French Political Pamphlets Collection

at the L. Tom Perry Special Collections,

Harold B. Lee Library

Brigham Young University

Compiled and annotated by Scott H. Duvall, Assistant University Librarian

Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University

scott_duvall@byu.edu



 

1550

 

1. France. Sovereign (1547-1559 Henry II)

 

Extraict de certains Articles de l'Edict faict par le Roy nostre sire, Sur le payement de l'Imposition foraine, droits de Resue, ou Domaine forain & Hault passaige: Auecq la moderation du pris & aualuation de toutes denrees & Marchandise non prohibees, & de chascune d'icelles selon leur qualite'. Auecq l'Edict de celles qui sont prohibees: Ensemble la declaration des Mesures, Poids, Nombres, & Aulnaiges. A Paris: Par Pierre Haultin, rue sainct Iaques, à l'enseigne de la queue de Renard, 1550.

 

[95] p.

 

Remarkable economic treatise issued by Henry II on the payment by foreigners for a variety of goods and merchandise: fish, drugs, and groceries, fabrics, peat and coal, etc. With citation of prices. Of great interest is the calculation of current weights and measures by Germain de La Magdaleine, master of arts, who is also listed as a translator of the Psalms along with Marot.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 A1 no.152

 

 

1553

 

 

2. France. Sovereign (1547-1559 : Henry II)

 

Edict de LInstitvtion Des Greffiers des Insinuations, publié en la court de Parlement a Paris, le Ieudy quatriesme iour dy May, l'an Mil cinq cens cinquante trois. Imprime A Paris: pour P. Lettré, 1553.

 

[24] p.

 

Because of massive fraud and deceit, the King declares that any transaction between private parties, the amount of which exceeds "cinquante liures tournoys", must be registered with an official called the "Greffier des Insinuations." "Donné à Sainct Germain en Laye, ou moys de May, l'an de grace Mil cinq cens cinquante troys."

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 Al no.1537.

 

 

1554

 

3. France. Sovereign (1547-1559 : Henry II)

 

Declaration dv Roy contenant que les greffiers des insinuations receuront & expedierõt toutes insinuations qui serõt faictes des donations, soyent simples ou faictes par contractz de mariages, ou autrement. A Paris: Pour Vincent Sertenas, tenant sa boutique au Palais, en la gallerie par ou on va à la Chancellerie Et pour Iean Dallier, demeurant sur le pont sainct Michel, aà l'enseigne de la Rose blãche, [1554].

 

[8] p.

 

Legal inquiries into contractual agreements oral and written, with particular reference to marriage contracts.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 Al no.154

 

 

4. . Edict Faict Par Le Roy Svr la reformation, reduction, & reiglement des Orfeures, Ioyauliers, Affineurs, Departeurs, Batteurs, & Tireurs d'or, & d'argent de son Royaulme, pays, terres, & seigneuries de son obeissance. On les vend à Paris par Iean Dallier, sur le pont sainct Michel, à l'enseigne de la Rose blanche, [1554].

 

[31] p.

 

Early legislation relating to the art of the goldsmith and silversmith: methods of work, jewelers' marks, importation of gold and silver, role of the money-changer and lender, etc.

 

Lindsay & Neu. French pol. pam., 61.

944.03 A1 no.153

 

 

5. . Ordonnances du Roy Nostre Syre, sur le faict, ordre, equipage, & seruice, que luy sont tenuz faire tous Nobles, uassaulx & arriereuassaulx, & subiects à son Ban & Arriereban. A Paris: De l'imprimerie de Vascosan, rue S. Iaques, à la Fontaine, 1554.

 

[35] p.

Royal inquiry into the order, style of service employed by nobles and the necessity of feudal lords and vassals to fight for the monarch.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 Al no. 155

 

 

1555

 

6. France. Sovereign (1547-1559 : Henry II)

 

Edictz du Roy, Touvchant La Revocation des Euocations des matieres Criminelles & confirmation des edictz de la Bourdoysiere & Chantelou. Leuz & publiez en la Court de Parlement à Rouen, le deuxiesme iour d'Apuril auant Pasques Mil cinq cens cinquate quâtre. On les vend à Rouen, par Martin le mesgissier, libraire tenant sa boutique au hault des degrez du Palais, 1555.

 

[8] p.

Revocation of certain criminal statutes issued at Bourdoysiere and Chantelou, now reissued in altered form at the Parlement of Rouen, April 1554.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 A1 no.156

 

 

1557

 

7. France. Parlement (Paris)

 

Arrest De La Covr De Parlement, sur la reformation du cinquante-huictiesme article des coustumes de la preuosté & victomé de Paris: Extraict Dv Sixiesme volume des bannieres estant au greffe du Chastellet de Paris. A Paris: Pour Charles l'Angelier, libraire iuré de l'Vniuersité de Paris, tenant sa boutique au perron de la salle des merciers, ioignant la porte de la grand'salle du Palais, 1557.

 

[6] p.

 

Regulations and laws concerning the holding of property within the boundaries of Paris.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

Rare AC 901 .A1 no.542.

 

 

8. Marillac, Charles de, abp., 1510 (ca.)-1560.

 

Le Discovrs Svr La Rovptvre De La Trefve, En L'an M.D. LVI. A Lyon: Par Michel Ioue soubz le portail sainct Antoine, 1557.

 

22 leaves

 

An extremely brilliant and mordant work in which Marillac, 1510-1560, French diplomat, condemns the Spanish for their customary perfidy in breaking peace with France. He also attacks Guise ambition. On verso of last leaf: Imprimé à Lyon, par Iean Gros, & Pierre Michel, 1557.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 A1 no.157

 

 

1558

 

 

9. Amplissimi Cvivsdam Viri Epistola Ad Illvstriss. Principem Francisc. Lotaringvm Dvcem Gvisianvm. Parisiis: Apud Federicum Morellum, in uico Bellouaco, ad urbanum Morum. 1558.

 

[10] p.

 

Letter in Latin verse addressed to Francois de Lorraine, 2nd Duc de Guise, 1519-1563.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 Al no.1538.

