Handlists of Manuscript Collections
H.5.4.4.36
Papers, notes and stranscripts of letters of Margaret, Queen of Scotland, and of James V, 1503 - 1537
(La.IV.36)
NB: David Laing’s original order has been retained: this is not strictly in chronological order.
A Contract of Marriage by proxie between James the fourth King of Scotts and Margarett the eldest daughter of King Henry the Seaventh [18.H.7.1503] (B.M.MS.Cotton.Vespasianus.C.XVI.30.fol.144a). Fols 1-4
Index to the letters of Queen Margaret of Scotland 1503-1537, together with notes, and a brief history of the period. Fols 5-54
Queen Margaret to her father Henry VII, thanks for his kindness, and concerning her reception in Scotland, 1503?. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Vespasianus.F.XIII.fol.61b).
Fols 55-57
Queen Margaret to her brother Henry VIII, thanking him for his notice; and concerning her legacy. (orig.). Linlithgow, 11 April 1513. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.74). Fols 58-59
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, acquainting him that her two sons had, with her consent, been put under the care of certain Lords. (orig.) Edinburgh, 20 August 1514. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.78). Fols 60-61
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, requesting aid of the king, the castle of St Andrews
besieged by the prior and her enemies. (orig.) Stirling, 23 November 1514. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.164). Fols 62-65
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, concerning her leaving Scotland, and desiring pecuniary assistance. (orig.) Perth, 22 January 1515. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.28). Fols 66-67
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, requesting financial assistance, and Henry’s interest in favour of Gavin Douglas for the Bishop of Dunkeld. (orig.vid.I.12.16.17.18.) Perth, 22 January 1515. (BM.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.III.fol.273). Fols 68-69
Queen Margaret, list of articles she desires of the Lord Chamberlain. (orig.) 12 May 1515. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.270). Fols 70-71
Queen Margaret’s credence to Henry VIII, complains of the Duke of Albany’s hard treatment. September 1515. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.368). Fols 72-74
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, complains of her great restraint. (orig.) Monday September 1515. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.84). Fol. 75
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, mentioning her grievances against the Duke of Albany, and her design to flee from Linlithgow (through Dacre and Magnus) September 1515. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.85). Fols 76-78
Queen Margaret’s answer to the French Ambassador’s letter. VI.art.80. Harbottle, 6 October 1515. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.125). Fols 79-82
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Albany, notifying the birth of a daughter, and claiming the guardianship of her son, and of the realm. Harbottle, 10 October 1515. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.119b). Fols 83-84
The Duke of Albany, his credence for James Hay, to treat with Queen Margaret for an accommodation. 13 October 1515.
Queen Margaret’s answer to the Duke of Albany’s two letters. VI.art.74.&75. Harbottle 17 October 1515. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.123). Fols 85-89
Queen Margaret sister to Henry VIII, to a friend (perhaps Wolsey) requesting his interest with the king. 1516? (B.M.MS.Cotton.Vespasianus.F.III.fol.17) Fol. 90
Queen Margaret, a declaration of the wrongs she has sustained from John, Duke of Albany. (orig.) 1 March 1516. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.211). Fols 91-101
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Albany, expresses amicable intentions, earnestly requests that the Bishop of Dunkeld might be released from confinement. Morpeth, March 1516. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.320). Fols 102-105
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, expressing a great desire to see him. (orig.) Stoney Stratford, 27April 1516. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.206). Fols 106-107
Queen Margaret, her declaration of the ill treatment she receives from the Duke of Albany. 1516. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.105). Fols 108-110
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, desires leave to go to Baynards Castle. (orig.) May 1516. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.251). Fol. 111
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, requesting his aid. 1516? (B.M.MS.Cotton.Vespasianus.F.III.fol.36). Fols 112-113
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, desiring to borrow money. (orig.) conf.1.113. 1516? (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.283). Fols 114-115
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, requesting money. (orig.) December 1516. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.202). Fol. 116
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, mentions the articles sent up by the Duke of Albany, and desires to borrow money. (orig.) January 1517. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.252). Fols 117-118
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, concerning the Duke of Albany’s going to France, and the conditions of her return into Scotland. (orig.) York, 3 June 1517. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.278). Fols 119-121
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, concerning her reception in Scotland. (orig.) Edinburgh, 20 June1517. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.253). Fols 122-123
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, in favour of the return of the Humes. (orig.) Werk, September 1517. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.244). Fols 124-125
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, concerning the Humes, her feoffment, peace, the Earl of Angus. (orig.) Werk, 20 September 1517. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.239). Fols 126-129
Queen Margaret to Lord Dacre, concerning a peace then negotiating. (orig.) Edinburgh, October 1517. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.241). Fols 130-131
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, the Duke of Albany sends to offer her the government, recommends Father Jedward, the bearer. (orig.) Linlithgow, 13 October 1517. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula,B.I.fol.247). Fols 132-134
