-v, March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Informs Burghley that a third letter has been intercepted from Brussels, which suggests that there is discontentment in the Spanish camp.
1230 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.3r-6v, 1595, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: An extended account of England's involvement with the Low Countries, explaining the need for reimbursement.
1243 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.41r-43v, 14 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports the delayed return of the deputies because of the recent inclement weather, and other mixed news and intelligence.
1244 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.44r-45v, 14 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the request of the King of Scotland for aid, and news of the surrender of Huy.
1245 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.49r-50v, March 1595, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Has received a number of Bodley's letters from the previous month, and replies to the points Bodley raises about his answers to the States regarding the repayment of the loan.
1247 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.54r-v, 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Is still waiting for an answer from the States, and Colonel Stewart is waiting for his dispatch.
1250 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.64r-65v, 23 April 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the states reply to the queen's demand for repayment, and his intention to deliver their answer in person.
1251 MS Cotton Galba D XI f.66r-v, 28 September 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Unknown. Summary: Concerning the decision the [Merchant Adventurers?] Company in London have taken, in relation to the Placart about the rate of currency.
1283 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.10r-12v, 20 January 1596, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the calumnies made against him.
1284 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.13r-16v, 25 January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Sir Francis Vere's recall to England, and the progress of the discussion with Oldenbarnvelt and the other deputies of the Provinces.
1285 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.17r-18v, January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of his discussions with the States' deputies, including his private correspondence with Oldenbarnvelt.
1286 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.19r-20v, 26 January 1596, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Reports that he has followed Bodley's instructions, and has written to the Council of State.
1277 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.1r-4v, 04 January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports on Oldenbarnvelt's movements, on which depends the states' answer to the queen's recent letters.
1287 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.21r-v, 05 February 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Promising Norris that he has been energetically supporting his case.
1288 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.22r-v, 14 February 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Maurice of Nassau. Summary: Reports that the Deputies from Holland and Zeeland have arrived, and he hopes to have an answer to the queen's proposition soon.
1289 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.23r-v, 18 February 1596, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley, Sir Francis Vere. Summary: Sir Francis Vere brings his instructions along with this letter, and the stipulations for the new agreement.
1290 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.24r-v, 18 February 1596, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley, Sir Francis Vere. Summary: Sir Francis Vere is sent to the United Provinces, where he is to inform Bodley of his task and obtain Bodley's assistance.
1292 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.27r-29v, 21 March 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Confirms the proposals put forward by the Deputies of the Provinces in response to the queen's demands.
1293 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.30r-v, 22 March 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Concerning the agreement with the States, and requests direction from the queen on how to proceed towards a final resolution.
1294 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.31r-32v, 24 March 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that he intends to travel to Zeeland to await news of the States resolution.
1297 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.39r-v, 02 April 1596, From: Robert Cecil, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Extract of a letter outlining Bodley's directions on how to proceed.
1278 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.5r-v, January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Maurice of Nassau. Summary: Assuring Cecil that he will be ready to perform any service.
1279 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.6r-v, 05 January 1596, From: Captains of Ostend, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Petition to Bodley to present their suit to the States defending them selves against claims that they intend to betray Ostend to the enemy.
1280 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.7r-v, 09 January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Concerning a calumny against Norris, and Bodley's advice on how to proceed.
1281 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.8r-v, 12 January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Concerning the calumny brought against Norris by Burghers of the States.
1299 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.92v-97v, October 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Journal of Bodley's negotiations, from January 1595 to October 1596.
1282 MS Cotton Galba D XII f.9r-v, 13 January 1596, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Requires Bodley to request the States to permit the return of Sir Francis Vere to England to discuss the next military campaign.
0016 MS Cotton Galba DX f.34r-v, 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Letter of petition to Essex, to further his suit to return home.
0028 MS Cotton Galba DX f.73r-v, After 10 April 1593, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Queen grants Bodley permission to return home to deal with personal business following his father's death. Bodley is to write instructions for George Gilpin who will hold his post.
1324 MS Cotton Julius F VI f.68r, 27 April 1585, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Copy of instructions to Bodley, advised to warn the King of Denmark that the House of Lorraine claim title to his kingdom.
0061 MS Cotton Nero B III f.202r-205v, 17 April 1585, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: A copy of instructions for Bodley to go to Denmark and visit the Duke of Brunswick en route, to try and persuade him to enter into a protestant confederation.
0063 MS Cotton Nero B III f.256r-257r, 11 August 1588, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: A copy of instructions for Bodley on the subject of intelligence on the Spanish fleet and concerning his negotiation with the King and Governors of Denmark.
1338 MS Cotton Titus B II (2) f.495r-496v , 03 December 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the appointment of Captain Price to take charge of The Brill during Lord Burgh's illness.
1336 MS Cotton Vespasian F IX f.151r-v, 04 May 1595, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Johan Fortescue. Summary: Warrant for the allowances to be made to Bodley, upon his going to negociate with the states of the Low countries
1357 MS Harleian 287 fol. 160r-163v, 27 April 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding an enterprise to be taken upon Groningen, and disagreements in Ostend that threaten that town's stability.
1365 MS Harleian 287 fol. 188r-189v, February 1590, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the ambassadors sent from the Emperor to negotiate a peace treaty between the United Provinces and Spain.
1366 MS Harleian 287 fol. 190r-193v, November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Emperor's Ambassadors. Summary: Bodley's proposal to the Emperor's Ambassadors on behalf of the Queen and the United Provinces, rejecting any terms of peace with Spain.
1358 MS Harleian 287 fol.164r-165v, 28 April 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the underhand methods of the States General, and the suspicions levelled against Ortel.
1364 MS Harleian 287 fol.187r-v, December 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley's cipher

Hatfield

0654 MS 166/14 f.14r-15v, April [1589], From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Remembrances for Bodley regarding musters and debts of pay.
0655 MS 167/81, 12 July 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Instructions ordering Bodley and Wilkes to present Monsieur Sonoy's cause to the States General, Council of State and if possible to Count Maurice.
0656 MS 167/96, 09 September 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to encourage immediate incursions into Enemy territory on the opportunity of the Duke of Parma's troops being diverted into France.
0670 MS 170/101, 22 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the delivery of the recent propositions to the states, the arrival of Colonel Stewart from Scotland, and the death of Archduke Ernestus.
0671 MS 170/105, 22 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Reporting further information from Colonel Murray concerning how the King of Scotland is reputedly planning to distribute the money he hopes to receive from the States.
0672 MS 170/108, 26 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Concerning letters intercepted sent from Creighton the Jesuit.
0673 MS 170/109, 02 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Report of the latest news about Colonel Stuart.
0675 MS 170/110, 04 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the intercepted letters from Creighton the Jesuit, and the rumour of the discontent of towns under Spanish control, and their desire to join the United Provinces.
0674 MS 170/111, 04 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Concerning a recent conspiracy in Scotland.
0676 MS 170/118, 14 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Details of Colonel Stewart's instructions from the King of Scotland.
0677 MS 170/120, 14 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: A note regarding the secret Instructions of Colonel Stewart, as also sent to William Cecil, Lord Burghley.
0669 MS 170/97, 14 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Reporting information had from Colonel Murray about the reason and background to Colonel Stewart's visit to the States.
0689 MS 171/124, 13 April 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Is waiting on an answer to his recent letters, and reports that there is nothing to report.
0688 MS 171/81, 14 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports conversations had with the States regarding the repayment of the loan, and various other intelligence.
0750 MS 173/1, 03 January 1597, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding troops to be sent to the French King. John Norris is sent over to facilitate this.
0653 MS 21/63 f.63r-64v, 21 August 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding troops to be sent into France.
0692 MS 25/15, 05 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Reporting a conversation had with Monsieur Valke, regarding Colonel Stuart's overture from the King of Scotland to the States General.
0693 MS 25/18, 05 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting that negotiations are delayed due to the States being at the marriage of Count Hohenlo, and the arrival of Colonel Stuart.
0694 MS 25/88, 18 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Explains the delay in his other letters as a result of the west wind, and concerning Colonel Stuart's embassy from the King of Scotland.
0695 MS 25/89, 18 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Regarding the petition of Colonel Stuart, the taking of the fort of Huy, and the plans for the next military engagement.
0696 MS 29/97, 04 January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding conversation had with Oldenbarnvelt, concerning the revision of the Contract for repaying the loan.
0727 MS 30/15, 25 January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Sir Francis Vere's recall to England, and the progress of the discussion with Oldenbarnvelt and the other deputies of the Provinces.
0728 MS 30/40, 30 January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that he has had private conference with Oldenbarnvelt to advance the negotiations with the States.
0710 MS 31/103, 23 April 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the states reply to the queen's demand for repayment, and his intention to deliver their answer in person.
0729 MS 31/35, 21 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Confirms the proposals put forward by the Deputies of the Provinces in response to the queen's demands.
0730 MS 31/41, 24 March 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that he intends to travel to Zeeland to await news of the States resolution.
0709 MS 31/81, 13 April 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the expected reply fom the States, and diverse intelligence.
