Index by date

0606 17 April 1585, TNA: SP 75/1/45 f.108r-111v, 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 17 April 1585, TNA: SP 75/1/46 f.112r-113v, 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.
0061 17 April 1585, BL: MS Cotton Nero B III f.202r-205v, 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.
0082 27 April 1585, TNA: SP 81/3/66 f.176r-177v, 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.
1324 27 April 1585, BL: MS Cotton Julius F VI f.68r, 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.
0077 27 April 1585, TNA: SP 81/3/64 f.170r-173v, 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 27 April 1585, TNA: SP 81/3/65 f.174r-175v, 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.
0079 07 May 1585, TNA: SP 81/3/69 f.69r-70v, 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.
1108 31 May 1585, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.47r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's report of his progress with the Duke of Brunswick.
0080 31 May 1585, TNA: SP 81/3/74 f.190r-194v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report of Bodley's mission to the Duke of Brunswick.
0611 23 June 1585, TNA: SP 75/1/54 f.125r-126v, 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 28 June 1585, TNA: SP 75/1/55 f.127r-130v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report on Bodley's reception and treatment at Elsinore by the King of Denmark.
0083 17 July 1585, TNA: SP 81/3/77 f.200r-201v, 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 27 July 1585, TNA: SP 81/3/79 f.204r-205v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley remains at Wolfenbuttel, waiting for the Duke of Brunswick to return.
1308 1588, BL: MS Cotton Galba D III f.267r-v, 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.
0076 May 1588, TNA: SP 78/18/110 f.226r-227v, 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.
0063 11 August 1588, BL: MS Cotton Nero B III f.256r-257r, 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.
0095 November 1588, TNA: SP 84/28/70 f.69r-70v, 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 November 1588, TNA: SP 84/28/73 f.71r-72v, 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.
0102 15 November 1588, TNA: SP 84/28/94 f.92r-93v, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Points to be negotiated and acted upon by Bodley regarding musters and pay.
1340 15th November 1588, TNA: SP 84/28/96 f.94r-95v, 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.
0101 15 November 1588, TNA: SP 84/28/88 f.86r - 91v, 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.
1307 20 November 1588, BL: MS Cotton Galba D III f.264r-266v, 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.
0100 20 November 1588, TNA: SP 84/28/86 f.84r-85v, 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.
0099 20 November 1588, TNA: SP 84/28/83 f.81r-83v, 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.
0098 20 November 1588, TNA: SP 84/28/78 f.76r-80v, 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.
0097 20 November 1588, TNA: SP 84/28/75 f.73r-75v, 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.
0103 20 November 1588, TNA: SP 84/28/98 f.96r-96bv, 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.
1310 20 November 1588, BL: MS Cotton Galba D III f.272r-v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: English officials. Summary: Bodley's passport for his departure to the Low Countries as ambassador to The Hague.
0091 23 November 1588, TNA: SP 84/27/224 f.220r-221v, 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.
1309 23 November 1588, BL: MS Cotton Galba D III f.268r-271v, 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.
1312 28 November 1588, BL: MS Cotton Galba D III f.275r-v, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: English officials. Summary: An extension of Bodley's passport by Francis Walsingham, emphasising his right to assistance abroad.
1311 28 November 1588, BL: MS Cotton Galba D III f.273r-274v, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley's cipher.
1313 06 December 1588, BL: MS Cotton Galba D III f.305r-306v, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Asking Bodley to intercede with the States in the cause of Monsieur Adrian Garania.
0113 16 December 1588, TNA: SP 84/29/83 f.83r-84v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning complaints from the States of Zealand concerning the distribution of military bands.
0112 16 December 1588, TNA: SP 84/29/81 f.81r-82v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding his conversation with St. Aldegonde, in which he defended himself against recent rumours.
1314 27 December 1588, BL: MS Cotton Galba D III f.319r-v, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding Martin Schenck's offer to enter Elizabeth's service.
0117 31 December 1588, TNA: SP 84/29/152 f.152r-153v, 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.
0900 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.285r-286v , From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: List of points to be undertaken by Bodley.
0899 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.249r-250v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Summary of accounts of pay to a company of Lances.
0897 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.241r-242v , From: James Digges, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Remembrances for Bodley to solicit the Privy Council for letters to the States concerning the musters
0122 03 January 1589, TNA: SP 84/30/32 f.32r-v , 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 07 January 1589, TNA: SP 84/30/53 f.53r-54v , 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 11 January 1589, TNA: SP 84/30/71 f.71r-72v , 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 12 January 1589, TNA: SP 84/30/92 f.92r-93v , 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 13 January 1589, TNA: SP 84/30/98 f.98r-99v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: After modifications made to the oath, Bodley has been admitted formally to the Council of State.
0791 16 January 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.16r-v , 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.
0135 17 January 1589, TNA: SP 84/30/125 f.125r-126v , 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 20 January 1589, TNA: SP 84/30/135 f.135r-136v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley has received an answer from the States regarding his instructions which is 'undecent' and 'malepert'.
0797 30 January 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.32r-33v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Account of Bodley's diverse negotiations.
0139 30 January 1589, TNA: SP 84/30/187 f.187r-188v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Detailed report of the States' answer to Bodley's instructions.
0142 20 February 1589, TNA: SP 84/31/55 f.56r-57v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Detailed report of the States' reaction to Bodley's instructions, and other news.
0802 20 February 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.55r-57v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Account of Bodley's diverse negotiations.
0804 28 February 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.77r-v , 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.
0157 March 1589, TNA: SP 84/31/227 f.227r-228v , From: Queen Elizabeth, Peregrine Bertie, Baron Willoughby, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Notes for a letter to Bodley concerning Geertruidenberg.
0145 02 March 1589, TNA: SP 84/31/98 f.100r-101v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Mixed military news.
0146 09 March 1589, TNA: SP 84/31/110 f.113r-114v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Count Maurice's military preparations to besiege Geertruidenberg.
0805 09 March 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.104r-105v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of Count Maurice's skirmish with the town of Geertruidenberg.
0806 16 March 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.110r-111v , From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding Elizabeth's forthcoming letter to Bodley regarding the situation at Geertruidenberg.
0807 18 March 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.117r-118v , 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.
0149 19 March 1589, TNA: SP 84/31/157 f.160r-161v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the siege of Geertruidenberg.
0808 27 March 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.119r-120v , 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 28 March 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.121r-122v , From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Updating Bodley on Elizabeth and the Privy Council's reaction to the siege of Geertruidenberg.
0155 30 March 1589, TNA: SP 84/31/206 f.207r-208v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The Spanish forces march to Geertruidenberg, and news of the ongoing siege.
0810 31 March 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.127r-128v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report that the siege of Geertruidenberg continues.
0654 April [1589], Hatfield: MS 166/14 f.14r-15v, From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Remembrances for Bodley regarding musters and debts of pay.
0811 01 April 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.131r-v , 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.
0159 01 April 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/1 f.1r-3v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The siege of Geertruidenberg continues, and news of the actions of Sir John Wingfield and Lord Willoughby.
1303 02 April [1589], BL: MS Cotton Galba D III f.134r-v, 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.
0812 07 April 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.132r-133v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report that the garrison at Geertruidenberg are in negotiations with the States.
0814 07 April 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.142r-144v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report that the garrison at Geertruidenberg are in negotiations with the States.
0161 07 April 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/19 f.20r-21v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding the involvement at Geertruidenberg of the persons mentioned of Sir Thomas Morgan and Lord Willoughby.
0815 10 April 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.148r-v , 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.
0167 c.12 April 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/57 f.57r-v , 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.
0166 12 April 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/55 f.55r-56v , From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to repeat the Queen's displeasure concerning Geertruidenberg.
0171 13 April 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/72 f.76r-v , From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the States not honoring their treaty with Sonoy.
1302 13 April [1589], BL: MS Cotton Galba D III f.111r-112v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding Bodley's recent letter about the siege of Geertruidenberg.
0172 15 April 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/78 f.82r-83v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning Bodley's recent conversation with Barnevelt.
0817 15 April 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.160r-161v , 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 22 April 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.164r-165v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the dispatch of the Commissioners by the States General: Monsieurs Valke, Loosen and Kenningburgh.
1351 22 April 1589, BL: Harleian 287 fol. 129r-130v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the dispatch of the Commissioners by the States General: Monsieurs Valke, Loosen and Kenningburgh.
0173 22 April 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/96 f.100r-101v , 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.
0799 26 April 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.46r-47v , 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.
0819 27 April 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.175r-v , From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Marvels at the tactless publication of the 'Placcart' at such a critical time.
1387 27 April 1589, TNA: 12576.13, 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.
0821 29 April 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.178r-179v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Account of the surprise skirmish outside Heusden, other military news, and information about Schenck.
0820 29 April 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.176r-177v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Account of the surprise skirmish outside Heusden, and other military news.
0822 01 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.195r-196v , 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.
0176 02 May 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/151 f.155r-156v , From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the urgent need for Ostend to be adequately fortified.
0824 03 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.200r-201v , 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.
0823 05 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.199r-v , From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding Ostend, and the continued imprisonment of the Wingfield family.
0827 08 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.211r-212v , 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.
0177 08 May 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/194 f.201r-202v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Recommending Monsieurs Loosen and Valke on their arrival as Commissioners to England from the States.
0826 08 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.210r-v , 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.
0825 08 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.209r-v , 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.
0829 11 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.222r-223v , 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.
1352 11 May 1589, BL: Harleian 287 fol.131r-132v , 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.
0561 13 May 1589, TNA: PC 2/15/461 , From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions for Bodley to demand proof of the accusations against Lord Willoughby.
0831 15 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.227r-228v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the imprisonment of the Wingfield family, and other matters.
0832 18 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.231r-232v , From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning discontent in Berghen over Thomas Morgan's governorship.
0833 23 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.233r-234v , From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Reporting that the Commissioners have arrived and are to have audience today.
0836 28 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.238r-240v , 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'.
0835 28 May 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.236r-237v , 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.
0186 28 May 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/257 f.257r-258v , 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 29 May 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/260 f.265r-266v , 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 31 May 1589, TNA: SP 84/32/264 f.269r-270v , 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.
