Report on threatened Spanish invasion of England, Scotland, and Isle of Man (1591)
- Item sets
- Sources
- Name
- Report on threatened Spanish invasion of England, Scotland, and Isle of Man (1591)
- Description
- A letter from George Nicolson reporting intelligence about Spanish invasion plans targeting England, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The document details alleged Spanish preparations, French involvement, and religious/political sedition within Scotland. It notes that the Isle of Man was specifically targeted for seizure by Spanish forces. The letter prompted defensive measures including military musters and fortification of landing places.
- Date
- 27 November 1591
- Related To
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Collection
- The Stanley Lordship
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1591-11-27
- Creator
- George Nicolson (Edinburgh)
- Audience
- Privy Council / Court officials (addressee not fully named in extract)
- Identifier
- State Paper Office, Scotland, Vol. 57, Art. 67
- Language
- English