 

 

10. France. Etats-généraux, 1484.

 

L'Ordre Tenv Et Garde en L'Assemblee des Trois Estats, representans tout le Royaume de France, conuoques en la ville de Tours par le feu Roy Charles huytiesme, pour reformer infinis abus qui se commettoyent de iour en iour en cedict Royaume, & de la bonne police sur ce ordonnée par ledict seigneur. On les vend à Paris, au premier pillier de la grand salle du Palais, en la boutique de Galliot du Pré, Libraire iuré de l'Vniuersité, 1558.

 

[8], 63 (i.e. 74), [2] leaves

 

By the end of the fifteenth century the Estates General had convinced the crown of their uselessness as a source of taxation, and in consequence they were not summoned between 1484 and 1560. This 1558 publication details the events of that 1484 meeting of the Estates General in Tours. It contains a list of delegates and chapters which deal with such subjects as the Church, the Nobility, the system of Justice, the three estates, etc.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 A1 no.158

 

 

11. Paradin, Guillaume, ca. 1510-1590

 

De Motivbs Galliae, Et Expugnato receptóque Itio Caletorum, anno M.D.LVIII. Per Gulielmum Paradinum Bellijoci Decanum. Lvgdvni [Lyons]: Apvd Ioan. Tornaesivm, Et Gvl. Gazeivm, 1558.

 

45 p.

 

Guillaume Paradin, noted historian, wrote this work concerning the history of an uprising in Gaul and especially in Calais.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

Rare AC 901 .A1 no.555.

 

 

1559

 

12. France. Sovereign (1559-1560 : Francois II)

 

Edict Dv Roy Svr La Revocation Et Revnion de son dommaine, de toutes donations, cessions, transports, alienations, ou portions d'iceulx, qui ont esté faictes par ses predecesseurs. A Paris: Pour Vincent Sertenas, en la rue neufue nostre Dame, à S. Iean l'Euangeliste: Et en sa boutique au Palais, en la gallerie par ou on va à la Chancellerie, Et pour Iean Dallier, demeurant sur le pont sainct Michel, à l'enseigne de la rose Blanche, 1559.

 

[13] p.

 

For the welfare of the realm the king declares that taxes must be increased from time to time. This order is given to the various Parlements of Paris, Toulouse, Rouen, Bordeaux, etc., etc.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 147, variant. Lindsay and Neu cite an 8 leaf pamphlet.

944.03 A1 no.159

 

13. LeRoy, Louis, 1510?-1577.

 

Lvdovici Regii Constantini Oratio Ad Invictissimos Potentissimosque principes Henricum II. Franc. & Philippum Hispan. Reges, de Pace & concordia nuper inter eos inita, & bello religionis Christianae hostibus inferendo. Parisiis: Apud Federicum Morellum in vico Bellouaco, ad vrbanam Morum, 1559.

 

18, [1] leaves

 

The humanist, Leroy, worked his entire life to transport into the French language the beauties of the classical languages. In this pamphlet he addresses both the King of France and the King of Spain and admonishes them to continue the peace recently agreed to between them.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 162.

944.03 Al no.1419

 

 

14. La Paix, Faicte entre Treshaults & Trespuissants Princes Henry II de ce nom, Treschrestien Roy de France, & Philippe Roy d'Espagne trescatholique, les Roy & Royne d'Escosse, Daulphin, & la Royne d'Angleterre. A Lyon: Chez Nicolas Edoard, 1559.

 

8 p.

 

Announcement of the Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis, 1559, ending the long series of Italian wars. Spain and France were virtually bankrupt and welcomed peace to come. A crisis soon came, however, when Henry II was accidently killed in a tournament celebrating the peace.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 P594 1559 vol. 1, no.1

 

 

1560

 

15. Complaincte Invective De France Contre Germanie, auec vne brefue description de la Gaule & lieux circonuoisins, en vers François. A Paris: Par Estienne Mesviere demourant à l'Hostel de Vendosme, deuant le College de Boncourt, [1560].

 

8 p.

 

Verse dealing with the Germanic personality and its threat to France. Date taken from dealer's catalog.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

Rare DC 111.5 .C65 1560.

 

 

16. France. Sovereign (1559-1560 : Francois II)

 

Lettres patentes du Roy pour saisir par le Iuges ordinaries chascé endroict soy tout le reuenu des Hospitaulx, Maladeries, Omosneries, leprosaries, & autres lieux pitoyables, qui ne sont regiz & gouuernez par les villes & communaultez. Leues & publiees en la Court de Parlement à Rouen, le deuxiesme iour d'Aoust, Mil cinq cens Soixante. On les vend à Roue[n], par Martin le Mesgissier, libraire tenant sa boutique au hault des degrez du Palais, 1560.

 

[8] p.

 

One of two works, bound together, which detail the edicts of the King concerning hospital administration as well as houses for the poor, refuges, leprosoria, treatment of the ill, care of the indigent, etc. On page [8]: Imprimé par Robert la Motte. With: Edict du Roy svr le faict ordre & Reiglement des Hospitaulx, & lieux pitoyables. Rouen: Martin le Mesgissier, 1561.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 A1 no.160

 

 

17. La Maniere D'Appaiser Les Trovbles Qvi Sont Maintenant en France, & y pourront estre cy apres: A la Roine mere du Roy... [S.l. : s.n.], 1560.

 

64 p.

 

The anonymous author advises Catherine de Medicis on the troubles affecting France after the death of her husband Henry II, and her son Francis II. At this point, in 1560, the main problem seen by this author is that of religion: Catholic stability versus Protestant encroachments.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.2

 

 

1561

 

18. Ample Discovrs Des Actes De Poissy. Contenant le commencement de l'assemblee, l'entree & issue du Colloque des Prelats de France, & Ministres de l'Euangile: l'ordre y gardé: Ensemble la Harãgue du Roy Charles IX. Auec le sommaires, poincts des oraisons de Mõsieur le Chancelier, Theodore de Besze, & du Cardinal de Lorraine. [S.l. : s.n.], 1561.

 

[53] p.

