Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Scotland
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
[Miscellanea historica: Collection of papers of historical interest relating to the reigns of James I and Charles I]
Collection
Call Number: OSBORN FB164
Abstract:
Manuscript, in multiple secretary hands, of a collection of 19 Parliamentary documents, primarily concerning the marriage negotiations between Charles I and the Spanish Infanta Maria. These include the petition of John Digby, Earl of Bristol, asking leave to defend his actions in the Spanish negotiations against his accusers; the information of Thomas, Baron Coventry presented to the House of Lords against Digby; and King Charles I's letter to Digby charging him with misconduct regarding the...
Dates:
[17th century]
[Parliamentary speeches, negotiations, etc., (most from 1640-1641)]
Collection
Call Number: OSBORN FB161
Abstract:
Manuscript, primarily in Browne's hand, though numerous items are in other hands, of a collection of about 74 items, primarily on Parliamentary subjects and mostly dated 1641. Items include extracts from Parliamentary journals; speeches by James I and Charles I; discussions concerning Scotland; notes on the speeches of Edward, Earl of Conway and Sir John Coke; Parliamentary resolutions declaring ship money to be illegal; a protestation by the House of Commons vowing to uphold the Church of...
Dates:
1599-1641