0191 10 June 1589, TNA: SP 84/33/39 f.44r-45v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the apprehending of Adrian Vasseur, Sir William Russel's secretary.
0837 10 June 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.279r-280v , 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.
0195 16 June 1589, TNA: SP 84/33/67 f.67r-70v , 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.
0567 19 June 1589, TNA: PC 2/16/76 , 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.
0839 19 June 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.295r-296v , 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 20 June 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.299r-v , 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 23 June 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.307r-308v , 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 26 June 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IV f.309r-310v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Reporting the arrival of secret letters from the special ambassadors to Barnvelt, and military news.
0884 July 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.202r-203v , 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.
0845 04 July 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.6r-7v , 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.
0848 09 July 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.10r-11v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Bodley is amazed to hear of the insolent speeches of the special ambassadors. Includes military news.
0844 09 July 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.3r-5v , 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.
0198 15 July 1589, TNA: SP 84/33/169 f.181r-v , 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.
0849 15 July 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.18r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Military news, and sends a copy of the declaration of Utrecht against Deventer.
0200 16 July 1589, TNA: SP 84/33/181 f.193r-194v , 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.
0199 16 July 1589, TNA: SP 84/33/179 f.191r-192v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir John Conway. Summary: Recent military news, concerning the Spanish forces at Bommel.
0851 23 July 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.29r-30v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Military news, including the revictualling of Beek.
1353 24 July 1589, BL: Harleian 287 fol.134r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Military news, including the revictualling of Beek.
0205 28 July 1589, TNA: SP 84/33/218 f.229r-v , From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning Barnevelt's attitude towards England, and Bodley's instructions.
0852 28 July 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.52r-53v , From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the common opinion of Barnvelt, and other news.
0862 August 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.98r-101v , From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Points to be negotiated and acted upon by Bodley regarding musters and pay.
0853 02 August 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.60r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Lord Willoughby's answer to the 'Placcart' is widespread, and other news.
0207 02 August 1589, TNA: SP 84/34/5 f.5r-6v , 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.
0206 02 August 1589, TNA: SP 84/34/3 f.3r-4v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning Lord Willoughby's answer to the Placcart, and Schenck's victory at Halteren.
0854 02 August 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.61r-62v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report on the movement of Spanish troops, and details of Bodley's negotiations.
0855 02 August 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.65r-66v , From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Confirming the allocation of spare troops from the Cautionary towns.
0208 03 August 1589, TNA: SP 84/34/13 f.13r-14v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: News that Colonel Martin Schenck has drowned trying to attack Niemegen.
0856 03 August 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.72r-73v , From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to ask the States for assistance in fortifying Ostend following stormy weather.
0210 09 August 1589, TNA: SP 84/34/25 f.25r-28v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the secrecy surrounding the States' answer to recent propositions by the English delegation.
0857 09 August 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.76r-v (f.147r-v) , 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.
0860 12 August 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.80r-80v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding numbers of horse and footmen, and military news.
0858 14 August 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.77r-78v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the possible appointment of Count Maurice as Lieutenant general of the English forces.
0861 15 August 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.82r-v , 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.
0211 15 August 1589, TNA: SP 84/34/50 f.49r-50v , 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.
0859 20 August 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.79r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Diverse military news, including the loss of the House of Heel.
0212 20 August 1589, TNA: SP 84/34/83 f.82r-83v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding the loss of the House of Heel, and other military news.
0863 26 August 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.114r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Financial matters concerning the payment of troops, and other news regarding the wars.
0216 September 1589, TNA: SP 84/34/238 f.238r - 240v , From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Points to be negotiated and acted upon by Bodley regarding musters and pay.
0217 September 1589, TNA: SP 84/34/247 f.247r-248v , From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Points to be negotiated and acted upon by Bodley regarding musters and pay.
0864 September 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.115r-115bv , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Mixed news, with special emphasis on Groningen.
0215 10 September 1589, TNA: SP 84/34/144 f.139r-140v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: News that the Spanish forces have returned to besiege Bommelsweert.
0214 10 September 1589, TNA: SP 84/34/142 f.137r-138v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the fortification of Ostend, and other military matters.
0866 15 September 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.117r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report of the movements of the Spanish forces, and the situation surrounding Groningen.
0867 20 September 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.119r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Intelligence that the Spanish king is in possession of a large number of ships.
0868 25 September 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.125r-126v , From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructing Bodley to arrange a meeting with delegates from Friesland.
0869 27 September 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.127r-128v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the amendment of the titles accorded Count Maurice and other military news.
0784 27 September 1589, Longleat: MS Portland 1 f.135r-136v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the amendment of the titles accorded Count Maurice and other military news.
0870 28 September 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.129r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding the imprisonment of Vasseur, and the States' request to view Bodley's diplomatic commission.
0218 04 October 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/3 f.3r-4v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Recommending the bearer for some kind of reward for services to Queen Elizabeth.
0219 04 October 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/11 f.11r-12v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: William Borlas. Summary: Concerning the rejection by Lieutenant Borlas of the request for a company by the Council of State.
0872 07 October 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.141r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the fortifications at Ostend and other military news.
0220 08 October 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/27 f.27r-28v , 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.
0873 10 October 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.144r-145v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding Bodley's negotiations with several special ambassadors, and military news.
0785 10 October 1589, Longleat: MS Portland 1 f.137r-138v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the assault on the town of Beek, in which Sir Francis Vere was injured.
0786 10 October 1589, Longleat: MS Portland 1 f.139r-140v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the secret instructions of the Commissioners latey sent into France, and other military news.
0874 19 October 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.146r-147v , From: Sir Francis Walsingham, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the imprisonment of Vasseur, and instructions for dealing with the States.
0221 30 October 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/116 f.117r-119v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning Groningen, and other military news, including the distribution of English foot companies across Holland.
0876 30 October 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.165r-166v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the recent rift in North Holland and other military news.
0222 31 October 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/123 f.124r-125v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: News about Count Charles Mansfield's besieging of Rijs, and diplomatic information.
0223 12 November 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/179 f.179r-180v , 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.
0877 12 November 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.178r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the suit of a Dutch captain, and military news.
0878 12 November 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.179r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report about the sconce of Rees surrendering to the Spanish forces, and other intelligence.
0879 12 November 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.180r-181v , From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Touching the repairs of the sea breaches at Ostend, and the States' lack of response.
0224 17 November 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/181 f.181r-182v , 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 19 November 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/201 f.210r-202v , 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 24 November 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/210 f.210r-211v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: The arrival of Monsieur Lect from Geneva, soliciting the States for aid.
0881 24 November 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.197r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the arrival and negotiation of Monsieur Lect from Geneva.
0882 24 November 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.198r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Regarding the arrival and negotiation of Monsieur Lect from Geneva.
0883 28 November 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.199r-200v , 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.
0227 29 November 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/220 f.220r-221v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Recommending Lieutenant Lashford for favour.
1338 03 December 1589, BL: MS Cotton Titus B II (2) f.495r-496v , 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.
0885 08 December 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.207r-208v , 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.
0880 18 December 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.195r-196v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: The harsh weather has delayed correspondence relating to the matter of Groningen and other military news.
0887 18 December 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.211r-v , 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 21 December 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.216r-v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Report that the Magistrates of Utrecht have resolved to depose at least 2 of their ministers.
0228 21 December 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/287 f.286r-287v , 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.
0892 26 December 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.219r-220v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: The States' response concerning the fortifications of Ostend.
0893 26 December 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.222r-v , 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 26 December 1589, BL: MS Cotton Galba D V f.223r-223b.v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: The States' response concerning the fortifications of Ostend.
0229 26 December 1589, TNA: SP 84/35/295 f.295r-296v , From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the Isle of Biervliet, and its possible use as a harbour for the Spanish fleet.
0901 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.2r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Comprising of notes on items over which Bodley is to negotiate with the States General.
0909 04 January 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.40r-v, 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.
0905 06 January 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.35r-36v, 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 12 January 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.37r-v, 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.
0904 14 January 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.30r-34v, 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.
0907 15 January 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.38r-v, 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 16 January 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.39r-v, f.41r-v, 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.
0230 19 January 1590, TNA: SP 84/36/23 f.23r-24v, 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.
1365 February 1590, BL: MS Harleian 287 fol. 188r-189v, 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.
1396 9 February 1590, Kent U1475: C18/2, fol.162r - 163v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the cassing of the English bands.
1397 12 February 1590, Kent U1475: C18/3, fol.164r- 165v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Refers Sidney to Captain Wray's report.
0231 21 February 1590, TNA: SP 84/36/130 f.128r-129v, 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 23 February 1590, TNA: SP 84/36/138 f.136r-137v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the taking of Breda by Count Maurice.
0910 01 March 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.84r-85v, 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.
0233 03 March 1590, TNA: SP 84/36/161 f.159r-160v, 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 15 March 1590, TNA: SP 84/36/228 f.224r-v, 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.
0911 15 March 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.97r-98v, 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.
0912 15 March 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.101r-102v, 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.
1398 16 March 1590, Kent U1475: C18/4, fol.170r - 171v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the movement of Sidney's troops.
0236 23 March 1590, TNA: SP 84/36/253 f.249r-250v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the enemy have taken the castle of Sevenbergen near Breda, and other military skirmishes.
1399 23 March 1590, Kent U1475: C18/5, fol.171r- 172v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Account of Bodley's negotiations with the States regarding the deployment of troops.
1400 26 March 1590, Kent U1475: C18/6, fol.173r - 174v, 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.
0237 28 March 1590, TNA: SP 84/36/266 f.262r-263v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the reduction in taxation by the Low Countries of English cloth.
0566 06 April 1590, TNA: PC 2/16/581, 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.
0913 07 April 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.106r-v, 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.
1358 28 April 1590, BL: MS Harleian 287 fol.164r-165v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the underhand methods of the States General, and the suspicions levelled against Ortel.
0917 18 April 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.114r-v, 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.
0239 18 April 1590, TNA: SP 84/37/45 f.49r-50v, 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.
0916 18 April 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.113r-v, 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.
0238 18 April 1590, TNA: SP 84/37/43 f.43r-44v, 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.
0918 18 April 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.115r-117v, 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.