 

On 9 September 1561 Catherine de Medicis opened the Colloquy of Poissy. The Colloquy was a national council of the Gallican Church the purpose of which was to listen to Protestants and Catholics alike and attempt to heal the religious divisions in France. Théodore de Bèze, 1509-1605, sent from Geneva, represented the Protestants. Besides the Protestant delegation the Colloquy was attended by the royal family, the princes of the blood, the king's council, six cardinals, over forty archbishops and bishops, twelve theologians, and many canon lawyers. This pamphlet summarizes the speeches given by Bèze and the Cardinal de Lorraine.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 219, variant. Lindsay and Neu cite a 20 leaf pamphlet with date not on title page.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.6

 

 

19. Bèze, Théodore de, 1519-1605.

 

La Harangve Faicte Par M. Theodore de Beze Ministre de la parolle de Dieu, accompagné d'autres vnze Ministres, & de vingt Deputez des Eglises reformees du Royaume de France, deuant le Roy, la Roine sa mere, le Roy de Nauarre, Princes de Condé, & de la Rochefur-Yon, Monsieur de Guise, le Connestable, & autres grãs Princes & Seigneurs du Conseil du Roy, presens & oyans six Cardinaux, trente-six Archeuesques ou Euesques, oultre vn grãd nombre d'Abbez, Prieurs, Sorbonistes, & autres Docteurs scholastiques, le mardin neufieme iour de Septembre mil cinq cens soixante & vn, en l'abbaye des Nonnains de Poissy: Fidelement recueillie & redigee par escript ainsi que ledict de Beze la prononçoit. [S.l. : s.n.], 1561.

 

[32] p.

 

The speech made by Theodore de Bèze, Protestant representative sent from Geneva to the Colloquy de Poissy. See no. 19 for a complete explanation.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 220.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.7

 

 

20. . Responce Faite Le Vingtqvatrieme Iovr De Septembre mil cinq cents soixante & vn, par M. Theodore de Besze, en la presence de la Royne mere, les Roy & Royne de Nauarre, les Princes du sang, & Conseil priué, sur ce que le Cardinal de Lorraine auoit repliqué, contre ce qui auoit esté propose en la premiere iournée du Colloque par ledit de Besze au nom des Eglises reformées: Avec Vne autre briefue responce faite par ledit de Besze le vingsixiéme dudit mois, sur certains articles de replique mis en auant par ledit Cardinal. [S.l. : s.n.], 1561.

 

48 p.

 

At the Colloquy of Poissy,Theodore de Bèze offered the opening speech. A few days later, on 16 September 1561, the Cardinal de Lorraine, 1525-1574, offered a reply representing the Gallican Church. This pamphlet is a rebuttal to the Cardinal's reply. The main issue separating the two sides was that of the Eucharist. Bèze, however, replied to many points of contention.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.8

 

 

21. Bretagne, M.

 

La Harangve Dv Tiers Estat De France, Faite A La Maieste Dv Roy, en l'assemblee de ses Estats tenuz à S. Germain en Laye le xxvii.Aoust 1561. Par M. Bretagne, I. C. Lieutenant general en la Chancellerie & Vierg de la ville & cité d'Autun. Reueuë, corrigee, & tiree du vray original de l'Autheur. [S.l. : s.n.], 1561.

 

[31] p.

 

Monsieur Bretagne, representing the Third Estate meeting at St. Germain en Laye, complains to the King about the composition of the First Estate, the clergy. He demonstrates that religious factions are tearing the fabric of French society, and, he says, as long as the clergy is pompous, rich, and corrupt, nothing better can be expected. This was all part of the anti-clerical attitude of the Estates General. Quotation from Matthew X on title page: Tout homme qui me confessera deuant les hommes, ie le confesseray aussi deuant mon Pere, qui est és Cieux.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.4

 

 

22. Catholic Church. Pope (1559-1565 : Pius IV)

 

La Bvlle Ov Mandement Expres De Nostre Sainct Pere le Pape Pius quatriesme touchant les sedicieux & rebelles, & autres criminelz quelzconques, condamnez au supplice de la mort. Acheué d'imprimer le premier iour de Septembre. A Paris: Par Guillaume Nyuerd, Imprimeur & Libraire, tenant sa boutique ioignant le pont aux muniers, vers le Chastellet: au bon Pasteur, 1561.

 

[80] p.

Extension of the decrees promulgated at the Council of Trent directed against the Huguenots who, according to Pope Pius IV, are criminals to be condemned to death.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 A1 no.161

 

 

23. Council of Trent (1545-1563).

 

La Harangue faicte par les Legats Dv Sainct siege Apostolique, en l'ouuerture du Concile aux Peres estant en iceluy: Translatée de latin en François, & acheuée d'imprimer le xvi. Septe[m]bre 1561. A Paris: Par Guillaume Niuerd, Imprimeur & Libraire, tenant sa boutique ioignant le pont aux muniers vers le Chastellet: au bon Pasteur, [1561].

 

[16] leaves

 

Harangue made by legates of the Pope, at the opening session of the Council of Trent.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

Rare AC 901 .A1 no.535.

 

 

24. Epistre Envoyee Av Roy De Navarre Par Les Ministres Et Eglise Assemblée au nom de Iesus-Christ en la ville de Rouen. [S.l. : s.n.],1561.

 

[13] p.

 

Letter sent to Antoine de Bourbon, King of Navarre, 1518-1562, by a council of Huguenot ministers meeting in Rouen. They appeal for help against the persecution the Huguenots are experiencing.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

Rare AC 901 .A1 no.462.

 

 

25. France. Sovereign (1560-1574 : Charles IX)

 

Edict du Roy Par Leqvel Il Confirme Et Avctorise toutes transactions, qui sans dol & force seront faictes & passées entre ses subiects maieurs, dans des choses qui sont en leur commerce & disposition, sans ce que nul en puisse estre releué soubz pretexte de lesion d'oultre moictié & iuste prix, ou autre plusgrande quelconque. Publié en Parlement, le vingtiesme iour de Mars, L'an mil cinq cens soixante & vn. A Roven: Chez Martin le Mesgissier, Imprimeur du Roy, [1561]

 

[8] p.

 

Edict of Charles IX in which he confirms the validity of all monetary transactions undertaken among his subjects.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 235.

Rare AC 901 .Al no.481.