0711 MS 32/89, 09 June 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Explains that he is too unwell to make the journey back to England, and suggests that a replacement be sent.
0712 MS 33/30, 11 July 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Requests the payment of his allowance for the previous year (328 days in total).
0699 MS 33/4, 25 June 1595, From: Sir Francis Vere, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Intelligence, Bodley's 'overture' to the Queen not embraced
0713 MS 34/36, 17 August 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports his reception by the States after delivering the recent letter from the queen, and mixed intelligence.
0715 MS 34/69, 27 August 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that since the imparting of his answer to the States' propositions, they have delegated members to report to Count Maurice and the Council of State.
0705 MS 35/2, 11 September 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: While he waits for the Deputies of each Province to return with their answer regarding the payment of the loan, Bodley gives his opinion on whether they will honour the terms of the Treaty or not.
0719 MS 35/27, 24 September 1595, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Has received Bodley's letters, and other matters
0716 MS 35/29, 25 September 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports the States' delay in answering the recent requests made by the queen.
0717 MS 35/77, 19 October 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's frustration with the States' delay in returning an answer about repaying the loan, and a report of his conversations in that behalf.
0718 MS 35/87, 22 October 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that the States have sent two deputies to confer with him over their answer to the queen's recent letters.
0736 MS 36/32, 26 November 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Account of the States' response to the queen's offers of assistance, and report of intelligence intercepted out of the Meditteranean.

Kent U1475

1410 C/18/15A fol.178r-v, 6 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Recommending the bearer John Minche.
1395 C18/1, fol.210r - 211v, 29 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Thanks Sidney for the Articles he has sent, but informs him that he cannot perform any action unless endorsed by the queen.
1404 C18/10 fol.162r-163v, 19 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Sends latest answer from the States General to the queen, and news of Count Maurice.
1405 C18/11 fol.166r-167v, 29 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Requests the loan of 'Brownist' books, and concerning his recall home.
1406 C18/12 fol.170r-171v, 20 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Mixed military news, including the sieges of Ostend and Zutphen.
1407 C18/13, fol.172r - 173v, 21 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Sends news of the death of the Count Overstein, and the lucky escape of Sir Francis Vere.
1408 C18/14, fol.174r - 175v, 4 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the enterprise of Dunkirk.
1409 C18/15 fol.176r-177v, 6 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning a man posing as the distributor of money for Sidney's camp, who Bodley fears may be a conspirator.
1411 C18/16, fol.183r - 184v, 17 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Informing Sidney of the States' disatisfaction with Sir Edward Norris.
1412 C18/17, fol.193r - 194v, 21 September 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Sends military intelligence, and requests his assistance should Sidney return to England.
1413 C18/18, fol.200r - 201v, 21 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the queen's bid to dispatch companies from the Low Countries to Rouen.
1414 C18/19, fol.174r - 175v, 10 January 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Asks Sidney to further his cause when Sidney returns to England.
1396 C18/2, fol.162r - 163v, 9 February 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the cassing of the English bands.
1415 C18/20 fol.206r-207v, 1 March 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: About his desire to return home, payment for the troops in the cautionary towns, and other intelligence.
1416 C18/21 fol.208r-209v, 10 March 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Complains at the attitude of the States towards both Sidney and the queen.
1417 C18/22, fol.240r - 241v, 9 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the situation regarding Sir Edward Norris.
1418 C18/23, fol.273r - 274v, 26 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Reports that there is little news to report.
1419 C18/24, fol.276r - 277v, 2 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning his recent dealings with the States.
1420 C18/25, fol.278r - 279v, 11 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Regarding the levy of men in Juliers, and the military tactics at Groningen.
1421 C18/26 fol.280r-281v, 23 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning his dealings with the States General, and his desire for recall.
1422 C18/27, fol.282r - 283v, 16 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Regarding the English companies to be sent for France.
1423 C18/28, fol.284r - 285v, 24 October 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Expressing his wish to leave The Hague and return home to England.
1424 C18/29, fol.286r - 287v, 16 November 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning his intended return to England.
1397 C18/3, fol.164r- 165v, 12 February 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Refers Sidney to Captain Wray's report.
1425 C18/30, fol.288r - 289v, 22 January 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Communicates his frustration at not being permitted to return home.
1426 C18/31, fol.263r - 264v, 17 December 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning a recent letter from the queen to Sidney concerning the provision of his troops, and how Bodley cannot present it to the States if it does not mention him by name.
1398 C18/4, fol.170r - 171v, 16 March 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the movement of Sidney's troops.
1399 C18/5, fol.171r- 172v, 23 March 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Account of Bodley's negotiations with the States regarding the deployment of troops.
1400 C18/6, fol.173r - 174v, 26 March 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the proposals put forward in Sidney's letters, Bodley is reluctant to approach the States before warrant to do so arrives from the queen.
1401 C18/7, fol.156r-157v, 4 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the deployment of troops.
1402 C18/8 fol.158r-159v, 8 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the deployment of troops.
1403 C18/9 fol.160r-161v, 16 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Regarding the deployment of a company of troops.

Longleat

0784 MS Portland 1 f.135r-136v, 27 September 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the amendment of the titles accorded Count Maurice and other military news.
0785 MS Portland 1 f.137r-138v, 10 October 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the assault on the town of Beek, in which Sir Francis Vere was injured.
0786 MS Portland 1 f.139r-140v, 10 October 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the secret instructions of the Commissioners latey sent into France, and other military news.

LPL

0763 MS 650 f.104r-105v, 22 February 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Information from Colonel Murray about where the money secured for James VI will be distributed.
0764 MS 650 f.106r-107v, 14 February 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Information regarding the embassy of Colonel Stewart.
0765 MS 650 f.108r-109v, 26 February 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Encloses the copies of two intercepted letters written by Scottish Jesuits.
0760 MS 650 f.110r-111v, 14 February 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States' reply to the queen's demand for payment, and the arrival of Colonel Stewart from Scotland.
0759 MS 650 f.151r-152v, 10 March 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Anthony Bacon. Summary: Letter of friendship, containing intelligence
0766 MS 650 f.163r-164v, 02 March 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Concerning conversation had with Robert Devinston, the Scottish Ambassador.
0767 MS 650 f.165r-166v, 04 March 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Encloses a recently intercepted letter.
0768 MS 650 f.167-168v, 14 March 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Regarding James VI request for financial assistance from the States.
0761 MS 650 f.169r-170v, March 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports delays caused by the weather, preventing the return of the deputies sent to Guelderland and Overijssel, and other news.
0769 MS 650 f.173r-174v, 04 March 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Encloses intercepted letters, and offers new intelligence.
0762 MS 650 f.97r-100v, 22 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Report of the delivery of the recent propositions to the states, the arrival of Colonel Stewart from Scotland, and the death of Archduke Ernestus.
0772 MS 651 f.115r-118v, 23 April 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the states reply to the queen's demand for repayment, and his intention to deliver their answer in person.
0774 MS 651 f.119r-v, 23 April 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Concerning the sute of [Sir Horatio] Pallavicino.
0770 MS 651 f.141r-v, 25 May 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Anthony Bacon. Summary: Hears of the queen's displeasure with him, and sends news out of Zeeland.
0773 MS 651 f.181r-182v, 14 May 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Queen Elizabeth. Summary: Bodley returns to England without proper permission to secretly deliver the States' offer, which when revealed will earn him greater sway and respect with them, and with the Queen.
0771 MS 651 f.200r-v, 06 June 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Anthony Bacon. Summary: Sends copy of a letter for reading and return.
0775 MS 651 f.223r-v, 05 June 1595, From: Robert Devereux, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Insisting that the papers sent by Bodley were not viewed by Sir Robert Sidney.
0776 MS 651 f.231r-v, 05 June 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Reporting that Sir Robert Sidney has paid him a visit, and assumes that Essex had shown him a recent 'schedule'.
0779 MS 652 f.229r-230v, 29 November 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Reporting that the States' have changed their minds about keeping the recent intercepted letters secret, and his bid to return home.
0778 MS 652 f.231r-232v, 26 November 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Account of the States' response to the queen's offers of assistance, and report of intelligence intercepted out of the Meditteranean.
0777 MS 652 f.93r-94v, 30 September 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Anthony Bacon. Summary: Concerning the stand-off between the enemy forces and those of the United Provinces.
0782 MS 654 f.120r-v, 04 January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Report of progress at The Hague, and bemoaning the lack of fresh intelligence.
0780 MS 654 f.121r-122v, 25 January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of his private and public dealings with the States, and a round-up of intelligence.
0781 MS 654 f.130r-131v, 04 January 1596, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports his conversations with Oldenbarnvelt, and the likelihood of the Provinces agreeing to the repayment of the loan.
0783 MS 656 f.260r-v, 23 April 1596, From: Anthony Bacon, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Asks him to furnish Sir Anthony Standen with £200.

TNA

1387 12576.13, 27 April 1589, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Following the loss of Geertruidenberg, the Queen will send a nobleman to treat with the States General on the matter of keeping the states united under the government.
