8. Sir T. Gresham, to Sir Wm. Cecill; concerning the value of goods shipped from Hamburgh. The Duke of Alva envies the Queen's credit. that it is more reputable for her to borrow of her own merchants than of strangers, Aug. 14, 1569.
9. Mr. Wilson, to Sir Wm. Cecill; with a book in which he delivered his thoughts of the dangerous state of England, Aug. 13, 1569. (Latin.) 10. A copy of the Council's letter, to the Governor and Company of Merchants Adventurers; written by Sir Wm. Cecill; Sept.
10, 1569. On the back of this paper Sir William has written some memorandums, among which are, "Juells of ye Q. of Navarr." "Declarations for the Cessio of ye Q. of Scot." "Ayde for ye Q. of Scotts."
15. Mr. Wilson, to Sir Wm. Cecill; he desires him to present to the Queen some Latin congratulatory verses here inclosed; but, if unworthy of her, to suppress, or even tear them in pieces; and adds that he had translated into English some orations of Demosthenes, which he dedicated to him, Nov. ...
17. Mr. Hen. Cheke, to Sir Wm. Cecill; desiring his leave to marry the Lady Ratcliffe's daughter, and to retrieve his manor of Hunsdon, Dec. 1569. (Latin.)