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, complains of ill usages, want, and of the Earl of Angus, speaks of her late return. (orig.) 1518? (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.232b) Fols 135-139
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, complains of neglect and want of money. (orig.) 1519? (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.230). Fols 140-142
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, concerning the negotiations of Clarencieux and her own concerns therein. (orig. answ. To VI.277) Stirling, 26 December 1519. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.270). Fols 143-146
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, soliciting his protection of the young King and herself. (orig.) 13 September 1320. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.246b). Fols 147-149
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, answer to the last article, owns that she had signed a letter to the French King, for which she pleads her necessities. (orig.) Edinburgh, 14 July 1521. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.195). Fols 150-152
Queen Margaret to Lord Dacre, expostulates and justifies herself for having written to the French King in favour of the Duke of Albany, complains of poverty. (orig.) 1521. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.274). Fols 153-155
Queen Margaret to Lord Dacre, requesting aid, complains of poverty, desires to come to England. (orig.) Stirling, 17 October 1521. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.275) Fols 156-161
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, charges him with having done her disservice. (orig.) Edinburgh, 4 December 1521. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.199).
Fols 162-163
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, in favour of a peace, the Duke of Albany’s arrival, blaming Lord Dacre. (orig.) Edinburgh, 9 December 1521. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.187). Fols 164-169
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, concerning divers manoeuvres to supplant the Duke of Albany and bring forth James V. Edinburgh, 24 August 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.35). Fols 170-177
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, desiring him to advance to Edinburgh, or to allow her to go to England. September 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.293) Fols 178-181
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey? Desiring his good offices with Henry VIII, concerning the Duke of Albany’s seeking for peace. (orig.) Edinburgh, Monday 8 September 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.170). Fols 182-185
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, desiring to be apprized of Henry VIII, pleasure concerning the introduction of James V. (orig.) 13 September 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.274). Fols 186-187
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, desiring more explicit answers (orig.) Sunday, 20? September 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.180). Fols 188-189
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, desiring more explicit answers (orig.) Sunday, 20 September 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Calgula.B.I.fol.181). Fols 190-192
Queen Margaret’s instructions to Patrick Synclair, concerning various matters to be represented to the Earl of Surrey, and desiring directions as to her going to England.
6? October 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.287). Fols 193-199
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, concerning the Duke of Albany’s preparations to invade England. (orig.) a copy at II.99) 13? October 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.379). Fols 200-205
Queen Margaret to Patrick Sinclair, directions concerning letters, and peace. (orig.) 19 October 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.269). Fols 206-208
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, the governor well disposed for a peace, proposes a truce. (orig.) 19 October 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.268).
Fols 209-210
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, complains of neglect and solicits peace. (orig.) 10 November 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.189). Fols 211-212
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, desire his good offices, and speaks of the state of Scotland. (orig.) Stirling, 14 November 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.281). Fols 213-217
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, the Duke of Albany proposes to put other people about the young king, which measure the queen disapproves. (orig.) St. Clement’s Day, 23 November 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.194).
Fols 218-225
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, concerning the Duke of Albany’s proceedings, credence to be given to John Cantley. (orig.) St. Clement’s Day, 23 November 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.172). Fols 226-228
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, concerning being denied a free intercourse with her son. (orig.) Stirling, 24 November 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.279). Fols 229-232
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Albany, remonstrating against an order for her leaving the king her son. (orig.) 26 November 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.159). Fols 233-234
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, thanks him for kindnesses to John Cantley, and intercedes on behalf of the Abbot of Kelso and the Prioress of Coldstream. (orig.) 6 January 1523. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.257b). Fols 235-236
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, desiring that the Earl of Angus may not be sent to Scotland, and concerning the articles I.121.and II.9l (another copy at III.62) Edinburgh, 6 October 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.89). Fols 237-239
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, soliciting for peace. (orig.) St. Johnstone [i.e. Perth], 24 June 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.174). Fols 240-241
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, soliciting for peace. (orig.) 4 April 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.176). Fols 242-243
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, desiring him to favour a peace. (orig.) 4 April 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.185). Fols 244-246
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey, soliciting an answer to former letters, and his protection. (orig.) Stirling, 1 April 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.209).