0561 PC 2/15/461 , 13 May 1589, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions for Bodley to demand proof of the accusations against Lord Willoughby.
0566 PC 2/16/581, 06 April 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to reject the request of the states to requisition a company from Ostend, since Sir John Conway there is unable to spare them, being surrounded by the enemy and already with few men.
0567 PC 2/16/76 , 19 June 1589, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions concerning the Commissioners lately sent to Queen Elizabeth. Bodley is to ask for proof of the accusations made against Lord Willoughby concerning Geertruidenberg.
0571 PC 2/17/692, 24 May 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to deal with the town of Hoorn to recover the money from the sale of the goods of a ship taken from the Portugal voyage.
0572 PC 2/17/782, 23 June 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Bodley and Wilkes are to negotiate regarding ships from the Portugal voyage and their financial demands.
0574 PC 2/17/836, 27 July 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Concerning merchant ships from the Low Countries taken when coming out of Spain by Captains Frobisher and Hawkins.
0575 PC 2/17/856, 10 August 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Regarding the appointment of Sir Edward Norris to replace Sir John Conway as Governor of Ostend, and the co-operation expected from the States.
0578 PC 2/18/141, 28 February 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to approach the States on behalf of the Lord Willoughby, who is owed over 1,500 pounds, but whose goods have been taken in payment for his own debts, despite the larger amount due to him.
0579 PC 2/18/277, 16 May 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to ask Holland for assistance repelling Spanish attempts.
0580 PC 2/18/320, 13 June 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to persuade the Count Maurice to contribute ten ships to a raid on Spanish ships with bounty from the Indies, on the promise of a share of the treasure.
0581 PC 2/18/394, 11 July 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Privy Council claim that Sir Edward Norris has been falsely charged with abusing his power as governor of Ostend. Bodley is to defend him and reassure the states.
0582 PC 2/18/452, 28 July 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: On the matter of a pension granted to Colonel Chester by the States General, and a suit made by Sir Walter Waller who has previously undertaken much of Chester's debt, and would like reimbursement. Bodley is to approach the States on Waller's behalf.
0583 PC 2/19/2, 07 October 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning a placard that is intended for publication in the Low Countries, on the subject of the States' answer to Queen Elizabeth's requirement that they don't transport victuals into Spain.
0587 PC 2/19/280, 25 March 1592, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the accusations made against Sir Edward Norris.
0593 PC 2/19/465, 09 July 1592, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Queen has received intelligence that the enemy will attack Ostend.
0594 PC 2/19/478, 18 July 1592, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to persuade the States General to grant allowances to Thomas Baskerville, commandant at the cautionary town of Rammekins.
0585 PC 2/19/99, 15 December 1591, From: Privy Council, To: Sir Francis Vere, Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning a commissary who has not returned certificates or muster rolls on his companies, who is to be sent back to England to give account.
0599 PC 2/20/261, 04 March 1593, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to deliver the Queen's letter to the States, regarding the reimbursing of William Reade.
0600 PC 2/20/265, 07 March 1593, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to aid the movement of Sir John Poley's company from Berghen op Zoom to Ostend.
0598 PC 2/20/75, 17 October 1592, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to insist that Parker's company go to Brittany as directed.
0604 PC 2/21/116, 30 January 1596, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley, George Gilpin. Summary: Privy Council summary of a letter requiring Bodley and Gilpin to assist merchants in the Low Countries.
0603 PC 2/21/79, 21 December 1595, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley, George Gilpin. Summary: Bodley is to assist William Beale in his supplying of match to the Queen's army.
0544 SP 103/35/110 f.286r-287v, 22 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the delivery of the recent propositions to the states, the arrival of Colonel Stewart from Scotland, and the death of Archduke Ernestus.
1388 SP 103/35/112 fol.288r-289v, 23 April 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States' reluctance to repay their debt to the queen due to the recent catastrophic series of weather-related floods.
1389 SP 103/35/115 fol.291r-292v, 17 August 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports his reception by the States after delivering the recent letter from the queen, and mixed intelligence.
1390 SP 103/35/116 fol.292r-292v, 25 September 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary:
1391 SP 103/35/116b fol.292v-294r, 19 October 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report that the recent proposals States remain unanswered, and his frustration in obtaining any answer.
1392 SP 103/35/118 fol.294r-295r, 22 October 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that the States have sent two deputies to confer with him over their answer to the queen's recent letters.
1393 SP 103/35/122 fol.298r-299v, 26 November 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the possibility of the queen terminating the treaty with the United Provinces, and the States' response.
1394 SP 103/35/123b fol.299v, 15 December 1595, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Conveys the queen's response to his recent reports of the States' conduct.
0551 SP 105/91/78 f.194r-198r, 22 July 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes, To: Thomas Sackville, Lord Buckhurst, Lord Burghley, Sir Christopher Hatton. Summary: Bodley explains in careful detail the State's unsatisfactory answers to the Queen's demands, and reports his responses and the conference between them. He also discusses slanderous rumours which have been circulating.
0553 SP 105/91/89 f.205r-206v, 29 July 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes, To: Thomas Sackville, Lord Buckhurst, Lord Burghley, Sir Christopher Hatton. Summary: An extensive report of Bodley's dealings with the States on the matter of shared power and authority.
0555 SP 105/91/94 f.210r, 10 August 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes, To: Estates General. Summary: The States General continue to request a written account of Bodley and Wilkes' answer to their objections over the articles regarding trade with Spain, which Bodley sees as a time-wasting tactic.
0624 SP 12/242/117 f.208r-209v, 26 August 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: One hundred horsemen are to be added to the troops going into France, to be made up from either Nicholas Parker or John Poley's bands.
0625 SP 12/242/118 f.210r-v, 26 August 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: One hundred horsemen are to be added to the troops going into France, to be made up from either Nicholas Parker or John Poley's bands.
0627 SP 12/253/12/ f.29r-30v, 11 July 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Requests the payment of his allowance for the previous year (328 days in total).
0606 SP 75/1/45 f.108r-111v, 17 April 1585, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions for Bodley to go to Denmark and visit the Duke of Brunswick en route, to try and persuade him to enter into a protestant confederation.
0607 SP 75/1/46 f.112r-113v, 17 April 1585, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: An extract of instructions for Bodley's negotiation in Denmark, comprising a set of points to be made to the King of Denmark in order to persuade him to commit to the Protestant cause.
0611 SP 75/1/54 f.125r-126v, 23 June 1585, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Confirms the receipt of Bodley's recent letters, and news of Elizabeth's dealings with various Northern European rulers.
0612 SP 75/1/55 f.127r-130v, 28 June 1585, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report on Bodley's reception and treatment at Elsinore by the King of Denmark.
0076 SP 78/18/110 f.226r-227v, May 1588, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Bodley's account of the King's answer to his message from Queen Elizabeth, who has rejected the offer of assistance.
0077 SP 81/3/64 f.170r-173v, 27 April 1585, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions for Bodley to go to Denmark, and to visit the Duke of Brunswick and deliver letters en route.
0081 SP 81/3/65 f.174r-175v, 27 April 1585, From: Robert Beale, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Robert Beale's notes for Bodley's negotiation with the Duke of Brunswick on the necessity of forming a protestant alliance with the German princes.
0082 SP 81/3/66 f.176r-177v, 27 April 1585, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Draft of some of the points included in Bodley's instructions concerning his visit to the Duke of Brunswick.
0079 SP 81/3/69 f.69r-70v, 07 May 1585, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley is unsure of his instructions regarding the delivery of a letter to the Duke of Holst, and other news relating to his mission.
0080 SP 81/3/74 f.190r-194v, 31 May 1585, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report of Bodley's mission to the Duke of Brunswick.
0083 SP 81/3/77 f.200r-201v, 17 July 1585, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Despite the Duke of Brunswick's absence, Bodley has been advised to remain at Wolfenbuttel until his return.
0084 SP 81/3/79 f.204r-205v, 27 July 1585, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley remains at Wolfenbuttel, waiting for the Duke of Brunswick to return.
0344 SP 83/43/72 f.72r-73v, 04 October 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the Councel will return to the Camp, and the refusal of Groningen to join the United Provinces.
0091 SP 84/27/224 f.220r-221v, 23 November 1588, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Copy of instructions for Bodley to respond to the dissatisfaction of the States General with Queen Elizabeth's answers to their requests of February 1588, concerning the matters of service money, cautionary towns and musters.
0095 SP 84/28/70 f.69r-70v, November 1588, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Draft memorandum of some of the points in the first official instructions for Bodley on his ambassadorship to the Hague.
0096 SP 84/28/73 f.71r-72v, November 1588, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: A rough draft of points to be included in Bodley's instructions, concerning the frequent dissolution of the States General.
0097 SP 84/28/75 f.73r-75v, 20 November 1588, From: Queen Elizabeth, Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley's first official instructions from Queen Elizabeth on his departure to the Low Countries as resident ambassador to The Hague.
0098 SP 84/28/78 f.76r-80v, 20 November 1588, From: Lord Burghley, Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Draft of the first seven articles in Bodley's original instructions on his departure to the Low Countries as resident ambassador to The Hague.