 

 

26. . Edict Dv Roy Svr Le Faict de la Religion, publié en la Court de Parlement à Paris, le dernier iour de Iuillet, 1561. A Paris: Par Ian Dallier Libraire, demeurant sur le pont sainct Michel, à l'enseigne de la Rose blanche, [1561].

[23] p.

 

The first part of the pamphlet grants amnesty to Huguenot rebels; private and public meetings were interdicted. "Donné à sainct Germain en Laye au mois de Iuillet, l'an de grace mil cinq cens soixante & vn." The second part of the pamphlet is a reprint of an edict by King Francois II dated May 1560. It prohibited the heresy of contrary religious opinions.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 236.

094.2 Es86k 1562 no.2 pt.3.

 

 

27. . Edict Dv Roy Svr Le Faict Ordre & Reiglement des Hospitaulx, & lieux pitoyables. Publié en la Court de Parlement de Rouen le troisiesme iour de Iuing, Mil cinq centz soixante & vng. [Rouen]: Par Martin le Mesgissier, tenant sa boutique, au hault des degrez du Palais, [1561.]

 

[20] p.

 

Work relating detailed hospital administration. The maintenance of such centers to be administered by city, town and village. If neglected, a royal administrator is to be responsiblefor revenue and care. Extremely rare early medical legislation. With item no.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 A1 no.160

 

 

28. . Lettres Du Roy Et Commission De Monsievr Le Bailly de Touraine, pour rassembler les troys Estatz du bailliage de Touraine au xxv.de May prochain: Et du gouuernement de monseigneur de Monpensier au x.de Iuin a Tours. Auec vne lettre du Roy de Nauarre. A Tovrs: Par Iean Rousset, 1561.

 

[14] p.

 

In 1560, Catherine de Medicis called a meeting of the Estates General at Orléans to address the problem of taxation and of the financial problems facing the realm. The deputies at this meeting refused to consider the problem. Thus, on February 14, 1561 Catherine ordered another assembly. This pamphlet gives instructions to the province of Touraine to assemble its delegates. It also contains a letter of support from the King of Navarre. Because Catherine recognized him as lieutenant general of the kingdom, the princes recognized her as Regent.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.3

 

 

29. Gerson, Joannes, 1363-1429.

 

Harengve Faicte au nom de L'Vniversite De Paris, deuãt le Roy Charles sixiesme, & tout le conseil, contenant les remonstrances touchant le gouuernement du Roy, & du Royaume: Auec les protestations du Treschretien Roy de France, Charles VII sur la determination du Concile de Basle. A Paris: On les vend en la grand salle du Palais, en la boutique de Gilles Corrozet, 1561.

 

48 leaves

 

Demonstration of the power of the University of Paris as Jean Gerson presented petitions and protests concerning the government of the King and Kingdom of France. With the protests of Charles VII, King of France, concerning the determinations of the Council of Basel.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 A1 no.162

 

 

30. Monologve De Providence Divine, Parlant A La France. Reueu, corrigé, & augmenté tout de nouueau: Mesmes d'vn Sonnet, prins de ces deux versets du Magnificat, Fecit potentiam, Et deposuit potentes, &c. A Cans: [s.n.], 1561.

 

[12] p.

 

Verses describing the tenor of the times: death of Henry II, religious factions, the Guise family against the Queen, Catherine de Medicis, etc.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.9

 

 

31. Remonstrance Avx Princes Dv Sang, Touchant Les Affaires De nostre temps. [S.l.] : Imprimé nouuellement, 1561.

 

[15] p.

 

Plea to the princes of the realm to restore order and combat the disruptive influence of the Huguenots. At end are three sonnets to Charles IX.

 

Lindsay & Neu. French pol. pam., 252.

944.03 A1 no.163

 

 

32. Silly, Jacques de.

 

La Harangve De Par La Noblesse De Tovte La France, Au Roy tres-chrestien Charles neufiesme, tenant ses grans Estatz en sa ville d'Orleans, le premier iour de Ianuier, mil cinq cens soixante vng. Faite par hault & puissant seigneur, Messire Iacques De Silly, Cheualier, Gentilhomme ordinaire de la chãbre, Damoiseau de Commercy, Seigneur des Baronnies de Rocheforet, Aulneau, & Montmirail, &c. A Lyon: [s.n.], 1561.

 

27 p.

 

During the meeting of the Estates General at Orleans, 1560-1561, the nobility complain to the King and parenthetically to the Regent, Catherine de Medicis, of being treated with less privileges than the nobility of the past. The nobles also complain of the members of the clergy who don't do their duties as priests.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 256, variant. Lindsay and Neu cite a pamphlet paginated as 14 leaves and printed in Paris by C. Perier.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.5

 

 

33. Villegagnon, Nicolas Durand de, 1510-1571?

 

Lettres Dv Chevalier De Villegaignon, Svr les Remonstrances, A La Royne Mere Dv Roy sa souueraine Dame. A Paris: De l'imprimerie d'André Wechel, 1561.

 

[12] p.

 

Villegnagnon, an adventurist who traveled over the world, was also celebrated because of his disputes with John Calvin. In this pamphlet, he castigates Calvin, defends himself against the charge of atheism, and calls for a debate with him.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.028 Vi714 1561

 

 

1562

 

34. Coligny, Gaspard de, seigneur de Châtillon, 1519-1572.

 

Response A L'Interrogatoire, qu'on dit auoir esté fait à vn nommé Iean de Poltrot soy disant seigneur de Merey, sur la mort du feu Duc de Guyse. Par Monsievr de Chastillon, Admiral de France, & autres nommez audit interrogatoire. A Orleans: [s.n.], 1562?

 

[23] p.

 

All reference sources say that on February 15, 1563, Francois de Lorraine, Duc de Guise was assassinated by Jean de Poltrot. This is a transcript of an inquiry commission headed by Monsieur de Chastillon. This pamphlet, however, has a date of 1562 on the title page, p. [3], and p. [23]. For instance, it is dated "Caen ce xii.iesme de Mars, 1562." Curious.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 260.

Rare AC 901 .Al no.556.

 

 

35. Condé, Louis I de Bourbon, Prince de, 1530-1569.

 

Declaration Faicte Par Monsievr Le Prince de Condé, Povr Monstrer Les Raisons qui l'ont contraint d'entreprendre la defense tant de la Religiõ qu'il maintient, comme bonne & Saincte, Que de l'Autorite du Roy, & repos de ce Royaume, auecques la protestation sur ce requise. [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

24 p.