1357 27 April 1590, BL: MS Harleian 287 fol. 160r-163v, 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.
0919 28 April 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.121r-124v, 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 01 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.133r-v, 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 06 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.134r-v, 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.
0927 08 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.152r-v, 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.
0922 09 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.135r-v, 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.
0240 09 May 1590, TNA: SP 84/37/139 f.144r-145v, 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.
0923 11 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.138r-v, 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.
0241 12 May 1590, TNA: SP 84/37/145 f.150r-151v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the Council of State's remonstrance against the States General, and recent news from Niemeghen.
0924 12 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.139r-v, 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 12 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.141r-v, 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 17 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.149r-v, 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.
0242 17 May 1590, TNA: SP 84/37/161 f.167r-168v, 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.
0928 23 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.153r-154v, 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.
0571 24 May 1590, TNA: PC 2/17/692, 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.
1395 29 May 1590, Kent U1475: C18/1, fol.210r - 211v, 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.
0929 30 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.170r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Thomas Sackville, Lord Buckhurst. Summary: Informing Buckhurst that the task facing him in the Low Countries is a difficult one.
0932 31 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.173r-v, 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.
0931 30 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.172r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley laments the delay of Lord Buckhurst's arrival.
0930 31 May 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.171r-v, 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.
0243 31 May 1590, TNA: SP 84/37/191 f.199r-1200v, 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 31 May 1590, TNA: SP 84/37/193 f.201r-202v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley laments the delay of Lord Buckhurst's arrival.
0249 June 1590, TNA: SP 84/37/319 f.319r-320v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions for Bodley to work with and advise Thomas Wilkes, sent from England to the States General.
0933 June 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.174r-175v, 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.
0935 June 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.180r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A description of St. Aldegond, explaining his recent overtures to the King of France.
0934 13 June 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.178r-179v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the harsh task that Thomas Wilkes faces in negotiating with the States General.
0246 15 June 1590, TNA: SP 84/37/277 f.287r-288v, 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 15 June 1590, TNA: SP 84/37/279 f.289r-290v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the Enemy has increased his troops in the Groningen area.
0936 June 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.182r-v, 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 18 June 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.183r-184v, 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 18 June 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.186r-v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to assist Wilkes in his mission, and is congratulated for his good service.
0572 23 June 1590, TNA: PC 2/17/782, 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.
0248 24 June 1590, TNA: SP 84/37/308 f.308r-309v, 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.
0939 06 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.189r-v, 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 09 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.195r-196v, 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.
0655 12 July 1590, Hatfield: MS 167/81, 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.
0941 14 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.202r-203v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Information from a recent conversation with Paul Buis.
0942 16 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.204r-v, 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 18 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.207r-v, 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 18 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.208r-211v, 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 20 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.219r-220v, 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 21 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.221r-v, 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.
0551 22 July 1590, TNA: SP 105/91/78 f.194r-198r, 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.
0251 22 July 1590, TNA: SP 84/38/93 f.93r-94v, 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.
0950 22 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.229r-230v, 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 24 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.231r-v, 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.
0253 26 July 1590, TNA: SP 84/38/102 f.102r-103v, 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.
0574 27 July 1590, TNA: PC 2/17/836, 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.
0553 29 July 1590, TNA: SP 105/91/89 f.205r-206v, 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.
0254 29 July 1590, TNA: SP 84/38/110 f.110r-112v, 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.
0955 29 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.242r-243v, 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.
0954 29 July 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.239r-241v, 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.
0958 06 August 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.251r-253v, 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 07 August 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.256r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley, Thomas Wilkes. Summary: Burghley recommends the bearer Richard Allen to Bodley's service.
0575 10 August 1590, TNA: PC 2/17/856, 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.
0555 10 August 1590, TNA: SP 105/91/94 f.210r, 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.
0960 11 August 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.257r-v, 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.
0255 19 August 1590, TNA: SP 84/38/198 f.197r-198v, 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 23 August 1590, TNA: SP 84/38/210 f.208r-209v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley recommends the promotion of John Throckmorton following the death of his captain.
0961 23 August 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.265r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley recommends the promotion of John Throckmorton following the death of his captain.
0962 23 August 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.266r-268r, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Information from a former inhabitant of Dunkirk, offering information to assist in beseiging the town.
0257 27 August 1590, TNA: SP 84/38/214 f.212r-213v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley conveys intelligence from several sources, including information on someone intending harm towards Queen Elizabeth.
0963 27 August 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.269r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley conveys intelligence from several sources, including information on someone intending harm towards Queen Elizabeth.
0964 07 September 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.270r-270b.v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to obtain further details on the proposed recovery of Dunkirk.
0967 08 September 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.273r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is urged to encourage new attempts on the enemy's territory, especially in Flanders.
0656 09 September 1590, Hatfield: MS 167/96, 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.
0966 10 September 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.272r-v, 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.
0965 10 September 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.271r-v, 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.
0968 15 September 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.274r-v, 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.
0259 21 September 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/60 f.61r-64v, 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.
0969 21 September 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.276r-277v, 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 22 September 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/69 f.70r-71v, 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.
0970 22 September 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.279r-v, 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 28 September 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.280r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley reports on the military situation following the taking of Hemert and Heel.
0261 28 September 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/82 f.83r-84v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley reports on the military situation following the taking of Hemert and Heel.
0262 30 September 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/94 f.95r-96v, 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.
0264 07 October 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/121 f.121r-122v, 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.
0972 07 October 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.282r-283v, 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.
0263 07 October 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/117 f.117r-118v, 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.
0265 08 October 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/129 f.129r-130v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the surrender of the town of Steenberghen.
0973 08 October 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.284r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the surrender of the town of Steenberghen.
0974 08 October 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.285r-v, 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 09 October 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.286r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to send to England the contact who proposed a new secret enterprise against Dunkirk.
0266 28 October 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/173 f.173r-174v, 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 28 October 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/175 f.175r-178v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding Count Maurice's unsuccessful attack on Dunkirk.
0978 28 October 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.305r-306v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding Count Maurice's unsuccessful attack on Dunkirk.
0977 28 October 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.304r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley sends Burghley copies of letters from the King of Spain to his ambassador to the Emperor.
0268 30 October 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/183 f.183r-184v, 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 03 November 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/196 f.196r-197v, 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.
0979 03 November 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.312r-v, 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 12 November 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/216 f.218r-219v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the practise against 's-Hertogenbosch by Count Maurice, and the delayed voyage of the delegation.
0980 12 November 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.313r-v, 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 12 November 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.314r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the practise against 's-Hertogenbosch by Count Maurice, and the delayed voyage of the delegation.
0982 19 November 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.327r-v, 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.
0271 19 November 1590, TNA: SP 84/39/224 f.226r-227v, 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.
1364 December 1590, BL: MS Harleian 287 fol.187r-v, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley's cipher
0272 07 December 1590, TNA: SP 84/40/15 f.15r-16v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the answer of the States General, long overdue, and the reasons for the delay.
0983 07 December 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.333r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the answer of the States General, long overdue, and the reasons for the delay.
0273 14 December 1590, TNA: SP 84/40/37 f.36r-37v, 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.
0984 14 December 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.339r-v, f.341r-v, 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 16 December 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.340r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the ransom of Martin de la Faille.
0986 22 December 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.343r-344v, 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.
0274 23 December 1590, TNA: SP 84/40/89 f.89r-90v, 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 24 December 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.345r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Answering the various points in Bodley's recent letters.
0275 25 December 1590, TNA: SP 84/40/91 f.91r-93v, 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.
0988 29 December 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.351r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the Emperor has sent ambassadors to negotiate a peace treaty.
0276 29 December 1590, TNA: SP 84/40/100 f.109r-110v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the Emperor has sent ambassadors to negotiate a peace treaty.
0989 30 December 1590, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VII f.357r-v, 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.
0990 06 January 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.24r-v, 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.
0991 14 January 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.25r-28v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Diverse mixed intelligence, including information about the Merode family.
0280 16 January 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/48 f.48r-49v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the expansion of the English horse and foot bands.
0992 16 January 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.29r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the enlarging of the horse and foot bands, and the English contribution.
0281 23 January 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/70 f.70r-71v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Mixed news, including the proposed trading restrictions with townes under the Catholic League's control.
0993 23 January 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.41r-v, 43r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding news of trading restrictions.
0994 27 January 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.44r-45v, From: Lord Charles Howard, Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the dispute between Sir John Norris and the captains of the bands.
0288 01 February 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/206 f.206r-207v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the dispute between Sir John Norris and the captains of the bands.
0995 02 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.46r-47v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the provision of English troops for the summer military campaign.
0996 02 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.49r-51v, 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.
0282 03 February 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/124 f.124r-125v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the proposed levies of English soldiers, and other intelligence.
0997 03 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.60r-v, 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 08 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.65r-v, From: Sir John Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Informs Bodley he is leaving for England.
0284 09 February 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/151 f.151r-152v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report concerning the disbanding of the English troops in the Low Countries.
0999 09 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.66r-67v, 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 09 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.68r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: News of the disbanding of troops.
1001 10 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.69r-v, From: Anthony Wingfield, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Asking Bodley for the official word on how to proceed.
0285 11 February 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/159 f.159r-160v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Notice that the States' answer to the recent Propositions has arrived, and is enclosed within this letter.
1002 11 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.70r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Signalling that the answer to Elizabeth's recent letter to the States General has arrived.
1028 11 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.128r-v, 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.
1003 12 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.71r-v, 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 13 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.73r-v, 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 14 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.76r-v, 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 15 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.83r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley waits for further direction from Burghley regarding the movement of the English troops.
0286 16 February 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/184 f.184r-185v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the intended movement of English companies.
1007 17 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.84r-v, From: Oliver Lambert, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Captain Lambert has stayed his troops' march out of Doesburgh until further instruction.
1008 18 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.85r-v, 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 18 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.87r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Captain Audley. Summary: Bodley advises Captain Audley to delay discharging his troops until a formal direction arrives from England.
1010 19 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.88r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning Captain Medkerk, and the disbanding of the English companies.
1011 22 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.92r-v, 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 23 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.93r-94v, 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 23 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.95r-v, 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 25 February 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.99r-100v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Sends an urgent resolution from the Queen regarding the withdrawing of her auxiliary troops.