0099 SP 84/28/83 f.81r-83v, 20 November 1588, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Unfinished copy of draft articles from Bodley's first official instructions on his departure to the Low Countries as resident ambassador to The Hague.
0100 SP 84/28/86 f.84r-85v, 20 November 1588, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Draft of the fourth and fifth articles in Bodley's main instructions on his departure for the Low Countries as ambassador to The Hague.
0101 SP 84/28/88 f.86r - 91v, 15 November 1588, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Annotated draft of instructions for Bodley concerning his response to the States General's dissatisfaction with Queen Elizabeth's answers to their requests of February 1588, concerning the matters of service money, cautionary towns and musters.
0102 SP 84/28/94 f.92r-93v, 15 November 1588, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Points to be negotiated and acted upon by Bodley regarding musters and pay.
1340 SP 84/28/96 f.94r-95v, 15th November 1588, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Copy of the first four paragraphs of Bodley's instructions to speak to the Council on the matter of musters.
0103 SP 84/28/98 f.96r-96bv, 20 November 1588, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Notes summarizing Bodley's first instructions on his going into the Low Countries as resident ambassador to The Hague.
0117 SP 84/29/152 f.152r-153v, 31 December 1588, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Detailed account of Bodley's recent diplomatic dealings, Bodley asks permission to act as a source of intelligence to the principal politicians in The Hague.
0112 SP 84/29/81 f.81r-82v, 16 December 1588, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding his conversation with St. Aldegonde, in which he defended himself against recent rumours.
0113 SP 84/29/83 f.83r-84v, 16 December 1588, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning complaints from the States of Zealand concerning the distribution of military bands.
0135 SP 84/30/125 f.125r-126v , 17 January 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Notes that the frequent threat by England to withdraw forces from the campaign will reduce confidence.
0136 SP 84/30/135 f.135r-136v , 20 January 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley has received an answer from the States regarding his instructions which is 'undecent' and 'malepert'.
0139 SP 84/30/187 f.187r-188v , 30 January 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Detailed report of the States' answer to Bodley's instructions.
0122 SP 84/30/32 f.32r-v , 03 January 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley encloses a copy of the resolution from the States of Utrecht, and has been admitted to the Council of State as Henry Killegrew's replacement.
0127 SP 84/30/53 f.53r-54v , 07 January 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report that trouble is growing in the town of Utrecht, and that there are troops ready to embark at Rotterdam.
0128 SP 84/30/71 f.71r-72v , 11 January 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley has been admitted as counsellor to the Council of State but refuses to take the oath until it is modified.
0130 SP 84/30/92 f.92r-93v , 12 January 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley has been admitted as counsellor to the Council of State but refuses to take the oath until it is modified.
0132 SP 84/30/98 f.98r-99v , 13 January 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: After modifications made to the oath, Bodley has been admitted formally to the Council of State.
0146 SP 84/31/110 f.113r-114v , 09 March 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Count Maurice's military preparations to besiege Geertruidenberg.
0149 SP 84/31/157 f.160r-161v , 19 March 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the siege of Geertruidenberg.
0155 SP 84/31/206 f.207r-208v , 30 March 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The Spanish forces march to Geertruidenberg, and news of the ongoing siege.
0157 SP 84/31/227 f.227r-228v , March 1589, From: Queen Elizabeth, Peregrine Bertie, Baron Willoughby, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Notes for a letter to Bodley concerning Geertruidenberg.
0142 SP 84/31/55 f.56r-57v , 20 February 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Detailed report of the States' reaction to Bodley's instructions, and other news.
0145 SP 84/31/98 f.100r-101v , 02 March 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Mixed military news.
0159 SP 84/32/1 f.1r-3v , 01 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The siege of Geertruidenberg continues, and news of the actions of Sir John Wingfield and Lord Willoughby.
0176 SP 84/32/151 f.155r-156v , 02 May 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the urgent need for Ostend to be adequately fortified.
0161 SP 84/32/19 f.20r-21v , 07 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding the involvement at Geertruidenberg of the persons mentioned of Sir Thomas Morgan and Lord Willoughby.
0177 SP 84/32/194 f.201r-202v , 08 May 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Recommending Monsieurs Loosen and Valke on their arrival as Commissioners to England from the States.
0186 SP 84/32/257 f.257r-258v , 28 May 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Bodley promises to ask the states for proof supporting their accusations against Willoughby on his return to the Hague, and offers his own opinion.
0188 SP 84/32/260 f.265r-266v , 29 May 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Recommends that the bearer Audley, brother of Captain Audley of Bergen op Zoom, be appointed to his brother's place, following his decease.
0190 SP 84/32/264 f.269r-270v , 31 May 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley confirms that the townspeople of Bergen op Zoom are, contrary to fomer reports, obedient to the governor and Burghers.
0166 SP 84/32/55 f.55r-56v , 12 April 1589, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to repeat the Queen's displeasure concerning Geertruidenberg.
0167 SP 84/32/57 f.57r-v , c.12 April 1589, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Following the loss of Geertruidenberg, the Queen will send a nobleman to treat with the States General on the matter of keeping the states united under the government.
0171 SP 84/32/72 f.76r-v , 13 April 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the States not honoring their treaty with Sonoy.
0172 SP 84/32/78 f.82r-83v , 15 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning Bodley's recent conversation with Barnevelt.
0173 SP 84/32/96 f.100r-101v , 22 April 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning Caron's arrival and that Walsingham's letter of recommendation for Captain Morgan for sergeant-majorship of Bergen op Zoom arrived too late.
0198 SP 84/33/169 f.181r-v , 15 July 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the reply to certain articles put before the States, and news about Schenck's recent exploits.
0199 SP 84/33/179 f.191r-192v , 16 July 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir John Conway. Summary: Recent military news, concerning the Spanish forces at Bommel.
0200 SP 84/33/181 f.193r-194v , 16 July 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: William Borlas. Summary: Concerning the Spanish forces' latest attacks, and requesting Lieutenant Borlas to send 2 companies to the Cautionary towns for extra protection.
0205 SP 84/33/218 f.229r-v , 28 July 1589, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning Barnevelt's attitude towards England, and Bodley's instructions.
0191 SP 84/33/39 f.44r-45v , 10 June 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the apprehending of Adrian Vasseur, Sir William Russel's secretary.
0195 SP 84/33/67 f.67r-70v , 16 June 1589, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions concerning the Commissioners lately sent to Queen Elizabeth. Bodley is to ask for proof of the accusations made against Lord Willoughby concerning Geertruidenberg.
0208 SP 84/34/13 f.13r-14v , 03 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: News that Colonel Martin Schenck has drowned trying to attack Niemegen.
0214 SP 84/34/142 f.137r-138v , 10 September 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the fortification of Ostend, and other military matters.
0215 SP 84/34/144 f.139r-140v , 10 September 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: News that the Spanish forces have returned to besiege Bommelsweert.
0216 SP 84/34/238 f.238r - 240v , September 1589, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Points to be negotiated and acted upon by Bodley regarding musters and pay.
0217 SP 84/34/247 f.247r-248v , September 1589, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Points to be negotiated and acted upon by Bodley regarding musters and pay.
0210 SP 84/34/25 f.25r-28v , 09 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the secrecy surrounding the States' answer to recent propositions by the English delegation.
0206 SP 84/34/3 f.3r-4v , 02 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning Lord Willoughby's answer to the Placcart, and Schenck's victory at Halteren.
0207 SP 84/34/5 f.5r-6v , 02 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Confirms that the Spanish forces have had full pay of their arrears, and intelligence about their current military strategy.
0211 SP 84/34/50 f.49r-50v , 15 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley has received the answer to his propositions from the States after much delay. Further news on the weak military companies across the campaign.
0212 SP 84/34/83 f.82r-83v , 20 August 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding the loss of the House of Heel, and other military news.
0219 SP 84/35/11 f.11r-12v , 04 October 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: William Borlas. Summary: Concerning the rejection by Lieutenant Borlas of the request for a company by the Council of State.
0221 SP 84/35/116 f.117r-119v , 30 October 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning Groningen, and other military news, including the distribution of English foot companies across Holland.
0222 SP 84/35/123 f.124r-125v , 31 October 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: News about Count Charles Mansfield's besieging of Rijs, and diplomatic information.
0223 SP 84/35/179 f.179r-180v , 12 November 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the Spanish forces' taking of Rijs, and of mutinies and problems in the English military companies and garrisons.
0224 SP 84/35/181 f.181r-182v , 17 November 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding the delayed reward for the bearer, with news of the siege of Rijs and the widespread munities.
0225 SP 84/35/201 f.210r-202v , 19 November 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Vasseur's cause delayed due to the Commissioner's return from England, and Count Hollack out of favour with the States.
0226 SP 84/35/210 f.210r-211v , 24 November 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: The arrival of Monsieur Lect from Geneva, soliciting the States for aid.
0227 SP 84/35/220 f.220r-221v , 29 November 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Recommending Lieutenant Lashford for favour.
