21. Mr. Secretary Cecill, to Sir T. Smith; that the articles of Dieppe are advantageous to the Papists: he reminds him of his credit in France, Nov. 14, 1562.
22. Mr. Secretary Cecill, to Sir T. Smith; that his treating with the Pope's Legate is disliked; that Huntley the plague of Scotland is dead, Nov. 17, 1562.
23. Sir Wm. Cecill, to Sir T. Smith; that the Lord Admiral Mr. Petre and Mr. Wootton will satisfy the French Ambassador, as to his complaints, Nov. 18, 1562.
26. Sir Wm. Cecill, to Sir T. Smith; that the Prince of Conde approaches Roan; that the late Earl of Huntley aimed to burn the Queen of Scots in her house, Dec. 4, 1562. With a postscript in cypher.
27. Sir Wm. Cecill intimates to Sir T. Smith, that the Lords complain of his want of method in his news; that Newhaven shall be kept at all events, Dec. 14, 1562.
29. Mr. Secretary Cecill, to Sir T. Smith; on a contest betwixt the French Ambassador lodged at Eaton, and the Provost of the College there, Jan. 1, 1563.
30. Sir Wm. Cecill, to Sir T. Smith; a friendly, confidential and exculpatory letter; thanks him for Polydore and Opuphrices, and sends him Mr. Haddon's book against Osorio, Jan. 11, 1563.