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Hace 1 día · Under the influence of William Maitland of Lethington, Mary's secretary, Grange changed sides, occupying the town and castle of Edinburgh for Queen Mary, and against the new regent, the Earl of Lennox.
20 de may. de 2024 · Around the time she was made to abdicate, William Maitland of Lethington and Mary Fleming sent her a gold jewel or ring depicting the lion and mouse of Aesop's fable. This was a token alluding to the possibility of escape, and their continuing support for her, the mouse could free the lion by nibbling away the knots of the net.
27 de may. de 2024 · Ratification of the Articles for the Interview between Queen Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots. 1562, July 15. These had been agreed to by Lord Howard of Effingham, and William Maitland, Laird of Ledington, (the Commissioners appointed for the purpose,) at Greenwich, on the 6th of July 1562.
Hace 3 días · Mary sent William Maitland of Lethington as an ambassador to the English court to put the case for Mary as the heir presumptive to the English throne. Elizabeth refused to name a potential heir, fearing that would invite conspiracy to displace her with the nominated successor.
Hace 4 días · Maitland of Lethington to Cecil. Was pressed to make a voyage to England by the Queen, but being so lately married it was not reasonable to make a divorcement from his wife so soon. Would write many things, but refers him to the messenger whose sufficiency will excuse his shortness.—Edinburgh, 8 Feb. 1566.
11 de may. de 2024 · Certain articles have been indented between Lord William Howard of Effingham and William Maitland to the following effect: 2. That the Queens shall meet at the city of York, or between the said city and the river Trent, betwixt the 20th August and the 20th September.
Hace 4 días · Maitland of Lethington to Cecil. Desires him to show favour to the bearer George Clapperton of Leith, who presently repairs with his ship towards London. —Edinburgh, 20 Sept. 1567.