0287 27 February 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/198 f.198r-199v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the provision for the English military troops which are to be disbanded.
0578 28 February 1591, TNA: PC 2/18/141, 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.
0289 01 March 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/208 f.208r-212v, 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.
1015 01 March 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.102r-105v, 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 02 March 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.106r-v, 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 10 March 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.108r-109v, 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 12 March 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.110r-v, From: Oliver Lambert, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Has received no pay for his troops, news of Verdugo's movements.
0290 16 March 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/247 f.247r-250v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the enlarging of the Garrison of Ostend and other military items of news.
1020 16 March 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.111r-112v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the enlarging of the Garrison of Ostend and other military items of news.
0291 18 March 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/257 f.257r-258v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the town of Ostend is under threat.
1021 19 March 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.113r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the urgent defence of Ostend.
1022 21 March 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.114r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the defence of Ostend, and the proposed treaty of peace.
0292 23 March 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/278 f.278r-281v, 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.
1023 23 March 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.115r-116v, 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 28 March 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.119r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Francis Walsingham. Summary: Concerning the relaxtion of the tax on English cloth, and of recent negotiations with Joachim Ortell.
0293 03 April 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/290 f.290r-292v, 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 03 April 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/295 f.295r-296v, 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.
1025 03 April 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.123r-v, 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 03 April 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.124r-125v, 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.
1401 4 April 1591, Kent U1475: C18/7, fol.156r-157v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the deployment of troops.
1402 8 April 1591, Kent U1475: C18/8 fol.158r-159v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the deployment of troops.
1027 09 April 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.126r-v, 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.
1029 14 April 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.129r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the spring military campaign.
0296 15 April 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/330 f.330r-331v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the movements of the enemy and military finance.
1403 16 April 1591, Kent U1475: C18/9 fol.160r-161v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Regarding the deployment of a company of troops.
0297 17 April 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/339 f.339r-340v, 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.
1030 17 April 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.130r-v, 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.
1404 19 April 1591, Kent U1475: C18/10 fol.162r-163v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Sends latest answer from the States General to the queen, and news of Count Maurice.
0298 26 April 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/355 f.355r-356v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Requesting extra troops.
1405 29 April 1591, Kent U1475: C18/11 fol.166r-167v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Requests the loan of 'Brownist' books, and concerning his recall home.
0299 30 April 1591, TNA: SP 84/41/362 f.362r-363v, 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.
1032 30 April 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.135, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Requesting Norris to release three companies.
0306 May 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/85 f.85r-86v, 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.
0300 05 May 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/13 f.13r-14v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of military skirmishes, including the surprising of Westerloo.
1033 05 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.136r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of military skirmishes, including the surprising of Westerloo.
1034 07 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.137r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the plans to surprise Dunkirk.
1035 12 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.140r-141v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Directions for negotiating with the States to cease trading with the enemy.
0301 14 May 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/48 f.48r-49v, 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.
1036 14 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.142r-v, 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 16 May 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/50 f.50r-51v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the suit of an assistant of the recent Dutch delegation to England.
1037 16 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.145r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the suit of an assistant of the recent Dutch delegation to England.
0303 17 May 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/56 f.56r-57v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the besieging of Zutphen by Sir Francis Vere.
1039 17 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.147r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the besieging of Zutphen by Sir Francis Vere.
1406 20 May 1591, Kent U1475: C18/12 fol.170r-171v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Mixed military news, including the sieges of Ostend and Zutphen.
0304 21 May 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/64 f.64r-65v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A further report of the siege of Zutphen in which Count Overstein was shot in the head.
1041 21 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.149r-v, 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 21 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.150r-v, 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.
1044 21 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.152r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Burghley asks [Bodley?] to make enquiries about a ship carrying illicit materials from Englishmen in Spain.
1407 21 May 1591, Kent U1475: C18/13, fol.172r - 173v, 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.
0305 22 May 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/70 f.70r-71v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the town of Zutphen has entered into parley with Count Maurice.
0314 22 June 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/158 f.158r-159v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the taking of the fort of Delfziel, near to Groningen.
1043 22 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.151r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the town of Zutphen has entered into parley with Count Maurice.
1045 25 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.154r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the suit of Colonel Sonoy, and urging Bodley to press the states further.
1040 27 May 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.148r-v, 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.
0307 01 June 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/97 f.97r-98v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: General news, including the surprise of Deventer.
1046 01 June 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.156r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: General news, including the surprise of Deventer.
0308 02 June 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/99 f.99r-100v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Sends a translated copy of the advertisments of the taking of Deventer.
0309 03 June 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/106 f.106r-107v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the submission of further sconces to the United Provinces.
1408 4 June 1591, Kent U1475: C18/14, fol.174r - 175v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the enterprise of Dunkirk.
1047 05 June 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.157r-160v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the States' decision over the merchant traffic out of the Low Countries, and other military news.
0310 06 June 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/124 f.124r-125v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the plan to attack Groningen.
1048 06 June 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.161r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the plan to attack Groningen.
1049 06 June 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.162r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of illicit naval practises by an English pensioner of the King of Spain.
1409 6 June 1591, Kent U1475: C18/15 fol.176r-177v, 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.
1410 6 June 1591, Kent U1475: C/18/15A fol.178r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Recommending the bearer John Minche.
0311 10 June 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/130 f.130r-131v, 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).
1050 10 June 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.163r-v, 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 12 June 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.164r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's account of the progress of the siege of Groningen.
0312 13 June 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/138 f.138r-139v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's account of the progress of the siege of Groningen.
0580 13 June 1591, TNA: PC 2/18/320, 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.
1052 13 June 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.165r-v, 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.
0579 16 May 1591, TNA: PC 2/18/277, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to ask Holland for assistance repelling Spanish attempts.
1053 16 June 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.166r-v, 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 18 June 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.167r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the removing of 'Mr Chamberlain' from the office of Provost Marshall in Bergen op Zoom.
0313 22 June 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/156 f.156r-157v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the taking of the fort of Delfziel, near to Groningen.
1055 22 June 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.168r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the taking of the fort of Delfziel, near to Groningen.
0315 28 June 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/162 f.162r-163v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the taking of the fort of [Opsterland], near Groningen.
1056 28 June 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.169r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the taking of the fort of [Opsterland], near Groningen.
0316 29 June 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/172 f.172r-173v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning a letter in favour of Colonel Sonoy.
0317 02 July 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/184 f.184r-185v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of Count Maurice's attack against the fort of Emmen [Emmentil].
0318 11 July 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/203 f.203r-204v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding military preparations for the attack of Arnhem.
0581 11 July 1591, TNA: PC 2/18/394, 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.
1057 11 July 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.176r-v, 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 11 July 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.177r-178v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding military preparations for the attack of Arnhem.
0319 13 July 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/215 f.215r-216v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the besieging of an enemy fort [Arnhem?].
0320 13 July 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/217 f.217r-218v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Concerning Bodley's discussion with Count Maurice regarding the request for assistance with raiding Spanish shipping.
1059 13 July 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.179r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Concerning Bodley's discussion with Count Maurice regarding the request for assistance with raiding Spanish shipping.
0321 14 July 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/219 f.219r-220v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of intelligence from the fort of Knodsenburg, near Niemegen.
0322 17 July 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/228 f.228r-229v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the taking prisoner of significant members of the Duke of Parma's military support.
1060 17 July 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.180r-181v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley's account of the taking prisoner of key companies of the Duke of Parma's troops.
0324 23 July 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/252 f.252r-253v, 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.
1061 23 July 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.183r-v, 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.
1069 23 July 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.197r-v, 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.
0325 24 July 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/254 f.254r-255v, 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.
1063 24 July 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.186r-v, 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.
1062 25 July 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.184r-185v, 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.
0582 28 July 1591, TNA: PC 2/18/452, 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.
0326 31 July 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/262 f.262r-263v, 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 31 July 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/264 f.264r-265v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the appointment of Mr Chamberlain to the post of Provost Marshal of Bergen op Zoom.
1064 31 July 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.189r-v, 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 31 July 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.190r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the appointment of Mr Chamberlain to the post of Provost Marshal of Bergen op Zoom.
0328 08 August 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/272 f.272r-273v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the decision to be taken over Ostend, concerning Sir Edward Norris.
1066 08 August 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.192r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the decision to be taken over Ostend, concerning Sir Edward Norris.
0329 10 August 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/274 f.274r-275v, 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.
1067 10 August 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.193r-v, 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.
1411 17 August 1591, Kent U1475: C18/16, fol.183r - 184v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Informing Sidney of the States' disatisfaction with Sir Edward Norris.
0331 19 August 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/296 f.296r-300v, 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.
1068 19 August 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.194r-196v, 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 23 August 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/311 f.311r-313v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the appointment of a deputy to examine the States General's complaint against Sir Edward Norris.
1070 23 August 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.207r-208v, 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 31 August 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/349 f.349r-350v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the likely towns where troops will be dispatched.
0335 31 August 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/351 f.351r-352v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A report from a recent military survey of Hulst.
0336 31 August 1591, TNA: SP 84/42/353 f.353r-354v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the confession of Peter Corteken, and Sir Edward Norris' intercession on his behalf.
1071 31 August 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.209r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the likely towns where troops will be dispatched.
1072 31 August 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.210r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the confession of Corteken, and Sir Edward Norris' intercession on his behalf.
1073 03 September 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.211r-v, 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.
0337 04 September 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/1 f.1r-2v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the yielding of the castle of Coevorden.
0339 09 September 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/18 f.18r-19v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the taking of the town of Anholt.
0340 09 September 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/20 f.20r-21v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Sir Edward Norris, and the States' charges against him.
1074 09 September 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.212r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the taking of the town of Anholt.
1075 09 September 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.214r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Sir Edward Norris, and the States' charges against him.
1076 19 September 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.216r-v, 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 21 September 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.218r-v, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Sir Edward Norris' reply to Bodley, regarding his dispute with the States.
1412 21 September 1591, Kent U1475: C18/17, fol.193r - 194v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Sends military intelligence, and requests his assistance should Sidney return to England.
0342 30 September 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/57 f.57r- 59v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of intercepted letters concerning the proposed peace between the United Provinces and the Emperor.