 

Declaration of Louis I de Bourbon, Prince de Condé. He defends his choice of religion, exposes François, Duc de Guise for keeping the new King and Catherine de Medicis as captives to his wishes, and declares his allegiance to the monarchy. Condé had long been opposed to the Guise's. "Donné à Orleans le deuziesme d'Apuril, L'an de nostre Seigneur Mille cinq cens soixante deux."

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.028 C767 1562.

 

 

36. . Discovrs Des Choses Faictes Par Monsievr Le Prince de Condé, Lieutenant general du Roy, representant sa personne par tous ses pays, terres & seigneuries, depuis son partement d'Orleans: & mesmement de ce qui s'est negocié touchant la Paix. Avec Deux Epistres dudict Seigneur: L'vne, A la Royne mere du Roy: l'autre, Au peuple Francois. [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[59] p.

 

The Ducs de Guise, for a time, held Catherine de Medicis hostage to their will. In this pamphlet, the Prince de Condé, leader of the Protestants, deplores in verse and prose the Guise actions. He also lists several demands and responses concerning the Protestant religion in France.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 Al no.2.

 

 

37. . Discovrs Des Moyens Qve Monsievr le Prince de Conde A tenus pour pacifier les troubles qui sont à present en ce Royaume: Par lequel l'innocence dudict seigneur Prince est verifiee, & les calomnies & impostures de ses aduersaires clairement descouuertes. [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[31] p.

 

The Prince de Condé, 1530-1569, here blames the Ducs de Guise for all the troubles in France.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 263.

Rare AC 901 .Al no.557.

 

 

38. . Lettre De Monseignevr Le Prince De Conde Enuoyee à la Cour de Parlement de Paris auec la seconde declaration. [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[4] p.

 

The Prince de Condé declares his allegiance to the young Charles IX and to his mother, Catherine de Medicis. He reiterates his promise to retreat to his home and his own governorship if the Guises and their followers will depart from the court and do the same. "Escript à Orleans ce vingtseptiems iour d'Auril. Mil cinq cens soixante deux."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 264.

944.03 Al no.1539.

 

 

39. . Les Moyens De Pacifier Le Trovble Qvi Est en ce Royaume, ennoyez à la Royne par monsieur le Prince de Condé. [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[8] p.

 

Methods suggested by the Prince de Condé to alleviate the troubles of the Kingdom. The armies need to be withdrawn and disbanded. The Ducs de Guise, etc. need to retreat to their own provinces until the King comes of age.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 265.

Rare AC 901 .Al no.559.

 

 

40. . Les Recvsations Envoyees A La Covr De Parlement de Paris, contre aucuns des Presidens & Conseilliers d'icelle, Par Monseigneur le Prince de Condé & ses associez... [S.l. : s.n.],1562.

 

[8] p.

 

Accusations leveled at the Cour de Parlement de Paris for declarations and judgements against the King which have come because of the Guise influence.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 266.

Rare AC 901 .Al no.560.

 

 

41. . Remonstrance de Monseignevr le Prince de Condé & ses associez à la Royne, sur le iugment de rebellion donné contre eux par leurs ennemis se disans estre la Cour de Parleme[n]t de Paris: Auec protestatiõ des maux & inconueniens qui en pourroyent auenir. [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[27] p.

 

Complaint by Condé against the Cour de Parlement de Paris, for a decree which declared the supporters of the Crown to be rebels. "Faict à Orleans le huictieme iour d'Aoust Mil cinq cens soixante & deux."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 267

Rare AC 901 .Al no.561.

 

 

42. . Reqveste Presentee Av Roy Et A La Royne Par Le Trivmvirat. Auec la response faicte par monseigneur le Prince de Condé. [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[47] p.

 

The members of the Triumvirate, formed in April 1561 as a Catholic party, were the Duc de Guise, the Duc de Montmorency, and Saint-André. They opposed the Protestant party, led by Condé, and here make several demands of the King and the Queen-Regent (Catherine de Medicis) as they marched on Paris with a large army. Condé responds with his own demand to free the King and Queen from political enslavement.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 268.

944.03 Al no.3.

 

 

43. . Seconde Declaration De Monsievr le Prince de Condé, pour faire cognoistre les autheurs des troubles qui sont auiourd'huy en ce Royaume, & le devuoir en quoy il s'est mis & se met encores à present pour les pacifier. [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[24] p.

 

In this second declaration, Condé defends the King, saying that he only took up arms to defend his kingdom. In this beginning year of the Wars of the Huguenots, Condé again blames the Guises for wanting to destroy all parts of France which profess the Protestant religion.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 269. Lindsay and Neu cite versions of 11, 12 and 13 leaves.

Rare AC 901 .Al no.558.

 

 

44. . Sommaire Declaration Et Confession De Foy, Faite par Monseigneur le Prince de Condé, contre les calomnies & impostures des ennemis de Dieu, du Roy & de luy. [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[4] p.

 

Because he and his associates have been branded as atheists and heretics, Condé here declares his Christian faith and his approval of the Reformed Religion. "Fait ... Le Cinqiesme iour de Iuillet. Mil cinq Centzsoixante & deux."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 270.

Rare AC 901 .Al no.562.

 

 

45. . Traicté D'Association Faicte Par Monseigneur le Prince de Condé auec les Princes, Cheualiers de l'ordre, Seigneurs, Capitaines, Gentilshommes & autres de tous estats, qui sont entrez, ou entreront cy apres, en ladicte association, pour maintenir l'honneur de Dieu, le repos de ce Royaume, & l'estat & liberté du Roy soubs le gouuernemet de la Royne sa mere. ... [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[8] p.

 

Reponse by Condé to the Massacre of Vassy, at which forces of Francois, Duc de Guise killed thirty protestants. He claims to have a treaty among notables of France in which they support the Queen as Regent during the minority of the King. He also calls for support for the January 1562 declaration of tolerance for the protestants made by Catherine de Medicis. "Fait ... à Orleans l'an de nostre Seigneur mil cinq cens soixante deux, l'vnziesme iour d'Auril."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 271.