Fols 247-250
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, soliciting his good graces, and declining his intercession in favour of the Earl of Angus. (orig.) 14 July 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.211b). Fols 251-258
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, recommends harmony, and dissuades the return of the Earl of Angus. (orig.) 14th July 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.223). Fols 259-266
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, earnestly desiring peace, against the Earl of Angus’ return, thanks for gifts. (orig.) 7 November 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.228). Fols 267-271
Queen Margaret to Lord. T. Dacre, anxiously recommending peace. (orig.) Stirling, 3 January 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.234). Fols 272-274
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, earnestly desiring the King to interfere on behalf of her son. (orig.) Edinburgh, 13 September 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.236). Fols 275-280
Articles sent by Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, and Cardinal Wolsey? Towards a conclusion of peace, and the marriage of James V to Princess Mary. (vid.II.art.168) Edinburgh, 31 August 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.218). Fols 281-294
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, on sending up ambassadors. (orig.) 28 November 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.254). Fols 295-300
Some points to be proposed in the name of Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk. (orig.) 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.256). Fols 301-302
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk, remonstrating against the Earl of Angus’ coming to Scotland.(orig.) Sunday, 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.259).
Fols 303-304
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, desiring his interest, that she might have the care of the young king’s person, and that the Earl of Angus, and that the Earl of Angus should have nothing to do with it. (orig.) Elgin, 7 December 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.261). Fols 305-308
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk, concerning her endeavour to procure a peace, and the articles 1.121. (orig.) 31 August 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.263). Fols 309-312
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk, against the Earl of Angus’ coming to Scotland. (orig.) Edinburgh, 18 October 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.266). Fols 313-317
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, desires safe conduct for sending to Rome, for the Pope’s bulls, for Gavin Dunbar being made Archbishop of Glasgow. (orig.) 31 March 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.272). Fols 318-320
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk, on various affairs of government in Scotland, the ambassadors, Gonzoles &c. (orig.) 13 October 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.291-2 and 285-9). Fols 321-337
Queen Margaret, her reply to the answer sent by Henry VIII to her articles. 13? September 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.226). Fols 338-367
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, concerning her answer to the articles II. Art.91, and against the Earl of Angus’ return to Scotland. (another copy at VII.art.32) Edinburgh, 6 October 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.III.fol.124). Fols 368-371
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, complaining of his unkindness. (orig. sent with I.118) Stirling, 1 April 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.III.fol.141). Fol. 372
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk, remonstrates against the Earl of Angus’ coming to Scotland, complains of Lord Dacre. (orig.) 13 August 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.377). Fols 373-375
The Queen Margaret and Lords of Scotland, their declaration of obedience to James V against the Duke of Albany. (orig. signed by Queen Margaret and many Lords. vid.VI.art.222) Edinburgh, 30 July 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.378). Fols 376-378
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk, concerning a meeting between the Earl of Arran and Duke of Norfolk, and remonstrating against the Earl of Angus’ return. (orig.) 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.382). Fols 379-381
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk, desiring his friendship and aid in all her concerns. (orig.) 15 September 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.384)
Fols 382-383
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk, complaining of being slighted, (vid.II.59) and concerning the guard for James V, and his guardians. (orig.) Edinburgh, 13 September 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.402). Fols 384-388
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk, thanking him for his good conduct towards her and her son, James V, and concerning articles (orig., the same at III.30 and 110) 6 October 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.404). Fols 389-392
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, credence for four ambassadors: Bishop of Dunkeld, Earl of Cassillis, Lord Kennedy and the Abbot of Cambuskenneth. (orig.) Edinburgh, 27 November 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VII.fol.50). Fols 393-394
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, notifying the nomination of Robert (Shaw) Abbot of Paisley to the Bishopric of Murray and of John Hamilton to the Abbey of Paisley, desires Henry’s interest towards obtaining the Pope’s bulls. (orig.) Edinburgh, 20 January 1524. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VII.fol.58). Fols 395-398
A slip of paper in Queen Margaret’s handwriting, entitled "S.q. separation from the King". This seems to have been a device by way of credence and is said in the Harl.MS.4669 to have been enclosed in a letter from Queen Margaret to Henry VIII dated 4 April 1524. 1524? (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.177). Fol. 399
Articles sent by Queen Margaret to Henry VIII and his Council, concerning the young King’s marriage with Princess Mary, peace, Melross. (orig. the same with additional articles at VIII.4) 23 January 1525. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.215).