0343 30 September 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/60 f.60r-61v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the prevarication of the States General in resolving the issue with Sir Edward Norris.
1078 30 September 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.219r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the prevarication of the States General in resolving the issue with Sir Edward Norris.
1079 30 September 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.220r-221v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of intercepted letters concerning the proposed peace between the United Provinces and the Emperor.
0344 04 October 1591, TNA: SP 83/43/72 f.72r-73v, 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.
1080 04 October 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.223r-v, 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.
0583 07 October 1591, TNA: PC 2/19/2, 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.
1081 07 October 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.227r-v, 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 08 October 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.229r-230v, 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.
0345 11 October 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/92 f.92r-93v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the seizure of the town of Niemegen.
0346 16 October 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/112 f.112r-113v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The surrender of Niemegen, and military plans for the coming winter.
1084 19 October 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.232r-v, 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.
1083 21 October 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.231r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the money owed to Colonel Sonoy by the States.
0347 26 October 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/133 f.133r-134v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Burghermasters of Groningen. Summary: Invitation to the statesmen of Groningen to come under the protection of England.
0348 27 October 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/135r-139v, 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.
1086 27 October 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.237r-238v, 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 29 October 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/140 f.140r-141v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that a letter has arrived from the Emperor's Ambassadors.
0350 29 October 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/142 f.142r-143v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley defends himself against the displeasure of the Privy Council.
1087 29 October 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.240r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley defends himself against the displeasure of the Privy Council.
1088 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.245r-250v, 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.
1366 November 1591, BL: MS Harleian 287 fol. 190r-193v, 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.
0352 03 November 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/172 f.172r-173v, 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.
1089 03 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.251r-v, 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 03 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.252r-v, 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 06 November 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/174 f.174r-175v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Renewing a suit for Herman Roderberg.
0354 06 November 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/176 f.176r-177v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning intercepted letters from Rome containing directions on how to proceed following the Pope's recent death.
1091 06 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.254r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning intercepted letters from Rome containing directions on how to proceed following the Pope's recent death.
1092 09 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f. 255r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: A quick digest of news, including an assurance to Bodley about his dealings regarding Sir Edward Norris.
1093 09 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.266r-267v, 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.
0355 10 November 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/187 f.187r-188v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley requests to return home, following the death of his father.
1094 10 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.269r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley requests to return home, following the death of his father.
0356 11 November 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/194 f.194r-195v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the approach of the Emperor's Ambassadors, touching the Treaty of Peace.
1205 11 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.271r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the approach of the Emperor's Ambassadors, touching the Treaty of Peace.
0357 16 November 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/205 f.205r-206v, 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.
1207 16 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.273r-v, 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 18 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.275r-v, 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.
0358 20 November 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/211 f.211r-212v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the sending of troops to France.
0359 20 November 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/217 f.217r-218v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the sending of troops to France.
1210 20 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.276r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the sending of troops to France.
1211 20 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.277r-278v, 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.
1413 21 November 1591, Kent U1475: C18/18, fol.200r - 201v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the queen's bid to dispatch companies from the Low Countries to Rouen.
0361 24 November 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/224 f.224r-225v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning a recent letter written by Duke Casimir, and other intelligence.
1214 24 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.283r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning a recent letter written by Duke Casimir, and other intelligence.
1215 24 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.284r-v, 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.
1213 26 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.280r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the movement of English troops.
0362 28 November 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/240 f.240r-241v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Intelligence that the enemy is raising troops in Germany.
1217 28 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.291r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Intelligence that the enemy is raising troops in Germany.
0363 30 November 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/252 f.252r-253v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A letter in favour of Michael Dormer, petitioning for the company of the late Sir Coniers Clifford.
1218 30 November 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.292r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A letter in favour of Michael Dormer, petitioning for the company of the late Sir Coniers Clifford.
1222 December 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.307r-v, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the dispute between the States and Sir Edward Norris.
1219 07 December 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.299r-v, 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.
0365 10 December 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/273 f.273r-275v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the ransom of Mr [Thomas?] Winter.
1220 10 December 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.302r-303v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the ransom of Mr [Thomas?] Winter.
0366 11 December 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/276 f.276r-277v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting that another letter has arrived from the Emperor's Ambassadors.
1221 11 December 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.304r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting that another letter has arrived from the Emperor's Ambassadors.
0367 12 December 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/278 f.278r-279v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is praised for his loyal service and assured that it will not be forgotten.
0368 15 December 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/280 f.280r-281v, 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.
0585 15 December 1591, TNA: PC 2/19/99, 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.
1223 15 December 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.308r-v, 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 15 December 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.309r-v, 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 19 December 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.310r-v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is praised for his loyal service and assured that it will not be forgotten.
1226 19 December 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.312r-v, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the number of mustered men who have arrived for the Earl of Essex's service.
1227 21 December 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.316r-v, 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.
0369 22 December 1591, TNA: SP 84/43/288 f.288r-289v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the delay on letters, and requesting his return homewards.
1228 22 December 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.317r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the delay on letters, and requesting his return homewards.
1229 31 December 1591, BL: MS Cotton Galba D VIII f.319r-320v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the propositions towards a peace treaty put forward by the Emperor's Ambassadors.
1123 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.133r-v, 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.
1099 10 January 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.21r-22v, 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.
0370 10 January 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/9 f.12r -15v, 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.
1414 10 January 1592, Kent U1475: C18/19, fol.174r - 175v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Asks Sidney to further his cause when Sidney returns to England.
0371 10 January 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/13 f.13r-14v, 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.
0372 23 January 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/55 f.57r-58v, 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.
1109 23 January 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.95r-v, 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.
1095 27 January 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.11r-12v, 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.
0373 27 January 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/64 f.66r-67v, 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.
1096 02 February 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.13r-v, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Petitions Bodley to continue his efforts to mediate between the States and himself, regarding payments.
1097 February 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.14r-15v, 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.
0374 02 February 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/84 f.89r-93v, 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 02 February 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/88 f.92r-93v, 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.
0376 04 February 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/96 f.100r-102bv, 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.
1098 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.16r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the levies for the next season's service.
0377 10 February 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/102 f.105r- 108v, 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.
1105 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.34r-v, 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.
1106 01 February 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.35r-v, 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.
0378 12 February 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/108 f.111r-112v, 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.
1102 24 February 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.30r-v, 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 24 February 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.31r-v, 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.
1104 25 February 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.33r-v, 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.
0379 25 Februrary 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/124 f.127r-128v, 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.
1415 1 March 1592, Kent U1475: C18/20 fol.206r-207v, 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.
0009 04 March 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.14br-v, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: A letter in support of a suit requesting reimbursement from the States.
0380 10 March 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/143 f.145r-146v, 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.
1416 10 March 1592, Kent U1475: C18/21 fol.208r-209v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Complains at the attitude of the States towards both Sidney and the queen.
1100 15 March 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.24r-v, 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.
1110 15 March 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.98r-99v, 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.
0381 15 March 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/159 f.161r-165v, 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.
1101 16 March 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.24r-v, 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.
1113 17 March 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.117r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that an attempt upon Geertruidenberg is about to be made.
1115 22 March 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.119r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Count Maurice's strategy to besiege Geertruidenberg.
1114 25 March 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.118r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Burghley is aware that Bodley has not received any of his letters for the past four months.
1112 25 March 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.116r-v, 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.
0587 25 March 1592, TNA: PC 2/19/280, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the accusations made against Sir Edward Norris.
1111 25 March 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.115r-v, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the accusations made against Sir Edward Norris.
1116 27 March 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.120r-121v, 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.
0382 27 March 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/169 f.272r-273v, 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 01 April 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/177 f.176r-179v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the deployment of surplus English forces to France, and Buzenval and Count Maurice's objections.
1117 01 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.122r-123v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the deployment of surplus English forces to France, and Buzenval and Count Maurice's objections.
1118 02 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.124r-125v, 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.
0384 02 April 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/185 f.184r-185v, 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.
1121 03 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.128r-v, 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.
1120 03 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.127r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the suit by Colonel Sonoy to have his expenditure defrayed by the States.
0385 07 April 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/212 f.209r-210v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning forces to be sent into France and the Placart affecting the Merchant Adventurers.
1122 07 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.129r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning forces to be sent into France and the Placart affecting the Merchant Adventurers.
1119 08 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.126r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Merchant Adventurers. Summary: Suggests that their petition against the States against the tax on English cloth will not be successful.
1417 9 April 1592, Kent U1475: C18/22, fol.240r - 241v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning the situation regarding Sir Edward Norris.
1124 10 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.135r-136v, 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.
1129 14 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.165r-v, 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.
0386 16 April 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/244 f.244r-245v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is given permission to return home on the death of his father.
1130 17 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.177r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding a meeting with Noel de Caron regarding the provision of military assistance to France.
1131 19 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.178r-v, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Thanks Bodley for his efforts on the Company's behalf.
0387 21 April 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/250 f.253r-254v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the provision of forces against the Spanish around Brittany.
1133 22 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.180r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the provision of forces against the Spanish around Brittany.
0388 22 April 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/252 f.255r-256v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the provision of forces against the Spanish around Brittany.
1134 23 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.181r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding a secret message sent by the Duke of Parma to Count Maurice.
0389 23 April 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/258 f.261r-262v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding a secret message sent by the Duke of Parma to Count Maurice.
0390 26 April 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/268 f.271r-272v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States General's forthcoming decision on trade and traffic with Spain.
1135 26 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.182r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States General's forthcoming decision on trade and traffic with Spain.
1418 26 April 1592, Kent U1475: C18/23, fol.273r - 274v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Reports that there is little news to report.
1132 28 April 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.179r-v, From: J Wheeler, Merchant Adventurers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Urges Bodley to push for an urgent committee to decide the merchant shipping.
1137 01 May 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.188r-v, 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.
1136 01 May 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.184r-187v, 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.
1139 05 May 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.200r-v, 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.
1138 04 May 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.195r-v, 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.
1140 05 May 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.201r-202v, 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.
0391 07 May 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/286 f.286r-287v, 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.
1141 08 May 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.205r-v, 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.
1143 09 May 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.207r-v, 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.