0220 SP 84/35/27 f.27r-28v , 08 October 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding Bodley's negotiations with the States about the fortifications at Ostend, and that Count Neuenahr is injured in an explosion.
0228 SP 84/35/287 f.286r-287v , 21 December 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: The Council of State in negotiations to have their authority enlarged, plus military news including the siege of Rijs.
0229 SP 84/35/295 f.295r-296v , 26 December 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the Isle of Biervliet, and its possible use as a harbour for the Spanish fleet.
0218 SP 84/35/3 f.3r-4v , 04 October 1589, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Recommending the bearer for some kind of reward for services to Queen Elizabeth.
0231 SP 84/36/130 f.128r-129v, 21 February 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: The Council of State agrees to a general muster of Queen Elizabeth's forces. Bodley mentions his suit to return to England for a month.
0232 SP 84/36/138 f.136r-137v, 23 February 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the taking of Breda by Count Maurice.
0233 SP 84/36/161 f.159r-160v, 03 March 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: The situation in Breda, regarding the numbers in garrison. Also, the news that several enemy garrisons have mutinied, and that the town of Hassell has transferred allegiance to Friesland from Overijssel.
0234 SP 84/36/228 f.224r-v, 15 March 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: William Borlas. Summary: Confirmation that the English forces in the Low Countries will only be directed by the Council of State.
0230 SP 84/36/23 f.23r-24v, 19 January 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: The appointment of a council to attend on Count Maurice, and the arrival of Agileus from England.
0236 SP 84/36/253 f.249r-250v, 23 March 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the enemy have taken the castle of Sevenbergen near Breda, and other military skirmishes.
0237 SP 84/36/266 f.262r-263v, 28 March 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the reduction in taxation by the Low Countries of English cloth.
0240 SP 84/37/139 f.144r-145v, 09 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the untruths written in a recent letter from the States General to the Privy Council. Also, news from the military campaign.
0241 SP 84/37/145 f.150r-151v, 12 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the Council of State's remonstrance against the States General, and recent news from Niemeghen.
0242 SP 84/37/161 f.167r-168v, 17 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Urgent news that Groningen has ejected the Governor in favour of the King of Spain, and Bodley's request that letters be sent from England urging them to rejoin the allies.
0243 SP 84/37/191 f.199r-1200v, 31 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's report that the insufficient forces available for the recovery of Groningen suggest that the Queen's letters be delayed until the enterprise begin.
0244 SP 84/37/193 f.201r-202v, 31 May 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley laments the delay of Lord Buckhurst's arrival.
0246 SP 84/37/277 f.287r-288v, 15 June 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Requesting that William Gent and John Chamberlain be given the charge of conveying the next packet of diplomatic mail, in order that their business with Bodley may be expedited.
0247 SP 84/37/279 f.289r-290v, 15 June 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the Enemy has increased his troops in the Groningen area.
0248 SP 84/37/308 f.308r-309v, 24 June 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Bodley and Wilkes are to negotiate regarding ships from the Portugal voyage and their financial demands.
0249 SP 84/37/319 f.319r-320v, June 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions for Bodley to work with and advise Thomas Wilkes, sent from England to the States General.
0238 SP 84/37/43 f.43r-44v, 18 April 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Bodley reports back to the Privy Council that the States General are still deliberating over their answer to the last proposition. He has not yet been able to communicate their points to the Council of State, but will at the next available opportunity.
0239 SP 84/37/45 f.49r-50v, 18 April 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: The States General has dispatched copies of Queen Elizabeth's letters to the provinces: Bodley awaits a reply.
0253 SP 84/38/102 f.102r-103v, 26 July 1590, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Concerning merchant ships from the Low Countries taken when coming out of Spain by Captains Frobisher and Hawkins.
0254 SP 84/38/110 f.110r-112v, 29 July 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes, To: Thomas Sackville, Lord Buckhurst, Lord Burghley, Sir Christopher Hatton. Summary: An extensive report of Bodley's dealings with the States on the matter of shared power and authority.
0255 SP 84/38/198 f.197r-198v, 19 August 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley mentions those in England who attempt to slander him, and recommends that Francis Allen be made captain of a company.
0256 SP 84/38/210 f.208r-209v, 23 August 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley recommends the promotion of John Throckmorton following the death of his captain.
0257 SP 84/38/214 f.212r-213v, 27 August 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley conveys intelligence from several sources, including information on someone intending harm towards Queen Elizabeth.
0251 SP 84/38/93 f.93r-94v, 22 July 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Bodley and Wilkes are to defend the cases of three captains who have petitioned the Queen about their service in the United Provinces.
0263 SP 84/39/117 f.117r-118v, 07 October 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding deployment of men to Ostend and for an exploit in Flanders. Bodley is to secretly investigate the viability of this exploit.
0264 SP 84/39/121 f.121r-122v, 07 October 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley requests that Queen Elizabeth sign letters addressed to all the principal towns for fear of bad feeling if some receive such but not others. He also recommends Master Buis.
0265 SP 84/39/129 f.129r-130v, 08 October 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the surrender of the town of Steenberghen.
0266 SP 84/39/173 f.173r-174v, 28 October 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley sends Burghley copies of letters from the King of Spain to his ambassador to the Emperor.
0267 SP 84/39/175 f.175r-178v, 28 October 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding Count Maurice's unsuccessful attack on Dunkirk.
0268 SP 84/39/183 f.183r-184v, 30 October 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding deployment of men to Ostend and for an exploit in Flanders. Bodley is to secretly investigate the viability of this exploit.
0269 SP 84/39/196 f.196r-197v, 03 November 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the secret exploit [against Dunkirk], and news that the States General are sending a delegation to England to protest at the interruption of Low Countries' trade with Spain.
0270 SP 84/39/216 f.218r-219v, 12 November 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the practise against 's-Hertogenbosch by Count Maurice, and the delayed voyage of the delegation.
0271 SP 84/39/224 f.226r-227v, 19 November 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Information about the topography of Dunkirk with reference to a map sent to Burghley. Bodley requests a cipher.
0259 SP 84/39/60 f.61r-64v, 21 September 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley has delivered Queen Elizabeth's letters to the States General, and reports on their response and relevant news, including an update on the enterprise of Dunkirk.
0260 SP 84/39/69 f.70r-71v, 22 September 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley conveys news on recent letters from agents in France and on a visit by German ambassadors, and reiterates that he does not know the appearence of the malcontent said to be plotting against the Queen.
0261 SP 84/39/82 f.83r-84v, 28 September 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley reports on the military situation following the taking of Hemert and Heel.
0262 SP 84/39/94 f.95r-96v, 30 September 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The States General and Council of State are sending a letter to Queen Elizabeth regarding the agreed exploit in Flanders.
0276 SP 84/40/100 f.109r-110v, 29 December 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the Emperor has sent ambassadors to negotiate a peace treaty.
0272 SP 84/40/15 f.15r-16v, 07 December 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the answer of the States General, long overdue, and the reasons for the delay.
0273 SP 84/40/37 f.36r-37v, 14 December 1590, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the issue of Sir Thomas Morgan, the Governor of Bergen op Zoom, and his father-in-law's attempts to turn him to the side of the enemy.
0274 SP 84/40/89 f.89r-90v, 23 December 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions for Bodley, including comments on the lack of maintenance and defence of Ostend. The Queen threatens denying future favour if the States continue to deny and delay demands made of them.
0275 SP 84/40/91 f.91r-93v, 25 December 1590, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Notes on bands to be taken out of Holland in aid of the French King in order to expel the Spanish from Brittany.
0282 SP 84/41/124 f.124r-125v, 03 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the proposed levies of English soldiers, and other intelligence.
0284 SP 84/41/151 f.151r-152v, 09 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report concerning the disbanding of the English troops in the Low Countries.
0285 SP 84/41/159 f.159r-160v, 11 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Notice that the States' answer to the recent Propositions has arrived, and is enclosed within this letter.
0286 SP 84/41/184 f.184r-185v, 16 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the intended movement of English companies.
0287 SP 84/41/198 f.198r-199v, 27 February 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the provision for the English military troops which are to be disbanded.
0288 SP 84/41/206 f.206r-207v, 01 February 1591, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the dispute between Sir John Norris and the captains of the bands.
0289 SP 84/41/208 f.208r-212v, 01 March 1591, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is congratulated on his good service. Ambassadors have arrived from the Emperor to offer peace in the King of Spain's name. Bodley is to dissuade any assent to this.
0290 SP 84/41/247 f.247r-250v, 16 March 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the enlarging of the Garrison of Ostend and other military items of news.
0291 SP 84/41/257 f.257r-258v, 18 March 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the town of Ostend is under threat.
0292 SP 84/41/278 f.278r-281v, 23 March 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the provisions made for an enemy attack against Ostend, Sir Edward Norris' relationship with the States General, and recent correspondence with Sir Horatio Pallavicino.
0293 SP 84/41/290 f.290r-292v, 03 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the additional protection of Ostend, dissuading the States from a peace treaty, and informing Lord Willoughby of the specification of the mercantile shipping of the Low Countries.