Fols 400-408
Additional articles to Caligula.B.I.fol.215. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VIII.fol.18) Fols 409-418
Queen Margaret, her reply to the offers of the Lords of Scotland. Edinburgh, 12 February 1525. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.III.fol.104). Fols 419-421
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, vindicating herself. (vid.VII.art.2) 12? April 1525. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VII.fol.65). Fols 422-426
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, concerning the application at Rome, for Melross, and a pension for herself of £1,000 from that abbey. (orig.) 12 May 1525. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.203). Fols 427-428
Queen Margaret to Dr. Magnus, acquainting him that she had written to the Lords in favour of peace. (orig.) 16 May 1525. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.51) Fol. 429
Queen Margaret to the Lords of the Council, exhorting them to the conclusion of peace. (A copy signed by the Queen) 16? May 1525. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.50). Fols 430-431
Queen Margaret to Dr. Magnus, a short credence probably in favour of Jammy Dog. (orig.) 24 May 1525. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.53). Fol. 432
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, assuring him that the King her son is observant of Henry VIII’s directions. (orig.) Stirling, 31 May 1525. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.92). Fols 433-434
Queen Margaret’s answer to the proposals of the Scottish Lords made by Walt. Ogilvy. May 1525? (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VII.fol.23). Fols 435-442
Queen Margaret, her instructions to Lord Cassillis, to be exhibited to Henry VIII, complains regarding the Earl of Angus’ return. 1525. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.191). Fols 443-451
Abstracts and copies of a packet of letters sent by the Duke of Albany to Octavian his agent at Rome, among which are Queen Margaret’s letter of credence to J. Cantley, expressing her inclination to adhere to France, dated 22 February, and the Duke of Albany’s letter to the Pope concerning the Scottish benefices and Queen Margaret’s divorce. (VI.art.257 sent with I.art.82) 24 June 1525. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.fol.416). Fols 452-459
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, earnestly requesting that he would use his endeavours to release her son, James V from the hands of the Earl of Angus. (orig.) Dunfermline, 21 August 1526. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VIII.fol.160).
Fols 460-465
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, earnestly requesting that he would use his endeavours to release James V, her son, from the hands of the Earl of Angus. (orig.) Dunfermline, 21 August 1526. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VIII.fol.159b). Fols 466-471
Queen Margaret, credential in favour of Walter Taite, desiring certain things concerning Scotland might be represented to the Earl of Northumberland. (a copy signed by Northumberland) 1528? (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VII.fol.73).
Fols 472-473
Queen Margaret to Dr. Magnus, assigns her reasons for not acting in favour of the Earl of Angus (orig.) replying to his request that she intercede with James V in favour of the Earl of Angus. Edinburgh, 25 November 1528. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VII.fol.107). Fols 474-479
Queen Margaret, articles on her behalf to be laid before Henry VIII by Lord William Howard. 1534? (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.III.fol.41). Fols 480-482
Substance of some letters from James V and Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, concerning James’ installation into the Order of the Garter.1534. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.III.fol.200). Fol. 483
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, concerning some terms of an intended treaty, the James V, her son is averse to any change in religion, and wishes King Henry would not favour the Earl of Angus. Lord William Howard and Sir Adam Otterburne gone south. (orig.) 16 March 1535. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.158). Fols 484-486
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, in answer to a letter brought her by Sir Ralph Sadler, concerning her son, James V’s marriage. Henry Stewart’s (Lord Methuen) ill conduct towards her. (orig.) 10 February 1537. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.160b).
Fols 487-494
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk, complaining of his unkindness in not writing and concerning her divorce from Lord Methuen. (orig.) 1537. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.191). Fols 495-497
Queen Margaret to Lord Cromwell, concerning a difference between two jewellers. (orig.) Edinburgh, 7 March 1537. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.208).