944.03 Al no.4

 

 

46. Crvdelitas Gvisiaca, In Oppido Vasseio commissa, Calendis Martiis, 1562.

[S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[8] p.

 

On 1 March 1562 Francois, Duc de Guise, passed through the village of Vassy just as several hundred Huguenots were worshipping in a barn. Fighting broke out as Guise's forces tried to break up the meeting. They killed thirty Protestants. This pamphlet provides details and lists the names of those killed. This event marked the first of the religious wars.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.10

 

 

47. Discovrs Svr La Liberte Ov Captivite du Roy. [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[16] p.

 

Discourse to determine if the King and the Queen Mother are being held against their will. Conclusion. They were taken against their will by those who stand to succeed the King.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 275.

Rare AC 901 .Al no.563.

 

 

48. France. Parlement (Paris)

 

Arrest De La Covrt De Parlement Svr L'Emprisonnement & punition de tous predicans, ministres, & autres officiers de la nouuelle secte: Et defense à toutes personnes de les receller. A Paris: Pour Iehan Bonfons Libraire, demeurant en la rue neuue nostre Dame, a l'enseigne sainct Nicolas, 1562.

 

[8] p.

 

"Arrest" to imprison all Huguenot officials and punishments attached to those who conceal these officials.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.029 F844ar 1562

 

 

49. France. Sovereign (1560-1574 : Charles IX)

 

Derniere Declaration du Roy Svr L'Edict du dixseptieme iour du mois de Ianuier, l'an de grace mil cinq ce[n]s soixante vn, concernant le faict de la Religion. A Paris: Par Robert Estienne imprimeur du Roy, 1562.

 

[8] p.

 

The King here grants the right of religious choice.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 283.

094.2 Es86k 1562 no.2, pt.2.

 

 

50. . Edict du Roy Charles Nevfieme de ce nom, faict par le conseil & aduis de la Roine sa mere, du Roy de Nauarre, des Princes du sàg, & Seigneurs du Conseil priué: appelez auec eux aucuns Presidens & principaux Conseillers des Cours souueraines de ce Royaume: Sur les moye[n]s les plus propres d'appaiser les troubles & seditiõs suruenus pour le faict de la Religion. A Paris: Par Robert Estienne imprimeur du Roy, 1562.

 

[22] p.

 

Regulations governing Huguenot practices. The regulations deal with possessions, meeting places, assemblies, etc. "Do-né à sainct Germain en Laye, le dixseptiesme iour de Ianuier, l'an de grace mil cinq cens soixãte & vn."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 284.

094.2 Es86k 1562 no.2, pt.1.

 

 

51. Histoire des triõphes De L'Eglise Lyonnoise. Avec La Prinse de Montbrison.

A Lyon: [s.n.], 1562.

 

[15] p.

 

After the massacre of Huguenots at Vassy on 15 March 1562, the Huguenots armed themselves and within a short time had gained control of Angers, Tours, Blois, and Lyon. This pamphlet describes the fall of the monastery of St. Jean de Lyon.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.11

 

 

52. Lefèvre de la Boderie, Guy, 1541-1598

 

Oratio Habita A Gvidone Fabro Oratore Caroli Galliarum Regis Christianiss. in generali congregatione. Responsvm Synodi In Admissione oratorum eiusdem Regis Christianiss. datum in sessione quarta sacri Concilii Tridentini sub PIO. PP.IIII.IIII. Iunii. M.D.LXII. Parisiis: Apud Nicolaum Chesneau, in monte diui Hilarii, sub scuto Frobeniano, & quercu viridi, 1562.

 

16 leaves.

 

Oration of Lefèvre de la Boderie to the Council of Trent on leaves 1-12; reply of the Council of Trent on leaves 13-16. Lefèvre de la Boderie, at 21, was already a scholar of ancient languages.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 Al no.100.

 

 

53. Prieres Ordinaires Des Soldatz De L'Armee conduite par monsieur le Prince de Condé: accommodees selon l'occurrence du temps. [S.l. : s.n., 1562?]

 

[8] p.

 

Caption title. Prayer of Condé's soldiers asking that the Lord help them to not abuse their role are bearers of arms.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 293.

Rare AC 901 .Al no.564.

 

 

54. Remonstrances Faictes Av Roy, Par Les Catholiqves Manans Et Habitans en la ville de Paris, sur les placars & libelles attachez & semez le 18. de ce present mois d'Auril, par ceux qui se disent de la Religion reformée. A Paris: Par Annet Briere Imprimeur, demeurant en la rue des Porées, à l'image Sainct Sebastian, 1562.

 

[8] p.

 

Vicious attack by the Catholics upon the Huguenots who distribute placards and libels against orthodoxy. Interesting allusion to methods of spreading seditious reading matter.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 A1 no.164

 

 

55. Response Des Habitans De La Ville De Rouen, à ce que monsieur le Duc de Bouillon Cheualier de l'ordre, & gouuerneur pour le Roy en ce pays & Duché de Normandie, leur a dict & remontré du vouloir & commandement du Roy. [S.l. : s.n.], 1562.

 

[8] p.

 

The inhabitants of Rouen declare allegiance to the King even though recognizing the Duc de Bouillon as their governor. "Presenté le vingtieme iour d'Auril mil cinq cens soixante deux."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 296.

Rare AC 901 .Al no.565.

 

 

1563

 

56. Armagnac, George, Cardinal d', d.1585.

 

Lettre D'vn cardinal enuoyée à la Royne de Nauarre. Ensemble La Responce d'icelle Dame audit Cardinal. A Lyon: [s.n.], 1563.

 

27 p.