0294 SP 84/41/295 f.295r-296v, 03 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Bodley's answer to the matter concerning the money owed to Lord Willoughby during his governorship of Bergen op Zoom.
0296 SP 84/41/330 f.330r-331v, 15 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the movements of the enemy and military finance.
0297 SP 84/41/339 f.339r-340v, 17 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning letters sent to the states, and the illegal election of Count Maurice to the government of Gelderland.
0298 SP 84/41/355 f.355r-356v, 26 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Requesting extra troops.
0299 SP 84/41/362 f.362r-363v, 30 April 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Requesting the requisition of three companies of soldiers which were lately sent from Bergen op Zoom and Flushing.
0280 SP 84/41/48 f.48r-49v, 16 January 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the expansion of the English horse and foot bands.
0281 SP 84/41/70 f.70r-71v, 23 January 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Mixed news, including the proposed trading restrictions with townes under the Catholic League's control.
0309 SP 84/42/106 f.106r-107v, 03 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the submission of further sconces to the United Provinces.
0310 SP 84/42/124 f.124r-125v, 06 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the plan to attack Groningen.
0300 SP 84/42/13 f.13r-14v, 05 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of military skirmishes, including the surprising of Westerloo.
0311 SP 84/42/130 f.130r-131v, 10 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Informing Burghley that he has taken possession of the packet of letters and papers which concern 'Snowden' (possibly John Cecil).
0312 SP 84/42/138 f.138r-139v, 13 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's account of the progress of the siege of Groningen.
0313 SP 84/42/156 f.156r-157v, 22 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the taking of the fort of Delfziel, near to Groningen.
0314 SP 84/42/158 f.158r-159v, 22 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the taking of the fort of Delfziel, near to Groningen.
0315 SP 84/42/162 f.162r-163v, 28 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the taking of the fort of [Opsterland], near Groningen.
0316 SP 84/42/172 f.172r-173v, 29 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning a letter in favour of Colonel Sonoy.
0317 SP 84/42/184 f.184r-185v, 02 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of Count Maurice's attack against the fort of Emmen [Emmentil].
0318 SP 84/42/203 f.203r-204v, 11 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding military preparations for the attack of Arnhem.
0319 SP 84/42/215 f.215r-216v, 13 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the besieging of an enemy fort [Arnhem?].
0320 SP 84/42/217 f.217r-218v, 13 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Concerning Bodley's discussion with Count Maurice regarding the request for assistance with raiding Spanish shipping.
0321 SP 84/42/219 f.219r-220v, 14 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of intelligence from the fort of Knodsenburg, near Niemegen.
0322 SP 84/42/228 f.228r-229v, 17 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the taking prisoner of significant members of the Duke of Parma's military support.
0324 SP 84/42/252 f.252r-253v, 23 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the request for additional shipping to be made available by the Councel of State and Count Maurice to defend against the Spanish fleet.
0325 SP 84/42/254 f.254r-255v, 24 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News from an intercepted letter claiming the Duke of Parma intends to head for France, and that extra enemy troops are expected from Germany.
0326 SP 84/42/262 f.262r-263v, 31 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Intelligence of the movements of the Duke of Parma, and the rumours of a fleet lying at [The Groine].
0327 SP 84/42/264 f.264r-265v, 31 July 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the appointment of Mr Chamberlain to the post of Provost Marshal of Bergen op Zoom.
0328 SP 84/42/272 f.272r-273v, 08 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the decision to be taken over Ostend, concerning Sir Edward Norris.
0329 SP 84/42/274 f.274r-275v, 10 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report that after receiving intelligence of enemy movements, the Low Countries troops have been divided between garrisons in order to assemble at speed where necessary.
0331 SP 84/42/296 f.296r-300v, 19 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the ransoming of the Spanish prisoners, and Bodley's full account of military movements and the situation with Sir Edward Norris.
0333 SP 84/42/311 f.311r-313v, 23 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the appointment of a deputy to examine the States General's complaint against Sir Edward Norris.
0334 SP 84/42/349 f.349r-350v, 31 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the likely towns where troops will be dispatched.
0335 SP 84/42/351 f.351r-352v, 31 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A report from a recent military survey of Hulst.
0336 SP 84/42/353 f.353r-354v, 31 August 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the confession of Peter Corteken, and Sir Edward Norris' intercession on his behalf.
0301 SP 84/42/48 f.48r-49v, 14 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Various military intelligence, including news of the unrest in Niemegen, and a report of two ships which escaped from Cadiz.
0302 SP 84/42/50 f.50r-51v, 16 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the suit of an assistant of the recent Dutch delegation to England.
0303 SP 84/42/56 f.56r-57v, 17 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the besieging of Zutphen by Sir Francis Vere.
0304 SP 84/42/64 f.64r-65v, 21 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A further report of the siege of Zutphen in which Count Overstein was shot in the head.
0305 SP 84/42/70 f.70r-71v, 22 May 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the town of Zutphen has entered into parley with Count Maurice.
0306 SP 84/42/85 f.85r-86v, May 1591, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to require that English troops currently in the Low Countries be diverted to aid the King of France, on promise that the numbers will be replenished in the United Provinces once the exploit against Rouen is over.
0307 SP 84/42/97 f.97r-98v, 01 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: General news, including the surprise of Deventer.
0308 SP 84/42/99 f.99r-100v, 02 June 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Sends a translated copy of the advertisments of the taking of Deventer.
0337 SP 84/43/1 f.1r-2v, 04 September 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the yielding of the castle of Coevorden.
0346 SP 84/43/112 f.112r-113v, 16 October 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The surrender of Niemegen, and military plans for the coming winter.
0347 SP 84/43/133 f.133r-134v, 26 October 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Burghermasters of Groningen. Summary: Invitation to the statesmen of Groningen to come under the protection of England.
0348 SP 84/43/135r-139v, 27 October 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Diverse news, including propositions drawn up by the Council of State for the regulating of sea traffic, and the people of Groningen unsure of which way to turn.
0349 SP 84/43/140 f.140r-141v, 29 October 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that a letter has arrived from the Emperor's Ambassadors.
0350 SP 84/43/142 f.142r-143v, 29 October 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley defends himself against the displeasure of the Privy Council.
0352 SP 84/43/172 f.172r-173v, 03 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the debt owing Captains Wingfield and Randolph of Flushing, and confusion as to whom should disburse it.
0353 SP 84/43/174 f.174r-175v, 06 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Renewing a suit for Herman Roderberg.
0354 SP 84/43/176 f.176r-177v, 06 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning intercepted letters from Rome containing directions on how to proceed following the Pope's recent death.
0339 SP 84/43/18 f.18r-19v, 09 September 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the taking of the town of Anholt.
0355 SP 84/43/187 f.187r-188v, 10 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley requests to return home, following the death of his father.
0356 SP 84/43/194 f.194r-195v, 11 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the approach of the Emperor's Ambassadors, touching the Treaty of Peace.
0340 SP 84/43/20 f.20r-21v, 09 September 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Sir Edward Norris, and the States' charges against him.
0357 SP 84/43/205 f.205r-206v, 16 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning a letter from Duke Casimir advising the States General to proceed carefully with the Emperor's Ambassadors.
0358 SP 84/43/211 f.211r-212v, 20 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the sending of troops to France.
0359 SP 84/43/217 f.217r-218v, 20 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the sending of troops to France.
0361 SP 84/43/224 f.224r-225v, 24 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning a recent letter written by Duke Casimir, and other intelligence.
0362 SP 84/43/240 f.240r-241v, 28 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Intelligence that the enemy is raising troops in Germany.
0363 SP 84/43/252 f.252r-253v, 30 November 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A letter in favour of Michael Dormer, petitioning for the company of the late Sir Coniers Clifford.
0365 SP 84/43/273 f.273r-275v, 10 December 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the ransom of Mr [Thomas?] Winter.
0366 SP 84/43/276 f.276r-277v, 11 December 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting that another letter has arrived from the Emperor's Ambassadors.
0367 SP 84/43/278 f.278r-279v, 12 December 1591, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is praised for his loyal service and assured that it will not be forgotten.
0368 SP 84/43/280 f.280r-281v, 15 December 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Assuring Sir Edward Norris that he has always acted for his benefit, and that the rumours to the contrary are untrue.
0369 SP 84/43/288 f.288r-289v, 22 December 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the delay on letters, and requesting his return homewards.
0342 SP 84/43/57 f.57r- 59v, 30 September 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of intercepted letters concerning the proposed peace between the United Provinces and the Emperor.
0343 SP 84/43/60 f.60r-61v, 30 September 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the prevarication of the States General in resolving the issue with Sir Edward Norris.
0345 SP 84/43/92 f.92r-93v, 11 October 1591, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the seizure of the town of Niemegen.
0377 SP 84/44/102 f.105r- 108v, 10 February 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the state of the negotiations between the Emperor's Ambassador and the States, and regarding the forces sent for France.
0378 SP 84/44/108 f.111r-112v, 12 February 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Bodley reprimands Norris for not replying to his last letter, and informs him that the States are unlikely to accede to Norris' request for £3 per day.
