2. Mr. Malins, to Sir Wm. Cecill; for confirming to him a Prebend of Lincoln; the advowson of which Watson, the former Bishop of that See, had granted to another, April 27, 1569. (Latin.)
3. Mr. Wilson, Master of St. Catherine's near the Tower, to Sir Wm. Cecill; wants to be Agent with the K. of Portugal, for the forwarding the business of his brother, a merchant, May 13, 1569. (Latin.)
4. A Latin petition, with Greek verses annexed, of John Willoughby, a Westminster Scholar, to Sir Wm. Cecill; that he may speed to Oxford next Westminster School Election. June 26, 1569.
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."