 

After the death of her husband, Antoine de Navarre, Jeanne d'Albret, Queen of Navarre, 1528-1572, sought to insure that Protestantism would prevail in Navarre. George, Cardinal d'Armagnac, d.1585, writes to the Queen, defends the Catholic Church, and tells her that her efforts will be in vain. Jeanne d'Albret responds that she respects the service the Cardinal gave to her parents but that she must do what her beliefs tell her. D'Armagnac became a cardinal in 1544 and was well respected in the old province of Armagnac in southwestern France. This letter was reprinted in Les Memoires de Condé, the memoirs of Louis, Prince de Condé, 1530-1569.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.15

 

 

57. Carles, Lancelot de, Bp de Riez, 1500?-1568

 

Lanciloti Carlei Regiensis Episcopi, De Francisci Lotharingi Gvisii Dvcis Postremis Dictis Et Factis, Ad Regem Epistola, Ex Gallico sermone in Latinum conuersa. Per Ioannem Veterem. Brixiae: Ad instantiam Io:Baptistae Bozolae, 1563.

 

[16] p.

 

Letter from Lancelot de Carles, Bishop of Riez, to the King concerning the actions and proposals of the Duc de Guise. Carles, a learned Bishop, was known for his love for the scriptures and for French poetry.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 308.

944.03 Al no.1540

 

 

58. Coligny, Gaspard de, seigneur de Châtillon, 1519-1572.

 

Response A L'Interrogatoire, qu'on dit auoir esté fait à vn nommé Iehan de Poltrot soy disant seigneur de Merey, sur la mort du feu Duc de Guyse, Par Monsievr De Chastillon, Admiral de France, & autres nommez audit interrogatoire. [S.l. : s.n.], 1563.

 

[24] p.

 

Gaspard de Coligny, 1519-1572, responds to charges that he was involved in the assassination of the Duc de Guise, 1519-1563. Guise's assassin was Poltrot de Méré, a Huguenot from Saintonge. Under torture he implicated Coligny and other Protestant leaders in his crime.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 314, variant. Lindsay and Neu cite a 20 leaf pamphlet with date not on title page.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.12

 

 

59. Condé, Louis, prince de, 1530-1569.

 

Oratio Legatorvm Principis Condei, Ad Sacri Romani Imperii Principes Electores Francofvrti. Habita die sexta Nouembris. M D. LXII. Brixiae: Apud Damianum Turlinum, Diligenter Imprimebatur, Ad instantiam Ioannis Baptistae Bozolae, 1563.

 

[15] p.

 

Following the Treaty of Hampton Court, September 1562, Queen Elizabeth promised aid to the Huguenots. The Prince of Condé here also appeals for aid from the German Protestant Princes assembled at Frankfurt.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 Al no.1420

 

 

60. France. Cour des Monnaies.

 

Ordonnance De La Covrt Des Monnoyes, sur le descry de certaines especes de monnoyes, d'argent & billon, forgées soubz les coings & armes du Duc de Sauoye. A Paris: Pour Iean Dallier Libraire, demeurant sur le pont sainct Michel, à l'enseigne de la Rose blanche, 1563.

 

[8] p., ill.

 

The Cour des Monnaies of France outlaws the use of coins issued by the Duchy of Savoy, which are currently being used "au pays de Lyonnois, Dauphiné, & lieux circonuoisins." Contains eight woodcuts of coins issued by the House of Savoy.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 Al no.108.

 

 

61. France. Sovereign (1560-1574 : Charles IX)

 

Commission Expediee Par Le Roy povr envoyer par les prouinces de ce royaume certains Commissaires pour faire entretenir l'Edict & traicté sur la pacification des troubles aduenus en iceluy. En laquelle sont plus à plein declarez & exposez les articles contenus audict traicté de pacification. Paris: Robert Estienne, 1563.

 

[14] p.

 

Efforts are made by the King to enforce the articles of pacification and other edicts concerning the early effects of the religious wars. BYU copy lacks the title page. "Donné au Bois de Vincenes, le XVIII iour de Iuin, l'an de grace mil cinq cens soixante trois."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 321.

094.2 Es86k 1562 no.2, pt.5.

 

 

62. . Declaration Et Interpretation Dv Roy Svr L'Edict de la pacificatiõ des troubles pour le faict de la Religion. [Paris]: Publié en la Cour de Parlement à Paris, le xx.Decembre 1563.

 

[23] p.

 

On 19 March 1562 Charles IX (or Catherine, his mother) made several edicts of pacification designed to calm the religious troubles in France. Because unrest still continued this, edict gave powers to various agencies to enforce those edicts of pacification. "Donné à Paris le XIIII iour de Decembre, l'an de grace mil cinq cens soixante trois."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 323, variant. Lindsay and Neu cite a pamphlet published in Paris by R. Estienne.

944.03 P594 1559 vol.1, no.14

 

 

63. . Declaration & Iugemet Dv Roy, Concernant le faict de ses finances, sur l'absence & fuyte de ses Officiers comptables. Auec l'assignation de nouueau baillée ausdictz Officiers, pour venir compter de leurs charges. A Paris: Par Iehan Bonfons Libraire, demeurant en la rue neuue Nostre dame, à l'image S. Nicolas. Et par Guillaume de Nyuerd, Imprimeur & Libraire, tenant sa boutique ioignant le pont aux Musniers, vers le grand Chastellet, [1563]

 

[64] p.

 

In 1563, in the middle of the first war of religion, several finance officers left the employ of the crown. In this declaration, Charles IX replaces them and reorganizes the tax collecting districts. "Donné à Paris le vingt & deuxiesme iour d'Octobre, l'an de grace mil cinq cens soixante trois."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 324.

Rare 336.44 F844d 1563

 

 

64. . Declaratiõ faicte Par Le Roy Svr L'Edict De L'Abbreuiation des proces. A Paris: Par Robert Estienne Imprimeur du Roy, 1563.

 

[30] p.

 

Clarifications of the Edict of November 1562 concerning the judicial and taxation system of the country. "Donné à Fontainebleau le deuxieme iour de Mars, L'an de grace mil cinq cens soixante trois."

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

094.2 Es861 1563 no.11

 

65. . Declaration & Interpretation Dv Roy Svr L'Edict de la Pacification des troubles pour le faict de la Religion. A Paris: Par Robert Estienne Imprimeur du Roy, 1563.

 

[23] p.

 

Further interpretation concerning the Edict of Pacification of 29 March 1562. This specific interpretation restricted the practice of the protestant religion to the individual's own private home, and not in a public meeting place. "Donne à Paris, le quatorzieme iour de Decembre, l'an de grace mil cinq cens soixante trois."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 323.

