Signature of Elizabeth I

Date: 1579 Reference: SP 108/542 no1 Creator: Records assembled by the State Paper Office, including papers of the Secretaries of State up to 1782 Catalogue context: Full powers to Lord Burleigh and others to treat of a marriage between Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Anjou (1579 Nov 20). With major signatures, including that of Elizabeth I. Full powers to the Comte de Soissons to treat of a marriage between Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Anjou [Two copies] (1581 Jan 31 OS/ Feb 10 NS). Reservation touching the said marriage between Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Anjou (1581 June 11 OS/ 21 NS). French translation of the treaty of marriage (1581 June 11 OS/ 21 NS). Contract by the Duke of Anjou to hold amity and alliance with Queen Elizabeth (1581 Nov 17 OS/ 27 NS). Declaration by the Duke of Anjou as to the Spanish Netherlands (1587 Nov 17 OS/ 27 NS). Seal(s) described in Seals Catalogue. Categories: Monarchy Subjects: Europe and Russia; International; Litigation; Marriage and divorce; Population; Treaties and alliances Topics: British state and citizens; Crime, courts and justice; Family and identity; International trade and affairs Period: Early Modern Copyright information: Copyright clearance for publication is not required, except in the case of documents in third-party copyright. Usage terms: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/information-management/use-of-tna-materials.pdf