BL Harley 6990, 34

BL MSS Harleian 6990, 34
Wright: Queen Elizabeth and her Times Vol 1, 1838, No. 108 Page 235
Cecil to Sir Thomas Smith, April 11, 1566 ?

Transcribed by Thomas Wright

Sir, your letters last brought were of the 27th of March, for the which I thank you, because I see you have left your brawling with me, and as one even wearied therwith you have patiently offred to follow the Quene's Majestie's direction for coming or tarrying. To such God I see provideth remedy, for my brother Hobby was at Calliss on Monday last, so now your delyvery approcheth, as his jorney will increase. The bearer herof, Mr. Thornton, not unknown to you, cometh about affayres meete for his creditt.
In Brabant (1) hath bene some appearance of troubles to follow, but I thynk, seing the King and the Regent affirme that they meant to have no inquisition, the nobilitie and people will be therwith satisfied, and lyve in some quietnes, though not without caution, and herof I think the Kyng will seke occasion to come into that countrey.
I pray you when you come by Pariss, if any books be newly sett out, of genealogyes or of armoryes, remember me ; and I can but thank you.
Mr. Vice-Chamberlain goeth into Irland to conferr with the Deputy about thyngs there out of tune.
The Erle Murray, Argyle, &c. of the first attempt are receaved to favor. Morton, Rythen, &c. for kylling of David, are yet in danger of forfaytur.
11th Aprilis, 1566. Yours assured,

W. Cecill

If ye shall send or shall come in tyme, I pray you helpe me to some sedes.

(1) The troubles in the Netherlands were now beginning.