094.2 Es86k 1562 no.2, pt.6.

 

66. . Edict du Roy, Povr La Vente Et Alienation De Soixante mil liures tournois de re[n]te racheptable à perpetuité, sur les biens & reuenes temporels d'aucuns benefices & communautez cy denommez, estants au deddãs du ressort de la Cour de Parlement de Paris. A Paris: Par Robert Estienne Imprimeur du Roy, 1563.

 

[20] p.

 

As the religious wars continued, the debt of the government rose. In this edict, the government levies an assessment against the Archbishopric of Tours, the chapter of S. Gatian and S. Martin, the Abbey of St. Julian, Mairemonstier, Sainct Lomer de Blois, Bourg de Dieu. Pontlevoy, Cormery, Villeloing, La Clarté, De Bourgueil, De sainct Florent, Du Louroux, and thirteen other ecclesiastical institutions. This, one month after an edict restoring property taken in 1562. "Donné à Fontainebleau au mois de Feburier, L'an de grace mil cinq cens soixante trois."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 327.

094.2 Es86k 1563 no.14.

 

 

67. . Edict du Roy, Povr Retirer Et Rachepter Par Les Gens d'Eglise dedans vn an toutes leurs Seigneuries, terres, & autres immeubles, quelsconques vendus en vertu de l'Edict de l'Alienation. A Paris: Par Robert Estienne, Imprimeur de Roy, 1563.

 

30 p.

 

In 1562, to raise funds to recapture Le Havre from the English, the French government declared an Edict de l'Alienation by which properties belonging to Archbishoprics, Bishoprics, and certain monasteries and convents were sold. This Edict of 1563 attempts to restore those properties within a year. "Donné à Paris au mois de Ianuier, l'an de grace mil cinq cens soixante trois."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 328.

094.2 Es86k 1563 no.13.

 

 

68. . Edict Et Declaration Faicte Par Le Roy Charles IX. De Ce Nom sur la pacification des troubles de ce Royaume. [S.l.]: Par Eloy Gibier, pour Robert Estienne, Imprimeur du Roy, [1563].

 

[14] p.

 

The Edict of Amboise, or the major Edict of Pacification, granting freedom of religion within a person's own home. "Donné à Amboise le XIX. iour de Mars, l'an de grace mil cinq cens soixante & deux."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 332.

094.2 Es86k 1563 no.18.

 

 

69. . Lettres patentes Dv Roy, Povr Le payement des droictz des gens Ecclesiastiques. A Lyon: Par Pierre Merant, en la rue de sainct Iean, 1563.

 

[8] p.

 

New regulations relating to payment and collection of ecclesiastical tithes.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 Al no.1446

 

 

70. . Ordonnance du Roy Svr L'Abbreviation Des Proces, Et cõsignation de certaine somme de deniers par ceux qui plaideront. Publié en la Cour de Parlement à Paris, le treizieme iour de mois de Dece[m]bre 1563. A Paris: Par Robert Estienne Imprimeur de Roy, 1563.

 

16 p.

 

Regulations governing the sums to be paid to the court by those who plead cases before it. Also a resolution to speed up the processes of the court.

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 343.

094.2 Es86k 1563 no.16.

 

 

 

71. France. Sovereign (1547-1559 : Henry II)

 

Edict Dv Fev Roy Henri (de bonne memoire) & Declaration sur Icelvy Faicte Par Le Roy Charles IX. A Present regnant, sur le reuocation de l'Edict general des Escheoittes, cõfiscations & aubeynes affectees à la seureté des cens, rentes foncieres & seigneuriales, cõstituees sur les maisons & autres possessions des villes & faulxbourgs de ce Royaume, appartenants aux Communautez, Eglises, Barons, & Seigneurs temporels d'iceluy. A Paris: Par Robert Estienne Imprimeur du Roy, 1563.

 

[24] p.

 

Reaffirmation of an edict by Henry II concerning the collecting of property taxes. The original edict is printed on pages [3-11]. The present declaration by Charles IX is printed on pages [12-24]. "Donné à Paris le dixieme iour de Ianuier, l'an de grace mil cinq cens soixãte trois."

 

Lindsay and Neu. French pol. pam., 319.

094.2 Es86l 1563 no.11.

 

 

72. Harangve Faite Par L'Evesqve De Valence Av Roy Nostre Sire. Estant en son priué Conseil. [S.l. : s.n.], 1563.

 

[7] p.

 

A member of the Conseil d'Etat, the Bishop of Valence, seeks to comfort the King. Diversity and division are good because men are imperfect. Only the King is perfect. Even religious division will eventually be settled.

 

Not in Lindsay and Neu.

944.03 P594 1563, vol.2, no.1

 

73. Le Hongre, Jacques, d. 1575.

 

Sermon Fvnebre Proclame par frere Iaques le Hongre, Docteur en Theologie, de l'ordre des freres Prescheurs, en l'Eglise Cathedrale de nostre Dame de Paris le xx. Mars, 1562. Aux obseques & enterrement du cueur de feu treshault & trespuissant Prince, Francois de Lorraine, Duc de Guyse. Plus L'ordre de la pompe funebre faicte à Paris à la reception & conuoy du corps dudict Seigneur. A Paris: Par Gilles Corrozet, en la grande salle du Palais, Et pour Iehan Dallier sur le pont sainct Michel, à l'enseigne de la Rose blanche, 1563.

 

42, [2] leaves

 

Following the unsuccessful attempts of the Huguenots to win Dreux from Francois, Duc de Guise, Jean Poltrot de Mere, a member of the reformed faith, a fanatical Huguenot, pursued him in disguise to his lodgings in Orleans. There, in February 1563, Poltrot de Mere slew the powerful leader of the House of Lorraine. This pamphlet gives an account of the funeral services held at Notre Dame with reference to Guise's leadership and prowess. Full page woodcut of Guise arms at end. Separate title page: Ordre de la Pompe Fvnebre, faicts a la reception et convoy dv corps de tres-hault & trespuissant Seigneur, Mõsieur de Guyse, passant par la ville de Paris. A Paris: Pour Gilles Corrozet, en la grand salle du Palais, Et pour Iean Dallier, demeurant sur le pont S. Michel, 1562.