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April 2.
Westminster. |
49. Cecill to Windebank. Is still grieved at his son's dissolute
conduct. Had rather have lost him by an honourable death than be
troubled with him in this way. Begs him to consult with Sir Nich.
Throkmorton what is to be done with him. |
April 2.
Paris. |
50. Tho. Windebank to Sir Thos. Gresham. Thanks for sending
them 300 crowns. Apologizes for apparent neglect. Incloses, |
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50. i. Acknowledgment of the receipt of 300 French crowns from
Sir Thos. Gresham, by the hands of Mr. John Fitzwilliams,
Governor of the Company of Merchant Adventurers. |
April 3.
Stamford. |
51. Wm. Cayworthe to Cecill Concerning the deer to be provided
for stocking Sir William's new park |
| April 8. |
52. Windebank to same. Sends him a lemon tree, which cost 15
crowns, and two myrtle trees, price I crown each, which is very
cheap. Gives directions for their culture. |
April 8.
Paris. |
53. Same to same. Is greatly grieved at his displeasure. Beseeches
him to suspend his judgment until he can return home. Travelling in
France is dangerous. |
| April 8. |
54. Draft of the above. |
April 10.
Cobham. |
55. Lord Cobham to same. Requests him to further a design by
Edw. Durant for constructing a harbour at Hastings. |
April 13.
Boston. |
56. Mayor, &c. of Boston to same. Pray that effect may be given to
the wills of such persons as are desirous to make bequests in favour of
the town of Boston. |
April 13.
Westminster. |
57. The Council to Winchester. Desire to be informed of what
has taken place under the Order in Council of 11th Mar. 1556, for
permitting the Italian and Arragonese merchants to ship certain
kerseys and broad cloths for exportation. |
| April 15. |
58. Note of kerseys, broad cloths, &c. shipped by merchants, Italians
and Arragonese; by Ric. Tomyow, late collector of the subsidy, &c. in
the port of London. |
April 15.
Westminster. |
59. The Queen to Winchester, Sakevyle, and Mildmay. To take
order for the safer custody of treasure in the receipt of the Exchequer; loss having occurred by the deficiencies of Darkenall and
Shelton, late Tellers. |
April 17.
Paris. |
60. Windebank to Cecill. Troubles in France. If the Prince of
Condé should come to Paris they could not tarry there, on account of
the fury of his soldiers and the populace. |
| April 17. |
61. Draft of the above. |
April 21.
Medlow. |
62. Agatha Bawdwen to same. The Marq. of Winchester has the
wardship of her son John Bawdwen. She is unable to come to London,
being sick. |
April 23.
Burleigh. |
63. Peter Kemp to same. The deer have been brought to the park.
Charges of the buildings in progress there. |
April 25.
Burleigh. |
64. Same to same. Has receieved a precept from the Queen's Receiver for payment of the rents of Casterton and Pickworth. |
April 26.
Paris. |
65. Tho. Windebank to Sir Wm. Cecill. Mr. Thomas has no disposition to apply himself to learning, and is drawn away by other affections,
which rule him entirely. Recommends he should be recalled to
England: but that the letters of recal should not be too sharp or
bitter. |
| April 26. |
66. Draft of the above. |
| April 30. |
67. The effect of the new licence desired by Lord Robert [Duddeley]
on surrender of his old licence for exportation of wool. |
| April 30. |
68. Note of wool shipped by licence granted to Lord Robert
[Duddeley]. |
| April 30. |
69. Brief account of all the money received towards the re-edifying
St. Paul's Church, from the 30th of June 1561 to 30th April 1562. |
| April 30. |
70. John Mounstevynge to Cecill. Transactions with Peter Kemp,
at Burleigh. |