1142 09 May 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.206r-v, 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.
1144 17 May 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.208r-v, 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.
0392 17 May 1592, TNA: SP 84/44/297 f.299r-300v, 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 01 June 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.210r-214v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Bodley's discussion with Count Maurice about the distribution and maintenance of troops.
0393 01 June 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/1 f.1r-6v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Bodley's discussion with Count Maurice about the distribution and maintenance of troops.
1367 01 June 1592, BL: Harleian 287 fol. 203r-206v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning Bodley's discussion with Count Maurice about the distribution and maintenance of troops.
1419 2 June 1592, Kent U1475: C18/24, fol.276r - 277v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning his recent dealings with the States.
0394 03 June 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/11 f.11r-12v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Incloses the States answers to the queen's request for troops to be sent to France.
1147 09 June 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.220r-v, 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.
1146 09 June 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.219r-v, 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.
0395 09 June 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/19 f.19r-20v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of the progress at the siege of [Coevoerden], and the Zeeland merchants' complaints.
1128 10 June 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.164r-v, 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.
1148 12 June 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.221r-v, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The merchant adventurers are still waiting for an answer from the States General.
1149 20 June 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.222r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Thomas Ferrers. Summary: Reports that there is still no decision taken on the agreement about trade.
1150 25 June 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.223r-v, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the delay in the States' answer to their demands, and Bodley's advice.
1151 25 June 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.224r-v, 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.
0397 26 June 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/53 f.52r-53v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News of the yielding of Steenwijk, and the tally of casualties on both sides.
0396 26 June 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/51 f.50r-51v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports the arrival of ambassadors from the Elector Palatine, to seek aid against the Duke of Simeren.
0398 27 June 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/55 f.54r-55v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A letter of introduction for the bearer, the Baron of Winningberg, ambassador to the Elector Palatine.
0399 29 June 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/57 f.56r-57v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: The situation regarding whether the States will name Coevorden as the next town to besiege after Steenwijk.
1152 29 June 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.225r-v, 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 30 June 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/59 f.59r-60v, 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
1153 01 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.228r-v, 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 02 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.243r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Urging Bodley to ensure there is no hindrance or delay to the deployment of troops to France.
0401 04 July 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/77 f.75r-76v, 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.
1126 04 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.160br-v, 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 04 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.160r-v, From: George Setherton, Merchant Adventurers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the taxing of English cloth, and the restricting of trade.
0593 09 July 1592, TNA: PC 2/19/465, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Queen has received intelligence that the enemy will attack Ostend.
1127 09 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.163r-v, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Queen has received intelligence that the enemy will attack Ostend.
1157 13 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.249r-250v, 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.
1156 15 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.245r-247v, 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.
0403 16 July 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/110 f.106r-108v, 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.
0402 15 July 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/100 f.98r-99v, 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 16 July 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/113 f.109r-110v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States' proposed aid for France, and their proposition to the Provinces to that end.
1158 16 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.251r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States' proposed aid for France, and their proposition to the Provinces to that end.
0594 18 July 1592, TNA: PC 2/19/478, 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.
0405 19 July 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/121 f.117r-118v, 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.
1159 19 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.252r-v, 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 20 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.255r-v, 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.
1370 20 July 1592, BL: Harleian 287 fol. 209r-210v, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the tax against their trade, and suggestions of ancient precedents which might help the argument.
1161 21 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.256r-v, 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.
1164 25 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.259r-v, From: Thomas Ferrers, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Intends to send a merchant from the company in London to the Hague if necessary.
0406 25 July 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/134 f.130r-131v, 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.
1168 25 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.263r-v, 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 28 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.264r-v, 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.
1165 29 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.260r-v, 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.
1163 29 July 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.258r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley accounts for his whereabouts for the last couple of weeks, and reports intercepted intelligence.
0407 29 July 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/154 f.150r-153v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Bodley accounts for his whereabouts for the last couple of weeks, and reports intercepted intelligence.
1166 01 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.261r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the States require more English troops upon news that enemy forces have assembled in Brabant.
0408 01 August 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/162 f.158r-159v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the States require more English troops upon news that enemy forces have assembled in Brabant.
1170 03 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.265r-v, 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 04 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.270r-v, 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 08 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.271r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning various monies owed to Colonel Sonoy by the States.
0409 08 August 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/168 f.165r-167v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning various monies owed to Colonel Sonoy by the States.
0410 11 August 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/176 f.173r-174v, 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.
1174 11 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.273r-v, 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.
1420 11 August 1592, Kent U1475: C18/25, fol.278r - 279v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Regarding the levy of men in Juliers, and the military tactics at Groningen.
0411 19 August 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/179 f.175r-176v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Gives Burghley the details of how he has passed the queen's letter to the States.
1175 19 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.274r-275v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Gives Burghley the details of how he has passed the queen's letter to the States.
1176 20 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.276r-v, 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.
0412 20 August 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/181 f.178r-179v, 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 21 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.277r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Informing Bodley of the queen's direction for the English troops to set off for Caen.
0653 21 August 1592, Hatfield: MS 21/63 f.63r-64v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding troops to be sent into France.
1178 22 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.279r-280v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding troops to be sent into France.
1421 23 August 1592, Kent U1475: C18/26 fol.280r-281v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning his dealings with the States General, and his desire for recall.
1167 24 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.262r-v, 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.
0624 26 August 1592, TNA: SP 12/242/117 f.208r-209v, 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 26 August 1592, TNA: SP 12/242/118 f.210r-v, 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.
1179 26 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.283r-v, 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 29 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.284r-v, 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.
0413 31 August 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/213 f.209r-210v, 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.
1181 31 August 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.285r-v, 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.
1184 04 September 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.288r-289v, 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.
1186 05 September 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.291r-v, 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.
0414 05 September 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/223 f.219r-222v, 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 06 September 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/230 f.226r-229v, 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.
1185 09 September 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.290r-v, 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.
0417 13 September 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/237 f.233r-234v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the States' resistance to the queen's demand that the English horsebands be withdrawn.
1182 13 September 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.286r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reporting the States' resistance to the queen's demand that the English horsebands be withdrawn.
0418 14 September 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/239 f.236r-237v, 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.
1187 14 September 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.323r-324v, 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 16 September 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.326r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Charles Howard. Summary: Concerning the fate of the English pirates.
1422 16 September 1592, Kent U1475: C18/27, fol.282r - 283v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Regarding the English companies to be sent for France.
0419 21 September 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/243 f.243r-251v, 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.
1189 21 September 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.328r-330v, 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 29 September 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.331r-332v, 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.
0421 29 September 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/274 f.271r-273v, 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 07 October 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.336r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the English forces to be withdrawn from Bergen-op-Zome
0422 10 October 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/299 f.299r-302v, 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.
1193 10 October 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.337r-340v, 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.
0598 17 October 1592, TNA: PC 2/20/75, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to insist that Parker's company go to Brittany as directed.
1194 17 October 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.434r-v, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to insist that Parker's company go to Brittany as directed.
1423 24 October 1592, Kent U1475: C18/28, fol.284r - 285v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Expressing his wish to leave The Hague and return home to England.
1196 25 October 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.349r-351v, 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.
1195 25 October 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.344r-348v, 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.
1198 02 November 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.353r-v, 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.
0423 02 November 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/329 f.323r-324v, 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 02 November 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/331 f.331r-332v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Regarding Nicholas Parker and John Poley's troops.
1197 02 November 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.352r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Regarding Nicholas Parker and John Poley's troops.
1199 16 November 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.363r-v, 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.
0425 16 November 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/353 f.346r-347v, 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.
1424 16 November 1592, Kent U1475: C18/29, fol.286r - 287v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Concerning his intended return to England.
1200 09 December 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.364r-v, 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.
0426 20 December 1592, TNA: SP 84/45/377 f.370r-371v, 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.
1202 20 December 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.366r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Thomas Heneage. Summary: Thanks him for his intercession with the queen regarding his petition to return home.
1201 20 December 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.365, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Anne Russell, Countess of Warwick. Summary: Gives thanks for her intercession with the queen regarding his petition to return home.
1203 20 December 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.367r-v, 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 22 December 1592, BL: MS Cotton Galba D IX f.369r-v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to advance the interests of Colonel Sonoy more strongly.
0016 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba DX f.34r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Letter of petition to Essex, to further his suit to return home.
0017 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.35r-v, 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.
0004 after 16 January 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.5r- 6v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the bearer 'Mr Brune', disorders in the Mint, and diverse intelligence.
0002 03 January 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.2r - 3v, 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.
0427 03 January 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/1 f.1r-4v, 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.
0428 06 January 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/9 f.7r-8v, 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.
0003 15 January 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.4r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding 'two Menninches' and their dealings in the Low Countries
0429 16 January 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/11 f.9r-10v, 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.
1425 22 January 1593, Kent U1475: C18/30, fol.288r - 289v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Communicates his frustration at not being permitted to return home.
0430 24 January 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/29 f.27r-29v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the bearer 'Mr Brune', disorders in the Mint, and diverse intelligence.
0006 04 February 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.8r - 10v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the plans for the summer campaign.
0007 11 February 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.10br-v, From: Robert Cecil, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Sends copy of negotiations with the States, and insists on continued goodwill between himself and Bodley
0005 15 February 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.7r-v, 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.
0012 18 February 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.27r-28v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States' complaints at the number of soldiers in the English garrison towns.
0008 18 February 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.12r-14v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the States' complaints at the number of soldiers in the English garrison towns.
0599 04 March 1593, TNA: PC 2/20/261, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Bodley is to deliver the Queen's letter to the States, regarding the reimbursing of William Reade.
0011 07 March 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.23r-v, 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.
0600 07 March 1593, TNA: PC 2/20/265, 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.
0018 10 March 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.38r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Assuring Essex of his intent to supply him with news and intelligence.
0020 16 March 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.41r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Information about the plan to besiege Geertruidenberg, and about his request to be recalled home.
0431 22 March 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/62 f.63r-64v, 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.
0013 22 March 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.29r-v, 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.
0014 28 March 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.30r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Regarding Sir Edward Norris' suit to increase his forces.
0015 30 March 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.31r-v, 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.