0379 SP 84/44/124 f.127r-128v, 25 Februrary 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the muster rolls taken of all the English companies, and that only Ostend's is still pending notification.
0371 SP 84/44/13 f.13r-14v, 10 January 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Bodley writes concerning the inadequate mustering of the English captains, and what actions he has taken in this regard.
0380 SP 84/44/143 f.145r-146v, 10 March 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Henry Killigrew. Summary: Informs Killigrew of his desire to return home, and asks him to recommend that Gilpin be appointed as the other Councillor.
0381 SP 84/44/159 f.161r-165v, 15 March 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports his latest conversations with the Emperor's ambassador regarding the proposed treaty of peace, and that he has indicated that the queen will be unlikely to consent to such a treaty considering the past record of the King of Spain.
0382 SP 84/44/169 f.272r-273v, 27 March 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the Emperor's Ambassador's bid for his fellow commissioners to be permitted to leave Brussels for the Hague, and mixed intelligence about English forces into France, and the marriage of Count Hohenlo and Count Maurice's sister.
0383 SP 84/44/177 f.176r-179v, 01 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the deployment of surplus English forces to France, and Buzenval and Count Maurice's objections.
0384 SP 84/44/185 f.184r-185v, 02 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Bodley's intervention with the States on Sir Edward Norris' behalf, and how he cannot continue with the suit if Norris, his friends and family continue to speak against him.
0385 SP 84/44/212 f.209r-210v, 07 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning forces to be sent into France and the Placart affecting the Merchant Adventurers.
0386 SP 84/44/244 f.244r-245v, 16 April 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is given permission to return home on the death of his father.
0387 SP 84/44/250 f.253r-254v, 21 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the provision of forces against the Spanish around Brittany.
0388 SP 84/44/252 f.255r-256v, 22 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the provision of forces against the Spanish around Brittany.
0389 SP 84/44/258 f.261r-262v, 23 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding a secret message sent by the Duke of Parma to Count Maurice.
0390 SP 84/44/268 f.271r-272v, 26 April 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States General's forthcoming decision on trade and traffic with Spain.
0391 SP 84/44/286 f.286r-287v, 07 May 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to persuade the States of the necessity of sending troops out of the Low Countries to aid the French King.
0392 SP 84/44/297 f.299r-300v, 17 May 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the offer of a troop of soldiers from a man from Juliers, and the conditions attached to the contract of service.
0372 SP 84/44/55 f.57r-58v, 23 January 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the Council of State has granted a passport for Bilant, the Emperor's Ambassador, to come to the Hague, and rumours that Duke Casimir and others have been poisoned.
0373 SP 84/44/64 f.66r-67v, 27 January 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the Emperor's Ambassador (Bilandt) and Bodley's advice to the States for dealing with his proposed Treaty of peace.
0374 SP 84/44/84 f.89r-93v, 02 February 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of a conference between Bodley and the Emperor's Ambassador, Bilandt, and the unlikelihood of the Treaty of peace being accepted by any of the parties.
0375 SP 84/44/88 f.92r-93v, 02 February 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Confirms the news of Casimir's death, and reports that Bilandt, the Emperor's Ambassador has arrived at the Hague.
0370 SP 84/44/9 f.12r -15v, 10 January 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley refutes accusations that he should have signified the fewer numbers comprising the English troops than had been previously claimed. The arrival of Bilandt, the Emperor's Ambassador.
0376 SP 84/44/96 f.100r-102bv, 04 February 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The forces sent for France are delayed because of the lack of wind. Bodley suggests an alternative strategy for annoying the Enemy.
0393 SP 84/45/1 f.1r-6v, 01 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Bodley's discussion with Count Maurice about the distribution and maintenance of troops.
0402 SP 84/45/100 f.98r-99v, 15 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley has received the new letters from the queen to the States, but has noticed that they contain a clause which he thinks may be detrimental to the sending of English troops to France.
0394 SP 84/45/11 f.11r-12v, 03 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Incloses the States answers to the queen's request for troops to be sent to France.
0403 SP 84/45/110 f.106r-108v, 16 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley has received the new letters from the queen to the States, but has noticed that they contain a clause which he thinks may be detrimental to the sending of English troops to France.
0404 SP 84/45/113 f.109r-110v, 16 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States' proposed aid for France, and their proposition to the Provinces to that end.
0405 SP 84/45/121 f.117r-118v, 19 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the obtaining of the licence from the States to withdraw English troops from the United Provinces into France.
0406 SP 84/45/134 f.130r-131v, 25 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley communicates the urgent requirement of the States General that Engish troops be deployed around Doesburg. News of the death of Fauma, governor of Heusden.
0407 SP 84/45/154 f.150r-153v, 29 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley accounts for his whereabouts for the last couple of weeks, and reports intercepted intelligence.
0408 SP 84/45/162 f.158r-159v, 01 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the States require more English troops upon news that enemy forces have assembled in Brabant.
0409 SP 84/45/168 f.165r-167v, 08 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning various monies owed to Colonel Sonoy by the States.
0410 SP 84/45/176 f.173r-174v, 11 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the delivery of letters, and informing Burghley that he has sent a messenger of purpose to Sir Francis Vere.
0411 SP 84/45/179 f.175r-176v, 19 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Gives Burghley the details of how he has passed the queen's letter to the States.
0412 SP 84/45/181 f.178r-179v, 20 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Informs Burghley that the troops are ready to go for France, but the decision has still not be signed off by the States, and Bodley doubts that they will agree.
0395 SP 84/45/19 f.19r-20v, 09 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the progress at the siege of [Coevoerden], and the Zeeland merchants' complaints.
0413 SP 84/45/213 f.209r-210v, 31 August 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that enemy forces are within half a league of Count Maurice's troops, and of a recent incursion into the camp.
0414 SP 84/45/223 f.219r-222v, 05 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports how the States requested that Bodley delay informing Sir Francis Vere of the queen's latest instructions to send troops to France, as they are worried that the Enemy will think their forces depleted.
0416 SP 84/45/230 f.226r-229v, 06 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Encloses the States' answer to the recent propositions, and notes that they will turn a blind eye to the movement of English troops. Other news, including intelligence that the Enemy is marching from Coevorden to Groningen.
0417 SP 84/45/237 f.233r-234v, 13 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the States' resistance to the queen's demand that the English horsebands be withdrawn.
0418 SP 84/45/239 f.236r-237v, 14 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the movement of troops, the freezing of pay, and the execution of mariners accused of piracy in Enchusen and Amsterdam.
0419 SP 84/45/243 f.243r-251v, 21 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the mustering and reckoning of English forces under Sir Francis Vere and the remaining number in Sir Nicholas Parker's company.
0421 SP 84/45/274 f.271r-273v, 29 September 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that the States have sent 4 companies to replace the 6 English companies being sent from Bergen op Zoom to France. Has informed the governor to send the 6 companies away anyway, so it will force the States to supply more men.
0422 SP 84/45/299 f.299r-302v, 10 October 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning recent discussion with the States over the attacks on shipping by pirates, and the withdrawing of Engish forces to be sent to France.
0423 SP 84/45/329 f.323r-324v, 02 November 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the plan to ship the English forces to Jersey, and how his current instructions are to land the forces at Caen, not Jersey.
0424 SP 84/45/331 f.331r-332v, 02 November 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Regarding Nicholas Parker and John Poley's troops.
0425 SP 84/45/353 f.346r-347v, 16 November 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Information about the composition of the fleet heading for Bordeaux, and the States' request for the English troops now in Britanny to be returned after a certain time.
0426 SP 84/45/377 f.370r-371v, 20 December 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning his petition to return home, and that due to the States' assembly being adjourned, he has little to write.
0396 SP 84/45/51 f.50r-51v, 26 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports the arrival of ambassadors from the Elector Palatine, to seek aid against the Duke of Simeren.
0397 SP 84/45/53 f.52r-53v, 26 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the yielding of Steenwijk, and the tally of casualties on both sides.
0398 SP 84/45/55 f.54r-55v, 27 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A letter of introduction for the bearer, the Baron of Winningberg, ambassador to the Elector Palatine.
0399 SP 84/45/57 f.56r-57v, 29 June 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The situation regarding whether the States will name Coevorden as the next town to besiege after Steenwijk.
0400 SP 84/45/59 f.59r-60v, 30 June 1592, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Directions to Bodley regarding extra forces to be made ready to be sent to France, and complaints made by merchants over piracy by English ships
0401 SP 84/45/77 f.75r-76v, 04 July 1592, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the decision has been made to deploy Count William and his troops to attack either Oldenzaal or the castle of Grolle.
0427 SP 84/46/1 f.1r-4v, 03 January 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the lack of authority among the states in taking the initiative to urge the provinces of Brabant and Flanders to turn against Spanish rule following the death of the Duke of Parma.
0437 SP 84/46/101 f.95r-96v, 14 April 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the debts owed to the inhabitants of Flushing, incurred by Captains Randolf and Wingfield.
0438 SP 84/46/103 f.100r-102v, 18 April 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Military intelligence, including the news that Sir Thomas Morgan is to be removed from the Governorship of Bergen op Zoom.
