Did Mary queen of Scots write a note before she died?

Answer 1

I believe you are referring to the so-called Casket Letters- there were two- the name does not refer to a burial vessel- but something akin to a letter box- but of a boxy, coffin-like shape. There were two letters- and they were written, it is believed in French- they may still exist, were not buried with Her Majesty. See the excellent book (Mary Queen of Scots- by Antonia Fraser) this honors the facts and dispells some intriguing myths and legends about the hapless Queen.