0432 30 March 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/74 f.74r-75v, 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 30 March 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/76 f.76r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Extract from a letter of Bodley's concerning Sir William Reade.
0024 After 24 March 159[3], BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.51r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Regarding theunconfirmed plan to attack Dunkirk, and other military intelligence.
0026 April 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.70r-v, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Military intelligence about Geertruidenberg, and a request for more war provisions.
0028 After 10 April 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba DX f.73r-v, 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.
0021 05 April 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.48r-v, 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.
0434 07 April 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/86 f.83r-84v, 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.
0022 07 April 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.49r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Sends Burghley a copy of a libel against the queen of England by the Pope.
0023 07 April 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.50r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the proposed marriage between the Count Palatine and the eldest daughter of the Princesse of Orange.
0435 07 April 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/88 f.86r-87v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Sends Burghley a copy of a libel against the queen of England by the Pope.
0436 12 April 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/98 f.97r-99v, 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.
0025 12 April 159[3], BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.52r-v, 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.
0437 14 April 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/101 f.95r-96v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding the debts owed to the inhabitants of Flushing, incurred by Captains Randolf and Wingfield.
0438 18 April 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/103 f.100r-102v, 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.
0027 18 April 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.71r-72v, 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.
0439 28 May 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/141 f.139r-140v, 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 28 May 1593, TNA: SP 84/46/143 f.114r-115v, 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.
0010 24 September 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.22r-v, 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.
0019 10 March 1593, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.39r-40v, 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.
0764 14 February 1594, LPL: MS 650 f.106r-107v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Information regarding the embassy of Colonel Stewart.
0760 14 February 1594, LPL: MS 650 f.110r-111v, 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.
0763 22 February 1594, LPL: MS 650 f.104r-105v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Information from Colonel Murray about where the money secured for James VI will be distributed.
0765 26 February 1594, LPL: MS 650 f.108r-109v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Encloses the copies of two intercepted letters written by Scottish Jesuits.
0761 March 1594, LPL: MS 650 f.169r-170v, 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.
0766 02 March 1594, LPL: MS 650 f.163r-164v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Concerning conversation had with Robert Devinston, the Scottish Ambassador.
0769 04 March 1594, LPL: MS 650 f.173r-174v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Encloses intercepted letters, and offers new intelligence.
0767 04 March 1594, LPL: MS 650 f.165r-166v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Encloses a recently intercepted letter.
0759 10 March 1594, LPL: MS 650 f.151r-152v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Anthony Bacon. Summary: Letter of friendship, containing intelligence
0768 14 March 1594, LPL: MS 650 f.167-168v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Regarding James VI request for financial assistance from the States.
0029 03 May 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.122r-v, 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.
0441 03 May 1594, TNA: SP 84/48/185 f.185r-188v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Instructions for Bodley regarding the levying of troops.
0030 04 May 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.123r-124v, From: Lord Burghley, Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Detailed instructions for Bodley on how to get greater military assistance from the States.
0442 26 May 1594, TNA: SP 84/48/230 f.230r-232v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports the States' reluctance to send a portion of their troops to France.
0041 26 May 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.158r-159v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports the States' reluctance to send a portion of their troops to France.
1368 6 June 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol. 207r-208v, 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.
0444 06 June 1594, TNA: SP 84/48/255 f.243r-244v, 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.
0031 06 June 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.141r-v, 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.
1369 11 June 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol.208br-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Details of the progress at the siege of Groningen, and the likelihood that it will soon surrender.
0032 11 June 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.142r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Details of the progress at the siege of Groningen, and the likelihood that it will soon surrender.
1371 24 June 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol. 212r-212bv, 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.
0445 24 June 1594, TNA: SP 84/48/281 f.269r-270v, 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.
0039 24 June 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.156r-v, 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 [31 June 1594], TNA: SP 84/48/293 f.249r-v, 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.
1375 7 July 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol. 216v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the provision of troops and ships by the States to aid the enterprise in France.
0449 07 July 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/11 f.11r-12v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the provision of troops and ships by the States to aid the enterprise in France.
0040 07 July 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.157r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the provision of troops and ships by the States to aid the enterprise in France.
0447 07 July 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/5 f.5r-7v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the provision of troops and ships by the States to aid the enterprise in France.
0448 07 July 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/9 f.9r-10v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the provision of troops and ships by the States to aid the enterprise in France.
0034 10 July 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.145r-v, 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 10 July 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol. 215r-v, 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.
0450 10 July 1594, TNA: SP 84/48/16 f.16r-17v, 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.
1372 10 July 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol. 213r-v, 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.
0451 11 July 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/23 f.23r-24v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the surrender of Groningen is imminent.
0035 11 July 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.146r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the surrender of Groningen is imminent.
0452 13 July 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/33 f.33r-34v, 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 13 July 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/35 f.35r-36v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: News of the surrender of Groningen.
0038 13 July 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.152r-v, 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.
0454 14 July 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/37 f.37r-38v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Further intelligence about the siege at Groningen.
0036 17 July 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.147r-v, 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.
0456 21 July 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/58 f.58r-59v, 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.
0455 21 July 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/56 f.56r-57v, 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.
1376 21 July 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol.217r-v, 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.
0037 [21] July 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.148r-v, 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.
1377 21 July 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol. 218r-v, 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.
1373 21 July 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol.214r-v, 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.
0052 21 July 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.175r-v, 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.
1378 21 July 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol.219r-v, 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.
0047 22 July 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.169r-170v, 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.
0050 27 July 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.173r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning Bodley's continued employment in the United Provinces.
0457 28 July 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/64 f.63r-64v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the shipping required for the enterprise in Brittany, and the states attending the queen's decision.
0049 28 July 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.172r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the shipping required for the enterprise in Brittany, and the states attending the queen's decision.
1379 28 July 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol.220r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the shipping required for the enterprise in Brittany, and the states attending the queen's decision.
0055 After 08 September 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.182r-183v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Relating his negotations with the States regarding the additional shipping required for Brittany.
0057 After 08 September 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.191r-192v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Relating his negotations with the States regarding the additional shipping required for Brittany.
0458 03 August 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/79 f.79r-80v, 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 03 August 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/81 f.81r-82v, 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.
1380 3 August 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol. 221r-v, 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.
0044 03 August 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.164r-v, 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 07 August 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/83 f.83r-84v, 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.
0461 14 August 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/98 f.98r-99v, 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.
0053 14 August 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.176r-v, 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.
1381 14 August 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol.222r-v, 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.
0056 25 August 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.190r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Concerning the queen's efforts to resolve the dispute between Sir Thomas Morgan and the States.
0054 27 August 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.177r-178v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: States that he has furnished Bodley with sufficient instruction, contrary to Bodley's recent complaints.
1382 27 August 1594, BL: Harleian 287 fol.224r-225v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: States that he has furnished Bodley with sufficient instruction, contrary to Bodley's recent complaints.
0045 30 August 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.167r-v, 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 31 August 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.168r-v, 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.
0058 October 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.193r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Has received his licence to return home.
0462 December 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/277 f.277r-282v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: An extended account of England's involvement with the Low Countries, explaining the need for reimbursement.
0463 December 1594, TNA: SP 84/49/289 f.289r-v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Credit for Bodley
0059 07 December 1594, BL: MS Cotton Galba D X f.194r-195v, 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.
1275 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.224r-228v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: A lengthy paper giving detailed information on the States' likelihood of paying back their loan.
1247 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.54r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Is still waiting for an answer from the States, and Colonel Stewart is waiting for his dispatch.
1239 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.32r-35v, 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.
1237 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.29r-30v, 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.
1230 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.3r-6v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: An extended account of England's involvement with the Low Countries, explaining the need for reimbursement.
1254 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.102r-v, 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.
1232 January 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.12r-15v, 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.
1231 03 January 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.11r-v, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Warrant for Bodley's diet and entertainment of 40 shillings per day.
0465 04 January 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/3 f.3r-8v, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: An extended account of England's involvement with the Low Countries, explaining the need for reimbursement.
1233 23 January 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.20r-v, 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.
1234 25 January 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.22r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Updates Bodley on the latest news about the Spanish forces in France.
0693 05 February 1595, Hatfield: MS 25/18, 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.
0466 05 February 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/29 f.29r-30v, 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.
0692 05 February 1595, Hatfield: MS 25/15, 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.
1236 05 February 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.27r-28v, 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.
0669 14 February 1595, Hatfield: MS 170/97, 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.
0688 14 February 1595, Hatfield: MS 171/81, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports conversations had with the States regarding the repayment of the loan, and various other intelligence.
1238 14 February 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.31r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: News that the town and fort of Huy have been taken by soldiers of the alliance.
0544 22 February 1595, TNA: SP 103/35/110 f.286r-287v, 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.
0467 22 February 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/50 f.49v- 53v, 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.
0670 22 February 1595, Hatfield: MS 170/101, 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 22 February 1595, Hatfield: MS 170/105, 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.
0762 22 February 1595, LPL: MS 650 f.97r-100v, 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.
1240 24 February 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.36r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Concerning monies owing by Brabant, and the debt owed to the queen by the States.
0468 24 February 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/60 f.59r-60v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Concerning monies owing by Brabant, and the debt owed to the queen by the States.
0469 26 February 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/62 f.61r-62v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Cover note enclosing two intercepted letters written from Jesuits in Brussels and sent to Rome.
0672 26 February 1595, Hatfield: MS 170/108, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Concerning letters intercepted sent from Creighton the Jesuit.
1245 March 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.49r-50v, 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.
1241 March 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.39r-v, 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.
0673 02 March 1595, Hatfield: MS 170/109, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Report of the latest news about Colonel Stuart.
0674 04 March 1595, Hatfield: MS 170/111, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Concerning a recent conspiracy in Scotland.
0675 04 March 1595, Hatfield: MS 170/110, 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.
0470 04 March 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/85 f.90r-91v, 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.
1242 08 March 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.39br-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Concerning the monies owed to Sir Horace Pallavicine.
0471 08 March 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/89 f.94r-95v, 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.
0677 14 March 1595, Hatfield: MS 170/120, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: A note regarding the secret Instructions of Colonel Stewart, as also sent to William Cecil, Lord Burghley.