0429 SP 84/46/11 f.9r-10v, 16 January 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the information Mr Brune has, and his reluctance to travel to England to impart it without a passport.
0439 SP 84/46/141 f.139r-140v, 28 May 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Informs Burghley that he has delivered the queen's letter to the Deputies of the Provinces, and has received his license to return home.
0440 SP 84/46/143 f.114r-115v, 28 May 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that Count Charles Mansfeld has returned out of France, and that the waters around Geertruidenberg have flooded.
0430 SP 84/46/29 f.27r-29v, 24 January 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the bearer 'Mr Brune', disorders in the Mint, and diverse intelligence.
0431 SP 84/46/62 f.63r-64v, 22 March 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Has received the letter for Buzenval and has forwarded it to Utrecht. Report of the siege of Geertruidenberg.
0432 SP 84/46/74 f.74r-75v, 30 March 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Concerning the transfer of Sir John Poley's horse bands to Ostend, and Sir William Reade's suit.
0433 SP 84/46/76 f.76r-v, 30 March 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Extract from a letter of Bodley's concerning Sir William Reade.
0434 SP 84/46/86 f.83r-84v, 07 April 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the intended marriage between the eldest daughter of the Princesse of Orange, the enemy's succour of Groningen and a misadventure at Geertruidenberg.
0435 SP 84/46/88 f.86r-87v, 07 April 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Sends Burghley a copy of a libel against the queen of England by the Pope.
0428 SP 84/46/9 f.7r-8v, 06 January 1593, From: Thomas Brune, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Report of the ships being sold from Amsterdam, and that he has intelligence to be imparted directly with the Lord Treasurer.
0436 SP 84/46/98 f.97r-99v, 12 April 1593, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting that Sir Francis Vere has gone towards Count Maurice, and Bodley and he have not had the opportunity to confer over Vere's instructions.
0450 SP 84/48/16 f.16r-17v, 10 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Various news, including the Prince of Anholt's visit to Count Maurice concerning a proposed union with his sister.
0441 SP 84/48/185 f.185r-188v, 03 May 1594, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions for Bodley regarding the levying of troops.
0442 SP 84/48/230 f.230r-232v, 26 May 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports the States' reluctance to send a portion of their troops to France.
0444 SP 84/48/255 f.243r-244v, 06 June 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Informing him that he has urged the States to equip their ships as soon as possible for the relief of France.
0445 SP 84/48/281 f.269r-270v, 24 June 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Gives Burghley an update on the siege of Groningen, and is waiting for a reply from the States regarding the provision of troops and ships for France.
0446 SP 84/48/293 f.249r-v, [31 June 1594], From: Thomas Bodley, To: Unknown. Summary: A request that he not be taxed on the three tonnes of wine he imports from England every year.
0449 SP 84/49/11 f.11r-12v, 07 July 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the provision of troops and ships by the States to aid the enterprise in France.
0451 SP 84/49/23 f.23r-24v, 11 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the surrender of Groningen is imminent.
0462 SP 84/49/277 f.277r-282v, December 1594, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: An extended account of England's involvement with the Low Countries, explaining the need for reimbursement.
0463 SP 84/49/289 f.289r-v, December 1594, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Credit for Bodley
0452 SP 84/49/33 f.33r-34v, 13 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Signifies that the States have made an answer regarding their trade with Spain, and that Groningen are preparing their terms for surrender.
0453 SP 84/49/35 f.35r-36v, 13 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: News of the surrender of Groningen.
0454 SP 84/49/37 f.37r-38v, 14 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Further intelligence about the siege at Groningen.
0447 SP 84/49/5 f.5r-7v, 07 July 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the provision of troops and ships by the States to aid the enterprise in France.
0455 SP 84/49/56 f.56r-57v, 21 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the queen's request of the states for assistance with shipping and victuals for the enterprise in France.
0456 SP 84/49/58 f.58r-59v, 21 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Can report that the States are committed to helping furnish the expedition to France as far as they can.
0457 SP 84/49/64 f.63r-64v, 28 July 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the shipping required for the enterprise in Brittany, and the states attending the queen's decision.
0458 SP 84/49/79 f.79r-80v, 03 August 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Directions to tell the States that the queen would be content to accept the assistance of 10 ships for the aid of France.
0459 SP 84/49/81 f.81r-82v, 03 August 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Directions to tell the States that the queen would be content to accept the assistance of 10 ships for the aid of France.
0460 SP 84/49/83 f.83r-84v, 07 August 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Informs Burghley that the States are waiting to hear what the queen intends to send in terms of shipping, for the aid of Brittany.
0448 SP 84/49/9 f.9r-10v, 07 July 1594, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the provision of troops and ships by the States to aid the enterprise in France.
0461 SP 84/49/98 f.98r-99v, 14 August 1594, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the movement of shipping, and the lack of instructions for Bodley since his return to the Low Countries.
0472 SP 84/50/101 f.106r-107v, 18 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the request of the King of Scotland for aid, and news of the surrender of Huy.
0473 SP 84/50/108 f.113r-116v, 22 March 1595, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the contents of Bodley's recent letters, and directions on how to proceed following the queen's decision.
0474 SP 84/50/137 f.142r-143v, 14 April 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: In recommendation of the bearer, Andrew Hunter, minister to the Scottish regiment.
0475 SP 84/50/165 f.171r-172v, 18 May 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Has been ill, but hopes to obtain an audience with Cecil soon.
0476 SP 84/50/167 f.173r-174v, 20 May 1595, From: George Gilpin, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Has heard nothing from Bodley since he left for England. News of the military campaigns.
0477 SP 84/50/187 f.193r-194v, 25 May 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Requests an audience with Cecil, and hopes for a warmer welcome than when he arrived back from the Low Countries.
0466 SP 84/50/29 f.29r-30v, 05 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Various news, including the delay in the States' answer regarding repayment of the loan to the queen, the German ambassadors for peace, and the fort of Huy.
0465 SP 84/50/3 f.3r-8v, 04 January 1595, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: An extended account of England's involvement with the Low Countries, explaining the need for reimbursement.
0467 SP 84/50/50 f.49v- 53v, 22 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the delivery of the recent propositions to the states, the arrival of Colonel Stewart from Scotland, and the death of Archduke Ernestus.
0468 SP 84/50/60 f.59r-60v, 24 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Concerning monies owing by Brabant, and the debt owed to the queen by the States.
0469 SP 84/50/62 f.61r-62v, 26 February 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Cover note enclosing two intercepted letters written from Jesuits in Brussels and sent to Rome.
0470 SP 84/50/85 f.90r-91v, 04 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Informs Burghley that a third letter has been intercepted from Brussels, which suggests that there is discontentment in the Spanish camp.
0471 SP 84/50/89 f.94r-95v, 08 March 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Concerning the monies owed to Sir Horace Pallavicine, and the affirmation by the Governor of Huy that the town will hold fast.
0488 SP 84/51/165 f.163r-164v, 25 September 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports the States' delay in answering the recent requests made by the queen.
0489 SP 84/51/201 f.199r-200v, 22 October 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that the States have sent two deputies to confer with him over their answer to the queen's recent letters.
0490 SP 84/51/213 f.213r-214v, October 1595, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Queen praises Bodley and gives him further instructions on his dealings with the States.
0491 SP 84/51/215 f.215r - 216v, 04 November 1595, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is praised for not giving in to the State's argument. Letters to the Queen and her council are described, and Bodley is instructed how to respond.
0492 SP 84/51/221 f.219r-220v, 07 November 1595, From: Robert Cecil, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Excuses his father's indisposition in not writing to Bodley, and writes to inform him that the privy council have met to ask Noel de Caron to signify to the states that the queen requests some assistance for naval defence.
0493 SP 84/51/241 f.239r-v, 16 November 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Bodley requests that his recent title of 'Ambassador' be valid until his revocation.
0494 SP 84/51/255 f.252r-255v, 26 November 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Account of the States' response to the queen's offers of assistance, and report of intelligence intercepted out of the Meditteranean.
0495 SP 84/51/279 f.279r-280v, 15 December 1595, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Informs Bodley that the queen is not content to withdraw her demand of assistance from the states, and Bodley must meet with Barnevelt to resolve the issue.
0496 SP 84/51/281 f.281r-282v, 15 December 1595, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Informs Bodley that the queen is not content to withdraw her demand of assistance from the states, and Bodley must meet with Barnevelt to resolve the issue.
0497 SP 84/51/283 f.283r-284v, 17 December 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Reports that rumours that were circulating about Norris selling Ostend to the enemy have been quashed by Norris' supporters.
0479 SP 84/51/46 f.46r-48v, 22 July 1595, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to continue to press the States to repaying some of their debt to the English crown.
0481 SP 84/51/55 f.55r-56v, 25 July 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Seeks audience to discuss the matters outlined in an enclosed document.
0484 SP 84/51/61 f.61r-62v, 27 July 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Requires of Cecil clarification concerning his instructions.
0486 SP 84/51/95 f.95r-98v, 17 August 1595, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports his reception by the States after delivering the recent letter from the queen, and mixed intelligence.