72. Sir John Mason, Treasurer of the Queen's chamber, to Sir Wm. Cecill; that he is retiring to the country for his health, and expresses his, gratitude for the Queen's inquiries, Jan. 10, 1563.
73. Sir Anthony Cooke, to Sir Wm. Cecill; that he would move Mr. Peters to recommend Mr. Edward Stanhope to a certain young lady of Mr. Peters's acquaintance, whom Mr. Stanhope was desirous to marry, Jan 25, 1563.
74. Sir John Mason, in the country, to Sir Wm. Cecill; that he fears his young landlord, Spelman, has intentions of turning him out of his house, which will be disagreeable; hopes therefore Sir Wm. will speak in his behalf, Feb. 4, 1564.
76. Arthur Hall, to Sir Wm. Cecill; he thanks him for past favours; and adds that fear of his creditors forces him to be further troublesome, March 4, 1563.
77. Sir John Mason, to Sir Wm. Cecill that the nation is in a dangerous disease through security and misgovernment. His advice thereupon, and his.judge nient of the Queen's removal, March 8, 1563.
78. Mr. William Turner, Dean of Wells, to Sir Wm. Cecil]. He mentions Sir Thos. Dyer's vile usage of his lady, and describes ber last moments; he also speaks of his Herbal, March 22, 1563. (English and Latin.)
79. Nicholas Poyntz, to Sir Wm. Cecill; his thankfulness for the Queen's and his kindness to his now deceased mother, Lady Dyer; mentions the manner of her death, which he ascribes: to the cruelty, of her husband, March 23, 1563.