0676 14 March 1595, Hatfield: MS 170/118, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Details of Colonel Stewart's instructions from the King of Scotland.
1243 14 March 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.41r-43v, 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 14 March 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.44r-45v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the request of the King of Scotland for aid, and news of the surrender of Huy.
0472 18 March 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/101 f.106r-107v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the request of the King of Scotland for aid, and news of the surrender of Huy.
0694 18 March 1595, Hatfield: MS 25/88, 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 18 March 1595, Hatfield: MS 25/89, 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.
0729 21 March 1595, Hatfield: MS 31/35, 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.
0473 22 March 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/108 f.113r-116v, 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.
0709 13 April 1595, Hatfield: MS 31/81, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the expected reply fom the States, and diverse intelligence.
0689 13 April 1595, Hatfield: MS 171/124, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Is waiting on an answer to his recent letters, and reports that there is nothing to report.
0474 14 April 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/137 f.142r-143v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: In recommendation of the bearer, Andrew Hunter, minister to the Scottish regiment.
0774 23 April 1595, LPL: MS 651 f.119r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Concerning the sute of [Sir Horatio] Pallavicino.
0772 23 April 1595, LPL: MS 651 f.115r-118v, 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.
1388 23 April 1594, TNA: SP 103/35/112 fol.288r-289v, 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.
1250 23 April 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.64r-65v, 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.
0710 23 April 1595, Hatfield: MS 31/103, 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.
1253 May 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.100r-101v, 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.
1336 04 May 1595, BL: MS Cotton Vespasian F IX f.151r-v, 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
0773 14 May 1595, LPL: MS 651 f.181r-182v, 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.
1255 14 May 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.104r-105v, 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.
0475 18 May 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/165 f.171r-172v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Has been ill, but hopes to obtain an audience with Cecil soon.
0476 20 May 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/167 f.173r-174v, From: George Gilpin, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Has heard nothing from Bodley since he left for England. News of the military campaigns.
0770 25 May 1595, LPL: MS 651 f.141r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Anthony Bacon. Summary: Hears of the queen's displeasure with him, and sends news out of Zeeland.
0477 25 May 1595, TNA: SP 84/50/187 f.193r-194v, 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.
0776 05 June 1595, LPL: MS 651 f.231r-v, 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'.
0775 05 June 1595, LPL: MS 651 f.223r-v, From: Robert Devereux, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Insisting that the papers sent by Bodley were not viewed by Sir Robert Sidney.
0771 06 June 1595, LPL: MS 651 f.200r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Anthony Bacon. Summary: Sends copy of a letter for reading and return.
0711 09 June 1595, Hatfield: MS 32/89, 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.
0699 25 June 1595, Hatfield: MS 33/4, From: Sir Francis Vere, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Intelligence, Bodley's 'overture' to the Queen not embraced
0627 11 July 1595, TNA: SP 12/253/12/ f.29r-30v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Requests the payment of his allowance for the previous year (328 days in total).
0712 11 July 1595, Hatfield: MS 33/30, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Requests the payment of his allowance for the previous year (328 days in total).
1256 22 July 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.120r-121v, 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.
0479 22 July 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/46 f.46r-48v, 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 25 July 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/55 f.55r-56v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Seeks audience to discuss the matters outlined in an enclosed document.
0484 27 July 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/61 f.61r-62v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Requires of Cecil clarification concerning his instructions.
1334 28 July 1595, BL: MS Additional 78680 f.1r-2v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Requests two passports, for posthorses and himself.
1261 August 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.129r-130v, 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.
1389 17 August 1595, TNA: SP 103/35/115 fol.291r-292v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports his reception by the States after delivering the recent letter from the queen, and mixed intelligence.
0486 17 August 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/95 f.95r-98v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports his reception by the States after delivering the recent letter from the queen, and mixed intelligence.
0713 17 August 1595, Hatfield: MS 34/36, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports his reception by the States after delivering the recent letter from the queen, and mixed intelligence.
1260 27 August 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.128r-v, 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.
0715 27 August 1595, Hatfield: MS 34/69, 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 11 September 1595, Hatfield: MS 35/2, 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.
1262 11 September 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.133r-135v, 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 24 September 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.185r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Indicates that the queen demands that Bodley press the States for an answer.
0719 24 September 1595, Hatfield: MS 35/27, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Has received Bodley's letters, and other matters
0488 25 September 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/165 f.163r-164v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports the States' delay in answering the recent requests made by the queen.
1390 25 September 1595, TNA: SP 103/35/116 fol.292r-292v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary:
0716 25 September 1595, Hatfield: MS 35/29, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports the States' delay in answering the recent requests made by the queen.
1251 28 September 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.66r-v, 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.
0777 30 September 1595, LPL: MS 652 f.93r-94v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Anthony Bacon. Summary: Concerning the stand-off between the enemy forces and those of the United Provinces.
0490 October 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/213 f.213r-214v, From: Privy Council, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: The Queen praises Bodley and gives him further instructions on his dealings with the States.
1391 19 October 1595, TNA: SP 103/35/116b fol.292v-294r, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report that the recent proposals States remain unanswered, and his frustration in obtaining any answer.
0717 19 October 1595, Hatfield: MS 35/77, 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.
1264 19 October 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.188r-191v, 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.
0489 22 October 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/201 f.199r-200v, 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.
0718 22 October 1595, Hatfield: MS 35/87, 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.
1392 22 October 1595, TNA: SP 103/35/118 fol.294r-295r, 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.
1265 22 October 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.192r-v, 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.
0491 04 November 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/215 f.215r - 216v, 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.
1266 04 November 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.198r-199v, 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 07 November 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.202r-v, 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.
0492 07 November 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/221 f.219r-220v, 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 16 November 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/241 f.239r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Bodley requests that his recent title of 'Ambassador' be valid until his revocation.
0064 25 November 1595, BL: MS Additional 15552 f.3r-4v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Robert Sidney. Summary: Regarding the States supplying shipping for preparations against the Spanish.
1393 26 November 1595, TNA: SP 103/35/122 fol.298r-299v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Concerning the possibility of the queen terminating the treaty with the United Provinces, and the States' response.
0494 26 November 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/255 f.252r-255v, 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.
0736 26 November 1595, Hatfield: MS 36/32, 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.
0778 26 November 1595, LPL: MS 652 f.231r-232v, 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.
1268 26 November 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.206r-209v, 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.
0779 29 November 1595, LPL: MS 652 f.229r-230v, 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.
1274 December 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.222r-223v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Cecil. Summary: Requires of Cecil clarification concerning his instructions.
1269 December 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.212r-v, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Sends his good wishes to Bodley.
1271 05 December 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.214r-v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Extract of instructions for how to deal with Oldenbarnvelt.
1272 15 December 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.220r-v, 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.
0495 15 December 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/279 f.279r-280v, 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.
1394 15 December 1595, TNA: SP 103/35/123b fol.299v, From: Lord Burghley, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Conveys the queen's response to his recent reports of the States' conduct.
0496 15 December 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/281 f.281r-282v, 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.
1270 16 December 1595, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XI f.213r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Concerning the rumours about Norris, and offering support.
0497 17 December 1595, TNA: SP 84/51/283 f.283r-284v, 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.
1426 17 December 1595, Kent U1475: C18/31, fol.263r - 264v, 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.
0603 21 December 1595, TNA: PC 2/21/79, 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.
1278 January 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.5r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Maurice of Nassau. Summary: Assuring Cecil that he will be ready to perform any service.
1285 January 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.17r-18v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of his discussions with the States' deputies, including his private correspondence with Oldenbarnvelt.
1277 04 January 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.1r-4v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports on Oldenbarnvelt's movements, on which depends the states' answer to the queen's recent letters.
0696 04 January 1596, Hatfield: MS 29/97, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Regarding conversation had with Oldenbarnvelt, concerning the revision of the Contract for repaying the loan.
0781 04 January 1596, LPL: MS 654 f.130r-131v, 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.
0782 04 January 1596, LPL: MS 654 f.120r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Robert Devereux. Summary: Report of progress at The Hague, and bemoaning the lack of fresh intelligence.
1279 05 January 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.6r-v, 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 09 January 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.7r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Concerning a calumny against Norris, and Bodley's advice on how to proceed.
1281 12 January 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.8r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Concerning the calumny brought against Norris by Burghers of the States.
1282 13 January 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.9r-v, 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.
1283 20 January 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.10r-12v, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding the calumnies made against him.
0727 25 January 1596, Hatfield: MS 30/15, 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.
1284 25 January 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.13r-16v, 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.
0780 25 January 1596, LPL: MS 654 f.121r-122v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Report of his private and public dealings with the States, and a round-up of intelligence.
1286 26 January 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.19r-20v, From: Sir Edward Norris, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Reports that he has followed Bodley's instructions, and has written to the Council of State.
0728 30 January 1596, Hatfield: MS 30/40, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that he has had private conference with Oldenbarnvelt to advance the negotiations with the States.
0604 30 January 1596, TNA: PC 2/21/116, 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.
1287 05 February 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.21r-v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Sir Edward Norris. Summary: Promising Norris that he has been energetically supporting his case.
1288 14 February 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.22r-v, 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 18 February 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.23r-v, 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 18 February 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.24r-v, 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 21 March 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.27r-29v, 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 22 March 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.30r-v, 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.
0730 24 March 1596, Hatfield: MS 31/41, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that he intends to travel to Zeeland to await news of the States resolution.
1294 24 March 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.31r-32v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Lord Burghley. Summary: Reports that he intends to travel to Zeeland to await news of the States resolution.
1297 02 April 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.39r-v, From: Robert Cecil, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Extract of a letter outlining Bodley's directions on how to proceed.
0783 23 April 1596, LPL: MS 656 f.260r-v, From: Anthony Bacon, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Asks him to furnish Sir Anthony Standen with £200.
1299 October 1596, BL: MS Cotton Galba D XII f.92v-97v, From: Thomas Bodley, To: Privy Council. Summary: Journal of Bodley's negotiations, from January 1595 to October 1596.
0750 03 January 1597, Hatfield: MS 173/1, From: Queen Elizabeth, To: Thomas Bodley. Summary: Regarding troops to be sent to the French King. John Norris is sent over to facilitate this.