Fols 498-499
Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk, expressing a great desire to hear from Henry VIII. Expecting her son, James V. (orig.) May 1537.. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.fol.5). Fol. 500
Queen Margaret to "my Lord Secretary" (Cromwell?) an exculpation of herself. (orig.) (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.249). Fols 501-502
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, desiring his endeavours towards a peace. (orig.) 24 June. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.fol.250). Fols 503-504
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, desires a safe conduct for a friend of Lord Lennox who goes to Rome for a benefice. (orig.) Stirling, 12 October. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.Fol.278). Fol. 505
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, requesting his good offices with Henry VIII and towards a peace. (orig.) (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.Fol.204). Fol. 506
Queen Margaret to Lord Dacre, desiring him to protect Vyteng [sic] sent upon some business, a small note at the end desiring some lady to remember her in her prayers. 21 January. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Vespasian.F.XIII.Fol.74). Fols 507-508
Instructions given by Queen Margaret to some person going to Henry VIII (orig.vid.1.115. and VI.144) Edinburgh, 4 January 1522. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.Fol.197). Fols 509-519
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, credence for the bearer of her articles I.112 and VI.144. (orig.) Conf. I.115. Edinburgh, 6 January 1522. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.Fol.276). Fols 520-521
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, desiring his help that her servant have an audience with the King, with the instructions. (orig. Conf.I.112 and VI.144) Edinburgh, 6 January 1522. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.Fol.204). Fols 522-523
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, vindicating herself against sundry aspersions, sent by Clarencieux. (orig.) Edinburgh, 11 February 1522. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.I.Fol.166). Fols 524-534
Queen Margaret to Cardinal Wolsey, concerning a promotion to the Archbishop of Glasgow. (orig.) 19 February 1522. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.Fol.272).
Fols 535-536
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, vindicating herself and refusing ever to live with the Earl of Angus again. (orig. Conf.I.2.) Stirling, 11 March 1521. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.Fol.232). Fols 537-542
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, requesting him to favour Baltazar the Pope’s nuncio in Scotland, who is returning to Rome. (orig.) 8 July 1522? (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.Fol.251). Fol. 543
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, professing her desire to promote peace. (orig.) Edinburgh, 30 August 1522. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VII.Fol.144). Fols 544-545
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, charges him with uncandid proceedings. (orig.) 3 September 1522. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VII.Fol.146). Fols 546-548
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII, on the truce concluded 11 September desiring a prolongation of it to St. John’s Day, and that a servant of the Duke of Albany be allowed to go to France. (orig.) Edinburgh, 24 September 1522. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.V.Fol.214). Fols 549-553
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, desiring him to protect her servant who came to treat for a peace. (orig.) September 1522. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.Fol.244) Fols 554-555
Queen Margaret to Lord T. Dacre, urging him to co-operate in the prorogation of truce. (reply to VI.169, seemingly in the Queen’s hand, but unsigned) 4 October 1522. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.VI.Fol.246B). Fol. 556
Queen Margaret to the Lords of Council, expostulating about the keeping of the young King James V. (orig.) 26 November 1522. (B.M.MS.Cotton.Caligula.B.II.Fol.268). Fols 557-559
James V of Scotland to his uncle Henry VIII of England. Stirling, 28 August in the 23rd year of his reign [i.e. 1536]. Fol. 560
James V to Henry VIII. Stirling, 3 September in the 23rd year of his reign [i.e. 1536]. Fol. 561
James V to the Cardinal of York. Edinburgh, 26 June. Fol. 562
James V to Henry VIII. 9 October 1518. Fol. 563
James V to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, 7 April in the 15th year of his reign [i.e. 1528].
Fol. 564
James V to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, 18 July. Fol. 565
James V to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, March. Fol. 566
James V to Lord Cromwell. Palace of Linlithgow, 22 January in the 26th year of his reign [i.e. 1539]. Fol. 567
James V to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, 3 September in the 5th year of his reign [i.e. 1518]. Fol. 568
Queen Margaret to Cardinal? Edinburgh, 5 February. Fol. 569
Queen Margaret to Cardinal? Edinburgh, 27 November. Fol. 570
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, 23 December. Fol. 571
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, 20 August. Fol. 572
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, 22 August. Fol. 573
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, 31 August. Fol. 574
Queen Margaret to Adam Williamson. Perth, 22 January. Fol. 575
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, 7 August. Fol. 576
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey. 25 March. Fol. 577
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, 17 September 1536. Fol. 578
Queen Margaret to the Cardinal of York. Edinburgh, 29 November. Fol. 579
Queen Margaret to her sister, the Queen of England. Perth, 11 November. Fol. 580
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, 5 February. Fol. 581
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Edinburgh, 24 December 1536. Fol. 582
Queen Margaret to Cardinal? Edinburgh, 1 January. Fol. 583
Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. March. Fol. 584
Queen Margaret to Cardinal? 20 February. Fol. 585
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey. 19 October. Fol. 586
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey. Stirling, 12 [?]. Fol. 587
Queen Margaret to Cardinal? Edinburgh, 27 November. Fol. 588
Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey. 10 November. Fol. 589
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